OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Robert P. Douglas

Robert P. Douglas

Dec 18, 2023

Robert “Bob” P. Douglas, 93, of Mesa, Arizona (formerly of Johnston, RI), passed away on 18 December 2023 due to complications from a stroke.   He was the husband of the late Theresa (Carello) Douglas for 68 years.

Besides Theresa, Bob leaves behind a daughter, Annmarie Richard (John) of Smithfield, RI; and a son, Gary P. Douglas (Sheila)...

Vincenza "Cinzi" (Bifulco)  Bedetta

Vincenza "Cinzi" (Bifulco) Bedetta

Dec 18, 2023

101, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Enrico Eugene Bedetta.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Anna (Correra) Bifulco. She is survived by her brother Eugene Bifulco of Cranston. Vincenza was the loving mother of the late Marion Moran and...

Nicholas Hantzakos

Nicholas Hantzakos

Dec 18, 2023

Nicholas Hantzakos, 86, of Berkley St., Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing home in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Ioanna “Anna” (Sotirakos) Hantzakos, loving and devoted father of George N. Hantzakos of Cranston and dear brother of Kosta Hantzakos of Greece.

Born in Paleopanagia Lakonias...

Catherine M. (Butmarc)  Heath

Catherine M. (Butmarc) Heath

Dec 18, 2023

103, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William C. Heath. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Lena (Fuoco) Butmarc.

Catherine was the loving mother of Robert J. Heath and his wife Kathy of New Jersey,...

Louis G. Mainelli

Louis G. Mainelli

Dec 17, 2023

Beloved brother, uncle, great uncle, cousin, friend, neighbor, teacher, lover of opera, self-taught Wagnerian scholar, art collector, patron of the arts, voracious reader, political analyst, backyard gardener, lover of the Wheaton terrier.  And above all else – a courageous human being.

These words illustrate the love Lou had for his family, his devotion to his career in...

Penelope "Penny" (Marandos)  Dedreux

Penelope "Penny" (Marandos) Dedreux

Dec 16, 2023

97, of Kingston passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at her home.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Penelope was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Andronike (Archondidis) Marandos. After completing high school at Washington Irving, she married the love of her life Alfred Dedreux and moved to East Meadow, New York...

Joseph "Joe Butch" Carlino, Jr.

Joseph "Joe Butch" Carlino, Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

77, of Johnston passed away Saturday December 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Iannelli) Carlino.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Montella) Carlino, Sr.

Joe was a truck driver for DiGregorio Corporation of Smithfield for many years retiring...

Gerald F.  "Gerry" Kerr

Gerald F. "Gerry" Kerr

Dec 16, 2023

87, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Eleanor M. (O’Donnell) Kerr for sixty-seven years.

Gerry was a journeyman electrician for New England Machine & Electric and later worked for Ryan Electric until his retirement.  He also photographed projects for DiMauro...

Jose Bernardo

Jose Bernardo

Dec 16, 2023

92 of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Jose was the beloved husband of Maria (Coelho) Bernardo to whom he was happily married for 62 years.

Besides his wife, Jose was the devoted father of Clara Costa and her husband Rui Costa and Mary Brooks and...

Ruth M Estrella

Ruth M Estrella

Dec 15, 2023

Ruth M. Estrella 68, of East Providence, passed away on December 15, 2023.  She was born in Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Gilberto and Gregoria Estrella Ruth work as an assembler at a toy factory many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving family: Miriam Pagan Zelina Pagan Jezebel Báez Rob Baez Tatyana Reynolds...

Elaine C. (Delfino)  Brogno

Elaine C. (Delfino) Brogno

Dec 15, 2023

Elaine Claire Brogno (Delfino) entered into eternal life on December 15, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1943 in So. Attleboro, MA and lived in the Woodlawn section of Pawtucket, RI throughout her childhood. She was a graduate of Pawtucket West High School and continued at her education at the Brown University extension campus. A talented writer, she...

Linda E (Maio)  Malone

Linda E (Maio) Malone

Dec 15, 2023

73, of Cranston passed away on December 15, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 34 years to Thomas Malone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Caterina ( Calitri) Maio.  Linda was the owner and operator of Malone Plumbing and Heating. Besides her beloved husband Thomas she is survived by her dear siblings...

Clorinda Louise (Carlevale)  Zompa

Clorinda Louise (Carlevale) Zompa

Dec 15, 2023

of Greenville, passed away on December 15, 2023 at the age of 98. Born in Providence, she was the wife of the late Joseph J. Zompa for 62 years; daughter of the late Roy and Raphael (Zannelli) Carlevale; sister of the late Roy Carlevale, Jr., and twin brothers – Edward Carlevale and the late Francis Carlevale; loving mother of...

Julie (Stappas)  Karahalios

Julie (Stappas) Karahalios

Dec 15, 2023

96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 15, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Karahalios.  Born in Sykia, Greece, she was the daughter of the late John and Dora (Grammas) Stappas.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Maria Richard and her husband Steven of Cranston, and...

John L. Bordieri

John L. Bordieri

Dec 15, 2023

80, of Johnston passed away Friday December 15, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Ranallo) Bordieri.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna (DeCurtis) Bordieri.

John was the owner & operator of Dina Marie Manufacturing Company for 51 years before retiring and a longtime member of the...

Stephen A. Nardelli, Sr.

Stephen A. Nardelli, Sr.

Dec 14, 2023

(77) of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 14th. He was the loving husband of Jane Headley who never left his side throughout his battle.  In better times they enjoyed the beach together and dancing the night away.  Steve was an adoring father and incredible role model to Marissa Nardelli (Nicki) of Warwick,...

Sharon A. (Williams)  Baptista

Sharon A. (Williams) Baptista

Dec 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sharon Baptista (Williams)

A distinguished alumna of Cranston High School East and the University of Rhode Island (URI) peacefully departed this world on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Briarcliffe Gardens in Johnston following a valiant battle against frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Sharon, the cherished wife of the late Ernest P. Baptista, Jr. and...

Steve Holmes

Steve Holmes

Dec 13, 2023

Steve S. Holmes, 56, of Providence passed away on December 13, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Lofa County, Liberia he was the son of the James and the late Amerlia (Kumba) Holmes. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Raczkowski) Holmes, for 34 years.

Steve struggled a long way to make it to the United...

Timothy C. Daley

Timothy C. Daley

Dec 13, 2023

63, of Warwick, passed away on December 13, 2023.

Born in Providence, he was a son of John W. “Jack” Daley, Jr. of Narragansett and the late Carol A. (McCarthy) Daley.

Timothy graduated from Bishop Henricken High School in 1978 and received his bachelor’s degree from the former New Hampshire College in 1982.  He worked...

C.W. Frederick Reichwein, III

C.W. Frederick Reichwein, III

Dec 13, 2023

of N. Scituate, passed away on Wednesday December 13th in East Providence.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late C. Fred Reichwein, II and Mary (Motta) Ormonde.

Fred was a graduate of Scituate High School, attended RI College and served in the Army National Guard. He was the owner of Oceanstate Nurseries,...

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