Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Moorad 'Jim' Vartanian
Jul 11, 2014
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by all of his loving family as he transitioned from this world to the next. Jim was a deeply devoted husband, father and grandfather who lived for his family and brought great joy to their lives. His absolute commitment and dedication...
John G. 'Jack' Callahan
Jul 10, 2014
87, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Carmella (Travisano) Callahan. John met the love of his life and best friend in 1947 they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on September 5th. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John W....
Francis H. 'Cuzzin Frank' Kroll
Jul 9, 2014
54 passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. He was born in Providence, a son of Barbara (Albee) Kroll of Warwick and the late Francis L. Kroll. Mr. Kroll was a Master Pipefitter employed for the past two years at Newport News, VA Shipyard and previously for 30 years in the same capacity at Electric Boat , Quonset. He...
Doreen M. Crugnale
Jul 9, 2014
66, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, with her daughter by her side. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Stella (Ferrio) Crugnale. Doreen was a elementary teacher for over twenty five years, before her retirement. She is survived by her daughter and best friend, Danielle Crugnale. Doreen was...
Alice M. (Heditsian) Avedesian
Jul 8, 2014
84, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed peacefully at her home on July 8, 2014. She joined her beloved husband of over 50 years, Avie who passed on this very day eleven years ago. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Providence, RI to Tateos and Mantoohe (Serjenian) Heditsian. She was the loving sister to Manoog Heditsian, Queenie...
Evelyn M. (Eisman) Maselli
Jul 8, 2014
85, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael H. Maselli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Loretta (Menard) Eisman. She is survived by her loving children, Deborah Fraioli of North Kingstown and son-in-law Vincent Fraioli of North Kingstown,...
Nicholas E. Moschetti
Jul 5, 2014
84, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Nicholas was the devoted husband of Maria (Fera) Moschetti. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Mary (DiSciullo) Moschetti. Mr. Moschetti was an US Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Carpenters Union...
Etta Galasso
Jul 5, 2014
97, of North Scituate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Pasqualina (Pezzullo) Galasso. Etta is survived by one sister Pauline Pilozzi of North Scituate, and two brothers Anthony Galasso of Cranston, Raymond Galasso of North Scituate, and the...
Gladys (McCauley) Exter
Jul 5, 2014
88, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sydney Exter. Gladys was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Richard and Gladys (Mellor) McCauley and step daughter of the late Walter Crocker, Sr. She is survived by her loving sons, Alan Exter of Warwick and Mark...
Raymond E. Iannuccilli
Jul 5, 2014
87, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio "Anthony" and Eva (Payette) Iannuccilli. Raymond was a foreman for Cardi Corporation for twelve years. He purchased the former Dairy CrAme Ice Cream Store on Route 44 in 1974, operating the store until his...
Joseph W. Parys, Esq.
Jul 3, 2014
90, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, FL. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Mary (Kowalczuk) Parys. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walclaw and Marta (Kawlik) Parys, he lived in Johnston, RI for 65 years before moving to Vero Beach in 1989. An...
Donatella (Ferrie) Fasano
Jul 3, 2014
91, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of sixty-eight years to Albert Fasano. Born in New Haven, CT she was a daughter of the late Edward and Marietta (Iatomassi) Ferrie. No one who met Donatella forgot her infectious laughter and passion for making people laugh....
Tagui (Gevorkian) Gevorkian
Jul 2, 2014
of Rounds Ave., Providence, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Grigor Gevorkian. Born in Damascus, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Illias and Vartouhi Gevorkian. Mrs. Gevorkian was the devoted mother of Hovaness "John" Gevorkian, Alice Arslanian and Angela Kozinian , all of Cranston...
John Xanthakis
Jul 1, 2014
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, surrounded by his devoted family. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Pakuris) Xanthakis for fifty six years. Born in Kalamata, Greece, he was a son of the late Rev. Alexander and Presv. Vasiliki (Kokonis) Xanthakis. John was the owner and operator of several restaurants, a parishioner of...
June (Beliveau) Hogan
Jun 30, 2014
79, of Warwick, passed away on Monday June 30, 2014 at Kent Regency in Warwick surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Hogan. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Flora (Jeffrey) Beliveau. She was the devoted mother of Robert Nystrom of Warwick, Leo Nystrom of East Providence,...
Angelo Salvatore 'Pop' Riccitelli
Jun 30, 2014
96, of Narragansett, RI passed away on Monday, June 30th surrounded by his family. Born in New Haven, CT on August 9, 1918 he was the son of the late Liberato and Modestina Riccitelli and brother of the late Philomena Russo and Anthony Riccitelli. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to the late Antonetta "Annette"(DePonte) Riccitelli. He lived...
Barbara A. (Rampini) Crocker
Jun 29, 2014
79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Crocker. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Ann (San Antonio) Rampini. Barbara was a real-estate broker for many years before retiring. She was the devoted mother of Barbara...
George A. Bonetti
Jun 29, 2014
86, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores R. (McPhillips) Bonetti. They were married for 34 years. He was raised in Providence, the son of the late Potito and Carmela (Checchia) Bonetti. Mr. Bonetti was proud to have been...
Joseph R. Ardente
Jun 27, 2014
21, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. Born in Warwick, he was the devoted son of Gina Ardente of Cranston and Joseph Odsen of Providence. Joseph worked for the Tasca Automotive Group Parts Department in Cranston. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joshua Ardente of Cranston and other siblings, Jazzelle, Natalya, Zachary and Justin...
Giovanna A. (Peluso) Sarandrea
Jun 26, 2014
69, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at the Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Pistorio) Peluso. She is survived by her loving children, Denise Caranci of Cranston, Joseph Sarandrea of Cranston, and John Sarandrea of Cranston; 9 cherished grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; dear siblings...
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