Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Francine L. Martino
May 22, 2024
Francine “Fran” L. Martino, 58 of Johnston passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024, at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Dolores (Johnson) Delpha, III. She was the beloved wife of Martin “Marty” Martino, they would have celebrated their 11th Anniversary on July 27th.
After high school Fran went on to Johnson and Wales...
Marcia A. Gomez
May 22, 2024
Marcia A. (Testa) Gomez, 80, of Cheryl Dr., Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jesse Gomez. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Filomena (Tomao) Testa.Marcia worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.She was the devoted...
Kevin J. Jackson
May 21, 2024
60, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Born in Camden, ME, he was the beloved husband of Jean D. (Bartlett) Jackson and son of Colburn and Judith (Beal) Jackson.
In addition to his wife and parents, Kevin is survived by his loving sons: Jacob Jackson of Littleton, CO; Colby Jackson and his wife Sophie of Wakefield, MA; Luke...
James M. Hicks
May 20, 2024
74, of Cranston passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary-Kay (Manly) Hicks for fifty years.
Born in Bronx, NY he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Lorraine A. (O’Neill) Hicks.
He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in Bronx, NY and attended Fordham University. He received...
Barbara Butmarc
May 19, 2024
Barbara (DiMartino) Butmarc, 89 of Cranston passed away on Sunday May 19, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joaquin and Bertha (Symanksi) DiMartino. She was the beloved wife of the late Jospeh A. Butmarc.
Prior to her retirement she was an assembler for many years in the jewelry industry. She...
Lucy Elizabeth Megrdichian
May 19, 2024
Lucy Elizabeth (Kojoian) Megrdichian, 83, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Peter Megrdichian. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late John and Araxie (Ouzounian) Kojoian. Lucy was the devoted mother of John Megrdichian and his wife, Debra of Cranston and Stephen...
Raymond G. Pensalfini
May 17, 2024
95, of Susan Circle, Johnston, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Ilda R. (DeStefanis) Pensalfini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Ida L. (Trivisonno) Pensalfini.Raymond was a bricklayer in the construction industry for many years before retiring; and was a U.S. Korean War veteran....
Anna (Luciano) DelSignore
May 16, 2024
86, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald DelSignore Sr. Born in Barrington, RI, she was the daughter of the late Augusta and Laura (Martini) Luciano.Anna was the devoted mother of Gerald Del Signore, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Glocester, Barbara Audet and her husband Ronald of North...
Elizabeth P. (Coletti) Gombeyski
May 15, 2024
87, of Warwick passed away on May 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late Henry Gombeyski.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giulio and Ella (Fandetti) Coletti.
Betty worked at the Miriam Hospital as an executive assistant for over thirty years before retiring. She loved playing cards, Scrabble and bingo. Betty enjoyed summers camping at Long...
Eileen M. (Antuono) Zarrella
May 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eileen M. Zarrella, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 93. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond J. Zarrella Sr., with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. Together, they raised a family that embodies the...
Elvis Vicente
May 15, 2024
55, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Katy (Rodriguez) Vicente. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, son of Diomedes Vicente Viloria and Ana Miladys Almanzar Cespedes.
Elvis is also survived by his loving children, Kelvin Vicente, Lucy Vicente Marte and Katherine Vicente; cherished grandchildren, Marvin Diaz Vicente, Marlin Diaz Vicente and Kelvin...
Robert Ouloosian
May 14, 2024
93, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son the late Paul and Agnes Ouloosian.
Robert graduated from Brown University with a degree in Political Science and a Masters degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. He worked for the Department of Health and Human Services for 26 years in the Divisions of the Social...
Virginia F. (Rambone) De Giulio
May 14, 2024
On May 14, 2024, a beautiful caring soul left us peacefully to be with the Lord. Born in Cranston, RI, Virginia, 95, was the daughter of Pasquale and Concetta (Vingi) Rambone and sister to the late Josephine Ferro. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco DeGiulio for 69 years, mother to Denise DeGiulio and Kim (DeGiulio) Morey, and...
Cipriano Massimo Illiano
May 13, 2024
known affectionately as "Cip", passed away on May 13, 2024, in North Providence, RI, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service. He was born on December 21, 1982, in Providence, RI, where his journey began. Cipriano's life was one filled with selflessness and commitment to helping others. He started his career in the field of emergency services as an EMT...
Joan A. (Masello) Watkinson
May 12, 2024
90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Maria (Rosa) Masello. Mrs. Watkinson and her late husband were the owners of Industrial Refrigeration Corporation for decades. Her sharp mind was second only to her quick wit which provided endless laughter to her family that loved...
Donald P. Gormley
May 12, 2024
Donald P. Gormley, 79, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at The Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith S. (Bell) Gormley. Born in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late John “Vin” and Hope F. (O’Brien) Gormley.
Donald graduated from La Salle Academy and Providence College...
Giovanni Caparco
May 11, 2024
82, peacefully crossed over with his devoted daughter by his side on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, Providence. Born in Teano, Italy, Giovanni was the son of the late Silvestro and Assunta (DeSpirito) Caparco. Mr. Caparco was a tool maker for several decades before retiring. He additionally worked many years in Operations of the Providence Civic Center, performing...
Marsha Ann (Pazienza) Sbardella
May 11, 2024
82, of Cranston passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Peter G. Sbardella Sr. for 58 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Licia (Spirito) Pazienza.
Marsha worked for Ferry Orthodontics for many years. Although her main passion in life was her devotion...
Tracy L. Lockery Smith
May 9, 2024
55, of Charlestown, passed away at her home on May 9, 2024.
Born in New Britain, CT she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jacqueline (Hjalmeer) Lockery.
She leaves three daughters, Ashley Douglas and her husband Steven, Rhiannon Smith and Halley Fine; two brothers, Michael Lockery and William Lockery; a sister, Sally Masse and her husband Alan; four grandsons, Bryce...
Rhoda (Rinaldi) Pomeroy
May 9, 2024
Les Miserables lost its greatest fan and her family lost their center – wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother – and all-around force of nature when Rhoda (Rinaldi) Pomeroy slipped away on May 9, 2024 after battling pancreatic cancer to a standstill for more than a year. Since Rhoda never did anything she didn’t want to, you can be sure she said...
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