Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

ALICE VARTEBEDIAN
May 24, 2010
87, formerly of Cranston, died on Monday May 24, 2010 at Hopkins Manor in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Amalia F. (DePetrillo) Vartebedian. She was the loving sister of John A. Vartebedian and his wife Jean of Cranston and the late Rudolph Vartebedian; and dear aunt of John R. Vartebedian of...
EILEEN R. (NEVILLE) ALLEN
May 24, 2010
94, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010 at Steere House Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Marshall B. Allen Sr. Born in West Springfield, MA she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (McCann) Neville. Mrs. Allen was a Licensed Practical Nurse working for many years in area hospitals. She graduated...
ERCOLE PAZIENZA
May 24, 2010
ERCOLE PAZIENZA, 69, of Douglas Ave., North Providence, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Del Bove) Pazienza, and life companion of Patricia Barnes. Born in Guarcino, Italy, the son of the late Adamo and Italia (Lanzi) Pazienza, he lived in Fondi, Italy...
CESAR A. GOMEZ
May 24, 2010
93, of Warwick Avenue, Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2010 at Summit Commons Nursing Home in Providence. Cesar was the husband of Amanda (Garcia) Gomez. He was born in San Pedro de Joc Provincia de Pacasmayo, Peru. Cesar was the son of the late Ernesto Gomez and Agripina Javier. Cesar worked as an electrician for 35 years in...
RAYMOND E. RICCI
May 21, 2010
75, of Cranston, died Friday, May 21, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rosalie J. (Osmolski) Ricci. They were married for forty years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Settimio and Rose (Vaccaro) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was employed by the State of RI for thirty-five years, retiring in 2003 as...
BEVERLY J (EVERS) CELEBERTO
May 19, 2010
75, of Lawrence St. Cranston, passed away on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Vincent J. Celeberto. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter I. and Ella M. (Dunphy) Evers. Beverly worked as an assembler for General Electric Company for 35 years, before her retirement....
ROBERT A. "BOBBY" ABBRUZZESE
May 19, 2010
68, of Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 19,2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Carol (Davis) Abbruzzese for 46 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Virginia (Paliotta) Abbruzzese. Bobby was employed by the City of Cranston and worked in the Engineering...
MARK A. CHAMPAGNE
May 19, 2010
44, of Cranston, died Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Lori A. (Palombo) Champagne. Born in Cranston, he was a son of Robert E. Champagne of Cranston and the late Carol (Gagne) Champagne. Mark was a private investigator and the owner of Insights Investigative Group of Cranston. He was also a master carpenter and enjoyed building...
MARY D. "SHORTY" (CARUSO) TUTALO
May 18, 2010
93, of Russet Way, Cranston, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at St. Elizabeth's Home in East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Tutalo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmina (De Toro) Caruso. Mary cherished being with family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived...
NICHOLAS A. PALERMO
May 18, 2010
NICHOLAS A. PALERMO, 77, of Oxford St., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Miriam Hospital in Providence due to a long term illness. Born in Johnston, he was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Nicoletta (Candelmo) Palermo.
Nicholas was a cutter at Rayco Manufacturing Co. for 23 years and later at C&M Manufacturing Co. for...
ELIZABETH C. "BETTY" (RICCI) MERLUZZO
May 16, 2010
80, of Cranston, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. "Bill" Merluzzo. Born in Cranston she was a daughter of the late Philip and Johanna (Palumbo) Ricci. Betty was an avid cook and enjoyed bowling and gardening. She is survived by her loving daughters, Joanne Orabone and...
GIACINTA "JENNIE" (CELANI) GAGLIONE
May 16, 2010
91, of Cranston passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday May 16, 2010 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Gaglione. Jennie was born in Providence a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Arcangela (Boezi) Celani. Mrs. Gaglione was a member of the Lady of the Valley Society in Cranston. She is...
BARBARA A. (WOOD) FITZGERALD
May 14, 2010
70, of Providence, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of John F. Fitzgerald. They were together for 41 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edward R. Wood and Madeline E. (O'Brien) Wood Rego. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a solderer for Kirks Folly in Providence...
GEORGE E. FOGELL, JR
May 14, 2010
72, of West Warwick, passed away on Friday May 14, 2010 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Magnone) Fogell. George was born in Providence, a son of the late George E. Fogell, Sr. and Mary (Sullivan) Fogell. Mr. Fogell was a Retired Providence Fire Fighter for 22 years, until his...
LUIGI "LOUIE" AVARISTA
May 10, 2010
93, of Ausdale Rd., Cranston passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at R.I. Hospital. He was the husband of Lenora (Mastriani) Avarista. He was born in Providence a son of the late Antonio and Maria (Campana) Avarista. In 1938 Louie Avarista established Empire Furniture on Federal Hill in Providence. Mr. Avarista was on the Board of Directors of the...
ELEANOR (MEZZANCELLA) PETRILLO
May 10, 2010
89, of Reed Ave., Cranston, passed away on Monday May 10, 2010 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. She was the devoted wife of John E. Petrillo, Sr. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Conchetta (Cipriani) Mezzancella. Eleanor was a secretary for the former United Wire Company of Cranston for twenty years before her retirement....
MARION H. FULLHART (ZANFAGNA)
May 9, 2010
87, of Apple Blossom Lane, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at home. She was the wife of the late John Fullhart. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Marianna (D'Arezzo) Zanfagna. Marion was a teacher's aid working in the Cranston School system for over 10 years. She previously was credit manager for the...
PAULA JEAN PAZIENZA
May 9, 2010
66, of Cranston, passed away Sunday May 9, 2010 at Oak Hill Rehabilitation Center in Pawtucket. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Theresa (DiVona) Pazienza. Paula was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs, had been employed at CI. Hayes and was a court transcription typist. She played piano and sang in her youth, and enjoyed...
VINCENZA "JENNIE" IGNAGNI
May 9, 2010
90, of Macklin Street, Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 9, 2010. She was the wife of the late Peter F. Ignagni, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angela (Gallo) Feole. Jennie was employed at General Electric in the Monowatt Division and worked as an assembler for 20 years until...
LUIGI V. ROTONDO
May 9, 2010
ROTONDO, LUIGI V. 96, of Johnston (formerly of Cranston) passed away on Sunday May 9, 2010 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. He was the husband of the late Florence (DiMascio) Rotondo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Carmella (Zoglio) Rotondo. He was the father of Barbara Johnston, Richard Rotondo Sr. and the late...
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