Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
EDWINA COLAVECCHIO
Mar 2, 2008
Edwina R. Colavecchio 95, of Hunter Avenue, Johnston passed away peacefully at Cherry Hill Nursing Home on March 2, 2008. She was the wife of the late Julio Colavecchio and mother of Robert J. Colavecchio and the recently deceased Walter L. Colavecchio. She is survived by her son Robert and his wife Eva: grandchildren- Bobby, Janice, Ricky, John, Gina, Julie,...

EVELYN V. BROWN (MORIN)
Mar 1, 2008
EVELYN V. (MORIN) BROWN, 81, of Cranston, passed away Saturday March 1, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Everett C. Brown. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Evelyn V. (Nelson) Morin. She was the devoted mother of Everett Brown of Providence, Henry Brown of Cranston, and Warren Brown and his...
THADDEUS J. WRONKOWSKI
Mar 1, 2008
Thaddeus J. Wronkowski 85, of Jasmine Ct., Cranston, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Mary (Sheridan) Wronkowski. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Wladyslawa (Drombrowska) Wronkowski. He was a WW-II U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Mr. Wronkowski worked for the U.S. Government Department of Defense...
Helen DiBenedetto
Mar 1, 2008
Helen (Lonardo) DiBenedetto, 92, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DiBenedetto. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Luigi and Carmella (Camillio) Lonardo, she resided in Johnston since 1970. Mrs. DiBenedetto was a past member of St. Bartholomew Women's Auxiliary and Daughters...
Mary DiBiase
Mar 1, 2008
Mary (Iacavone) DiBiase, 98, of John Street Cranston, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2008 at Philip Hulitar In-Patient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late John DiBiase, Sr. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Iacavone. She was the mother of the late Frances Black and John DiBiase, and mother-in-law...
RAFFAELA H. ZANNI (CAPITA)
Feb 29, 2008
RAFFAELA H. (CAPITA) ZANNI, 86, of Wakefield St., West Warwick, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 40 years of William Zanni. Born in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Piccarelli) Capita. Mrs. Zanni was a Supervisor at Regal Plating Company for...
DR. ANTHONY L. MAZZA
Feb 27, 2008
DR. ANTHONY L. MAZZA, 61, of Cruz Street, Cranston, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Louis and Lucy (Gamba) Mazza. Dr. Mazza was a Child Psychologist for the Newport School Department for 26 years, retiring in 1999. He was a graduate of...
AMERICO MATARESE
Feb 27, 2008
AMERICO MATARESE, 85, of Harris Ave., Cranston, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Agnes (Pezzera) Matarese. Born in Providence, a son of the late Ciro and Caroline (Senese) Matarese, he moved to Johnston in 1960 and resided in Cranston since 1994. Americo was a meat cutter...
GIUSTINA "ELSIE" SCORPIO
Feb 26, 2008
GIUSTINA "ELSIE" (LONARDO) SCORPIO, 96, of Lilac Circle, Cranston, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Scorpio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Pasqualina (Lonardo) Lonardo. She was the devoted mother of Jean A....
FRANK LOMBARDI
Feb 26, 2008
Frank Lombardi 93, of West Fountain Street, Providence, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (DelVecchio) Lombardi. They were married for 68 years. Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Aristide and Agnes (Schena) Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi was...
ANNETTE (PICCOLANTONIO) DE MARZO
Feb 24, 2008
Annette (Piccolantonio) DeMarzo 89, of Chester Avenue, Cranston, died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Nicholas DeMarzo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Matteo and Lena (Tocci) Piccolantonio DelForno. Mrs. DeMarzo was a legal secretary for Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP of Providence for twenty years...
ROSE (D'ANTUONO) MACERA
Feb 24, 2008
Rose (D'Antuono) Macera, 78, of, Yeoman Ave., Cranston, passed away on Sunday February 24, 2008 in Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. She was the beloved wife of John D. Macera for the past 54 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Filomena (Verdelotti) D'Antuono. Besides her beloved husband she is survived by her loving daughter Ann...
MARIE DI MUCCIO
Feb 24, 2008
Marie "Mary" (DiPrete) DiMuccio 86, of Angela Court Johnston, passed away Sunday February 24, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital No. Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin DiMuccio. Marie was born in Cranston a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Vittoria (Pepe) DiPrete. Marie is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara DiMuccio of Johnston, her...
JOHN J. NERO, SR
Feb 23, 2008
John J. Nero, Sr. 80, of Boynton Beach, Florida, formerly of Cranston, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Fandetti) Nero. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Pedorella) Nero. Mr. Nero was a Food Salesman for many years ending his career...
MICHAEL E. CORTELLESSA
Feb 22, 2008
Michael E. Cortellessa 49, of Rodney Rd. Warwick passed away Friday February 22, 2008 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was born in Providence beloved son of Giovanni "John" Cortellessa Jr. and Melvina (Vallesi) Cortellessa of Warwick. Michael was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, serving over seas in Okinawa and in Japan. He was a member of...
FILOMENA (D'ERRICO) FORTE
Feb 21, 2008
Filomena (D'Errico) Forte 98, of Bailey Street, Cranston, died Thursday, February 21, 2008, surrounded by her family at the Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Forte. Born in Ordona, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Leonardo and Antonetta (Favata) D'Errico. Mrs. Forte was a seamstress for many years until her retirement....
ANTHONY F. TRUPPI
Feb 21, 2008
Anthony F. Truppi 49, of Oaklawn Ave., Cranston, passed away on Thursday February 21, 2008 in Philip Hulitar In-Patient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Phyllis (Small) Truppi. Born in Providence, he was the son of Anthony F. Truppi of Greenville and the late Angela (Bianchi) Truppi. Mr. Truppi was a self employed carpenter. Besides his wife and father...
MARY C. IZZO
Feb 21, 2008
Mary C. Izzo 84, of School Street, Johnston, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Antonio (Scungio) Izzo. Miss Izzo was employed by the former Imperial Knife Company of Providence for over thirty years before her retirement. She is survived by two sisters,...
JOSEPHINE ROSE CICCHETTI
Feb 20, 2008
Josephine Rose Cicchetti 76, of Central Avenue Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Assunta (Fascia) Cicchetti. She was a talented hairdresser at Joanne's Beauty Salon in Providence. She was a devoted CCD teacher and rectory worker for St....
EUGENE K. D'ALLESANDRO, SR
Feb 20, 2008
Eugene K. D'Allesandro, Sr. 68, of Peeptoad Road, North Scituate, died Wednesday, February, 20, 2008, at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Manera) D'Allesandro. They were married for forty-seven years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Eugene V. and Adina (Saltafossi) D'Allesandro. Mr. D'Allesandro was the owner and operator of Lakeview Farms...
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