Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Marie E. (Anthony) Pisillini
Nov 16, 2014
85, of Coventry and formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas "Nick" Pisillini and companion of the late James "Curly" Fitzgerald. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Rowe) Anthony. Marie was the devoted mother of Thomas E. Pisillini and...
John D. Buck
Nov 12, 2014
88, of West Warwick, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2014 at St. Antoine's Residence, North Smithfield surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie M. (Wirth) Buck. Born in Manhattan, New York he was the son of the late John and Anna Buck. John was Vice President of Hospital Trust Bank and a U.S. Merchant...
John R. DeLauro
Nov 11, 2014
65, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Aiello) DeLauro. They were married for the past 31 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Dolores (McGonigle) DeLauro. Mr. DeLauro was a self-employed painter for many years until his retirement....
Raymond E. Pellegrino
Nov 11, 2014
54, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Frank Pellegrino of Cranston and the late Agnus (Deliz) Pellegrino. Raymond was the owner of the former Ray's Towing Company and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Besides his father, he was the dear brother of William...
Octavia A. (Ruggiano) Soave
Nov 10, 2014
89, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. Octavia was the wife of the late Albert Soave. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maggie (Riccitelli) Ruggiano. Octavia was a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus 3547 in Johnston.
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Anthony 'Tony' Ruggieri
Nov 9, 2014
Anthony "Tony", "Brother", Papa Tony" Ruggieri, 82, of Myrtle Avenue, Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Saravo) Ruggieri. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Harriet (Clarke) Ruggieri. Tony was the owner of Providence Lacquer Cape and A.G.R. Warehouse Distributors of...
Natasha S. (Cavanaugh) Fantasia
Nov 9, 2014
37, of Quincy, MA and RI, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in Providence. She was the wife of Jeffrey P. Fantasia. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Frederick H. "Fast Fred" Cavanaugh of Warwick, Barbara (Morin) Cavanaugh of Johnston, and her stepmother Melissa A. Cavanaugh of Warwick. Besides her parents and step-mother, she is survived by...
Jean M. Moretti
Nov 8, 2014
71, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Steere House Nursing Center. Born in Providence, a beloved daughter of the late Henry and Celia (Yuppa) Moretti. Ms. Moretti was a hairdresser for Kathy's Creative Beauty for 25 years until her retirement. Jean is survived by her loving niece Dolores D'Ercole of Cranston and additional nieces and nephews....
Peter DeSimone
Nov 7, 2014
94, of Grace St., Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Patonia) DeSimone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco and Rose (Iacovone) DeSimone. Peter was a construction laborer for many years before retiring. He was a WW-II...
Joseph M. Sukaskas, Sr
Nov 7, 2014
67, of Providence, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at RI Hospital in Providence. Joseph was the beloved husband of Isabella (Carbone) Sukaskas. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael and Filomena (Melillo) Sukaskas. Joseph was a senior mechanic for Providence Fire Department for thirty two years, before retiring. After his retirement, he was...

Stephen R. Raso
Nov 7, 2014
87, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was the husband of Assunta (Lisa) Raso. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter, Susan J. DiCicco and her husband Anthony of North Scituate. His funeral and burial were private.
Sandra F. (Mattia) Pitassi
Nov 6, 2014
67, of Florida (formerly of Cranston) passed away on Thursday November 6, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Angelo A. Pitassi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rita (Caraccia) Mattia. She was loved by all and touched many with her friendship and compassion. Besides her husband she was...
Benedetta (Simmonelli) Colantonio
Nov 6, 2014
95, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, November 06, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Colantonio. Benedetta was born in Italy, a daughter of the late Bernardo and Louisa Simmonelli. She was survived by her loving children, Guy Colantonio of Smithfield, Susan Ricci of West Warwick, Rita Scambio of...
Anthony R. Motta
Nov 5, 2014
Ret. RI State Deputy Fire Marshal Anthony R. Motta 85, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 05, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Rosenfield) Motta. They were married for the past 44 years. Besides his beloved wife he is survived by his Son Retired Fire Chief Stephen A. Motta...
Rose F. (Procaccini) McIntyre
Nov 5, 2014
90, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. McIntyre. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Louise (Cretella) Procaccini. Rose was a longtime member of the Cranston Senior Center. She was the devoted mother of David McIntyre and...
Giovannina (Moretti) Papa
Nov 5, 2014
81, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Village House, Newport. She was the beloved wife of the late Camillo Papa. Born in Monticelli, Italy, a daughter of the late Emilio and Maria (Moretti) Moretti. Mrs. Papa worked for A & H Mfg. Company for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving children...
Esther (Caruso) Lonardo
Nov 4, 2014
91, of Cranston, entered eternal life on Tuesday November 4, 2014. She passed peacefully surrounded by her four children. Esther was born on May 17, 1923. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic Lonardo with whom she celebrated for 55 years of marriage. Esther's spirit is survived by her four children: Lucille, Patricia, Architect Thomas (and wife Doreen)...
Floyd G. Koehler
Nov 2, 2014
93, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 02, 2014 at Elmwood Health Center, Providence. He was the loving husband of Fleurette (Lapre) Koehler. Born in Plymouth, Iowa he was the son of the late John and Anna (Flatla) Koehler. Floyd was employed by A&P Supermarket and Almacs. He was also a member of the Teamsters Local # 251. Besides...
Louis C. Altieri
Nov 1, 2014
91, of Darrow Dr., Warwick, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of Linda (Mayle) Altieri. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Figlioini) Altieri. Louis was a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry for many years before retiring and was a WW-II U.S....
May (Zooloomian) Perrino
Nov 1, 2014
86, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Glicerio D. Perrino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Serpoohy (Abcarian) Zooloomian. She is survived by her loving children, Pamela McEleney and her husband William of Cranston, and John Perrino and his wife Donna of Warwick;...
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