Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 16, 2016

73, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Phillip J. Newman. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasco and Adeline (Pitocchi) Loffredo. Patricia was a paralegal at the law firm of Loffredo & Sciotti in Cranston for...

Jul 16, 2016

Nshan Vorperian was born in 1934 in Romans, France, to the family of Khosrov and Siranoush (Momjian) Vorperian originally from Malatia, Turkey. When he was two years old, the family immigrated to Armenia, building their new home in New Malatia, Yerevan.

After graduating high school with honors, he then entered the University of Yerevan, majoring...

Jul 16, 2016

80, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Orchard View Manor, Riverside. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James Andrew Costello and Madeline (Maloney) Costello.

Mr. Costello was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked at EG&G Sealol in Warwick for many years until his retirement....

Jul 15, 2016

91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 Kent Hospital in Warwick.  She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Foulise.  Born in Manhattan, NY, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Grace (Cafone) Luzzi.  Antoinette was a seamstress for many years, before retiring.

She is survived by her three...

Jul 15, 2016

95, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 15, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Filomena (DeRita) Presciutti. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Julia (Lepre) Presciutti. Fred was an avid bowler and a Boston Red Sox fan.

Besides his wife, he is...

Jul 14, 2016

82, of Cranston passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Woodpecker Hill Nursing Home, Greene. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse E. Crudale, Sr. they were married for 62 years. Born in Providence moving to Cranston in 1953, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth...

Jul 13, 2016

69, of North Kingstown, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his home. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick and Mary (DiRienzo) DeSimone. Mr. DeSimone was a New England Sales Manager for Accurate Box Company for many years. He is survived by his loving brother Michael DeSimone and his wife Elaine of Warwick. ...

Jul 13, 2016

92, of West Warwick, formerly of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry.  She was the wife of the late Thomas Scungio.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Virginia (Silva) Repose.

She is survived by her siblings Zowena Hackworth and Delo Repose.  She...

Jul 12, 2016

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved mother of Christopher D. Altieri of Cranston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nunzio and Maria (Ferretti) Madonna. Dora was a bookkeeper for Day-O-Lite Inc. of Warwick for over twelve years before her...

Jul 12, 2016

82, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday July 12, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Winman) Etter. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederic B. and Amy (Hegeman) Etter. Frederic was a machinist for various manufacturing companies for many years before retiring and was a U.S. Army veteran.

Besides his wife...

Jul 12, 2016

86, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at home. She was the beloved wife of late Raymond A. Pagliarini, Sr. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Pagliarini) DelPadre. Virginia was a sales associate for both the former Filenes and Macy’s Department Stores.

She...

Jul 11, 2016

95 of East Greenwich passed away on July 11, 2016 with the same courage, grace, faith and dignity with which she lived her life.  Her loving and devoted family surrounded her.

She was married for 59 years to the love of her life, the late Charles A. Reppucci.  Born in Roslindale, MA, she was the daughter of...

Jul 9, 2016

47, of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Piccirillo) Capezza. Born in Providence, he was a son of Edward Capezza, Sr. and Lorna (DiLeonardo) Zoglio. Paula and their dog Bugsy were the love of Alessio’s life. He had a passion for writing poetry. Alessio had a...

Jul 9, 2016

87, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was the beloved husband for 63 years, of Edith (Sinapi) Hall. Born in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Charles E. and Mabel C. (Marshall) Hall, he settled in RI in 1950, leaving for some years to run a successful business in NJ and then to...

Jul 7, 2016

97, of Brigg’s Farm, Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, July 07, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry A. McGinity II. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Emond) Noonan. Mrs. McGinity was a member of St. Ann Church and its Women’s Club. She...

Jul 6, 2016

83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John Mercurio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Lolio) Barone. Vilma was an administrative assistant for the former Cranston Print Works for ten years before...

Jul 6, 2016

84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D’Acchioli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Scuncio) Ferri. Marie was a seamstress for over sixty years before...

Jul 6, 2016

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SARKIS  PANOSYAN

64, of Massachusetts St., Cranston, passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 34 years of Karine Dolarian.  Born in Yerevan, Armenia, he was the devoted son of the late Gegam and Nazik (Malayan) Panosian....

Jul 5, 2016

78, of Cranston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of fifty-eight years to Thomas W. Venticinque. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Marco and Eleanor (Marrese) Loffredo. Barbara, along with her husband were the owners of...

Jul 2, 2016

95, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Giannasi) Campanella. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Ida (Capobianco) Campanella. Mr. Campanella was a self-employed public accountant for many years until his retirement...