Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

THERESA R. HICKEY

Jan 31, 2010

of Charlestown, RI, fomerly of Narragansett , passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Baylor Regional Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was the wife of the late Harold J. Hickey. Born in Boston on November 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Nora (Scott) Flynn. Theresa was employed as an Executive Assistant to the...

HENRY MAKSYMOWICZ

Jan 30, 2010

86, of Cranston, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Eva (Guglielmo) Maksymowicz. They were married for sixty-five years. Mr. Maksymowicz was employed by the US Postal Service at the Providence Turn Key Branch, Providence for many years until his retirement. Henry was a US Navy veteran serving during WW II....

MADELINE E. "LYNN" (NAISMITH) CAPPARRILLE

Jan 30, 2010

77, of Taylor Road, Johnston, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frank C. Capparrille. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late David and Lillian (McLauhlin) Naismith. She was the owner and operator of the former Capper Jewelry Co. for 40 years...

GLORIA L. CONTE

Jan 30, 2010

GLORIA L. CONTE, 76, of Post Rd., Warwick, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Conte) Conte.

Gloria was an employee at the former Star Market on Pontiac Ave. in Cranston for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and...

VIOLA E. (TULLI) ORSINELLI

Jan 30, 2010

VIOLA E. (TULLI) ORSINELLI, 87, formerly of McGuire Rd., North Providence, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Orsinelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Irene (DiMuccio) Tulli.

Viola was a line operator at the former...

ALBERT B. LAWRENCE

Jan 29, 2010

82, of Jordan Ave. Cranston, passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Mae (Hesketh) Lawrence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Clifford) Lawrence. Albert was a photoengraver for Lonsdale Graphics and Livermore & Knight...

ANTONIO M. ROSE

Jan 29, 2010

ANTONIO M. ROSE, 4 month old adored son of Nadine Rose and Michael Abbott, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence. Besides his parents, he was the grandson of Kevin and Bernadette Rose, Nicholette Abbott, and Robert and Sharon Abbott.

Antonio was a quick learner and mature for his age. He was always laughing...

LUCY C. (PISTOCCO) CARLUCCI

Jan 29, 2010

80, of Forand Circle, Johnston, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the wife of the late Charles Carlucci. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Santa (Colizzo) Pistocco. She was the devoted mother of David Rini of Coventry, Anthony Rini, Jr. of Boca...

ROBERT T. BAIRD JR

Jan 29, 2010

48, of Ansel Avenue Providence, passed away on Friday January 29, 2010 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Patricia A.(Sepe) Baird. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Diane Ponticelli, Sr. Robert worked for the Providence Journal for twenty three years before his retirement. He was a member of the Cranston...

ANTHONY P. MARZELLA

Jan 28, 2010

Anthony P. Marzella 77, of Cranston, previously of Johnston passed away Thursday January 28, 2010 at Kent Regency Rehabilitation Center, Warwick after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene (Tritendi) Marzella. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Santa Maria) Marzella. Mr. Marzella was a retired State of RI...

VIOLA Y. (PALAZZO) BONITATI

Jan 27, 2010

Viola Y. (Palazzo) Bonitati 99, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2010 at Epoch on Blackstone Blvd, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Bonitati. Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Wilcox) Palazzo. Viola was a Bridal Consultant at Peerless Department Store in Providence. Besides her...

MARY E.(MARCHETTI) HINES

Jan 26, 2010

79, of Natick Ave. Cranston, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Hines for sixty years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Merrill and Mary (Noonan) Marchetti. Mary worked for Tilcon- Gammino, Kelly&Picerne and WPRO-TV as a receptionist for many years before her retirement....

LILLIAN L. (COLE) CANAVAN

Jan 26, 2010

76, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Canavan. Born in Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Iris (Edwards) Cole. Lillian was an accountant for Amica Insurance Company of Lincoln for twenty years before retiring in 1996. She is survived by...

BARTOLOMEO, SR. P. "BART" LONARDO

Jan 26, 2010

BARTOLOMEO P. LONARDO, SR., "BART", 74, of Leander St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Frances (Capece) Lonardo.

Bart was a jewelry manufacturer and was the owner of the former Lonardo, Inc. on Manton Ave. in Providence before retiring. For...

MARIA V. (GRANDE) PITOCCO

Jan 25, 2010

82, of Providence, passed away Monday January 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was married to John Pitocco of Providence for the past 54 years. Born in Venafro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmella (Rocchio) Grande. Maria was employed as a cook at St. Bartholomew Church for 25 years...

KARYN J.(DeLUCA) DUGAN

Jan 25, 2010

40, of Stromberg Ct. Johnston passed away on Monday January 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence after a two year battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Karyn did not lose this battle, she just needed rest. She was the devoted wife of Donald Dugan. Born in Pawtucket, she was the cherished daughter of...

GIUSEPPE FUSCONE

Jan 24, 2010

73, of Scituate Farms Dr. Cranston, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2010, at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Marie C. (Cabral) Fuscone. He was born in Galluccio Sipicciano, Italy a son of the late Antonio and Maria (Tirelli) Fuscone. He moved to Rhode Island in December 1955 and was employed at the former...

VIRGINIA (PENNINE) DEL GIZZO

Jan 24, 2010

83, of Narragansett, died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Ludovico DelGizzo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Savario and Ella (Decorsey) Pennine. Virginia was an excellent listener, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She was a resident of Bonnet...

MARY A. GENERALI

Jan 22, 2010

85, of Providence, died Friday, January 22, 2010 at home. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Aldolfo and Finizia (Baldini) Generali. She resided in Providence most of her life. Mary was a stitcher for Natco Products for thirty-three years before retiring in 1990. She traveled extensively, and loved to bake and cook for her family and...

JOHN D. ARCHETTO, ESQ.

Jan 22, 2010

JOHN D. ARCHETTO, ESQ., of Smith Ave., Greenville, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 in Florida. He leaves Lucille M. Kilcline. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late John and Mary (D'Amore) Archetto.

John was a successful attorney associated with the firm of Cutliffe, Glavin and Archetto before retiring in 2000 and was a former Assistant...