Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 24, 2016

87, of Saunderstown, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederic C. Caswell. Born in Portland, ME, Ruth was a daughter of the late David and Florence (Sheaff) Farrington. Ruth was a registered nurse for many years, before...

Apr 24, 2016

81, of Johnston previously of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Corrigan) Coppolelli. Joe attended Rhode Island Teachers College and graduated in 1962. After receiving his teaching degree, Joe taught at West View Elementary School in Cranston for 35 years until his retirement. He...

Apr 24, 2016

91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Cleves R. Golding and Peter Crisostomi. Born in Southampton, England, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen (Taylor) Gray.

Frances is survived by her loving children, Anthony Crisostomi of Lillian, Alabama Peter...

Apr 24, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully of a brain aneurism on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Umberto “Bert” Tomassone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Lucy (Lepore) Napolitano.

Anna graduated from Jo-An School of Beauty Culture...

Apr 23, 2016

42, of Chepachet, passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016, unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Marandola) Chester. Born in Providence he was the son of John H. Chester Sr., Ret. Sgt. JPD, and the late Cecile A. (Castillona) Chester. Jeffrey was a 1991 graduate of LaSalle Academy and the holder of a CDL...

Apr 23, 2016

77, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Herbert Xavier, Sr. and the companion of the late Charles B. Arnold. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Levia (Ramaglia) Stern. Connie was a child caretaker at the Children's Shelter of...

Apr 22, 2016

67, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Shady Acres Nursing Home, West Kingston. She was the beloved wife of forty-two years to the late Vincent E. Campanella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Elvira (D'Agnillo) Pullano. Barbara was a payroll supervisor for the City of Providence School Department for...

Apr 21, 2016

80, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at her home in Cranston. She was born in Fitchburg, MA a daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Izzi) Ghilardi. Ann was a supervisor at TF Green Airport Security for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving children, Kimberly D'Agnillo of Providence and Michael D'Agnillo...

Apr 21, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was the friend, partner and now wife of 53 years of Claire L. Jordan of Cranston. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Albertina (DePasquale) Saccoccia. She was the sister of Gloria Medici of Cranston, Marjorie Montecalvo of Exeter & the...

Apr 19, 2016

96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday April 19, 2016 in Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cranston. She was the wife of Frank Ricci. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Ada (Vona) Giglietti. Besides her husband she was the sister of Louis Giglietti, Joanne Squizzero and the late Mary Colucci, Carolina Blette...

Apr 18, 2016

2, of Cranston, passed away peacefully in the arms of his mother at Boston Children's Hospital after a courageous fight. His bravery inspired and touched the hearts of many. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Dana R. Ventetuolo of Cranston. Nico was the cherished grandson of Dennis and Ruth Ventetuolo of Johnston. He was the nephew of...

Apr 18, 2016

92, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Micheletti) Diodati. Born in Barrington, he was a son of the late Astillodore and Carmella (Bochino) Diodati. Jerry was the owner of the former A & D Construction...

Apr 18, 2016

92, of Malden, MA, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a long illness. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of Mary (Janigian) Shadbegian. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late Daniel and Mariam (Azarian) Shadbegian. Mr. Shadbegian was a master mechanic for the City of Malden Fire...

Apr 17, 2016

83, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2016 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the precious wife of Mario Dalmazzi for the past 63 years. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Albertina (Niquette) Carnevale. She was an active member of the Manton Seniors and the Johnston Bowling League....

Apr 16, 2016

78, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016 surrounded by her children. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kivior) Steffel. Bernadette was employed by the former Allendale Mutual Insurance Company for many years, and later for Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. before her retirement. Her greatest joy was caring...

Apr 15, 2016

78, of Perennial Dr., Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 15, 2016. He was the beloved husband for 33 years of Carolyn A. (Gasbarro) Cordeiro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Helen E. (Vitacolonna) Cordeiro. Richard was a correctional office for the RI Dept. of Corrections...

Apr 15, 2016

77, of Warwick, passed away on Friday April 15, 2016 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of Flordeliza S. (Salvador) Pajarillo. Born in the Philippines, he was a son of the late Ireneo and Socorro (Manio) Pajarillo. Diomedes worked as a welder for the Electric Boat Company for many years before retirement. He was...

Apr 13, 2016

92, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. He was the husband of the late Clara (DeCesaris) Carnevale. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Filippo and Valentina (Broccoli) Carnevale. Vincent worked for the former WJ Halloran Trucking Company of Providence for many years before retiring. He was a...

Apr 13, 2016

82, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Greenwood Center in Warwick. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Juliette (Cullen) Gaboury. Madeline was employed as a CNA for the State of RI for many years before her retirement. She is survived by her loving children, Ronald A. Nani of Cranston, Richard...

Apr 12, 2016

78, of Boca Raton Florida and Johnston passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Ventriglia) Cascella. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Antonio and Patrina (Simone) Cascella. Mr. Cascella was the owner of the Token Creations of Cranston for many years until his retirement, and was previously the owner of...