Joanne (Ciaccia) Coia

Joanne (Ciaccia) Coia

Jan 29, 2016

71, of Barrington and Singer Island, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 29, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Janice (Wankiewicz) and Louis Ciaccia of North Providence. Joanne graduated from Rhode Island College with a BA in Fine Art. Joanne, a devout catholic, worshipped at St. Luke's Parish in Barrington for 40 years...

Vincent A. Cianci, Jr

Vincent A. Cianci, Jr

Jan 28, 2016

VINCENT A. CIANCI, JR. LONGEST SERVING MAYOR OF PROVIDENCE JANUARY 7, 1975-APRIL 25, 1984 JANUARY 7, 1991-SEPTEMBER 6, 2002

Vincent A. Cianci, Jr. was born on April 30, 1941, the son of Dr. Vincent A. Cianci, a medical doctor, and Esther (Capobianco) Cianci. He was reunited with his parents and his beautiful and beloved daughter, Nicole, on...

Dr. George Gaetano Ardito

Dr. George Gaetano Ardito

Jan 27, 2016

89, passed away at his home in Cranston, RI on January 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Haven, CT on August 23, 1926 he was the only child of Peter and Catherine Ardito (nee Caputo). George attended Hill House High School in New Haven, CT then graduated from Holy Cross College in 1950. He served as...

Edward P. DiLorenzo

Edward P. DiLorenzo

Jan 27, 2016

67, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jo-Ann (Corsinetti ) DiLorenzo. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Paul and Filomena ( D'Alessio) DiLorenzo. Mr. DiLorenzo worked at Suburban Concrete Cutting and was a Laborer with the Local #271 for over 35 years....

Anna M. (Santa Maria) Zeoli

Anna M. (Santa Maria) Zeoli

Jan 27, 2016

84, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Zeoli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George and Rosa (Pullano) Santa Maria. Mrs. Zeoli was a floor lady for Nomo Products for many years. Anna is survived by her loving children, Diana...

Shirley B. (Kieker) DeGenova

Shirley B. (Kieker) DeGenova

Jan 25, 2016

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday January 25, 2016 at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late John DeGenova. Born in Milwaukee, WI she was a daughter of the late Charles and Della (Kelpin) Kieker. Shirley was employed at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for many years until her retirement in 1989....

Richard A. Fratantuono

Richard A. Fratantuono

Jan 24, 2016

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Lombardo) Fratantuono. Richard was employed with the Cranston School Department from July 1980 until December 2003, running the IT department until his retirement. He also worked for many years at The Outlet...

William Renzulli, Esq.

William Renzulli, Esq.

Jan 23, 2016

82, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ricci) Renzulli. William was a US Korean war veteran. He was a graduate of Brown University and Boston University Law School and a member of the RI Bar association. William was a...

Thomas Rambone

Thomas Rambone

Jan 23, 2016

97, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Epoch Assisted Living in Providence. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late John and Vincenza (Barone) Rambone. Thomas was a self-employed farmer at his home on Plainfield Pike in Cranston. He is survived by his sisters, Anna Salisbury, Emma and Louise Rambone all of Cranston. He...

Dolores (Turton) Martini

Dolores (Turton) Martini

Jan 22, 2016

86, of Johnston, passed away on Friday January 22, 2016 at Briarcliff Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late CSM Anthony Martini, Ret. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Gertrude Turton. Dolores was a waitress for various restaurants for many years before retiring. She was the devoted mother of Carol...

Marie C. (D'Arezzo) Cantone

Marie C. (D'Arezzo) Cantone

Jan 22, 2016

88, of Pocasset Lane, Johnston and Lakeland, FL, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Marshall E. Cantone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucio and Maria (Zompa) D'Arezzo. Mrs. Cantone was the devoted mother of Anna Corwin and her...

Dorothy M. Reo

Dorothy M. Reo

Jan 21, 2016

62, of Beverly Hills, CA. and formerly of Cranston, R.I., passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Southern California Hospital, with her brother David by her side. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Alice (Larvin) Reo and the late Domenic Reo. Dorothy was an associate producer for PM magazine in the late 70's. She also studied at...

Jean M. (Deady) Croce

Jean M. (Deady) Croce

Jan 21, 2016

78, of Johnston passed away Thursday January 21, 2016. She was the wife of the late Lorenzo Croce Sr. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alice (Padien) Deady. Jean was employed by Quill Pen and previously Mag Jewelry for many years until retiring. She was the mother of Donna Ricci and her husband Ernest...

Douglas R. Scott

Douglas R. Scott

Jan 19, 2016

Pastor Douglas R. Scott, PhD, 57, of Smith St., North Providence, RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Pawtucket, he was the devoted son of Lila I. (Borge) Scott of East Providence and the late Roger C. Pinyon. Pastor Doug was a graduate of Bryant College and received his PhD in Theology...

Stephen Conte

Stephen Conte

Jan 19, 2016

With grace and in peace, Stephen Conte passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence, he was 87. Mr. Conte loved and was loved by Norma (Martellini) Conte, his wife for 60 years, his daughter Deborah Montaquila and son-in-law Joseph of East Greenwich, his late son Steven Conte, his siblings, Vincenza Capalbo...

Roger P. Boutin

Roger P. Boutin

Jan 18, 2016

52, of Providence, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Jeannette (Bergeron) Boutin. He is survived by his loving brothers, Charles Boutin of Uxbridge, MA and John Boutin of Richmond, RI. He will also be deeply missed by his extended family and friends, Tiffany DeCosta and her...

Ann R. (Campopiano) Raia

Ann R. (Campopiano) Raia

Jan 18, 2016

91, of Cranston, passed away on Monday January 18, 2016. Ann was the loving wife of the late Salvatore D. Raia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Geremia) Campopiano. She worked part time for Stop and Shop while raising her children and was employed at the State of RI Retirement Office for many...

Robert 'Bob' G. Najarian

Robert 'Bob' G. Najarian

Jan 18, 2016

90, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Suzanne "Anahid" (Papazian) Najarian. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Malkon and Pyloon (Kalunian) Najarian. Mr. Najarian was the owner of the former Stadium Florist in Cranston from 1947 to 1967 and started a new career...

Domenic Antonio Albanese

Domenic Antonio Albanese

Jan 17, 2016

84 of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Perri) Albanese. Born in Capriati a Volturno, Italy, he was a son of the late Francesco and Maria (Sabatina Viti) Albanese. Domenic moved to Venezuela where he worked for 12 years, first in construction...

Virginia (Pulverenti) DeCristofano

Virginia (Pulverenti) DeCristofano

Jan 15, 2016

91, of Estero, FL, formerly of Clearwater, FL and Narragansett, RI passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016, at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert DeCristofano. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Annotti) Pulverenti. Mrs. DeCristofano was a nurse at Miriam Hospital...