OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Joseph E. Golini

Joseph E. Golini

May 14, 2016

98, of Plainfield Pike, Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Antonia Della (Landi) Golini for 62 years.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late William J. and Rosina (Zanfagna) Golini.

Mr. Golini was the owner and...

Peter Ruggieri

Peter Ruggieri

May 14, 2016

92, a lifelong resident of Cranston, entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of 55 years to Annice (Hall) Ruggieri.

Peter was the son of the late Francesco and Onorata (Mancini) Ruggieri. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Ronald, Deborah, and...

Claire L. (Daignault)  McCooey

Claire L. (Daignault) McCooey

May 14, 2016

86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 14, 2016 at the South County Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.  Claire was born in Woonsocket, RI, and was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Mary E. ( McCarthy) Daignault. of Woonsocket.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred E McCooey of Narragansett for...

Norma M. (Barthelette)  Smith

Norma M. (Barthelette) Smith

May 13, 2016

of Providence, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Smith.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Selena (St. Onge) Barthelette.  She is survived by her loving son, former State Representative and former President of Providence Teachers Union Steven...

Mary Isabella (Rogers)  Cucca

Mary Isabella (Rogers) Cucca

May 12, 2016

98, of Rumford, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the wife of Pasco Cucca. Born in Taunton, MA she was the daughter of the late Jack and Maria (Munice) Rogers. Mary worked for Providence Washington Trust for many years before retiring. She was the sister of Jack Rogers, Jr....

Anthony "Tony" J. Palombo

Anthony "Tony" J. Palombo

May 11, 2016

83, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday May 11, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI surrounded by his loving family. They celebrated his 83rd birthday on May 10th by sharing stories, memories and laughter by his bedside. He was the beloved husband of Rita L. (Ruggieri) Palombo. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the...

Joseph E. Federici

Joseph E. Federici

May 10, 2016

79, of Chepachet, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rosemary F. (Montecalvo) Federici.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giovanni Federici and Katherine (Faraone) Ferri.

Joseph worked as a chef for the State of R.I. MHRH for...

Agostina "Tina" (Pellegrino)  Carlini

Agostina "Tina" (Pellegrino) Carlini

May 10, 2016

96, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2016, at Charlesgate Nursing Center, in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Teresa Mercurio Pellegrino and Gerardo Pellegrino, and sister of the late Mary Pellegrino DeCubellis. She was the loving mother of the late Rocco G. Carlini, and grandmother of the late Anne Marie Carlini Domenicone DuPerry....

Mary Ann (Pichette)  Arpin-Rega

Mary Ann (Pichette) Arpin-Rega

May 9, 2016

Of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Hopkins Manor, North  Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony S. Rega and the late Ronald N. Arpin, Sr. Born in St. Eduard, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Ovide and Aurora (Adam) Pichette.

She...

Hovnan H. Vartanian

Hovnan H. Vartanian

May 8, 2016

94, of Cumberland, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of the late Adrienne (Avakian) Vartanian.  Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Haigaz and Alice-Pyloon (Sarkisian) Vartanian.

Harry was a lineman, foreman and later a supervisor for the former New England Telephone Co. before retiring; and was a...

Josephine D. (Madfounian)  Panaccione

Josephine D. (Madfounian) Panaccione

May 8, 2016

95, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Panaccione.  Born in Pawtucket, Josephine was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Shabo) Madfounian.  Mrs. Panaccione enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

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Vincenza "Chinse" F. (Ruggieri)  Mancini

Vincenza "Chinse" F. (Ruggieri) Mancini

May 7, 2016

Chinse passed away peacefully at Bethany Home of RI on Saturday, May 7, 2016 with her devoted daughter, Barbara, and son-in-law, Kenny by her side.  She was the wife of the late Alfred Mancini Jr. for 47 years.  Born in Cranston on April 5, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Sylvia (Pezzuco) Ruggieri,...

Frank V. Ignagni

Frank V. Ignagni

May 7, 2016

83, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, May 07, 2016 peacefully at home.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Vincent and Mary (Negro) Ignagni.  Mr. Ignagni was a carpenter for the City of Providence, before retiring.  He loved jazz and to dance.  Frank also worked as a bartender for the former Helm Restaurant for many...

Anna J. (Fusco)  Corvese

Anna J. (Fusco) Corvese

May 6, 2016

91 (93), and her beloved husband Vincent Corvese, were re-united together again on May 6, 2016, passing away peacefully with her daughter by her side.  Anna was a daughter of the late Francesco and Anna (Melucci) Fusco.

She was the devoted and loving mother to her daughter, Lois Hopkins and son-in-law, James Hopkins, Jr., whom she loved...

Joan E. (Brouillette)  Ricci

Joan E. (Brouillette) Ricci

May 6, 2016

81, of Johnston, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 6, 2016.  Joan was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edward A. Brouillette and Alice (Murphy) Brouillette. She was the beloved wife of Robert L. Ricci Sr.  They were married in 1955. Besides her husband Robert, Joan is survived by...

Joseph M. Costagliola

Joseph M. Costagliola

May 6, 2016

87, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Rosina (Lubrano) Costagliola. Joseph was employed for twenty years by the former Rayco of Pawtucket until its closing in 1978. He was also employed by the Franciscan Missionaries of...

Edmond Cortez, Jr.

Edmond Cortez, Jr.

May 3, 2016

60, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a cherished son of Mary Marchese-Cortez of Narragansett and also the late Edmond Cortez, Sr.  Besides his mother he is survived by his two siblings, Linda Cortez of Westerly and Michael Cortez of Narragansett.  Edmond was the devoted uncle of Robert, Michael (Nicole) and...

Albert "Al" A. Testa, Sr.

Albert "Al" A. Testa, Sr.

May 3, 2016

86, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Cece) Testa.  They would have celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on May 28th.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Carmine and Mary (Vitalo) Testa.  Mr. Testa was the former...

Michael S. Irace

Michael S. Irace

May 2, 2016

54, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the husband of Lori (Colardo) Irace.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Richard and Elaine (Verdelotti) Irace of Glocester and was the son-in-law of Mary Colardo of Johnston.  He was the loving father of Ciara Irace...

Charles P. Haughey, Jr.

Charles P. Haughey, Jr.

May 1, 2016

87, of Meshanticut Valley Parkway, Cranston, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 58 years of Virginia M. (Mancini) Haughey.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Maria (DeLucia) Haughey.

Mr. Haughey was a sales representative...

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