OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Leonard "Lenny" Pesare

Leonard "Lenny" Pesare

Mar 21, 2025

74, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Annalisa (Boi) Pesare. Born in Sava Taranto, Italy, he was the son of the late Cosimo and Angelina (Scazzari) Pesare. He came to the United States in 1956. He proudly served six years in the National Guard...

Jerald "Jerry" W. Napolitano

Jerald "Jerry" W. Napolitano

Mar 20, 2025

84, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Riverview Nursing Home, Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Robin (Vallier) Napolitano for 40 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Bordone) Napolitano. Jerry was the dedicated owner of Security Lock & Door, Inc. for 39 years before retiring.

Throughout his life,...

Roberta A. (Margerison) Cox

Roberta A. (Margerison) Cox

Mar 20, 2025

83, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Cox, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Reta (Totten) Margerison.

Roberta was the loving mother of Tracie Lamphere and her husband Buddy of Warwick, Melissa Coulter and her husband William of Cranston and the...

Vittorio A. Ricci

Vittorio A. Ricci

Mar 20, 2025

Vittorio A. Ricci, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 6, 1930, in Providence, RI, Vittorio spent his formative years in Italy, where he developed a deep appreciation for life and the bonds of family. He returned to his birthplace in Rhode Island at the age of 20,...

Karen M. O'Rourke

Karen M. O'Rourke

Mar 19, 2025

Karen M. O’Rourke, 69 of Cranston passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Gilda (Notorianni) Flynn and the late John Flynn.

Karen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, being surrounded by her family, getting her nails done, and going out for lunch.

She was the beloved mother of...

James W. "Tremmi" Trementozzi, Sr.

James W. "Tremmi" Trementozzi, Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

83, born and raised on Trask St., Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 unexpectedly at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Domenica (Voccia) Trementozzi.

Jim was a security guard in the banking industry for many years; and a barber to many family and friends. As a young man he attended St. Michael’s...

Cheryl Anne (Dearden) Boyle

Cheryl Anne (Dearden) Boyle

Mar 18, 2025

Cheryl Anne Boyle (née Dearden), born July 16th, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away in the early morning hours of March 18th, in Narragansett, Rhode Island, following a long series of illnesses. She graduated Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and studied at Chestnut Hill College. Healthcare was her career, whether helping fill prescriptions for people who...

Gregg A. Madsen

Gregg A. Madsen

Mar 18, 2025

59, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with a long illness. He was the devoted husband of Lisa M. (Petrone) Madsen, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership.

Born in Providence, Gregg was the beloved son of Meredith Haas of Belchertown, MA. He met...

Nicolas Anthony Musumeci

Nicolas Anthony Musumeci

Mar 17, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the unexpected passing of our beloved Nicolas Anthony Musumeci of Jamestown, RI, on Monday, March 17, at the age of 26.

Nic will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his parents, Lynne and Armand Musumeci; his sister, Amanda Musumeci; his grandparents, Flora and Anthony Simeone; and the late Helen...

Stella Marie (Formicola) Fitzsimmons

Stella Marie (Formicola) Fitzsimmons

Mar 16, 2025

born October 17, 1956, in Providence, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 16, 2025. A woman of remarkable strength and unwavering dedication, her career began in the telecommunications sector, where she initially served as an operator and sales representative for New England Telephone Company, now Verizon, showcasing her versatility and commitment. Later, she carved a...

Marie Louise (Benedetti) D'Andrea

Marie Louise (Benedetti) D'Andrea

Mar 16, 2025

97, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Brighton, MA, Marie was the oldest daughter of the late Peter and Rose (DeAngelis) Benedetti who immigrated from Rome Italy and raised their family in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Providence. Marie is survived by her sister Janice Healey, and pre-deceased by...

Ann Marie (Peters) Raspallo

Ann Marie (Peters) Raspallo

Mar 16, 2025

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Deacon Thomas R. Raspallo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Carmella (Tallo) Peters.

Besides her husband Thomas, she is survived by her loving children, Maria Ann Raspallo and her husband Deacon...

Alfred Conte, Sr.

Alfred Conte, Sr.

Mar 16, 2025

Alfred Conte, Sr., 90 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2025, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria (Martin) Conte for 60 years. Born in Cassino, Italy he was the son of the late Loreto and Maria (Vartesa) Conte.

Alfred courageously emigrated at the age of 11 to Rhode Island...

Cynthia "Cindy" Amatel

Cynthia "Cindy" Amatel

Mar 15, 2025

71, of Orlando, FL, passed away at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Cindy was born in Elizabeth, NJ and raised in Cliffwood Beach, until she moved to Florida in the early 1970’s. She was really a Floridian at heart where she lived for over 50 years.

Cindy enjoyed life and her family. She worked for Disney World, and was a...

Katherine A. Valdivia

Katherine A. Valdivia

Mar 15, 2025

41, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, she was the beloved daughter of Nelson and Debra (Medeiros) Valdivia of Warwick.

Katherine was a talented video game graphic designer, a passionate gamer, and an early punk rock concert organizer in Rhode Island. Through her creativity and dedication, she built a...

Louis Catoni

Louis Catoni

Mar 15, 2025

95, of Cranston, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Anne “Bunny” (Ciorlano) Catoni for 73 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Aristere and Domenica “Minnie” (Bellantonio) Catoni. Mr. Catoni was a CPA for many years before retiring. Louis was a...

Paul Mastrobuono

Paul Mastrobuono

Mar 15, 2025

77, of Providence, passed away Saturday March 15, 2025 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Pizzuti) Mastrobuono. Paul was the owner & operator of Starline Creations for many years before retiring and was a US Army veteran.

He was the devoted father of Liza DeFedele, Jon-Paul Mastrobuono, Matthew...

Virginia Manzi

Virginia Manzi

Mar 14, 2025

72, of 1214 Cranston St., Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in New York, NY, she was the cherished and devoted daughter of the late Mary Manzi and is survived by many loving cousins and friends.

Virginia worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

Her funeral service and burial at St. Ann Cemetery will be private.

In...

Marie (Taraksian) Bouchard

Marie (Taraksian) Bouchard

Mar 13, 2025

77, of Cranston RI, passed peacefully to the lord at home on Thursday March 13th 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin Delano Bouchard, who passed 3 weeks prior to her on February 20th, 2025. They were married for over 58 years and together for over 64 years.

Born in Vienna Austria, she...

Richard "Dick" Pagliarini

Richard "Dick" Pagliarini

Mar 12, 2025

Richard “Dick” Pagliarini died at his home surrounded by family at the age of 86 on March 12th, 2025. He was born on March 30th, 1938 to Joseph and Mildred Pagliarini (O’Connell) and was the younger brother to the late Faith Piluk (Pagliarini). Dick married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Pagliarini (Palumbo) on November 8th, 1958. They were married for...

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