Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Jo-Ann (Brown) Quattrocchi
Mar 9, 2024
79, of Cranston passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Guiseppina (Joshephine) (DeSimone) Brown, Jr. She was the beloved wife of the late Guiseppi “Joseph” Quattrocchi.
She was a homemaker for many years. She was a...
Wilbur R. Wetzel
Mar 8, 2024
95, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (DiSanto) Wetzel. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Brothers) Wetzel. Wilbur was a US army veteran serving during the Korean war. Wilbur’s career began as a draftsman...
Thomas J. Valletta, Sr.
Mar 8, 2024
Thomas J. Valletta, Sr., 92, of West Warwick, passed away March 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie B. (D’Abrosca) Valletta, they were married for sixty-three years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Carrie (Patalano) Valletta.
He was a US...
James Michael Schewe
Mar 7, 2024
67, of Jamestown passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Jim was suffering from recent heart issues that resulted in unexpected complications.
He was the husband of Donna Repko. Born in Albany, NY, he was a son of Charles and Nancy E. (Hood) Schewe.
Jim was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. He received his Bachelor...
Alexa N St. Angelo
Mar 7, 2024
26, of Cranston, passed away on March 7th, 2024. Alexa was a graduate of Cranston High School East class of 2015 and graduated with her Bachelors from Rhode Island College in 2021. She was the beloved spouse of Brittany (Rice) St. Angelo, who was the love of her life. Alexa was born in Providence, Rhode Island and was the...
Walter J. Podmaska
Mar 6, 2024
91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Celia (Piscitelli) Podmaska. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter and Anastacia Podmaska.
Walter was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated Podmaska Insurance for 30 years before...
Ann Gail (Scacciotti) Shahinian
Mar 6, 2024
Ann Gail Shahinian (Scacciotti), 84, of Carlisle, Massachusetts, formerly of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, died on March 6, 2024. She was the beloved wife of fifty-eight years of Thomas K. Shahinian, M.D., cherished mother of Bethany Ann Richman (Michael Richman) and Karen Ann, and devoted grandmother of Samuel Thomas, Lily Ann, Jack Thomas, and William Thomas.
She...
Joseph Longo, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
Joseph Longo, Jr., 88, of Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie T. (Merolli) Longo and the late Ines R. (Pezzullo) Longo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Francesca (Santangelo) Longo,...
Linda Martin
Mar 5, 2024
71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughter Jillian, her companion Tony and Jillian’s Best friend Audrey on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Christopher E. Perry, Sr. and Muriel J. (Martin) Perry.
She is survived by her daughters, Jillian Pezza and her husband Michael Pezza...
Dorothy M. Maietta
Mar 5, 2024
77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dorothy (Hayes) Maietta.
She is survived by her loving sisters, Marjorie Maietta of Cranston, and Carolyn Stapleton and her husband Albert of Florida. She was the sister...
Anthony M. Coletta
Mar 5, 2024
80, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, with his family. He was the husband of Teresa “T.C.” (DeRobbio) Coletta for fifty nine years.
T.C. and Anthony met at North Providence High School in 1960. They started their married life on Federal Hill and worked hard to later settle in South County; together they...
Lucy O. (Macera) Iovino
Mar 4, 2024
97, of Warwick passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph Iovino, Jr.
Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Federico and Rosa (Iannelli) Macera.
Mrs. Iovino worked for the Swarovski Company before retiring. A communicant of...
Christopher A. Morris
Mar 3, 2024
Christopher A. “Chicken Man” Morris, 78 of Narragansett passed away Sunday March 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Christopher and Genevieve “Jennie” (Scungio) Morris. He was the devoted husband of the late Liliana (Turano) Morris.
He was the owner/ operator for over 50 years of...
Mary Ann Eacuello
Mar 2, 2024
Mary Ann Eacuello peacefully closed her eyes on March 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, overlooking the water at her beloved home on Great Island. She passed due to complications from her long-term battle with autoimmune disease. She was fifty-nine years old.
She is survived by her husband of thirty-eight years, Salvatore, two daughters, Nicole &...
Luz Janette (Santiago) Ruano
Mar 2, 2024
58, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Victor Ruano. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Lydia Rubert and the late Luis Santiago.
Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by her loving daughter Janelly Ruano, and siblings Carlos...
Cynthia A. (Calise) Cappalli
Mar 2, 2024
78, of Providence, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Robert Cappalli for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Margaret (Tartaglia) Calise. Cynthia loved spending time with her family, who will always remember her as...
Father R. Stephen Almagno
Mar 1, 2024
Father R. Stephen Almagno, died on March 1, 2024 in New York City. He was a Friar-priest of the Franciscan Order and professor emeritus of the University of Pittsburgh. At his death, Fr. Almagno was 84 years old, 67 years a Franciscan, and 59 years a priest. Before retiring his final assignment was 6 years on the staff of...
Florenza (Giletti) DeVecchis
Mar 1, 2024
95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo DeVecchis. Born in Capistrello, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Paris and Filomena (Grandonico) Giletti.
Florenza is survived by her loving daughters, Daniella Pagliaro and her husband Carlo,...
Anthony E. Quaranta
Feb 28, 2024
Anthony Quaranta, 93 of Johnston passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Boragine) Quaranta.
Tony proudly served his country in the Air National Guard during the Korean War Conflict. He was a long-time quality control inspector at Northup Gruman Corporation, retiring 31...
Claire (Felici) Lane
Feb 28, 2024
89, formerly of Cranston and Cape Cod passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Lane, of which they were married for 63 years. She is survived by her Three Sons, Kenneth (Carrie) of Davenport, IA, Stephen (Shashona) of Southboro, MA and Bruce (Mindy) of...
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