OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Dennis L. McDonnell

Dennis L. McDonnell

Oct 4, 2024

a lifelong advocate for quality produce in the wholesale distribution industry, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 30, 1933, in Providence, Rhode Island, Dennis dedicated his life to a career that spanned decades, retiring from Community Fruitland, after previously working at Michael Brothers and Tourtellot & Co.

Dennis's...

Anna Maria (Covelli) Bruzzese

Anna Maria (Covelli) Bruzzese

Oct 4, 2024

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Bruzzese, whom she was married to for 60 years. Born in Castelnuovo Parano, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Arminda (Macera) Covelli. Mrs. Bruzzese was always one to make new...

Joan Lola Cirillo (Allen)

Joan Lola Cirillo (Allen)

Oct 3, 2024

of North Scituate passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2024 at Overlook Nursing Home. Joan was born in Providence to the late William and Etta (Brinkman-Smith) Allen. She was the sister of Tamara Griffis, Paula ‘Audrey’ Tata, Walter Smith, William Allen, John Allen, George Allen, Charles Allen, and Mary (Allen) Sayles. Joan resided in North Scituate for 28 years, living...

Donna M. (Izzi) Guilmette

Donna M. (Izzi) Guilmette

Oct 3, 2024

Donna M. (Izzi) Guilmette, 73, of Johnston passed away on October 3rd with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy M. (Delfino) Izzi. She was the beloved and devoted wife of 53 years, to William H. Guilmette, Jr. 

She was the cherished “Ma” to Deborah Ziadeh (Emile), Maria Guilmette, Kathy...

George K. Baligian

George K. Baligian

Oct 1, 2024

88, of Cranston, passed away Monday, October 1, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 60 years of Ann P. (Soares) Baligian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Margaret (Tuktukian) Baligian.

George was a purchasing manager at Tower Manufacturing Corp. where he worked for over 50 years; served in...

Marian E. Gannon

Marian E. Gannon

Oct 1, 2024

Marian E. Gannon, 91 of Cranston passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Catherine Reilly. She was the devoted wife of the late Martin J. Gannon, for 45 years prior to his passing in 1999. The two met while both working at Whiting Milk.

 

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Donna L. Iacchini

Donna L. Iacchini

Sep 28, 2024

 passed away on September 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Attilio and Elizabeth (Gallo) Iacchini. Loving sister of Noreen Ri Iacchini-Nugeness and beloved brother-in-law Ronald J. Nugeness. Donna was the proud and loving aunt to Ronald S. Nugeness whom she deeply loved and adored. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and also a graduate...

Bahij Ibrahim Boutros "David"

Bahij Ibrahim Boutros "David"

Sep 28, 2024

57, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

He was the loving son of Ibrahim Boutros and Georgette Bayad Boutros. He was survived by his loving wife Andrea Mota Boutros. He was an adoring father to his daughter Christabell Boutros. Bahij was a loyal brother to Bassam Boutros and wife Karen, Rima Boutros, Elias Boutros and wife...

Sante Rocchio

Sante Rocchio

Sep 27, 2024

82, of Scituate, passed away September 27, 2024 in Piedimonte Matese Hospital in Italy. Born in Capriati, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Antonetta (Ferri) Rocchio 

He leaves behind his beloved wife Vincenza (Notorantonio), and their sons Antonio, Francesco, and Roberto. Sante was also a proud father-in-law to Roberta, Dina, and Lisa, and an adored grandfather to...

Paul Thomas Carcieri, Ph.D.

Paul Thomas Carcieri, Ph.D.

Sep 27, 2024

Paul Thomas Carcieri, Ph.D., 72, of North Providence, RI, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, a week shy of his 73rd birthday. He was the loving husband of Dea (Antonelli) Carcieri for almost 41 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Anthony P. Carcieri and the late Olga...

Ann "Anna" (Ruggieri) Hudson

Ann "Anna" (Ruggieri) Hudson

Sep 27, 2024

97, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late William Hudson. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosina (Capirchio) Ruggieri. 

Ann dedicated 15 years of her life as a travel agent for Globe Travel, where she cultivated a love for...

Bruce L. Bury

Bruce L. Bury

Sep 27, 2024

62, of Cranston passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and close friends on Friday, September 27, 2024. Bruce was the husband of Joann (Dail) Bury which he shared 34 years together.

Bruce was the son of the late Leonard and Ruth (Massey) Bury. He was predeceased by his brother Edward T. Massey. He is survived by his...

Stanley M. Pinelli

Stanley M. Pinelli

Sep 26, 2024

83, of Coventry, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Janice (Stabile) Pinelli. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Sandy and Mary (Cipalone) Pinelli. Stanley was a produce manager for 22 years at Stop & Shop. Afterwards he became a manager for 25...

Ruth S. Brown

Ruth S. Brown

Sep 26, 2024

Ruth S. Brown, 83, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin Brown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George T. Smith, Sr. and Ruth A. (Fisher) Smith.

Ruth was the devoted mother of Richard Lucas and his wife Sylvia...

Tonia Teresa Healey

Tonia Teresa Healey

Sep 26, 2024

age 84, of Narragansett, RI passed away at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation in West Kingston, RI, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, after a long illness. She was previously cared for at home for many years. Tonia was born April 27, 1940, at Fort Benning in Chattahoochee, Georgia to then Captain John J. Pelosi, M.C. and Helen (Dunbar) Pelosi.  

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Stephen A. Pratt

Stephen A. Pratt

Sep 25, 2024

Stephen A. Pratt, 39, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Carol A. (MacDonald) Hogg and Raymond C. Pratt and his wife Lori A. (Schiavulli) Pratt of Cranston; besides his parents, he is survived by his adoring children, Angelina Pratt and Alexander Pratt both of Johnston; and was...

Ilene M. (Norato) DiMaio

Ilene M. (Norato) DiMaio

Sep 23, 2024

90, of Cranston, passed away at the home of her daughter Mary Ellen on Monday September 23rd, surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the love of her life and best friend Leo F. DiMaio Jr. for 58 years, the former Director of the Talent Development Program at the University of Rhode Island.

She leaves her son Leo F....

Richard J. Butmarc

Richard J. Butmarc

Sep 22, 2024

85, of Coventry, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband to the late Johanna (Wolf) Butmarc. He was born on the family farm in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gelsomina (Barone) Abbatamarco. Richard was self-employed in the jewelry and display manufacturing...

Senator James "Jim" S. D'Ambra

Senator James "Jim" S. D'Ambra

Sep 21, 2024

aged 77, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born November 14, 1946 in Providence to the late Philip and Mary D’Ambra. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Hon. Laureen D’Ambra, children Christine Monahan and James S. D’Ambra, Jr., his cherished grandchildren Kameron, Elle, and Preston, and his many family members...

Anna C. Tortolani

Anna C. Tortolani

Sep 20, 2024

93, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Bertha (Fagiano) Tortolani Sr. Anna was an office worker for many years before retiring. She is survived by her loving nephew Robert Tortolani and his wife Lynn of Hope, and her loving niece...

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