Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 18, 2014

86, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in Blackstone, MA, and was the son of the late Dr. James H. and Winifred E. (Stacy) McCooey of Blackstone. He was the beloved husband of Claire L. (Daignault) McCooey of Woonsocket for 59 years. Al was a devoted...

Sep 17, 2014

85, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Carmela (Carrazzo) McCusker. Daniel was a son of the late Daniel L. and Cecelia (Ainsworth) McCusker, Sr. Mr. McCusker was a computer programmer employed by General Electric for thirty seven years, before his retirement. He...

Sep 16, 2014

72, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Ronald J. Roy. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Antonetta "Etta" (Cresci) Syintsakos. Sandra was a mold maker at Acushnet Golf Plant in New Bedford, MA for 15...

Sep 16, 2014

86, of Cranston, passed away on September 16, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Hasmik Vardanyan. Born in Armenia, the son of the late Haroutiun and Araxia Gevorgyan, he came to the U.S. in 1996. Mr. Gevorgyan was Chief Engineer at ArmElecro Factory in Yerevan, Armenia for many years before retiring. He was the devoted father of Deacon Gevork...

Sep 16, 2014

92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday September 16, 2014 at Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry. Born in East Providence, she spent the early years of her marriage in Louisana with her late husband W.Tyler Smith, Sr. Josephine worked for the Cranston School Department for over 20 years as a secretary. She was the loving...

Sep 16, 2014

94, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Davide) Papitto. Emma worked for 47 years at the General Electric Base Plant in Providence. She also worked at St. Joseph's Hospital as a dietician for 50 years. She was a participant at the Hope Alzheimer's Center....

Sep 15, 2014

88, of Cranston, passed away on Monday September 15, 2014 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene (DeFilippo) Valfredo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale Valfredo and Elizabeth (St.Angelo) Borino. Angelo worked at Uniroyal in Providence for many years before retiring and was a WW-II US Army veteran....

Sep 13, 2014

Formerly of Cranston, died at home September 13, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Betty was predeceased by her husband Carmino (Tom - Lindy), daughter Joan, survived by her son John. The daughter of the late Josephine (Nardolillo) and Alphonso LaFazia. The beloved maternal grandmother of Glenn and Lori, Jacqueline and Steven, Audra....

Sep 12, 2014

85 of Johnston, transitioned into Eternal life on September 12, 2014 after a long illness. Gloria was the daughter of the late Antonio Zangari and Serfina Petrone Zangari. Gloria was the devoted wife of 61 years to John J. Ferrara. Gloria was a loving and caring sister to her six late siblings, Elizabeth Paolo, Julia Parrillo, and Norma Andrade and,...

Sep 11, 2014

52, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at his home in Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Carmela DiPaola-Pacheco. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest Sr., and Belmira (Andre) Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco was a special education teacher for Roger Williams Middle School for more than 30 years. He was a Grand Knight of...

Sep 11, 2014

59, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Born in Providence, he was a son of Mary (Scungio) Mastronardi of Johnston and the late Domenic A. Mastronardi. Michael was the proprietor of Salon de Maik in Johnston for 35 years. He was also an employee of Target in Warwick. He was a graduate of Johnston High School class...

Sep 11, 2014

73, of Cranston, passed on Thursday, September 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bob was the husband of Claire (Forcina) Quattrucci. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Santa (Zacchino) Quattrucci. Mr. Quattrucci worked as a store manager at Stop & Shop for forty-nine years, before his retirement.

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Sep 11, 2014

94, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Colagiovanni) Santopietro. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Albert and Lena (Piagenti) Santopietro. Mr. Santopietro was the owner and operator of Frank's Auto Top. He served in the US Army during World War...

Sep 11, 2014

59, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Shirley (DiCarlo) Gordon. They were married for the past 17 years. He was born in Providence, a son of the late George and Anna (Voccia) Gordon. Mr. Gordon was employed at Metalock Buckle for many years until his retirement. Besides his...

Sep 10, 2014

78, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 10, 2015, at Elmhurst Extended Care Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Mary V. (Lara) Gutierrez. Born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, he was the son of Carlos and Marcela (Munoz) Gutierrez. Oscar was employed by the former Jostens Jewelry Company of Providence for...

Sep 10, 2014

75, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. Roy was the husband of Marie Jeanne (Bergeron) Moquin. Born in Providence, he was the son of Leo and Florence (King) Moquin. Mr. Moquin was employed as a night crew chief for various supermarkets for many years, before his retirement....

Sep 9, 2014

72, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was the cherished husband of Joyce Amelia (Scungio) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son to the late William H. and Margaret A. (Finnegan) Martin, Sr. Mr. Martin began his working career with the...

Sep 8, 2014

70, of Providence, passed away on Monday September 8, 2014, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Scungio, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Viola (DeRobbio) Zannella. Mrs. Scungio was a court stenographer for the City of Providence for ten years. Violet is survived by her loving...

Sep 8, 2014

88, of Johnston passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Geremia) Paolantonio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guitano and Angelina (Colonna) Paolantonio. Frank worked for the Narragansett Brewery for 25 years until his retirement. He was the owner of the former Frank's Arco Service Station and...

Sep 7, 2014

99, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert DiRaimo. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Catarina (D'Acchioli) Marandola. Annie worked for the former Walter Marshall Spinning Company, Floral Products, and Norton Safety Products, Company before her retiring in 1977. She was a...