Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Eleanor A (DePetrillo) Chadronet

Sep 10, 2023

Eleanor A. Chadronet

84, of Warwick passed away on September 10, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Thomas Chadronet.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Fatima (Ondis) DePetrillo.

Eleanor was a Social Worker for DCYF for many years until her retirement.

Besides her...

Margaret J. "Peggy" (Claffey) Dailey

Sep 9, 2023

MARGARET J.  (CLAFFEY) DAILEY “PEGGY”, 97, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen E. Dailey.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Margaret J. (McLaughlin) Claffey.

Peggy was a group secretary for the Internal Revenue Service for many years before...

Barbara A. (Martino) Montaquila

Sep 8, 2023

80, of Johnston RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 6½ year battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, September 8th, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and Lena Martino of Johnston, RI.  She is survived by her loving children, Peter P. Montaquila, Jr. and his wife Doreen, Tammy (Montaquila) Johnson...

Josephine T. (Rossi) Owens

Sep 8, 2023

of Providence, passed peacefully on 9/8/2023 at 97 years old. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of Frank Rossi and Angelina Rossi (Scungio). She was the sister to the late Phillip, Blaise, and Frank Rossi, Jr... Loving wife to the late Henry H Owens, Sr., they were married for 59 years. A beloved mother, she is survived by...

Salvatore A. Costantino

Sep 7, 2023

Salvatore Antonio Costantino, affectionately known as Sam, passed away on September 7, 2023 at the age of 86 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice, Florida after a 10 year battle with cancer, with Pat his wife beside him. Born on October 5, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, Sam was a loving husband, father, and Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Jean A. (DiRobbio) Angiolillo

Sep 7, 2023

88, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Angiolillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (DeFalco) DiRobbio. Mrs. Angiolillo had previously worked for RI Hospital Administration, RI Legal Services, and Chamber of Commerce. Before her retirement...

Mary A. (Scuiletti) DiPietro

Sep 7, 2023

98, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in the company of her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Oswaldo ‘Al’ Di Pietro of Providence, RI, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephina Scuiletti of Hartsdale, New York.

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John Tortolani Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

68 of Cranston passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of Rosann (Santurri) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Doris (Degnan) Tortolani, Sr. John was the owner & operator of J&S Casting Company for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife he was the...

Edward H. Ferry, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Edward H. Ferry, Jr., 41, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Cindy (Altounian) Ferry of Cranston and Edward H. Ferry, Sr. of Johnston.

Edward was a grocery manager at Shaw’s Market for 15 years and later worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed...

James Rutherford House

Sep 6, 2023

James Rutherford House

May 15, 1935-September 6, 2023

James R. House of Wakefield, RI, formerly of Armonk, NY, died September 6th after a brief illness. He lived his 88 years creating a beautiful life with his wife Barbara (nee Clements) and their seven children David (Lynn), Elizabeth, Michael (Robin), Matthew, Mark...

Joseph DeBiasio

Sep 6, 2023

100, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Palmina “Polly” (Gasbarro) DeBiasio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina (Longo) DeBiasio.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, proudly serving during...

Benny Cornelio

Sep 5, 2023

Benny Cornelio, 80, of Dexter St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.

He was the founder and owner of Benny’s Painting Company for the past 30 years.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Joaquin and Maria (Veras) Cornelio.  Benny was the devoted father...

Robert Philip Smith

Sep 5, 2023

57, of Narragansett passed away on September 5, 2023.

Born in Warwick, he was a son of Robert M. and Janice (DiRienzo) Smith of Narragansett.

Robert graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1984; and received an Associate Degree from Johnson & Wales University and New England Tech.  He worked as a medical coder for Westerly Hospital....

Mary L. (Ancona) Bucci

Sep 5, 2023

89, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Anthony W. Bucci (Sr.) of Warwick, RI, and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmelina (DelMastro) Ancona.

Mary will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her deep...

Robert A. "Bobby" Izzi

Sep 5, 2023

65, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was the son of the late Peter and Alma (Flori) Izzi.  In the past, he enjoyed spending time going out to the cousin’s football and hockey games.  He also enjoyed going out to breakfast.  He is survived by his cousins George Flori, Robert Santucci, Loretta Bernardo, Fred...

John N. Campanini, Jr.

Sep 5, 2023

79, of  Johnston, passed away on September 5, 2023.   Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late John N. and Cenzia (Iannuccilli) Campanini, Sr.

John was a warehouseman for Kenney Manufacturing Company in Warwick for 20 years and was a volunteer for the American Heart Association.

He was the dear brother of...

Stephen B. Gatta

Sep 4, 2023

66, of North Scituate, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Karolin (Ajce) Gatta for 31 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Garvey) Gatta.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Stephanie Amato and her husband Seth, Natalie Gatta,...

Mervyn McGregor Warnock

Sep 2, 2023

86, of Micco, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2023, at the St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care facility in Melbourne, Florida.

Mervyn was born December 19th, 1936 to Hugh & Barbara Warnock in Providence, Rhode Island.  After graduating high school, Merv joined the United States Navy and honorably served from 1954 to 1958.  After his discharge...

Joseph Anthony Medeiros II

Sep 2, 2023

Joseph Anthony Medeiros II

41, of Warwick, passed away on September 2, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Kelley McClafferty for 26 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Joseph A. Medeiros and the late Susan Cartier.  Joe was a self employed carpenter.  Besides his wife and father he is survived his sons: Joseph...

Gloria F. (Ferri) Aubin

Sep 2, 2023

94, formerly of Cranston and most recently of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Deb Aubin as well as her sister, Beverly LaPolla and brother-in-law, Joseph LaPolla.

Gloria graduated from the University of Rhode Island where she met the love of her life and husband of 63 years,...