Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
EVELINA LAPROCINA
Oct 16, 2008
Evelina (Pazienza) Laprocina 79, of Crescent Ave. Cranston passed away Thursday October 16, 2008 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Laprocina. She was born in Cranston a daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria (Santurri) Pazienza, Sr. Mrs. Laprocina was employed by the former Leviton Manufacturing Company of Warwick...
STEVEN D. FLYNN
Oct 13, 2008
STEVEN D. FLYNN, 40, of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence after a courageous 15 month battle with glioblastoma multiforme. He was the beloved husband of Mary C. (Sullivan) Flynn. Born in Providence, a devoted son of Dennis Flynn of Johnston and the late Donna (Cioffi) Iacobucci, and step-son of Ronald Iacobucci...
WILLIAM "BILL" A. PANDOZZI
Oct 12, 2008
71, of Green St. Johnston passed away Sunday October 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was born in East Greenwich a son of the late Americo and Mary (Felice) Pandozzi. Mr. Pandozzi was a Tool Maker for many years and then had his own Landscaping Business and was a Jazz DJ for various RI...
MARY L. (MONTAGANO) BOTTIS
Oct 12, 2008
MARY L. (MONTAGANO) BOTTIS, 92, of Parkside Dr., Warwick, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Virgilio "Gelio" Bottis. Born in Bonefro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (Santoianni) Montagano. She was the devoted mother of Candita P. Gerzevitz...
ESTHER M. (CRINO) ZINNI
Oct 12, 2008
ESTHER M. (CRINO) ZINNI, 80, of Mulberry Circle, Johnston, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late William Zinni. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Carmello and Angelina (DiLibero) Crino. Esther was a homemaker and talented seamstress. Family was Esther's highest priority. She took great pleasure in family...
ROBERT L. ANDREOZZI
Oct 10, 2008
ROBERT L. ANDREOZZI, 75, of Cranston, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Angela C. (Folcarelli) Andreozzi. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in May. Born in Providence, a son of the late Domenic and Columba (Delli Colli) Andreozzi, he moved to Cranston in 1992. Mr. Andreozzi was in the insurance industry for over...
ROGER H. O'BRIEN TARTAGLIA
Oct 10, 2008
Roger H. O'Brien Tartaglia 16, of Pahrump, NV, formerly of North Providence, died on Friday, October 10, 2008. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Rhonda (Oakley) Tartaglia and Ronald "Ronnie" Tartaglia. Roger was the biological son of Kevin O'Brien. Roger was a student at Pahrump Valley High School. He enjoyed skateboarding and was an avid Boston Red...
VICTORIA "VICKI" GOSHDIGIAN
Oct 8, 2008
VICTORIA "VICKI" GOSHDIGIAN, 96, of Providence, passed away March 7, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, where she had received exceptional loving and tender care. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Sumpad and Mariam (Gasparian) Goshdigian, Vicki lived in Providence for her entire life, attending RISD. "VICKI, INC." - For over 35 years, THE place to shop...
FRANK ADDESSI
Oct 8, 2008
90, of Manor Rd., Cranston passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Rose C. (Manzi) Addessi. He was born in Providence a son of the late Modestino and Rosina ( Pennacchia) Addessi and he resided in Cranston most of his life. Mr. Addessi had been...

CLAIRE (MELUCCI) FERRARO
Oct 8, 2008
CLAIRE (MELUCCI) FERRARO, 90, of Cranston and formerly of Pine Hill Ave., Johnston, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Ferraro, Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Carlo and Maria Grace (Papitto) Melucci, she lived in Johnston for 57 years before moving...
GERALD RAGOSTA
Oct 7, 2008
Gerald Ragosta 78, of Jordan Ave. Cranston passed away Tuesday October 7, 2008 at the VA Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Claire (Lanni) Ragosta. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Paride and Anne (D'Arezzo) Ragosta. Mr. Ragosta was the owner of the former A & J Fruit and Produce Co. of Providence until...
ELIZABETH (CARNEVALE) CALISE
Oct 7, 2008
93, of Scituate Vista Drive, Cranston, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Peter Calise. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Tortis) Carnevale. Elizabeth was a salesperson for the former Gladdings Department Store and Jackie's of Cranston until her retirement. She was a member...
BARBARA P. (NUNES) LOMBARDI
Oct 6, 2008
Barbara P. (Nunes) Lombardi, 71, of Country Meadow Dr., Cranston passed away Monday, October 6, 2008, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late William F. Lombardi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Mendes) Nunes. Barbara was a talented and creative artist and seamstress. She is survived by her loving...
GINA V. PERROTTA
Oct 5, 2008
Gina V. "Gilda" Perrotta (Almonte), 94, passed away on Sunday October 5th, 2008 at the Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Louis Perrotta. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Christina (Santucci) Almonte. Gina and her husband moved to Johnston in 1938. She is survived by her two sons Louis,...
ALBERT L. DE LELLIS
Oct 4, 2008
Albert L. DeLellis 88, of Plainfield St. Johnston passed away Saturday October 4, 2008 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Yvonne (Holden) DeLellis. They were married for 63 years. He was born in Johnston a son of the late Luigi and Anunziata (Cordi) DeLellis. Mr. DeLellis was a Residential and Commercial builder and was a WW II...
MARY (RUOTOLO) CERRA
Oct 3, 2008
Mary (Ruotolo) Cerra 101, formerly of Hoffman Avenue, Cranston died Friday, October 3, 2008 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the wife of the late John P. Cerra . Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Pinto) Ruotolo. Mrs. Cerra along with her late husband was the co-owner of the former Cerra's Market...

HOPE H. (HODGE) STILLWELL
Oct 2, 2008
Hope H. (Hodge) Stillwell 65, of West Warwick formerly of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2008, surrounded by family. Born in New Jersey, she established her home in Narragansett, RI in 1965. She was employed at Ram Point Marina and raised her children prior to returning to school at URI College of Human Sciences and...

GEORGE N. ROUGAS
Oct 2, 2008
George N. Rougas 81, of South Pier, Road, Narragansett died Thursday, October 2, 2008. Born in Narragansett and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Nicholas J. and Stamateke (Sambatakos) Rougas. Mr. Rougas operated his family's restaurant in Narragansett for many years. Mr. Rougas served in the US Army during WW II. Mr. Rougas was the father...
WENDELL L. HANSCOM
Oct 1, 2008
Wendell L. Hanscom 75, of Toby Hanna St., Providence, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Claire (Joyce) Hanscom. Born in Tilley, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Douglas and Helen (Paris) Hanscom. He was employed at RI Hospital Trust for 22 years before his retirement. He was a...
WILLIAM C. KESSEL
Sep 30, 2008
William C. Kessel 53, of Middle Road, East Greenwich, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Marie K. (Ribinsky) Kessel. Born in Escanaba, Michigan, he was a son of the late Donald S. and Nancy (Lewark) Kessel. Mr. Kessel was the Vice-President of Finance for the Hudson Companies of Providence for seven years. Mr. Kessel...
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