Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 12, 2016

72, of Coventry, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ralph W. Boone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Anthony) Bora. Mrs. Boone was a Business Teacher at Vets High School...

Sep 11, 2016

28, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016.  He was the son of Anthony R. Persechino, Jr. of Cranston and the late Theresa A. (St. Angelo) Persechino.  Anthony was the grandson of Edith A. Persechino, brother of Jennifer A. Persechino and Michael A. Persechino, uncle of Angelina Fontana, James and Anthony Ahern, stepson of Paula Persechino, stepbrother...

Sep 11, 2016

Formerly of Vinton Street, passed away Sunday, September 11th. He was the husband of the late Lucy C. (Borrasi) Boscio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pietro Boscio and Antonia (DiNuccio) Boscio.

Peter worked for Coro Manufacturing Company and RJ Manufacturing Company in costume jewelry production. He was a talented artist and loved...

Sep 10, 2016

60, of Providence, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 10, 2016. He was the loving husband of Lisa Campbell. Born in Providence, he was the son of Lillian (Beaudry) DeRobbio and the late Vincent DeRobbio. Mr. DeRobbio was a bartender at Circus Bar located on Valley Street, Providence. He was also a maintenance worker for the...

Sep 10, 2016

98, of Johnston, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Pocasset Bay Retirement Living, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Weinzapf. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Rose (Mastrolillo) Schiavulli. Ida was an office manager for various companies until her retirement. She along...

Sep 9, 2016

Peacefully passed away, at age 95, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2016 at his home in Scituate. He was the beloved husband of Fannie (Foglia) Seoane. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Anthony and Georgiana (Raposa Cordeiro) Seoane.

Eddie worked on the family’s poultry farm for 28 years. He...

Sep 9, 2016

With grace and peace, Edward Joseph Imperatore, 94, a lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016.

He was the husband of Anne (Boschetti) Imperatore. They were married over 70 years. Ed was born in Providence, son of the late Michael and Angela (Ricci) Imperatore.

He proudly served in the United States...

Sep 9, 2016

89, of Cedar Bay Dr., Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife for 66 years of Ralph Cipolla.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Sarah (Pezza) Santoro.

Josephine was a graduate of Bryant College. An avid golfer,...

Sep 8, 2016

81, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Born in Panni, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Gesualdi) Colacone. She was a homemaker and was devoted to her children.

Colomba is survived by her loving children, Andrew Cardillo and his wife Linda Blais, Annamaria Cardillo and Giancarlo Cardillo. She was...

Sep 8, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West  Warwick after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Del Giudice. Born in Johnston,  she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Catarina (D’Acchioli) Marandola. Lena was an assembler at Bostitch in East...

Sep 8, 2016

51, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at home. She was the companion of Kevin Casey of Narragansett. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Donald Ysenbart of Cranston and the late Roberta (Manuppelli) Ysenbart, and was the step-daughter of Ann Ysenbart of Cranston. Geriann fought a courageous battle with...

Sep 8, 2016

86, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016.He was the beloved husband of the late Lucia (Lombardi) Santilli. Born in Falvaterra, Italy he was the son of the late Umberto and Maria ( DeAngelis) Santilli. Mr. Santilli was a jewelry polisher at Esposito Jewelry for many years until his retirement.

He is survived...

Sep 6, 2016

89, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, September 06, 2016, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Fernanda (DiStefano) Mosca. Born in Forli Del Sannio, Italy, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Pasqualina (Carmosino) Mosca. Mr. Mosca was a machine operator for Colonial Knife Company for 40 years until his retirement; he...

Sep 6, 2016

94, of Johnston, passed away on Monday September 5, 2016 at Briarcliff Manor in Johnston. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Pasqualina (Ardente) D’Acchioli. Angelo was a US WW-2 Army veteran.

He was the father of Michael D’Acchioli and his wife Lisa of Johnston, Deborah Coleman and her wife Lisa of...

Sep 5, 2016

92, of Circuit Dr., Narragansett passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2016 at South County Hospital, Wakefield surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. “ Chick “ Scichilone, they were married for 59 years.

She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Joseph and...

Sep 4, 2016

DR. BARKEV KIBARIAN of Potomac, MD died peacefully on September 4, 2016. In his renowned and lengthy career as an educator and university administrator, he served as a tenured professor at Georgetown University School of Business. He was the first Armenian American to hold the position of College President.  He also served as president of The College of Emporia...

Sep 4, 2016

of Narragansett, RI departed this earth on a beautiful September day. 9/4/2016.

Bob was born on November 29, 1944 in Westerly RI to the late L. Norman and Alice (Ledwidge) Briggs. He was predeceased by his brother Norman Briggs.

He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, class of 66 and a member...

Sep 4, 2016

92, of West Warwick, passed away on Sunday, September 04, 2016 at West Shore Health Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Anthony V. DelPrete for 69 years. Born in Luzerne, PA, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Agnes (Walko) Zvonchek. She was employed by North Safety Products in Cranston for many years...

Sep 3, 2016

84, of West Warwick, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Norma (Hutchinson) Porcaro for 64 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael and Rose Alma (Belanger) Porcaro.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Christine Petrarca and her husband John of West Greenwich,...

Sep 3, 2016

29, of Leo Avenue, Providence, RI, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Steven J. and Carol A. (Sepe) Krajewski of Providence; and is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Christopher graduated from the Community College of Rhode...