Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 18, 2023

LOUIS CALCAGNI, JR., 82, of Greenville, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was the beloved husband for 43 years of Susan T. (Goss) Calcagni.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Assunta (Cassieri) Calcagni.

Louis worked at the Planning & Development office, City of Providence, for over 30...

Jul 17, 2023

James C. Andoscia, Sr. 90, of Cranston, passed away on July 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (DiFilippo) Andoscia.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Amelia ( DelMastro) Andoscia. James was the owner and operator of Edgewood Barber Shop in Cranston for over 50 years; and was also...

Jul 16, 2023

Michael Pietros, 34, of Boca Raton, FL, originally of Cranston, RI, died unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2023. Born at home in Cranston, RI, he was the son of Claudia (Ricci) Pietros and Steven Pietros. Michael was a graduate of the Cranston High School West Class of 2007 and subsequently earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Rhode...

Jul 16, 2023

72, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Hugo A. Adames Sr.  Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic she was the daughter of Antonio Barbel O’Neil and America Dajer De’ Barbel.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Claudia Garcia Adames and her husband...

Jul 16, 2023

72, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of James and Evelyn (Kavanagh) Reilly. Tom was a 1969 graduate of LaSalle Academy and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in 1971. After meeting his wife Barbara (Stauff), who passed away in 2014, and getting...

Jul 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela, a beloved Sister, wife, mother, Godmother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1941, to Dr. William and Camille D’Ugo, and grew up at 877 Hartford Ave., Johnston. Angela touched the lives of...

Jul 14, 2023

Anthony N.  Ferrari

94, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born and raised in Cranston, and was the son of the late Nicola and Natalina ( Albanese) Ferrari.  He worked as an electronics instructor at Rhode Island School of electronics in Providence until his...

Jul 14, 2023

a longtime resident of Narragansett, died today at her home, after a brief illness and a remarkable life spanning over 103 years.

She was born in the small town of Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the fifth of sixth children of Francis J. and Mary Barbara (Bernard) Gaudet. The family moved to Providence, Rhode Island when Eleanor...

Jul 14, 2023

69, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Hope Health Hospice, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Gamba Sr., and Angelina (Croce) Gamba. Nancy enjoyed spending summers by the beach and baking. She was a dedicated mother and truly cherished her time spent with Tiffany and Michael. Nancy was a...

Jul 13, 2023

78, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved partner of Elizabeth Abbott. Born in Boise, Idaho, he was the son of the late William Reynolds and Marion (Bowman) Coleman.

Bill grew up in Barrington, where he attended Barrington High School and was a star...

Jul 12, 2023

75, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lillian (Tillinghast) Lefebvre.

He is survived by his loving children, Danielle, Michelle and Janelle Lefebvre, all of Johnston. He was the cherished grandfather of Amari, Dahlia, Alexi, Kyle and Lilliana. He was the...

Jul 12, 2023

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Gambardelli.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Papitto) Rego.

Theresa worked for the Cranston School Department for many years.

Jul 10, 2023

71 of Cranston passed away peacefully in her home on July 10th, 2023 with her family there at her side. She was the beloved wife of James Pari for 48 years. They had just celebrated the 55th anniversary of their first meeting, which was on July 4th 1968. Born in Providence, and proud of her roots in “Frog City”,...

Jul 9, 2023

Barbara A. (McCrudden) Grossi, 73 of West Kingston, formerly of Greenville and Johnston passed away Sunday July 9, 2023, with her family by her side in her home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marjorie (Pike) McCrudden. She was the beloved wife of Lee Grossi, who survives her after nearly 54 years of...

Jul 9, 2023

35, of Narragansett RI, died suddenly on July 9, 2023. She was the daughter of David and Katherine Redman. Born in Providence, RI on May 4, 1988, Maribeth was a graduate of East Greenwich High school, class of 2006, and later graduated from URI with a B.S. in 2011.  Maribeth achieved her lifelong dream in 2022 when she became...

Jul 9, 2023

76, of Johnston, passed away Sunday July 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Anna (Domoradska) Perrillo and the late Domenic Perillo.

Donna was an account manager for Kelly Services of Warwick for many years before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of Scott...

Jul 8, 2023

Lance J. Stifano passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on July 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Lance was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 11, 1964 to Judy M. Giuliano and the late Joseph R. Stifano.

Lance leaves behind daughters Alexandra Lauria (husband Amon Mohammadi) and Isabella Stifano; stepchildren Kyle and Alessia...

Jul 7, 2023

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Nancy Bellotti

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends by her side on July 7, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Roland Bellotti.  They were married for the past 33 years.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Pulliam) Flint.  Nancy...

Jul 7, 2023

Jean Nota, 85 of Providence passed away peacefully on Friday July 7, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Volatile) Lepre. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. Nota.

Jean was an avid sports fan. She was a longtime fan of...

Jul 5, 2023

88 of West Warwick, passed on July 5, 2023 in the compassionate care of HopeHealth Hospice with her family by her side.  At the center of her world remains her loving husband of 52 years, Robert I. Cornell and her only child, Sean C. Cornell.  Patricia was born in the town of McKeesport, PA on June 16, 1935 and...