Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
JENNIE (SANTAGATA) SPUNZO
Nov 11, 2011
99, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Friday, November 11, 2011. She was the wife of the late Joseph Spunzo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Angelina (Cimaglia) Santagata. Jennie was the co-owner of the former Spunzo Soldering Company of Providence for twenty-five years before retiring...

BRIAN H. SCHROEDER
Nov 11, 2011
80, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of thirty-seven years to Marie D. (Marcello) Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder was a machine operator for General Motors Parts Plant in Trenton, NJ for eight years before his retirement. He was an US Army veteran serving during...
LIZA MARIE ARCHILLA
Nov 10, 2011
16, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at home. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico; she was the daughter of Gonzola "Chuck" Archilla of Cranston and Sheila Ann (Valcourt) Archilla of Johnston. Liza was a junior at Johnston High School.
Besides her parents she is survived by her brother Joseph L. Franklin, Jr....
AMELIA "MILLIE" (PANNONE) De SOCIO
Nov 10, 2011
100, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Hebert Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Pasquale "Pat" DeSocio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Baccari) Pannone. Mille had been a Cranston resident most of her life. Mille enjoyed traveling and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church...
MARIO LaBELLA
Nov 10, 2011
86, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday November 10, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Beatrice M. (Perry) LaBella. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ilario and Angelina (Mancini) LaBella. Mr. LaBella was the owner & operator with his son Steven of the former LaBella's Supermarket and Deli...
JEAN M. (LUTRARIO) ROTONDO
Nov 9, 2011
70, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Rotondo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Americo Lutrario and Lucy (Forte) Lutrario Cunha.
She is survived by her children, Rhonda A. Halton, Ronald A. Rotondo and his...

EVELYN L. (MADONNA) ASHTON
Nov 8, 2011
82, of Warwick passed away Tuesday November 8, 2011 at the Greenwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the wife of the late John Ashton. Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta (Pagliarini) Madonna. Evelyn was employed by the former Star Market as a cashier for many years until her retirement. She is survived by...
CHARLOTTE DIAS
Nov 8, 2011
67, of West Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Coventry Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Coventry. She was the beloved wife of the late David X. Dias. Born in Ayer, MA she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Garadozzi) O'Connor. Charlotte was employed by the former Elmwood Sensors of Pawtucket for twenty-five years...
GENNARO P. "JERRY" GRANDE
Nov 6, 2011
58, of New York Ave., Warwick, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was the beloved husband for 31 years of Theresa A. (Suffoletta) Grande. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul V. and Phillis (Bova) Grande.
Jerry was a self employed title examiner for the past 25 years. He was an avid P.C. Friar...

JOHN S. ROST
Nov 6, 2011
John S. Rost, Public Relations & Advertising Executive, Dies at 93 John S. Rost, whose successful career in Public Relations and Advertising spanned more than fifty years, died Sunday in Wakefield, Rhode Island, of respiratory failure. He was 93. He is survived by his three children, Ann Marie Rost of St. Thomas, USVI, Jack T. Rost, of Chicago,...
TERESA (PELLEGRIN0) VELTRI
Nov 6, 2011
86, of Narragansett, passed away on Sunday November 6, 2011 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Michael Veltri.
Born in Amantea, Cosenza, Italy she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Antonia (Arlia) Pellegrino. Teresa immigrated to America with her family in 1965.
She worked for various jewelry companies for many...
MARY (PAOLUCCI) VINACCO-DiCARLO
Nov 5, 2011
of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Filomena (Russillo) Paolucci. Mary worked for Victoria Creations for many years, before her retirement. She was a fantastic baker and generously shared her delicious...
PETER J. INSANA
Nov 4, 2011
78, of Third Ave., Cranston, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of Joan A. (Stifano) Insana. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph P. and Carmella (Luppino) Insana. Peter was a milkman and worked for H.P. Hood Co. for many years and later worked as a boiler helper...

STEVEN A. RONCI
Nov 3, 2011
45, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday November 3, 2013. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Fernando and Corinne (Rossi) Ronci of Lincoln and Florida. Steven graduated from New Hampton Prep School and attended Roger Williams University. He managed Plastique Manufacturing Company and was the former owner and chef of...

SYLVIA "CELIA" ( LOMASTRO) CORSI
Nov 2, 2011
of Cranston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ferdinand Corsi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Antonia (Ferrucci) Lomastro.
She was the mother of Ronald W. Corsi of Cranston; and...
ROSE ANN ( RUGGIERI) BROSKI
Nov 2, 2011
89, formerly of Midland Drive Cranston , passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Broski. A lifelong Cranston residence, she was a daughter of the late Bambino and Lucy (Ruggieri) Ruggieri. Rose was an assembler for the former Buluva Watch Company of...
FILOMENA M. BERARDIS
Nov 2, 2011
86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Celia (DeFelice) Berardis. Filomena was a quality inspector for the former Nyman Paper Products of Pawtucket for many years until her retirement.
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JANET A. SLESZYNSKI
Nov 2, 2011
56, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, November 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Providence, RI, Janet was a proud survivor of breast cancer, and was the daughter of Evelyn Sleszynski and of the late Joseph Sleszynski.
Janet lived a life of optimism, positivity and love. Whatever...
WILLIAM H. CHOQUETTE
Nov 1, 2011
72, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday November 1, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Tangaro) Choquette. They were married 52 years. William was born in Providence, the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (DeRosa) Choquette. Mr. Choquette was employed at Electric Boat until his retirement and was a...
LUIS J. RUEDA
Nov 1, 2011
75, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2011. He was the husband of Barbara (Gautier) Rueda. Born in Colombia, South America he was the son of the late Bravio and Barbara (Muniz) Rueda. He was employed at Centreville Bank until his retirement. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Keith and Scott Smith both of Cranston....
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