Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 6, 2012

42, of Warwick, passed away on Friday at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Dr. Alfred and Barbara (DiCenzo) Coletti of Warwick. He was the dear brother of Jacquelyn Baker and her husband Steven; and loving uncle of Nicole and Matthew.

Alfred graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1987...

Apr 5, 2012

age 81 of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on April 5. She was born in 1931 in Providence to the late Angelo and Augusta (Soscia) Palazzo. A longtime resident of Cranston, Bridget moved to Wakefield with her beloved late husband, John B. Menna, to retire near the beach.

She was an exceedingly...

Apr 4, 2012

89, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at home. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Angela (Purpura) Comella. She is survived by her loving son, Angelo Castrignano and his wife Mary of Johnston, her cherished grandchildren, Courtney Cataloni, Christopher Castrignano and her great granddaughter, Gianna DiMeco. She was also the...

Apr 3, 2012

WILLIAM JOHN BROGNO, entered into eternal life after a lengthy battle with Renal Disease and Leukemia on April 3, 2012.

A member of the "greatest generation", Bill served proudly in the Navy during WW-II aboard the USS Denver in the Pacific.

He was last employed for the Rhode Island Air National Guard security...

Apr 3, 2012

78, of Cranston , passed away Tuesday April 3, 2012. He was the husband of Anne (Poulos) Stevens.

Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Nicholas and Florence (Dounias) Stevens.

Mr. Stevens was the owner of Olneyville New York System Restaurants which was founded by his grandfather and father in 1946...

Apr 3, 2012

Alba (Andreozzi) Longo, 81, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at home. She was the wife of the late Frank Longo. Born in Providence, Alba was a daughter of the late Luigi and Santina (Failla) Andreozzi. Alba was employed as a jewelry worker for various RI firms and was the caregiver for her husband for many years....

Apr 2, 2012

70, of Park Ave. Cranston, passed away on Monday April 2, 2012 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Sally (Morhey) Harrison. Marie was a CNA for Phenix Home Healthcare for many years. She was the devoted mother of Susan Haines, Joseph Helleis, Rosemarie Staab, John Helleis, Jacqueline Helleis and Larry Minick....

Apr 2, 2012

90, of Park Forest Rd., Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 at Miriam Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Arakel "Rocco" Pjojian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Surpuhy (Harootunian) Tarlaian.

Mrs. Pjojian was a member of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob...

Apr 2, 2012

71, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Spencer Pullon. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Rose Marie (Scungio) Campagnone. Mrs. Pullon was a clerk for the City of Providence for many years until her retirement. Arleen...

Apr 2, 2012

90, of Birchwood Dr., North Providence, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry Gadigian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Surpoohie (Kashmanian) Karagozian.

Anne was a seamstress and drapery designer for many years before retiring.

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Apr 1, 2012

62, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene E. Pati, Sr. Deborah was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Steven and Catherine (Jobe) Onysko. Mrs. Pati was a retired X-Ray technician; working at St. Joseph's Hospital for 28 years and...

Mar 28, 2012

90, a WWII era Veteran, of Jamestown, passed away March 28, 2012 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Florida. He was the beloved husband of Mary Lucy (Forte) Mastrostefano for 65 years. He founded Mastro Electric Supply Co. Inc. in Providence in 1946, an ongoing family business. He was born in Providence, RI and was a son of the late Vincenzo...

Mar 28, 2012

86, of Cranston died peacefully at home surrounded by her children and their families after an illness. Mary was the wife of the late Ralph C. Bucci for 52 years before his passing in 1999 and the daughter of the late Antonio and Elisabetta (Menna) Sucamosto. She is survived by her children and grandchildren: Ronald, his wife Rhonda and their...

Mar 26, 2012

74, of Johnston, passed away on Monday March 26, 2012 at Roger Williams Medical Center after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Angela (Ronci) Piscitelli. She is also survived by her brother, Richard Piscitelli of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts; her aunt Louise D'Amore of Providence, and several cousins. Lee was employed for a short time...

Mar 26, 2012

87, of Johnston, passed away on Monday March 26, 2012 at Briarcliff Manor in Johnston. Born in Capriati Al Volturno, Caserta Italy, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Lucia (Visocco) Bucci. Vincenzina was a jewelry worker for the former Vargas Manufacturing Company of Providence for many years before her retirement.

She was the beloved...

Mar 25, 2012

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2012, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of sixteen years to Georgene (Smith) Sciarra. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis and Rose (Lima) Sciarra, Sr. Louis was a truck driver for thirty-five years before retiring in 2005. He was...

Mar 25, 2012

90, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of sixty-four years to Florina (Giancola) Ucci. Born in Fornelli, Italy, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Veneranda (Petrarca) Ucci. Giulio was a construction worker for the former Gammino Construction Company for over twenty years...

Mar 25, 2012

65, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday March 25, 2012 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the devoted wife of James Florio.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Antonetta (Iacobucci) Dermo. Diana was the dear sister of Irene Peacock.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass...

Mar 25, 2012

80, of Cranston, passed away on Monday March 25, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel O Testa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rafaela and Maria (Collozzi) Fraccola. Etta was employed at the former Colibri Manufacturing Company of Cranston for 15 years before retiring, and was...

Mar 24, 2012

63, of Wales St., Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 44 years of Enzo Mesiti. Born in Roccasecca Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Peppino and Brigida (Tedeschi) Polese.

Besides her husband, she was the devoted mother of Enzo Mesiti, Jr....