Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 16, 2016

86, a longtime resident of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John R. Blackmar, (U.S Army, Ret.). Born in Republic of Panama, she was the daughter of the late Enacio and Elisia (Santamaria) Quiel.

Ana was an active member at St. Mary's...

Mar 15, 2016

90, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Brookdale Cumberland in Cumberland. She was the wife of the late Albert Sarcione. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Giovaninna ( Zincone) Mogatti. Gloria was the former owner of Mogatti Florist for many years before retiring.

She was the devoted...

Mar 14, 2016

83, of Briggs St., Cranston, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Ferri. Born in Capriati a Volturno, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Filomena (Moscarelli) Delli Carpini.

Pasqualina worked in the textile industry...

Mar 13, 2016

93, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Ernest R. LaFazia. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Angelina (Gesualdi) Calitri. Victoria enjoyed cooking and lived for her family which was her greatest enjoyment. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving...

Mar 13, 2016

97, of Vernon, CT, formally of Cranston, RI, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Tris Ginolfi and daughter of the late Alfonso and Ginesia Litterio DeFrancesco. Before her retirement, Lydia worked as a flower arrangement designer and also worked with fine jewelry at Breyers. She was also...

Mar 13, 2016

95, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Petrucci. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Valentino and Mary (Camparone) Giussago. Mr. Giussago was a 50 year member of the Laborer's Union Local 271 and was a self-employed interior/exterior...

Mar 12, 2016

90, formerly of Johnston, died March 12, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Antonio (Scungio) Izzo. She worked for the former Imperial Knife Company of Providence for 42 years before retiring in 1988. She was the sister of the late Filomena Spina, Lena Giorgio, Nancy Poupolo, Clara Pietros, Eleanor, Phillip, Joseph, Michael,...

Mar 10, 2016

of South Hill Drive, Cranston, died peacefully on March 10, 2016 at the age of 92 surrounded by his family. Frank lived a remarkable life and will be remembered and missed by his family and many friends. Shortly after graduating from La Salle Academy, Frank joined the United States Army Air Force to defend his country in World War II....

Mar 10, 2016

Jennie (Patuto) Fazio 91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Fazio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Turchetta) Patuto. She is survived by her devoted sister Lisa White of East Providence, and one brother...

Mar 9, 2016

90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Coventry Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coventry. She was the beloved wife of the late Irvin A. Baker. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John L. and Dorothy (Dana) Kennedy. Josephine was a graduate of Central High School and...

Mar 8, 2016

82, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Legacy Hopewell House, Portland OR. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Stevenson. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Mischler) Kutniewski. Agnes is survived by her loving daughters, Agnes C. Stevenson of Portland, OR and Jean A....

Mar 7, 2016

87, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Velma (D'Amico) Butmarc. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Pasco and Assunta (Marro) Butmarc. Anthony will be remembered always by his family and friends, for his kind and gentle ways. Anthony was the co-owner of the...

Mar 5, 2016

88, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday March 5, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Tavano) Vinacco, Sr. Rose was employed as a jewelry maker for Mastercraft Jewelry, Liz-Ann Designs and Curtis Jewelry for many years before her retirement. She is survived by her loving children, JoAnn Corey...

Mar 5, 2016

78, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday March 5, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Giovannina (Ianniello) Fusco. James was a travel agent for AAA for many years and was a United Sates Airforce veteran. He was the brother of Rosalie DeMaio...