Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Dec 13, 2015

89, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Cortland Place in Smithfield. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Bezigian) Nalbandian and loving sister of the late Marion "Dolly" Ajemian, John Nalbandian and Queenie Rustigian. Rose is survived by her dear cousins Norene Koshgarian and Grace Petrarca. Rose worked...

Dec 12, 2015

81, of Scituate and Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Jill (Burford) Thommen. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emilio and Rose (Cappelli) Tortolani. Ferdinand was employed as an educator for the Johnston School Department...

Dec 11, 2015

82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015. He is survived by Helen (Grossi) DeCesare, his beloved wife of 59 years. He was born in Cranston to the late Salvatore F. and Julianna (Tokaz) DeCesare on December 13, 1932. Salvatore received an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement from Bryant College. He served during the Korean War in...

Dec 11, 2015

91, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Mojkowski, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Stueve) DelBonis. Lillian worked as a Sales Representative for Filene's Department Store for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Cranston Senior...

Dec 11, 2015

89, of Warwick, entered eternal life on Friday, December 11, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Knightsville (Cranston) to Giovanni and Josephine (Zuena) Fabrizio on February 15, 1926. Lindy is survived by Amalia "Molly" Fabrizio his wife of 57 years, children John, wife Colleen, daughter Molly of Groton, CT, Michael, wife Donna, sons Michael Jr. and Dante...

Dec 11, 2015

64, of Exeter, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Staten Island, New York she was the daughter of the late Peter and Doris Greene. Laurel worked for Met-Life Insurance Company for 35 years before retiring. She was the sister of Lesley Falise, and her husband Joseph, Clifford Greene and his wife Debbie;...

Dec 11, 2015

82, of Cranston, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Crispino. Born in Castelnuovo Parano Frosinone, Italy she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Genoveffa (Ciarnella) Macera. Natalie was the Vice President of the former Western Landscaping Construction Company for many years...

Dec 10, 2015

31, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Judy (Cloutier) Renzi and her husband Dennis Renzi of Cranston and Kenneth Fiorentino of Cranston. Kenneth was a graduate of Cranston High School East, Class of 2006. He was a member of the RHD-RI in Pawtucket, which...

Dec 7, 2015

49, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 05, 2015. She was the daughter of Arthur R. Zanfagna, Sr. of Johnston and the late Irene M. (Kelly) Zanfagna. Lynda worked in sales at Ross Simons Jewelers. She is also survived by her daughter; Renee Wallace of Cranston; brother, Arthur R. Zanfagna, Jr. of Warwick; step mother, Lynn Zanfagna of Johnston....

Dec 7, 2015

unexpectedly entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2015. "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever." John was the husband of Irene Surmeian. He was born in Providence to Maria and the late Leo Surmeian. John was a life-long Pawtucket resident. He graduated from Pawtucket West High School and the University of Rhode Island...

Dec 6, 2015

94 of Cranston entered into eternal life on December 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 53 years of Rosaria "Rose" (Maraia) Ciunci. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Gaetano and Matilda (Fontana) Ciunci. Ralph was a Veteran of the US Army before becoming a plumber for the U.S. Government in...

Dec 5, 2015

85, Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Guerino Pate. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Angela (Arlia) Pate. Rose was an assistant supervisor for the former Old Stone Bank in Warwick for many years before her retirement....

Dec 5, 2015

80, of Cranston, passed away after 5 years of a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Madonna, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Cullen) Forkin. Mrs. Madonna was an inspector for Vitreous Inc. for 40 years, and was...

Dec 5, 2015

90, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Hogan) Catuto. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Vallante) Catuto. In WWII he served with the U.S. Army in Normandy receiving two Purple Hearts and other service medals of honor. For...

Dec 5, 2015

54, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. He was the loving husband of Karen L. (Osborne) Cileli. Born in Providence, Michael was a son of Reynaldo Quebral of Cranston and the late Patricia (Hillier) Quebral. He was a USMC Veteran. Michael was a Providence Police Officer for 27 A½ years, before retiring. He is also...

Dec 4, 2015

86, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Concetta (Fiorillo) D'Andrea for 59 years. Born in Pietravairano, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and M.C. (Ciarmello) D'Andrea. Mr. D'Andrea worked at Jay Printing for many years until his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived...

Dec 3, 2015

80, of Boca Raton, Florida passed away Thursday December 3, 2015. He was the husband of 58 years to Rosemarie A. (Rotondi) Fattore. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Albert and Antonette (Verdelotti) Fattore. He was the owner of the former Pocasset Food Sales Inc. of Cranston, former member of the Alpine Country Club, Cranston, and...

Dec 2, 2015

56, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ronald J. Danti. Born in Providence, Ann Marie was the daughter of Gloria Mildner of Warwick and the late Cpt. William Fiore, Sr.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her two children;...

Dec 2, 2015

86, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Orchard View Manor, Riverside. He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie (Ferrucci) Santamaria and the late Sara (Buccoliero) Santamaria. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose (Placido) Santamaria. Frank was a truck driver for Cardi Corporation and M.A. Gammino Construction Company....

Dec 1, 2015

57, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2015 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband and soulmate to Marie (Abbaticola) Resendes for 41 incredible years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Arlene (Soscia) Resendes. Mr. Resendes was the Chief Financial Officer at Nelipac and a Certified Public Accountant. Along with...