OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Ernest S. Alviti, Sr.

Ernest S. Alviti, Sr.

Sep 2, 2023

81. of Cranston passed away Saturday September 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Wave G. (Crandall) Alviti.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oreste and Rachael (Mariano) Alviti. Ernest worked for Alviti Link-All for many years before retiring. He was a US Marine veteran...

Takouhie (Keshijian)  Minassian

Takouhie (Keshijian) Minassian

Sep 2, 2023

Takouhie (Keshijian) Minassian, 87, of Briggs St., Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Hagop Minassian.  Born in Aleppo, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Kevork and Hripseme (Markarian) Keshijian.

Takouhie was an assembler in the jewelry industry for many...

Emilio Palombo

Emilio Palombo

Sep 2, 2023

99, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Elmhurst Rehab, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Elvira (Palumbo) Palombo. Born in Sant Apollinare, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna (Angelosanto) Palombo. He was also the stepson of the late Rosa Palombo.

Before moving to America,...

Michael James (Nikitaidis)  Nikis

Michael James (Nikitaidis) Nikis

Aug 31, 2023

beloved son, brother, friend, and father, passed on August 31st, 2023 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Denver, Colorado, on August 5th, 1967, Michael was an adventurer from the start. He had a zest and curiosity for life that brought him to explore many corners of the world. While Michael called a number of places home ...

James Marcus Schroeter

James Marcus Schroeter

Aug 31, 2023

James Marcus Schroeter (57), of Wakefield, RI passed away on August 31,2023.

James, fondly known as “Mr. Schroeter” from Narragansett High School students, “Mark” by friends, “Sgt. Schroeter” by fellow National Guard members, “Uncle Marcus” by his tight pack of nieces & nephews, “Pep Pep” by his granddaughter, and most importantly, “Pops, Pa, and Dad” by his...

Shirley A. DiCarlo Gordon

Shirley A. DiCarlo Gordon

Aug 31, 2023

62, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael A. Gordon. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Box) DiCarlo. Shirley worked as a sales associate for Ames Department Store for 10 years, and then...

John A. Vartebedian

John A. Vartebedian

Aug 31, 2023

John A. Vartebedian, “Johnny V” age 92 of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 31, 2023, just shy of his 93rd birthday.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Alex and Amalia (DePetrillo) Vartebedian; brother of the late Alice and Rudolph Vartebedian; beloved husband of Jean Vartebedian of Cranston; devoted...

Jean M (Davey)  DeLellis

Jean M (Davey) DeLellis

Aug 31, 2023

Jean M. DeLellis

90, of Cranston, passed away on August 31, 2023 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin F. DeLellis.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Spaulding) Davey. Jean graduated from St. Mary’s High School.  Upon graduating,...

Michael W. Lema

Michael W. Lema

Aug 31, 2023

62, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Beth Israel Lahey Health, Burlington, MA. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (O’Shea) Lema. Born in France, he was the son of Warren J. Lema and the late Nicole (Geoffrois) Lema.

Michael worked as a project manager for SITECON Corporation. He was an...

Frederick M. Gatta

Frederick M. Gatta

Aug 30, 2023

Frederick “Mike” Gatta

78, of Johnston, passed away on August 30, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Betty (Parrillo) Gatta.  Mike was a union bricklayer for many years until his retirement.  He enjoyed playing his guitar while listening to blues music, fishing, reading and day trips with his beloved wife.

Besides...

George Chakoian

George Chakoian

Aug 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Chakoian, age 99, of Lincoln, RI and formerly of Singer Island, FL on August 30, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Marion (Mahdesian) Chakoian.

George was born and raised in Providence and was the son of Daniel and Margaret (Derderian) Chakoian.  He graduated from...

Sergeant Philip Kujawski "Kujo"

Sergeant Philip Kujawski "Kujo"

Aug 28, 2023

62, of Old Saybrook, CT passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 1, 1961, in Middletown, Connecticut to the late Louis and Phyllis (Goff) Kujawski. He was the husband of Pamela (Litch) Kujawski and the father of Gabrielle Kujawski. He leaves behind his loving wife and daughter, his...

Donna M. (Iannotti) Rampone

Donna M. (Iannotti) Rampone

Aug 28, 2023

64, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Rampone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John “Pop Joe” and Freda (Smead) Iannotti.

Donna was a former food service worker for the...

Carol A. Sherman

Carol A. Sherman

Aug 27, 2023

79, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday August 27,2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William McNaughton and Edith Conroy and stepfather Andrew Conroy. She was the beloved wife of Doug Sherman Sr., the love of her life for 67 years.

Carol was devoted...

Clara H. Tatarka

Clara H. Tatarka

Aug 26, 2023

Clara H. Tatarka, 89 of Johnston, passed away peacefully with her daughter and nieces by her side on Saturday August 26, 2023. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Susie (Volatile) Sinape. She was the beloved wife of the late John Tatarka; they were married for 56 wonderful years until his passing in 2009....

Matthew F. Callaghan, Jr., Esq.

Matthew F. Callaghan, Jr., Esq.

Aug 26, 2023

Matthew F. Callaghan, Jr., Esq., age 80, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He is survived by the light of his life, his wife Judith (Whalon) Callaghan. Judy and Matt were happily married for forty-nine years. He and Judy loved their family, drives together, summer evening golf, and Friday nights out to...

Doris H. DeSimone

Doris H. DeSimone

Aug 25, 2023

Doris “DeDe” H. DeSimone, 93, of Cranston passed away on Friday August 25,2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Stella (Stacia) Silvestri. She was the beloved wife of Matteo DeSimone.

DeDe was employed for Benny’s for over 40 years, she held several different positions and...

Thomas W Rotondo, Sr.

Thomas W Rotondo, Sr.

Aug 24, 2023

Thomas W. Rotondo, Sr.

87, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Michelina (Capaldi) Rotondo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Agrippino and Anna (Fina) Rotondo. Tommy was a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, and was a very well-known professional musician...

Frances A. (DiBari)  Montella

Frances A. (DiBari) Montella

Aug 24, 2023

96, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Montella. Born in Brockton, MA, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Louise (Luizzi) DiBari.

Frances is survived by her loving children, Francine...

Roberta Bridget (Lombardi)  Taraian

Roberta Bridget (Lombardi) Taraian

Aug 23, 2023

Roberta Bridget (Lombardi) Taraian, 89, of Barrington, RI, entered eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on August 23rd.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Peter, and their four sons; Peter and wife Kathleen, David and wife Lynette, Gary and wife Sonya, and Mikel and wife Lisa. She leaves a sister, Eleanor Medici,...

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