Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Beth Ellen (Johnson) Lessard
Jan 10, 2016
48, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in South County Hospital after a valiant fight with ovarian cancer. She leaves her beloved husband Wesley C. "Wess" Lessard and her faithful pet cat " Gracie ". She was born in Providence a daughter of Harold and Katherine ( Downs ) Johnson of South Kingstown. Beth was the Treasurer employed at...
Ralph J. Cordisco
Jan 10, 2016
97, of Narragansett, RI, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at South County Hospital in Wakefield. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose M. (Romano) Cordisco. Born in West Haverstraw, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Laiso) Cordisco. Mr. Cordisco was former director of athletics and head football coach for North Rockland...
Michael A. Laorenza
Jan 9, 2016
35, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday January 9, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of Guido Laorenza and Kathleen (Higgins) Laorenza. Michael is survived by his dear siblings, Philip Laorenza, Elizabeth Laorenza and the late Peter and Matthew Laorenza. He is also survived by his loving grandmother Concetta Laorenza. Relatives...
Michael J. Herstine
Jan 9, 2016
62, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (Paytas) Herstine. Michael worked as security officer for the Omni Hotel in Providence. He is survived by his loving son, Daniel Herstine of Cranston, sister Theresa DiDonna and her husband Dominic of Sicklerville, NJ, brother Thomas...
Carmella (DeRobbio) Hogan
Jan 9, 2016
93, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday January 9, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of James Hogan. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sabatino and Santella (Rapa) DeRobbio. Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Claire White and her husband David of Johnston and Eileen Hobson and her...
Lucy A. (Arakelian) Kanarian
Jan 8, 2016
at 90 years old died Friday, January 8th 2016 peacefully at her home in Smithfield, RI. Predeceased by her husband Paul Kanarian in 1984, Lucy was the daughter of the late Serop and Nectar (Berejiklian) Arakelian. Born in Whitinsville, MA and a RI resident since 1950, she leaves her two sons, Stephen Kanarian and his wife Christine of Medfield, MA...
Maria V. (Lucchetti) Galetti
Jan 8, 2016
86, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Jordan J. Galetti, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Antonetta (D'Andrea) Lucchetti. Maria was supervisor and head chef for the State of RI School Lunch Program for 30 years before...
Judith (Skorupski) Dimitri
Jan 7, 2016
66, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2016 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Francis Dimitri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Irene G. (Boone) Skorupski. Besides her husband she was the dear sister of John J. Skorupski and his wife Maureen of Lincoln...
Lewis Richards
Jan 7, 2016
90, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Amalia "Mollie" (Santoro) Richards. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Mary (D'Amore) Richards. Mr. Richards was quality control for Ciba-Geigy Corporation for many years until his retirement; he also was employed by...
Eleanor J. (Vanni) Santaniello
Jan 7, 2016
80 of Johnston, passed away on Thursday January 7, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ermento "Tony" Santaniello. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni Vanni and Vera (Cerio) Petit, and step-daughter of Joseph Petit of Warwick. Eleanor was a credit manager for the Providence Journal...
America E. 'Rickey' Santurri
Jan 6, 2016
95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Enrico and Luigia (Natalizia) Santurri. America was employed by the former Allendale Insurance Company, Johnston for twenty years before retiring in 1982. She had previously worked for the former Shepard's Department Store for fourteen years....
Anna B. (Cantone) Richard
Jan 6, 2016
79, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife of Raymond J. Richard. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Cardi) Cantone. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Raymond J. Richard, Jr. and his wife Trish of Saunderstown, Kathy Surtel and...
Gary A. Brooks
Jan 6, 2016
56, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2016. Born in Providence, he was the youngest of five children of the late Robert J. and Lillian (Eley) Brooks. Gary is survived by his loving daughter Kendra Brooks of Coventry and his former wife Robbin (Iadevaia) Mancini of Cranston. He was the owner of Gary Brooks Studio, where he...
Jason E. Drury
Jan 6, 2016
36, of North Providence, passed away suddenly at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Thomas Drury and his wife Denise of Rehoboth, MA and the late Vivian (Castergini) Drury. Besides his father and step-mother he is survived by his loving siblings, Sean Drury, Thomas Drury and his wife Nicole, and Nicholas Drury: dear nephews and nieces, Alex,...
John Moretta
Jan 4, 2016
82, of Cranston, passed away at home with his family by his side on January 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of 42 years to Catherine (Cathy) (Healey) Moretta. Born in Providence, John was the loving and devoted son of the late Benny and Filomena (Meloccaro) Moretta. John was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, attended Bryant College...
Nancy A. (Lombardi) Caldarone
Jan 4, 2016
92, formerly of Greenville, passed away on Monday, January 04, 2016 at Hopkins Manor in North Providence. She was the wife of the late Raymond G. Caldarone. Nancy was a daughter of the late Domenico "Thomas" and Emelia "Celia" (Lanni) Lombardi. She was employed for the former Industrial National Bank in Providence and also for the City of Providence...
James F. Rigg, Jr
Jan 3, 2016
71, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Clotilde (Simmons) Rigg. He was born in Norfolk, VA , a son of the late James F. Rigg, Sr. and Sara (Barner) Rigg. Mr. Rigg was a self-employed contractor for many years until his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived...
Eileen M. (Croce) Mycroft
Jan 2, 2016
71, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Mycroft III. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Grossi) Croce. Mrs. Mycroft was a bookkeeper for GEM Heating and Plumbing for many years; she loved her family especially spending time...
James E. Buco
Jan 2, 2016
a�� 63 of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was a son of Virginia (Paparelli) Buco of Cranston and the late Edward G. Buco. James was a mental health worker in the Forensic Unit at Eleanor Slater Hospital, State of RI, Cranston for twenty-six years...
Vito L. Emma
Jan 1, 2016
92, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (Renzi) Emma. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lewis and Mary (Parisi) Emma. Mr. Emma was the owner and operator of Emma Bros. Plumbing and Heating; and he also was a WW II Army veteran. Besides...
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