Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 1, 2024

Dolores Maiello Ciambrone of Cranston, died on April 1 in her home surrounded by her daughters.  She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ida (Perrotti) Maiello of Cranston. She was married to the late William F. Ciambrone.   She was also the long time companion of Robert "Woody" Wynter. She was loving mother to son, Bill...

Mar 31, 2024

70, of Johnston, passed away on March 31, 2024 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Cynthia (Santangini) Mancini.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the of the late Ralph and Estelle (Pesce) Mancini. Mr. Mancini was a property manager for many years until his retirement. As of recently,...

Mar 31, 2024

85, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Morgan Health Center, Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of Constance (Morena) Lapati.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angela (Rao) Lapati.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Anthony Lapati, Jr....

Mar 30, 2024

76, of Cumberland, RI and Stuart, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Spiro T. Kyriakakis for 54 years. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Celia (Spaziano) Bucci.

Glenna worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Head of Nursing at the...

Mar 30, 2024

87, of Cranston, RI, passed away on March 30, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Frank was born in Providence, a son of the late Michael and Mary (Rozzero) Iacampo of Cranston, where he lived his whole life. During his career, Frank worked as a sales manager for Mancini Beverage. In his free time, he loved to travel the...

Mar 29, 2024

58, of North Providence passed away, peacefully, on Friday March 29, 2024, after a long, brave battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Salvatore J. Puleo, Jr. and Susan (Bamford) Puleo, and beloved brother of Christine L’Heureux and the late Sandra Forgue.    He leaves behind his loving wife, Holly (Patnaude) Puleo, and two of his greatest...

Mar 28, 2024

passed away at the age of 83 on Holy Thursday, March 28th, in Fort Myers, Florida, where he had lived for twenty-five years with his beloved wife Carol Ann (Bastien) Delaney. Formerly of Rhode Island, he and his wife were married for fifty-nine years.  Thomas is survived by his wife and daughters Kathleen Delaney of Fort Myers, FL, Kristine...

Mar 28, 2024

83, of Jamestown passed away peacefully at her home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of James G. Pemantell who passed just three days prior.

Born in Scranton, PA she was a daughter of the late Leo and Florence (Savokas) Gracik.

Mrs. Pemantell worked as a phlebotomist...

Mar 28, 2024

67, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Linda J. (Labbe) Gesualdi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna (Tulli) Gesualdi.

Besides his wife Linda, he is survived by his loving daughters, Tracy Lane and her...

Mar 26, 2024

69 of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William F. and Gloria (Mildner) Fiore.

Bobby proudly served his country in the US Army in Operation Desert Storm. He was an avid sports fan, particularly all New England Sports teams....

Mar 25, 2024

Anna M. (Bova) Traficante, 94, of St. Mary’s Dr., Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Biagio J. Traficante.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Paliotta) Bova.

Anna was a hairdresser for over...

Mar 25, 2024

85, a former chief of police for the town of Jamestown, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Gracik) Pemantell.

A lifelong resident of Jamestown, he was a son of the late James E. and Mary (O’Donnell) Pemantell.

Jim...

Mar 25, 2024

Milton R. Buckless, “Bucky”, 89, formerly of Chepachet, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 at The Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville. He was the beloved husband of the late Lucy (Calitri) Buckless.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Roger K. and Ruth (Wiberg) Buckless.

Bucky was the maintenance manager...

Mar 24, 2024

Jean M. (Rotter) Ruhlemann, 69, of Valley St., Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Elizabeth (D’Amore) Fine of Jamestown and the late William C. Rotter.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Jean was a social worker for the...

Mar 23, 2024

76, of Charlestown, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Deborah A. (Fiorio) Rodrigues.

Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Domingos Rodrigues and Mary (Rego) Nicolau.

Mr. Rodrigues was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.

He...

Mar 22, 2024

84, of Cranston, passed away on March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Concetta ( Gioffreda) Paolino.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Antonetta ( Marchetti) Paolino.  Thomas was an electrician for the I. B. E. W.  Local #99 for 35...

Mar 22, 2024

96, of Cranston and Narragansett, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Johnston, to the late Louis and Louise (Ferrante) Ferri.  He was the devoted husband of Gloria (Rossi) Ferri for 63 years.

Louis was a graduate of Central High School and Providence College.  He was a devoted school...

Mar 19, 2024

Selina DePasquale Cellucci, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend was called to her special place in heaven on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, on June 13,1988 to Steven and Maria DePasquale she leaves behind two beautiful sons David (14), and Donato (10), whom she loved greatly and her brother Justin DePasquale and his daughter Aubrie. She...

Mar 19, 2024

97, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of 75 years to Vincenza (Checchia) Valletta.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul Valletta and the late Philomena (Pantalone) Valletta.

Tom was a World...

Mar 18, 2024

97, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Edmond G. Petit.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Mary (Vento) Volpe.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking for and spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed watching...