Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Dec 18, 2015

43, of Seekonk, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. Born in Providence, he was a son of Edward R. Chaffee, Jr. and Linda A. (Spremulli) Chaffee. He was the fiancAC. of Lori Michaud of Seekonk. Dana was a service director for Tasca Motor Group in Woonsocket, and was formerly employed by Metro Auto...

Dec 17, 2015

71, of Washington-VT, formerly of Scituate-RI, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. The husband of Karin (McCaffrey) Abbruzzese, he is survived by his son John Edward Abbruzzese, Jr., daughter-in-law Houda, and grandson Marco. He also leaves his brother Carl Abbruzzese and sister-in-law Linda of South Kingstown, and his sister-in-law Carol, wife of...

Dec 16, 2015

91, of Greenville, formerly of Overland Ave., Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late George Janigian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Stephan and Lucy (Mangasarian) Mekailian. Terrie was a previous member at Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church where she was an active member of...

Dec 15, 2015

88, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was the wife of the late John F. Pesaturo, Sr. Born in Providence, Olga was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antonetta (Neri) Mambro. Mrs. Pesaturo was a traffic manager in Cranston for 35 years, before retiring.

She is survived by her 3 children;...

Dec 15, 2015

94, of Barrett Ave., North Providence, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Golden Crest Nursing Center in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Violet (Vartanian) Ananian. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Charles and Emma (Yavarian) Ananian, he moved to North Providence in 1947. Jasper was a letter carrier for 37 years...

Dec 14, 2015

Dr. Richard A. Mottola 83, of Cranston, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 14, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (Monopoli) Mottola for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Umberto and Genovena (Marcello) Mottola. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1950, where he was a member of the track...

Dec 13, 2015

89, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Cortland Place in Smithfield. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Bezigian) Nalbandian and loving sister of the late Marion "Dolly" Ajemian, John Nalbandian and Queenie Rustigian. Rose is survived by her dear cousins Norene Koshgarian and Grace Petrarca. Rose worked...

Dec 12, 2015

81, of Scituate and Royal Palm Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Jill (Burford) Thommen. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emilio and Rose (Cappelli) Tortolani. Ferdinand was employed as an educator for the Johnston School Department...

Dec 11, 2015

82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015. He is survived by Helen (Grossi) DeCesare, his beloved wife of 59 years. He was born in Cranston to the late Salvatore F. and Julianna (Tokaz) DeCesare on December 13, 1932. Salvatore received an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement from Bryant College. He served during the Korean War in...

Dec 11, 2015

91, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Mojkowski, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Stueve) DelBonis. Lillian worked as a Sales Representative for Filene's Department Store for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Cranston Senior...

Dec 11, 2015

89, of Warwick, entered eternal life on Friday, December 11, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Knightsville (Cranston) to Giovanni and Josephine (Zuena) Fabrizio on February 15, 1926. Lindy is survived by Amalia "Molly" Fabrizio his wife of 57 years, children John, wife Colleen, daughter Molly of Groton, CT, Michael, wife Donna, sons Michael Jr. and Dante...

Dec 11, 2015

64, of Exeter, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Staten Island, New York she was the daughter of the late Peter and Doris Greene. Laurel worked for Met-Life Insurance Company for 35 years before retiring. She was the sister of Lesley Falise, and her husband Joseph, Clifford Greene and his wife Debbie;...

Dec 11, 2015

82, of Cranston, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Crispino. Born in Castelnuovo Parano Frosinone, Italy she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Genoveffa (Ciarnella) Macera. Natalie was the Vice President of the former Western Landscaping Construction Company for many years...

Dec 10, 2015

31, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Judy (Cloutier) Renzi and her husband Dennis Renzi of Cranston and Kenneth Fiorentino of Cranston. Kenneth was a graduate of Cranston High School East, Class of 2006. He was a member of the RHD-RI in Pawtucket, which...

Dec 7, 2015

49, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 05, 2015. She was the daughter of Arthur R. Zanfagna, Sr. of Johnston and the late Irene M. (Kelly) Zanfagna. Lynda worked in sales at Ross Simons Jewelers. She is also survived by her daughter; Renee Wallace of Cranston; brother, Arthur R. Zanfagna, Jr. of Warwick; step mother, Lynn Zanfagna of Johnston....

Dec 7, 2015

unexpectedly entered his eternal rest on December 7, 2015. "Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever." John was the husband of Irene Surmeian. He was born in Providence to Maria and the late Leo Surmeian. John was a life-long Pawtucket resident. He graduated from Pawtucket West High School and the University of Rhode Island...

Dec 6, 2015

94 of Cranston entered into eternal life on December 6, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 53 years of Rosaria "Rose" (Maraia) Ciunci. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Gaetano and Matilda (Fontana) Ciunci. Ralph was a Veteran of the US Army before becoming a plumber for the U.S. Government in...

Dec 5, 2015

85, Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Guerino Pate. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Angela (Arlia) Pate. Rose was an assistant supervisor for the former Old Stone Bank in Warwick for many years before her retirement....

Dec 5, 2015

80, of Cranston, passed away after 5 years of a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Madonna, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Cullen) Forkin. Mrs. Madonna was an inspector for Vitreous Inc. for 40 years, and was...

Dec 5, 2015

90, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Hogan) Catuto. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Vallante) Catuto. In WWII he served with the U.S. Army in Normandy receiving two Purple Hearts and other service medals of honor. For...