Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Hagop "Hoc" Garabedian
Oct 12, 2025
died peacefully on October 12, 2025 after a 2 year, and 1 month battle with pancreatic cancer. His loving sister Sofie and longtime companion June Kevorkian were by his side.
Hagop was the son of caring and loving parents, the late Kachig Garabedian and Diruhi (Torkomian) Garabedian.
Hagop was born in Stuttgart Germany on September 10, 1947. With the help of The...
Steven A. DeCubellis
Oct 12, 2025
Steven A. DeCubellis, known affectionately as "Deco," was born on July 9, 1965, in Providence Rhode Island, and passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2025, in Chepachet, Rhode Island. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and an unwavering dedication to those around him.
Steven's career began as a master carpenter, building his first house at 21 years old for...
Mark A. DiPrete
Oct 11, 2025
Mark Allen DiPrete, 62, of Cranston passed peacefully on October 11, 2025. Mark was the son of Ethel Caparrelli DiPrete and the late Raymond W. DiPrete. He also leaves sisters Lisa DiPrete, Lori DiPrete Brown, and Kimberly Marion.
Mark was a free spirit with an irreverent sense of humor. He loved food and was a wonderful chef. However, his true passion...
Barbara Ann (Corsini) Rocchio
Oct 11, 2025
of Narragansett, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was the beloved wife of Michael A. Rocchio for 61 beautiful years.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late John and Nicolina (Cimino) Corsini.
In her career, Barbara worked briefly for Balfour in North Attleboro, Massachusetts as an office clerk. She then began a...
Lianne M. (Bunn) Themuda
Oct 11, 2025
a cherished daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on October 11, 2025, in the arms of her daughter, Alicia Themuda. Born on September 6, 1959, in Providence, Rhode Island, Lianne was a person who dedicated her life to nurturing others, both personally and professionally.
Lianne was a devoted medical muscular therapist and the owner of Path...
Dr. Spiros M. Constantinides
Oct 10, 2025
92, died peacefully at his beloved home in Bonnet Shores in Narragansett, Rhode Island, on Friday, October 10, 2025. “Dr. C.”, as he was lovingly called by his students at the University of Rhode Island (URI), was a Professor of Food Science and Nutrition in the Department of Biochemistry from 1969 until his retirement in 1999, after which he was...
Joseph D. LaPolla
Oct 10, 2025
A life-long resident of the City of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Westerly Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly (Ferri) LaPolla. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Daniel and Edith (Graziano) LaPolla.
He is survived by his loving daughter Valerie Villucci and her husband Louis of Westerly. Joseph...
Debra Altounian
Oct 10, 2025
Debra Altounian 70, passed away on October 10, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Hagop “Al” Altounian and Eva (Kenosian) Robinson; dear sister of Cindy Ferry; loving aunt of Jerilyn (Michael) and the late Edward; and loving great-aunt of many nieces and nephew.
She was a dedicated employee of Rogers Williams Hospital for many years prior to her...
Donna D. (Martini) Averill
Oct 10, 2025
64, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on October 10th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, RI, and raised in Cranston, Donna was the beloved wife of John Averill Sr., devoted mother of John Averill Jr. and Brittney Averill, and cherished sister of Susan McGillivray.
Donna dedicated her life to helping others and improving her community. Through her professional...
James T. Morrison
Oct 9, 2025
James T. Morrison, 85, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on Thursday October 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Rose T. (Sanzi) Morrison. Jim was born in Pawtucket, RI on April 19, 1940, the son of the late Irving Dingley and Caroline ( Baenzinger) Dingley.
James graduated from Tollman High School, Pawtucket. He...
Nancy M. (Smith) DiCicco
Oct 9, 2025
84, of West Warwick, Rhode Island passed away on October 9th. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late George T. Smith and Iva (Hockhousen) Smith. She was a 1958 graduate of Warwick Veterans High School. In her earlier years, Nancy had danced professionally for the June Taylor dancers and many theaters throughout New England, before deciding to...
Khonesavanh Siharath
Oct 8, 2025
63, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Vanh Siharath. Born in Laos, she was the daughter of Phanh Phengthala and Soy Chanthanivong. She was the loving mother of Bonnie and Victoria Siharath, both of Providence.
A Buddhist Prayer Service will be held in the...
Armando F. Gianfrocco
Oct 8, 2025
Armando F. Gianfrocco, 78, of North Providence, passed away on October 8, 2025, at Lincolnwood Nursing Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando U. Gianfrocco and Angelina (DeFeo) Gianfrocco, brother of the late Vera Gianfrocco Still.
Armando is survived by his two children from his previous marriage to Filomena (Phylilis) Carrazzo Francis: his son Richard A....
Bruce D. Weinbaum
Oct 8, 2025
Bruce D. Weinbaum, 83, of Cranston passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Bruce was the beloved husband of Tracey (Thomas)Weinbaum. Bruce and Tracey did much traveling – exploring new places, cultures, and meeting people but were always thrilled to see family in Pittsburgh, Florida, and California.
Bruce was the son of Morris and Anna (Rosenberg) Weinbaum. He...
Cecile D. (Hebert) Weeden
Oct 7, 2025
72, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Paul A. Weeden. Born in Acushnet, MA, she was the daughter of the late Pierre and Gisele (Gompertz) Hebert.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by husband Peter Paolella and is survived by her loving children, Christopher Paolella of Cumming, GA, Andreana Durkin of...
Ellen Marie Degnan
Oct 4, 2025
67, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Stephen G. Antonelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Queenie (Ruggiero) and Gerald Howe.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her siblings Anthony Degnan and his wife Audrey, Michelle Howe, Billy Degnan and his wife Lisa, Patty Taylor and her...
Peter Simone
Oct 3, 2025
84, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence on November 10th 1940, Peter spent most all of his years in the town of North Providence where he and his beloved wife raised their two daughters. He was the devoted husband of Irene A. (Psilopoulos) Simone for 63...
Cheryl A. Saccoccia Stabile
Oct 3, 2025
49, of Cranston, passed away on October 3, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Richard Saccoccia and the late Eileen (Levesque) Saccoccia. Cheryl was the devoted mother of Jacob M. Stabile and Olivia G. Avella. She is also survived by her dear sister Karen A. Caranci and her husband Joseph and their children Mia and Nicholas; and...
Chiara "Clara" (Migliaccio) Capraro
Oct 2, 2025
91, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at her home in bed, on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Clara is survived by her beloved son-in-law, Peter Rainone, adoring grandchildren Michael Rainone and Nicole Colasurdo, along with her husband Kevin. Her family continues to grow with the joy of her great granddaughter, Emma Colasurdo, and anticipates the arrival of her soon-to-be great-granddaughter, Olivia Colasurdo....
Bonnie Lynn (Rhodes) Caldarella
Oct 1, 2025
66, of Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Michael L. Caldarella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Homer “Jake” and Florence (Postle) Rhodes. Bonnie was the dear sister of David E. Rhodes and his wife Debborah R. Hartstedt, and the late James M. Rhodes. She is also...
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