Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Dec 7, 2015

49, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 05, 2015. She was the daughter of Arthur R. Zanfagna, Sr. of Johnston and the late Irene M. (Kelly) Zanfagna. Lynda worked in sales at Ross Simons Jewelers. She is also survived by her daughter; Renee Wallace of Cranston; brother, Arthur R. Zanfagna, Jr. of Warwick; step mother, Lynn Zanfagna of Johnston....

Dec 7, 2015

unexpectedly entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2015. "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever." John was the husband of Irene Surmeian. He was born in Providence to Maria and the late Leo Surmeian. John was a life-long Pawtucket resident. He graduated from Pawtucket West High School and the University of Rhode Island...

Dec 6, 2015

94 of Cranston entered into eternal life on December 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 53 years of Rosaria "Rose" (Maraia) Ciunci. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Gaetano and Matilda (Fontana) Ciunci. Ralph was a Veteran of the US Army before becoming a plumber for the U.S. Government in...

Dec 5, 2015

85, Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Guerino Pate. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Angela (Arlia) Pate. Rose was an assistant supervisor for the former Old Stone Bank in Warwick for many years before her retirement....

Dec 5, 2015

80, of Cranston, passed away after 5 years of a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Madonna, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Cullen) Forkin. Mrs. Madonna was an inspector for Vitreous Inc. for 40 years, and was...

Dec 5, 2015

90, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Hogan) Catuto. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Vallante) Catuto. In WWII he served with the U.S. Army in Normandy receiving two Purple Hearts and other service medals of honor. For...

Dec 5, 2015

54, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. He was the loving husband of Karen L. (Osborne) Cileli. Born in Providence, Michael was a son of Reynaldo Quebral of Cranston and the late Patricia (Hillier) Quebral. He was a USMC Veteran. Michael was a Providence Police Officer for 27 A½ years, before retiring. He is also...

Dec 4, 2015

86, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Concetta (Fiorillo) D'Andrea for 59 years. Born in Pietravairano, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and M.C. (Ciarmello) D'Andrea. Mr. D'Andrea worked at Jay Printing for many years until his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived...

Dec 3, 2015

80, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away Thursday December 3, 2015. He was the husband of 58 years to Rosemarie A. (Rotondi) Fattore. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Albert and Antonette (Verdelotti) Fattore. He was the owner of the former Pocasset Food Sales Inc. of Cranston, former member of the Alpine Country Club, Cranston, and...

Dec 2, 2015

56, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Danti. Born in Providence, Ann Marie was the daughter of Gloria Mildner of Warwick and the late Cpt. William Fiore, Sr.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her two children;...

Dec 2, 2015

86, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Orchard View Manor, Riverside. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie (Ferrucci) Santamaria and the late Sara (Buccoliero) Santamaria. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose (Placido) Santamaria. Frank was a truck driver for Cardi Corporation and M.A. Gammino Construction Company....

Dec 1, 2015

57, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband and soulmate to Marie (Abbaticola) Resendes for 41 incredible years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Arlene (Soscia) Resendes. Mr. Resendes was the Chief Financial Officer at Nelipac and a Certified Public Accountant. Along with...

Dec 1, 2015

61, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Victor and Anna (McCloud) Belasco. Charles was employed for the Cranston School Systems as a custodian for twenty years, before retiring.

He is survived by his daughter, Melissa L. Espinal...

Dec 1, 2015

94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Pelli) Meloni. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Domenico and Antonetta (Ruotolo) Meloni. Nicholas was a superintendent for Gilbane Construction Company for thirty-seven years before his retirement in 1985. Nicholas was...

Nov 30, 2015

83, of No Scituate, passed away on Monday November 30, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long illness with shingles and cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Caparrelli) Cece. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Castandino and Madeline (Macera) Cece. John was a self-employed farmer and originated a waste management...

Nov 30, 2015

90, of Cranston, passed away on Monday November 30, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to Shirley (Blanchard) Kemble. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace (Kerr) Kemble. Henry was a mailman for US Postal Service for twenty five years before retirement. He...

Nov 29, 2015

"Jack",73, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra (Nimblett) Winn. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Marie (Dwyer) Winn, Sr. Jack was a self-employed painting contractor for many years. Later, he worked for Amica Insurance for...

Nov 29, 2015

62, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital Providence. She was the beloved wife of twenty-five years to William J. Linden, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Celeste (Corsetti) Falcone. Diane was a billing coordinator for the law firm of Hinckley Allen, LLP in Providence for...

Nov 28, 2015

87, of Seekonk, MA, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Juliette "Judy" (DeLuca) Santoro for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Pucci) Santoro. Frank was employed as the Director of Service for the Universal Optical Company for 45 years...

Nov 27, 2015

A World War II Veteran, 88, of Warwick, RI, passed away on November 27, 2015. He was the husband of 42 years to the late Anna (Bianchi) D'Andrea. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand E. D'Andrea of Providence and C. Irene (Peregallo) D'Andrea of New York City. He was the father of Deborah Ann (D'Andrea)...