Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
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"
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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,...
Stephen I. Borsher
Aug 23, 2023
76, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Deb Aubin as well as children, Aaron and Meghan and grandchildren, Gabe, Aaiden and Cameron.
Steve attended MIT and had occupations in electronics and computer systems programming. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and loved taking them...
Michael J Pirraglia
Aug 22, 2023
Michael J. Pirraglia 82, of Providence, passed away on August 22, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Rose ( Rocchio) Pirraglia. Michael worked for the Providence school department for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his loving sisters Elizabeth DiPrete and Anna Pirraglia, dear nieces: Ann Mancuso and Doreen...
Rosann (Chamberlain) Maiello
Aug 22, 2023
85, of Johnston passed away Tuesday August 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Freddie” Maiello.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Policelli) Chamberlain.
She was the devoted mother of Lori Maiello and her husband Chuck Robichaud of Johnston,...
John A. Kazounis
Aug 21, 2023
84, of North Kingstown, formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY and San Francisco, CA passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY, he was a son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Labrinos) Kazounis.
John worked on Broadway for many years before retiring. He enjoyed watching movies.
He leaves many nieces and...
Marie C. (Cinami) Pecchia
Aug 21, 2023
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our mother, Marie C. (Cinami) Pecchia, 87, of Jamestown, RI on 8/21/23. Our mom was always the loudest in the room, but the one with the biggest heart. She greeted everyone with a warm smile and open arms and made friends wherever she went....
Edgard Derogene
Aug 20, 2023
Edgard Derogene, 69, of Providence passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at home with his family by his side.
Born in Duvier, Haiti, Edgard immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for his family, a mission he successfully accomplished during and continues to see through well-after his passing. He would later serve as...
Mary (Sherman) Maine
Aug 19, 2023
97, 0f Cranston passed away Saturday August 19, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cranston surrounded by her loving family.
Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary (Sullivan) Sherman, and stepdaughter of the late Rosetta A. (Gifford) Sherman.
Mary loved gardening and floral arranging and...
Donald David Bianco
Aug 19, 2023
81, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Jacklyn L. (Barnette) Bianco. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Rachel (Lombardi) Bianco. Donald served in the Rhode Island National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. He worked as the Assistant Vice President of Facilities...
Louis P. Tortolani, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Arleen L. (Perlini) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis P. and Mariannina (Dello Iacono) Tortolani, Sr. Louis worked as a General Contractor for many years before retiring.
Besides...
Cynthia A. (Bucci) Rotondo
Aug 18, 2023
64, of Johnston, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mildred “Millie” (Silva) Bucci, and the late Herbert Bucci of Narragansett and Sun City Center, FL.
Cynthia (Cindy) spent her life as an avid baker, and her desserts were enjoyed by those near...
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