Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

JOSEPH F. SCOCO
May 7, 2009
JOSEPH F. SCOCO, 76, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Frank Scoco and Mary (Fragola) Rotondo. He was the father of Joseph M. Scoco, David A. Scoco and Steven E. Scoco; brother of Marion Paon, Lawrenci Scoco and Ralph Camuso; and grandfather of 7. Relatives...
JOHN TATARKA
May 5, 2009
John Tatarka, 82, of Cavalcade Blvd. Johnston, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2009 at home. He was the husband of Clara (Sinapi) Tatarka. Born in Munhall, PA he was the son of the late Johan and Susan (Olexia) Tatarka. He was a WW-II and Korea War Navy Veteran, serving as a SeaBee. John worked for the State of Rhode Island...
MARTHA-ANNE (CLARKE) SMITH
May 4, 2009
Martha-Anne (Clarke) Smith 48, of Florida Ave. Coventry, passed away Monday May 4, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at the RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Gary Smith. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Walter B. Clarke, Sr. and Martha (Tatalo) Clarke. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving son,...
JOSEPH L. LUPO
May 4, 2009
Joseph L. Lupo, 80, of East View Avenue, Cranston passed away on Monday, May 4, 2009 at home. He was the beloved husband of Linda (DiLibero) Lupo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francesco and Concetta (Vento) Lupo. Mr. Lupo was a machinist for the former Universal Optical Co. of Providence for 30 years. He was...
ROSARIA (TESTA) BRANCA
May 3, 2009
Rosaria "Grandma Rose" (Testa) Branca 102, of Yeoman Avenue, Cranston, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Mauro Branca. Born in Prata Sanita, Italy she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Russo) Testa. Mrs. Branca was a machine operator in the textile industry for many years...
ELIZABETH "BETTY" DeMARIA) CEDRONE
May 3, 2009
Elizabeth "Betty" (DeMaria) Cedrone, 86, passed away peacefully Sunday May 3, 2009 in Elmhurst Nursing Home in Providence. Betty lived for many years in Providence before moving to East Bay Manor in East Providence in 2007. Betty was the wife of the late Dave Cedrone. Born in Cranston, Betty was the daughter of the late Costanzo and Marietta DeMaria. She...

ALFRED VIERRA
May 3, 2009
Alfred Vierra, of Landon Road, Warwick, died Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Maria (Altieri) Vierra. They were married for forty-eight years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Justa (Gibau) Vierra. Mr. Vierra was a motor vehicle operator for the US Postal Service for many years...
JESSIE A. PESATURO-LADOUCEUR
May 2, 2009
Jessie A. (Siracusa) Pesaturo-Ladouceur 78, of Jaclyn Dr. Coventry, passed away Saturday May 2, 2009 at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmino Pesaturo and Adelard Ladouceur. Born in New York, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Nettie (Lorea) Siracusa . Jessie enjoyed spending time at the Coventry Senior Center, eating...
JOSEPH J. LENNON
May 1, 2009
Joseph J. Lennon 56, of Wayland Avenue, Cranston, died Friday, May 1, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his sister Katherine in Warwick. Born in Worcester, MA, he was a loving son of the late John J. and Mary T. (McKinnon) Lennon. Mr. Lennon relocated to Rhode Island in the 1950's and was a self employed...
CYNTHIA ANN JIZMAGIAN
Apr 30, 2009
CYNTHIA A. JIZMAGIAN, of Cambridge, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at home. Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late George and Margaret "Marge" (Hagopian) Jizmagian; dear sister of G. Stephen Jizmagian and his wife Mary of San Francisco, CA; and loving aunt of Annemarie Jizmagian and Gregory Jizmagian. Cynthia was a dedicated...
BRENDA (GOUIN) CASTELLONE
Apr 30, 2009
Brenda K. (Gouin) Castellone, 64, of Quaker Lane, Warwick, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the long time companion of Earl Dottor. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ormond and Mary (Conte) Gouin. She was an avid cook, and was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister, she will truly...
LIBERATO CRETA
Apr 30, 2009
Liberato Creta, 79, of Gladstone St., Cranston passed away Thursday April 30, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Vallande) Creta. Born in Pietro Vairano, Italy he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Concetta (Iadevaia) Creta. Liberato worked for the former Rau Fastner Company of Providence for many years, before...

Carmela M. (DeMarco) Ranone
Apr 29, 2009
92, of Lincoln, formerly of Cumberland and Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Ranone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Aurelio) DeMarco. Carmela was a clerk typist in the Dept. of Administration for the State...

TYRONE M. GRUTTADAURIA
Apr 29, 2009
Tyrone M. Gruttadauria 49, of Cranston St. Cranston, passed away on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at home. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Lamantia) Gruttadauria. Tyrone is survived by his brother Ronald Gruttadauria of Johnston and his sister Maria Thurber of Cranston. His funeral and burial will be private.
NANCY (ROSSI) CASE
Apr 28, 2009
Nancy (Rossi) Case of Cranston passed away Tuesday April 28, 2009 at the Robert's Health Center in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Earl V. Case. Born in North Providence a daughter of the late Antonio and Caroline (Ibello) Rossi. Nancy is survived by her loving daughters, Joan Jessop of FL, Karen Cunningham of HI, Beverly...
CAROL A. (FALCO) DeROSA
Apr 26, 2009
Carol A. (Falco) DeRosa, 68, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Carlo A. DeRosa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Lillian (Whittaker) Falco. Carol was a jewelry expeditor for Van Mosman Industries for many years before...
MARISSA ANGELA GARDNER
Apr 26, 2009
Marissa Angela Gardner, 19, of Plainfield Pike, Johnston, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009 at RI Hospital, Providence. A lifelong Johnston resident, Marissa was the daughter of Maryann (Conti) Cusick of Johnston and Joseph Gardner of Johnston. She was also the step-daughter of James Cusick. Marissa was a 2007 graduate of Johnston High School and had been attending CCRI...
JUSTIN S. MONAGHAN, P.E.
Apr 25, 2009
JUSTIN S. MONAGHAN, P.E., 35 of Smithfield, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at home. He was the dedicated son of George F. Monaghan, Jr., P.E. of Narragansett and Mary Della (Duggins) Cassidy of Smithfield, the loving stepson of Donna M. Monaghan and Christopher Cassidy, the stepbrother of Stephanie Hoogasian of Jamestown and Geoffrey Hoogasian and his wife Doreen of North...
JO-ANN V. (RAIMONDI) LAMONTAGNE
Apr 24, 2009
JO-ANN V. (RAIMONDI) LAMONTAGNE, 73, of Spring St., Johnston, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Gerado and Antonetta (Iacovone) Raimondi. Jo-Ann was a Rhode Island State employee for the Department of Labor and Training retiring 3...
VINCENT J. BALASCO
Apr 24, 2009
Vincent J.Balasco 88, of Rosemary St., Cranston passed away Friday April 24, 2009 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. He was the husband of Jennie (Conti) Balasco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Carmina (Conca)) Balasco. Vincent was a WW-II Army Veteran. He was a self-employed painter for 10 years, and also was a laborer for...
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