OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Anna (Spina) Lombardi

Anna (Spina) Lombardi

Jan 12, 2026

99, of Providence, passed away Monday January 12,2026 at Bethany Home of Rhode Island. She was the beloved wife of the late B. Frank Lombardi.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Filomena (Serio) Spina.

Anna was the beloved mother of David Lombardi and his late wife Lynne and Debra Turilli and her husband Paul; loving grandmother...

Concettina Igetti

Concettina Igetti

Jan 11, 2026



97, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Igetti for 69 years. Born in Pontecorvo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Emilia (Colardo) DeVincenzis.

Concettina along with her husband Mario immigrated to America from Italy in 1956.

With hard work and determination, they created a beautiful life....

Virginia "Vee Vee" (Rafaelian) Gregorian

Virginia "Vee Vee" (Rafaelian) Gregorian

Jan 11, 2026

known for her quick wit and boundless energy, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loved ones on January 11, 2026 at the age of 96..

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, during the Great Depression, Virginia was the daughter of Melkon Rafaelian and Mariam Kodikian Rafaelian. After her mother’s untimely death when Virginia was just thirteen, she stepped into a...

Daniel Carmino Marrapese

Daniel Carmino Marrapese

Jan 10, 2026

41, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents, Carmino Marrapese and Kathleen Damiani; his stepfather, Andy Damiani; and his sister, Marissa Damiani. Daniel is also survived by his stepmother Kathleen Odell, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Daniel was a natural-born salesman and the sole owner...

Lauryne A. "Laury" Coleman

Lauryne A. "Laury" Coleman

Jan 10, 2026

Lauryne A. "Laury" Coleman, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, and auntie passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on June 4, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, Laury was a warm and genuine person whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of those who knew her.

For forty-seven years, Laury dedicated herself to her...

Arlene M. (Nardone) Fish

Arlene M. (Nardone) Fish

Jan 10, 2026

75, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen R. Fish. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Gladys (Riccio) Nardone. She is survived by her loving son, Stephen E. Fish and his significant other Kara Mitchell.

Arlene...

Barry A. Leoncavallo

Barry A. Leoncavallo

Jan 10, 2026

79, of Johnston, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Matarese) Leoncavallo for 52 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Signore) Leoncavallo. Barry had a distinguished career as a foreman for the Johnston Highway Department, for many...

Michael Caparco, Jr.

Michael Caparco, Jr.

Jan 9, 2026

77, of Smithfield passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at the VA Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Piccoli) Caparco.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Michael and Maria (Martelino) Caparco. Michael was the Manager of Ryder Transportation where he was a truck driver, mechanic and dispatcher for many years. Michael was stationed on the...

Madeline (Soulliere) Molis

Madeline (Soulliere) Molis

Jan 9, 2026

62, of Providence, passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Molis.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Ruby A. (Leonatti Soulliere

Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Michael Soulliere and his wife Erica Depari, his daughter Gabriella...

Marie R. (DePalo) Carnevale

Marie R. (DePalo) Carnevale

Jan 9, 2026

(95) of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. Marie was the cherished wife of the late Gerard A. (“Jerry”) Carnevale, with whom she was blessed to spend 67 loving years.

Born in Providence on September 2, 1930, to Antonio and Carmela (Verducci) DePalo, Marie grew up a proud Rhode Islander. After graduating...

Richard R. Angarella

Richard R. Angarella

Jan 8, 2026

90, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Vilma Rose (Senape) Angarella for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Filomena (Lombardi) Angarella.

Richard is survived by his loving sons, Ronald Angarella and his wife Margaret of York, ME, and...

Antranig "Anto" Avakian

Antranig "Anto" Avakian

Jan 8, 2026

93, of Cranston, RI and formerly of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8 2026 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Bobig and Varvar (Simonian) Avakian.

Anto was a special education teacher and later became department head for the New Bedford school system. He graduated from Mt....

Kathleen F. (Russell) Desormeau

Kathleen F. (Russell) Desormeau

Jan 8, 2026

Kathleen F. (Russell) Desormeau, a cherished member of her family and community, was born on September 6, 1948, in Long Beach, California. She departed this life on January 8, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and dedication.

As the matriarch, family was everything to Kathleen. Her strength and dedication to her family was unmatched. She...

Eudocia M. Gonzalez

Eudocia M. Gonzalez

Jan 7, 2026

Eudocia M. Gonzalez, 78 of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Inocencia (Aquino) Torres. She was the cherished and devoted wife for the last 53 years of Jesus Gonzalez.

She was a caregiver by nature, raising her...

Mary (Alesio) Marinaro

Mary (Alesio) Marinaro

Jan 6, 2026

born on February 24, 1930, in Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love for her family was the cornerstone of her life.

Mary was married to the late Ernest Marinaro, Sr., together they brought joy and warmth to their family. Mary's pride and joy were her children,...

Andres S. Flores

Andres S. Flores

Jan 5, 2026

Andres S. Flores, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on November 13, 1947, in Morazan, El Salvador, and for many, his legacy will be one of joy, laughter, and a deep-seated commitment to his family and faith.

Andres dedicated many years of his life to a career as a marble and granite courier,...

Dolores A. (DiLorenzo) Cuddemi

Dolores A. (DiLorenzo) Cuddemi

Jan 4, 2026

88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care RI. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Cuddemi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Adeline (Calicchia) DiLorenzo.

Dolores was a classically trained pianist and taught so many over the years. She was an amazing...

John J. Rainone

John J. Rainone

Jan 1, 2026

John J. Rainone, 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Annette (San Antonio) Rainone for 63 years.

Born to the late Joseph and Theresa (DeSantis) Rainone, John spent most of his life working in the upholstery business. He also worked part-time for the Decorator’s Sewing Shoppe and, prior to...

Loretta C. (DeNoncour) Prosser

Loretta C. (DeNoncour) Prosser

Jan 1, 2026

88, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Avalon Nursing Home in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Oswald S. Prosser. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Y. (Guilbeault) DeNoncour.

Loretta enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and doing word-search.

She was the devoted mother of...

Rosalie A. Micallef

Rosalie A. Micallef

Dec 31, 2025

Rosalie A. (Soscia) Micallef, 103 of Cranston, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Born in Cranston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa (Fusco) Soscia, she was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Arthur C. Micallef.

Rosalie was the devoted mother of Arthur A. Micallef and his wife Beverly, Gregory E. Micallef, and Susan Micallef-...

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