Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Angelo Manni
Apr 1, 2026
Angelo Manni, 87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2026, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Dario and Mary (Santurri) Manni. He was the beloved husband of 63 years of Irene (DiDonato) Manni.
Angelo was a devoted family man, taking great pride in caring, and providing for his...
Margaret D. Cafaro-Pease
Mar 31, 2026
former supervisor of special education for the Wethersfield Public Schools (CT), died on March 31, 2026.
Born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Benjamin and Louise (Colavecchio) Cafaro; sister of the late Mary DiPaolo, Angelo Cafaro, David Cafaro and Evelyn Graziano, she had been a resident of Charlestown since 1987.
Mrs. Cafaro-Pease was in public school education for thirty-two years prior...
Sylvia A. De Luca
Mar 31, 2026
84, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Anthony De Luca. They were in a loving marriage for 66 years. Born in Providence, RI, and raised in Cranston, she lived a life that emphasized unwavering dedication to her family. Her uncanny and understated common-sense intelligence, positive...
Anthony J. "Tony" Vigeant
Mar 31, 2026
82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand and Marie (Ragosta) Vigeant.
He is survived by his former wife Joan Vigeant, and their three children, Steven Vigeant and his late wife Louise of Smithfield, Michelle Low and her husband Gary of Warwick, Debbie Perrille of...
Phyllis S. (Zanfagna) Marciano
Mar 31, 2026
83, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Romilda (Imondi) Zanfagna. She was the former wife of the late Joseph Marciano, and sister of the late Ralph Zanfagna Jr.
Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Joseph Marciano and his wife Michelle, Michael Marciano, and Steven Marciano;...
Barbara J. (Stabile) LaRocque
Mar 30, 2026
86, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene E. LaRocque. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angela (Stabile) Solloccio. Barbara worked as a clerical receptionist for both A & Z Chain Co. and Imperial Knife Co.
She is survived...
Dawn I. (Butler) Cardente
Mar 30, 2026
83, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Stillwater Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Cardente. Born in Rockland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Sherwood and Florence (Walls) Butler. Dawn dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant before retiring. Dawn...
Paula A. Bazzigalupi
Mar 30, 2026
75, of Cranston passed away Monday March 30, 2026 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Barbara (Beghini) Bazzigalupi.
She was the dear sister of Janice Rosado; and loving aunt to Tania Costa and Stephen Caprioli and loving great-aunt to Joseph, Amanda, Taylor, Tarah and Jordan.
Her funeral will be held on...
Timothy A. Smith
Mar 28, 2026
Timothy A. Smith, 57, of Clifton, Texas, formerly of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Dennis C. Smith and Vincenza (Trombetti) Smith.
Tim was a kind and generous soul who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need, he would truly give the shirt...
Maria L. (Sabino) Carbone
Mar 27, 2026
a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. Born on August 24, 1944, in Pietramelara, Italy, Maria was a daughter of the late Antonio and Caterina (Santonastaso) Sabino.
Maria's career journey was one characterized by commitment and care. She worked at T Sardelli & Sons and was the proud owner of a home day care, where...
Dorothy P. Zambarano
Mar 27, 2026
passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2026. Born on April 10, 1942, in Providence, RI, Dorothy lived a life marked by dedication to her community, family, and the causes she passionately supported.
Throughout her career, Dorothy was known for her steadfast commitment and warm presence. She served as a lunch aide for the Cranston School Department, where...
Paul Dolbashian, Jr.
Mar 26, 2026
60, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Warwick and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island, Paul was the beloved son of the late Paul and Alice (Enokian) Dolbashian. He was the devoted husband of Christina (Palian) Dolbashian and the proud father of their son, Paulie.
Paul was a skilled mechanic who took great pride...
Linda Zanni
Mar 25, 2026
Linda Marie Zanni, a beloved mother, companion, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 25 at the age of 68. Born and raised in Pawtucket, Linda carried her love for Rhode Island throughout her life, from countless days at the beach to her lifelong passion for local seafood.
She made her home in Scituate, Rhode Island, for many years, where...
Celia (Danella) Wolstencroft
Mar 24, 2026
96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Kent Regency, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Fred Wolstencroft for 71 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Carroccia) Danella.
Besides her husband Fred, Celia is survived by her loving children, Cheri Jackson and her husband Alan, Jeffrey Wolstencroft and Brian...
Anthony "Tony" P. Ialongo
Mar 24, 2026
77, passed away on March 24, surrounded by the love of his family, with his beloved dog Sadie by his side. Born on March 17, 1949, he lived a life defined by dedication to his craft and deep devotion to his family.
Tony grew up in Cranston, where he spent most of his adult life, and most recently resided in West...
Piera Tedeschi
Mar 24, 2026
Piera (Galea) Tedeschi, 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with her four beloved daughters by her side. Born in Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Teresa (Tricomi) Galea. She was the beloved wife of Alberto Tedeschi; they had been married for 67 years prior to his passing in 2023.
Her quiet...
Robert N. Cioci
Mar 24, 2026
74, of West Greenwich, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Dorothy (Dallorso) Cioci. He is survived by his devoted brother, Frederick Cioci of Cranston, as well as many cousins and friends. Robert was also predeceased by his sister-in-law, Lorna Cioci.
Robert dedicated a significant...
Theresa (Pazienza) Rotondo
Mar 23, 2026
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 23, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Rotondo. Born in Pittsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lydia (Salvati) Pazienza.
Theresa worked in the jewelry industry for Bar-Tan Manufacturing for many years, and then worked at Honey Dew Donuts in Cranston for...
William A. Lanni, Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
William A. Lanni, Jr., known affectionately as Bill and “Uncle Billy”, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Warwick, Rhode Island, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 28, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of William A. Lanni, Sr., and Olive (Santoro) Lanni. Bill's life was marked by dedication, service, and heartfelt devotion to...
Stephen A. Costantino
Mar 22, 2026
Stephen A. Costantino, 57, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 22, 2026. Born in Providence, and raised in Warwick, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Nita H. (Vileno) Costantino. He was the loving father of Kelsey, and the cherished papa to MiKayla.
He was the beloved brother of Lisa, Salvatore, Jr., Nancy (Lee), and JoAnn (Tommy)....
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