Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 2, 2016

Azar, Tanous M., “Tony”

of Roslindale, MA., Providence, RI and Kfarsghab, Lebanon

Tanous “Tony” Azar passed away on September 2, 2016 in Needham, MA with his daughter Nancy by his side. He was married to Jean (Solomon) Azar for 40 years until her passing. He was born in Kfarsghab, Lebanon on...

Sep 2, 2016

46, of Providence, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of Marie Pugliese of Providence and the late Richard Lamy.

Rosemarie was an active member of the Little People of America and also the Community Church of Providence.  She was a very devoted mother to her children and loving aunt...

Sep 1, 2016

74, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence he was the son of the late Alberico and Gilda (Massarone) Viccione.

Robert worked as an electronic engineer for the Unisys Company for many years before retirement.  He was an avid New York Yankees, Boston Bruins and Miami...

Aug 31, 2016

87, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.  Anthony was the beloved husband of the late Olga V. (Giarrusso) Ruscetta.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (D’Ovidio) Ruscetta.  Anthony worked for the City of Cranston as Treasurer for many years before his...

Aug 31, 2016

86, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn F. (Smith) Ruggieri.  They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on August 25, 2016.  Born in Providence, Guido was a son of the late Bambino and Lucy (Ruggieri) Ruggieri.  Mr. Ruggieri was an Army Veteran serving during...

Aug 30, 2016

92, of Cranston, a lifelong Knightsville resident, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Jasper. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Aniceto and Assunta (Ranucci) Garafano.

Edith is survived by her loving daughter Jacqueline Pantelakis and...

Aug 30, 2016

89, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2016 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (DiScuillo) Paone. They would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 3.  Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Earasmo and Francine (Nardella) Paone. Angelo was a production manager for Carlton Manufacturing for many years,...

Aug 29, 2016

82, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty-six years to Lucy (DelBonis) Altieri. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Salvatore and Cecelia “Elsie” (Rossi) Altieri. He was a US Army veteran serving during the...

Aug 28, 2016

82, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert G. Bedetta, Sr.  Born in Cranston, Angela was the daughter of the late Flory and Angelina (Casacalenda) Soscia.  Mrs. Bedetta was a secretary for the Cranston School Systems for 34 years, before retiring.

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Aug 28, 2016

84, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward B. Lawrence. Born in Seekonk, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amaral) Miranda. Dorothy spent most of her days gardening with her dog Daisy. She was a lover of...

Aug 26, 2016

Please join the Rinaldi Family in a celebration of life for

Barney F. Rinaldi

Memorial grave-site gathering on Saturday, October 1st at 11am

Gates of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

Section 5 – Block B3...

Aug 26, 2016

92, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Fatima Hospital in North Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 69 years of Agnes (Topalian) Toumasian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hagop and Esquhie (Papazian) Toumasian and dear brother of the late Bagdasar and Rose Malkasian.

Harry was the co-...

Aug 25, 2016

78, of North Kingstown, went to be home with the Lord after a battle with cancer.  Born in Elazig, Turkey, he was the son of the late Bedros and Gulistan (Der Arsenian) Nacarcglu.

Leon is pre-deceased by his brothers Antranik and Hugus Nacarcglu and aunts Altoon Chamalian and Yesha Mahdesian.  He was the loving father to Jessica...

Aug 25, 2016

90, formerly of Marbury Ave., Pawtucket, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 peacefully after a long illness.  He was the beloved husband of the late Olga (Azarian) Mahdesyan. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Manoog and Zarouhy (Surmeian) Mahtesian.

Martin was chief engineer at Fram Corporation in East Providence before retiring in...

Aug 24, 2016

81, of Cranston, has made the journey to her next life. She will be guided through her transition by her beloved husband the late Joseph A. Gemma, Sr. and her cherished daughter the late Maria-Elena Gemma. Elena passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Cortland Place, Greenville. Born on Federal Hill in...

Aug 24, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown.  She was the wife of the late Edward E. Ervanian.  Born in Providence, Carole was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Gabrielle (Capaldi) Loporchio.  Mrs. Ervanian worked at the RI College Library for twenty years, before retiring.

She is survived...

Aug 24, 2016

59, of Dunedin, FL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the home of her sister and brother-in-law on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas R. and Antonetta V. (Papitto) Zarlenga. Susan was a graduate of Johnston High School, class of 1975 and Bryant College with a...

Aug 21, 2016

92, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Hallworth House in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent S. Bianchi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Remiggio and Vincenza (Marcolivio) Vellucci.

Floria was the beloved mother of Stephen V. Bianchi and his wife Elizabeth, Vincent P....

Aug 20, 2016

84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Maria Civita (Arzano) Sinapi.  Born in Itri, Italy he was a son of the late Francesco and Adele (Saccoccio) Sinapi.

Benny worked for many years as a mason.  He was a member...

Aug 20, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ara Arsenian and mother of two.

Mary was born in Athens, Greece and moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1948. In 1957 she and her husband moved to Moscow, Russia and immigrated with her family to the United States in...