Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Robert E. 'Bob' Aubin

Feb 25, 2015

91, of Cranston, Rhode Island, died of natural causes on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Bob grew up in Woonsocket during the Depression and entered the army to fight in WWII at age 19, serving in the 29th Division, 115 Regiment, F Company for 3 years, and achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. For his service he received the Bronze...

Arnold W. Buono

Feb 25, 2015

59, of Exeter, passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Amadio) Buono. Born in Providence, he was a son of Jean (Valcarenghi) Buono and the late Frank Buono. Arnold was the proprietor of Buono's Bakery in Providence which he operated for 26 years; he was also the treasurer of...

Mary Ann Freitas

Feb 24, 2015

69, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February, 24, 2015, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Isabella (Silvia) Freitas. Mary Ann was a utility package worker for twenty years at Comstock Industries, Cranston. Mary Ann is survived by many dear friends with whom she lived...

Lawrence Pezza Sr

Feb 23, 2015

93, of Johnston passed away Monday February 23, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Matteo) Pezza. A lifelong Johnston resident he was the son of the late Vincent and Filomena (Landi) Pezza. Mr. Pezza was the owner of the former Pezza's Market in Johnston for over 50 years until his...

Franklin H. Robinson, Jr

Feb 23, 2015

died peacefully in his home in Narragansett, RI on February 23, 2015. Born June 15, 1923, in New Haven, CT, he served in WWII as a B17 bomber pilot. He received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Springfield College. Frank was a teacher of Physical Education and coach at Rye High School and White Plains High School in New...

Frank J. Abbate

Feb 23, 2015

85, of Cranston, passed away Monday February 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Janet A. (Pieranunzi) Abbate. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Domenica (DeLuca) Abbate. Frank was a salesman at Sears Roebuck and Company for 30 years and was the co-owner of several dry cleaning...

Joseph Algasso

Feb 22, 2015

88, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina (Russo) Algasso. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Julio and Vera (Tuffri) Algasso. Joseph was a welder at the former Quonset Point Naval Air Station for many years before its closing in 1973 and later was a...

Gloria R. (Sinapi) Izzi

Feb 22, 2015

90, of Delta St., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Izzi. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Frances (Lorello) Sinapi. Gloria was a unit secretary at RI Hospital for 20 years retiring...

Frank E. Gibbons, Sr

Feb 22, 2015

61, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 22, 2015. He was born in Providence, a son of Irene (Sherman) Gibbons of Warwick and the late Charles W. Gibbons , Sr. He is survived by his loving son, Frank Gibbons , Jr. and his wife Julia of Cranston, his dear brother Brian Gibbons of Warwick and his cherished granddaughters...

Virginia (Mariano) Guglielmo

Feb 21, 2015

of Cranston, passed away in her 92nd year on Saturday, February 21, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late Michael Guglielmo. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Maria (Rega) Mariano. Virginia worked at the former North Safety Equipment for many years before retiring. Her passion and hobby included knitting hats for the...

Concetta (Pizzo) Palermo

Feb 21, 2015

92, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Hallworth House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Antonio Palermo. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Ernesto and Pierina (Alviti) Pizzo. Concetta loved playing canasta, bowling and was always very active in the P.T.A for her local school system....

Robert Collelo

Feb 21, 2015

79, of Johnston, previously of North Providence, passed away at home on Saturday, February 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 53 years of Barbara (Rotondo) Collelo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas "Tex" and Jennie (Aquilante) Collelo. Robert was employed by Sears for 30 years before his retirement....

Maria C.(Cortellessa) DiGuiseppe

Feb 18, 2015

86, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday February 18, 2015 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Alfred DiGuiseppe. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Assunta (D'Arezzo) Cortellessa. Maria worked for several jewelry companies for many years before retiring and enjoyed helping people and spending time with her...

Louis V. DiMaria

Feb 18, 2015

47, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Mario and Josephine (Morabito) DiMaria. Louis is survived by his uncle Vincent DiMaria of Johnston. He is also survived by several cousins. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on...

John Casale, Jr

Feb 18, 2015

89, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 66 years to Anna (Ruggieri) Casale. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Amelia (Broccoli) Casale. John was the founder of John Casale & Sons Painting Company. He was a WW-II U.S....

Virginia J. (Pandolfini) Giacomini

Feb 18, 2015

84, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Brigham &Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. She was surrounded by loved ones and passed away peacefully to a happier place. Virginia was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (Fucci) Pandolfini. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Giacomini. She is survived by her...

Mary Grace (Kelly) Sullivan

Feb 18, 2015

87, of Narragansett, formerly of Westerly, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife of Donald J. Sullivan for 65 years. Born in Elmira, NY on January 14, 1928 she was the daughter of the late Grace (Cronin) Kelly. Mary Grace graduated from Elmira Free Academy class of 1945. She was also a...

Eleanor E. (Kaiser) Harrington

Feb 18, 2015

86, of Dennis, MA, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Epoch Senior Health Care, Brewster, MA. She was the wife of the late William H. Harrington Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Emma C. (Widmann) Kaiser. Mrs. Harrington graduated Truesdale Hospital Nursing School, MA and was a...

Anna (Markarian) Basmajian

Feb 18, 2015

92, formerly of Seamans Ave., North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was the beloved wife for 57 years of the late John Basmajian. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Aslanian) Markarian. Anna worked at General Electric Wiring Device in Providence for 32 years retiring in 1984. She was...

Vincenzo DiMarco

Feb 18, 2015

Vincenzo DiMarco, 81, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Cranston. He is the beloved husband of 54 years of Maddalena Maria (Crispino) DiMarco. Born in Piedimonte Matese, Italy, on April 9, 1933, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Marcella (Lombardi) DiMarco. Vincenzo settled in many locations throughout...