Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Dec 24, 2023

Patricia McGinn Malloy, born on July 15, 1932, to the late Joseph and Myra (Paulhus) McGinn, passed on December 24, 2023.  She was the sister of the late Eileen Cote Tramonti, Maureen Robberson, and Doris Lariviere, and is survived by her sister Frances Cobb.  When the McGinn sisters were together, either gathering their families to share a holiday or...

Dec 24, 2023

106, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center in Bristol, RI  She was the beloved wife of the late Ferdinando “Freddie”  Colarusso.  Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Catherine (Wilk) Szymanski. Loving mother of Carol Ann Tanury and...

Dec 23, 2023

65, of Johnston passed away Saturday December 23, 2023 at Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Cusick.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angela (Palmieri ) Conti Jr. Maryann was the Deli Manager for Dave’s Marketplace for many years.

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Dec 23, 2023

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Riccitelli) Calabrese for over 60 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Rose (Ferrucci) Calabrese.

Besides his wife Angela, he is survived by...

Dec 22, 2023

Cynthia A. (Purcell) Mathers, 67, of North Stonington, CT, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023 after a difficult illness.

She was the beloved wife of Steven P. Mathers, Sr.  Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Charles S. Purcell and the late Barbara J. (Magda) Purcell.

Besides her husband and father, she is...

Dec 21, 2023

89, of South Kingstown, passed away on December 21, 2023, Surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Samuel Darezzo.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Acciardo) Jacavone.

Upon completing her education at Mt. Pleasant High School, Lena discovered a deep-seated passion...

Dec 21, 2023

87 of Cranston, RI, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Pauline Renee (Chevrette) DePasquale for 62 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emilio and Antonetta (Pagliarini) DePasquale. Tony was a property manager for R&W Realty and DePasquale Brothers, Inc., many years before retiring. He was a US...

Dec 19, 2023

77, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Onofrio “Ralph” and Ernestine (Lauro) Calise. Ralph was the loving husband of Dorothy (DeMaula) Calise. Mr. Calise was the owner and operator of Ralph Calise Wholesale Fruit and Produce Company for over 50 years. Ralph was dedicated to his...

Dec 18, 2023

Dwight D. Annese also known by his nickname D.A. age 63, of Cranston Rhode Island, peacefully went to heaven on December 18, 2023 after a courageous health battle at his home in North Smithfield, in the arms of his wife and family.

He leaves to cherish him in memory his loving and adoring wife Norma Sellier Annese,...

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)...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...