Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
LCDR Andrew Joseph McKay (USN, Retired)
Dec 12, 2023
71, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and Crossville, Tennessee, passed away Monday, December 12, 2023, with his wife, Susan Wright-McKay, at his side.
Born in Cold Spring, NY, he was the only child of the late Frank and Mary (Horgan) McKay.
Andrew graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Newburgh, NY, Fordham University, and Albany...
Rose Mastrati
Dec 12, 2023
100, of Hope, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the lifelong partner of Vincent Capuano for 58 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (DiLisi) Mastrati. Rose was a trailblazer, business executive, entrepreneur, and former owner of the Beauty Nest Salon’s, and the RI Academy...
Kenneth M. Fico
Dec 11, 2023
78 of Coventry passed away Monday December 11, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelina (Russo) Fico. He was the beloved husband of the late Carole A. Fico.
Ken was a graduate of Central High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam...
Albert P. Calestino, Jr.
Dec 11, 2023
78, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Ferrucci) Calestino. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Albert and Angela (Macari) Calestino.
He is survived by his stepson Domenic Laurenza and his wife Rachel of Florida, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
...Francesca A (Almonte) Beals
Dec 11, 2023
Francesca Antonetta Almonte, (Frances, Fran) Beals: Green Hill Beach, Wakefield, RI - formerly of Warwick and Hope Valley, RI, and Sarasota, Florida, passed away from declining health December 11, six days before her 92nd birthday. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Errico and Anna Felicia (Volpe) Almonte, immigrants through Ellis Island from their hometowns of Sulmona, Introdacqua...
Edward L. Fober
Dec 11, 2023
75, of Quincy, MA, passed away on Monday. December 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan (Ardente) Fober. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Edith (Kelly) Fober.
Edward worked for many years as a Railroad Supervisor for the Florida Department of Transportation. ...
Manuel C. "Skip" Ponte, Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
82, of Narragansett and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lynne E. (Bush) Ponte.
Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel C., Sr. and Marion (Nunes) Ponte.
Skip was extremely grateful for the faith and...
Ethel (DePetrillo) Krikorian
Dec 9, 2023
Ethel (DePetrillo) Krikorian, 94, of Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Robert Krikorian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael Angelo and Amelia (Napolitano) DePetrillo.
Ethel was a secretary at the former Imperial Knife...
Cynthia A. Whaley
Dec 8, 2023
57, of Cranston, with her loving brother by her side, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the daughter of the late Fred O. Whaley, Sr., and Sandra (Vilim) Whaley, and had one younger brother, Fred O. Whaley, Jr. She was born in South Kingstown, RI, and raised in Narragansett, RI, where she...
Diane G. (Manni) Willborn
Dec 8, 2023
60, of Dayville, CT, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Scott F. Willborn. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Pace) Manni.
Diane worked as a waitress for China Dynasty in Cranston for over 20 years. She then...
Daria S. (St. John) Colon
Dec 7, 2023
79, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. Born in NY, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Helen (Misiewicz) St. John. Daria was the loving mother of James Petrella and his wife Mia. She was also the loving mother of the late Wendie Petrella. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas...
Kathleen Sullivan
Dec 6, 2023
68, of Lincoln, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aldred and Catherine (Sullivan) Blinkhorn. Kathy was a nurse for many years, she loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed trips to Disney and dining out.
Kathy is survived by her...
Anna (Rotondo) Caruolo
Dec 5, 2023
96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Caruolo Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Angelina (Perrini) Rotondo. Anna loved spending time with her family and friends.
Anna is survived by her loving children,...
Derek Sylvester Fields
Dec 4, 2023
34 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 4, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife Haley (Doster) Fields and their newborn son Zaymar Fields of Cranston, RI. Derek is survived by his mother Angelette Gorham of Syracuse, NY and his father Derrick Fields of Tampa, FL. Derek also leaves behind his sister Tanika...
Louis "Lou" A. Schiapo, Sr.
Dec 2, 2023
Louis “Lou” A. Schiapo, Sr., 80 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday December 2, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Bambino and Rose (Cole) Schiapo. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Evans) Schiapo for 56 years.
Lou was employed by the City of Cranston,...
Anthony R. Leone, Ph.D.
Nov 30, 2023
Anthony R. Leone, Ph.D., of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 30, 2023. Anthony was the loving husband of Ella Leone, the trusted father, friend, and confidant to his son Anthony R. Leone, II, Esq. and his wife Chelsie L. Horne. Anthony will be dearly missed by his two grandchildren who he...
Maria Cristofaro
Nov 29, 2023
Maria Cristofaro, 94, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 29, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Marietta (Sinapi) Palumbo. She was the devoted wife of the late Pasco “Pat” Cristofaro.
Mary was a woman who took great pride in her appearance and...
William J. Rosa, Sr.
Nov 27, 2023
97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence (Santoro) Rosa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Luisa (Maiola) Rosa.
William was a US Navy Veteran serving in World War...
Marie L. (Pizzuti) Casale
Nov 27, 2023
Marie L. (Pizzuti) Casale, 91, of The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic S. Casale. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Teresa (Esposito) Pizzuti.
Marie worked in the jewelry industry for...
Anna F. (Giachieri) Girasole
Nov 26, 2023
Anna F. (Giachieri) Girasole, 97, of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando Girasole. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aguilino and Ida (Angeli) Giachieri.
Anna enjoyed spending time with her...
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