OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Esther (Pazienza)  D'Arezzo

Esther (Pazienza) D'Arezzo

Apr 30, 2016

93, of Cranston, passed away on April 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Lucio D’Arezzo.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Santurri) Pazienza.

She is survived by her loving daughters Maria and Rebecca D’Arezzo both of Cranston,...

Luigi A. Rotondo

Luigi A. Rotondo

Apr 30, 2016

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Ferdella) Rotondo.

Luigi was employed by American Waste & Paper for 30 years before his retirement. He was an avid sports...

Vincenza "Dolly" (Benassi)  Tanzi-Manco

Vincenza "Dolly" (Benassi) Tanzi-Manco

Apr 30, 2016

89, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday April 30, 2016 at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Johnston.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lusciano and Madeline (Mizzoni) Benassi. She was employed at the Rhode Island School of Design for 15 years before retiring in 1992. Dolly was also a member of St. Bartholomew Church Ladies Guild,...

Michael D. Cacicia

Michael D. Cacicia

Apr 29, 2016

51, of Pascoag, died April 29, 2016 . He was born in Providence, a son of Gloria (Ayotte) Cacicia and the late Joseph Cacicia. Besides his mother , Michael  is survived by his brothers, Joseph Cacicia of West Warwick, Robert Cacicia of Johnston and Steven Cacicia of Cranston. He will be dearly missed by all that knew...

Louise A. Russo

Louise A. Russo

Apr 29, 2016

94, of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Johnston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Russo) Russo.

Louise was a floor lady at American Insulated Wire Company for many years before retiring.

She was the dear sister of Pasquelina...

Elaine M. (Campopiano)  Martino

Elaine M. (Campopiano) Martino

Apr 29, 2016

68, of Scituate, passed away on Friday April 29, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul F. Martino. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Beatrice (DiTommaso) Campopiano.

She is survived by her loving son John Paul Martino and his wife Kristin...

Louise (D'Orsi)  Guastini

Louise (D'Orsi) Guastini

Apr 28, 2016

89, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Legacy Hospice House in Ocala. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Guastini.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Enea and Daria (Atella) D’Orsi.

Louise was an accountant for the State of RI Department of...

Beatrice Yolande (DePasquale)  Temkin

Beatrice Yolande (DePasquale) Temkin

Apr 28, 2016

Beatrice Yolande (DePasquale) Temkin, died unexpectedly at her home in Providence on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the age of 84.  Bea was the beloved wife of the late Martin M. Temkin.  She was born in Providence, RI on August 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Judge Luigi DePasquale and his wife Marie (Michard) DePasquale.  A lifelong resident...

Edith D. (Tavarozzi)  Martinelli

Edith D. (Tavarozzi) Martinelli

Apr 28, 2016

91, passed away Thursday April 28, 2016.  She was the wife of 62 years to the late William A. Martinelli.

She was born in Providence on June 11, 1924 a daughter of the late Antonio and Carmela (Corvese) Tavarozzi.

In 1968 she became the proud co-owner and manager of Brides Showcase in the Midland Mall,...

Angelina M. Tommasiello

Angelina M. Tommasiello

Apr 28, 2016

88, formerly of Hillwood St., Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ernesto and Carmela (Rapa) Tommasiello.  Angelina was the founder and owner of the former Sorority Shop in Providence and later worked at Rich Paper Box Company in Johnston for...

George J. Mitchell

George J. Mitchell

Apr 27, 2016

Born on Christmas Day 1935, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.  He was the beloved husband of Anne (Mello) Mitchell for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles and Hazel (Rounds) Mitchell.

He was the loving father of David and his wife Laurie Mitchell of Cranston and Michael Mitchell of...

Paula M. (Barletta)  Coletta

Paula M. (Barletta) Coletta

Apr 27, 2016

82, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center RI surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Sylvester “Sully” Coletta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ada (DePastene) Barletta.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Sharon Abood...

Virginia (Blais) Cotoia

Virginia (Blais) Cotoia

Apr 25, 2016

93, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John Cotoia. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Aplhonsine (St. Peter) Blais.

She is survived by her loving children,...

Russell R. Holland

Russell R. Holland

Apr 24, 2016

72, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha (Dunlop) Holland. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Mildred (Trevor) Holland. Russell worked as a machinist for the Electric Boat Company for many years. He is survived by his loving children, Linda A. Brierley and...

Ruth E. Caswell

Ruth E. Caswell

Apr 24, 2016

87, of Saunderstown, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederic C. Caswell. Born in Portland, ME, Ruth was a daughter of the late David and Florence (Sheaff) Farrington. Ruth was a registered nurse for many years, before...

Joseph N. 'Joe' Coppolelli

Joseph N. 'Joe' Coppolelli

Apr 24, 2016

81, of Johnston previously of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Corrigan) Coppolelli. Joe attended Rhode Island Teachers College and graduated in 1962. After receiving his teaching degree, Joe taught at West View Elementary School in Cranston for 35 years until his retirement. He...

Frances O. Crisostomi Golding

Frances O. Crisostomi Golding

Apr 24, 2016

91, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Cleves R. Golding and Peter Crisostomi. Born in Southampton, England, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Ellen (Taylor) Gray.

Frances is survived by her loving children, Anthony Crisostomi of Lillian, Alabama Peter...

Anna Marie (Napolitano)  Tomassone

Anna Marie (Napolitano) Tomassone

Apr 24, 2016

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully of a brain aneurism on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Umberto “Bert” Tomassone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Lucy (Lepore) Napolitano.

Anna graduated from Jo-An School of Beauty Culture...

Jeffrey J. Chester

Jeffrey J. Chester

Apr 23, 2016

42, of Chepachet, passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016, unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Marandola) Chester. Born in Providence he was the son of John H. Chester Sr., Ret. Sgt. JPD, and the late Cecile A. (Castillona) Chester. Jeffrey was a 1991 graduate of LaSalle Academy and the holder of a CDL...

Constance R. 'Connie' (Stern) Xavier

Constance R. 'Connie' (Stern) Xavier

Apr 23, 2016

77, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Herbert Xavier, Sr. and the companion of the late Charles B. Arnold. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Levia (Ramaglia) Stern. Connie was a child caretaker at the Children's Shelter of...

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