Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Linda A. (Procaccini) Perrotta

Sep 12, 2023

78, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of Edward Perrotta for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Giavitto) Procaccini.

Linda loved cooking, especially eggplant, cookies and ricotta puffs for her family...

John Neil Romanelli

Sep 12, 2023

John Neil Romanelli formerly of Cranston, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Bristol Rhode Island Veterans Home where he was lovingly cared for by the entire staff.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Peter and Victoria (Romano) Romanelli. He was the husband of the late Donna L. Romanelli and...

Miriam B. (Schart) DiIorio

Sep 11, 2023

87, of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to her lord on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Born in Providence, R.I. on April 9, 1936.  She was the oldest of 7 children born to Joseph and Adelaide Schart.  She was a high school math teacher in the Warwick School Department for 20 years.  She retired and moved to Delray...

Bernice A (Alviti) Giramma

Sep 10, 2023

Bernice Alesandra Giramma (Alviti), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, at the age of 79 in Naples, FL. Bernice was born on April 15, 1944, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Italo and Elena (Mariano) Alviti. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Richard Alviti and Linda Alviti. Bernice,...

Alexander Sinapi, Jr.

Sep 10, 2023

93 of Warwick passed away Sunday September 10, 2023, at West Shore Health Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband and soulmate of his wife Joyce for 45 years.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Alexander and Eva (Mariorenzi) Sinapi, Sr.  Alexander was a carpenter for A. DeAngelis Construction Company for...

Eleanor A (DePetrillo) Chadronet

Sep 10, 2023

Eleanor A. Chadronet

84, of Warwick passed away on September 10, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Thomas Chadronet.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Fatima (Ondis) DePetrillo.

Eleanor was a Social Worker for DCYF for many years until her retirement.

Besides her...

Margaret J. "Peggy" (Claffey) Dailey

Sep 9, 2023

MARGARET J.  (CLAFFEY) DAILEY “PEGGY”, 97, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen E. Dailey.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Margaret J. (McLaughlin) Claffey.

Peggy was a group secretary for the Internal Revenue Service for many years before...

Barbara A. (Martino) Montaquila

Sep 8, 2023

80, of Johnston RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous 6½ year battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, September 8th, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and Lena Martino of Johnston, RI.  She is survived by her loving children, Peter P. Montaquila, Jr. and his wife Doreen, Tammy (Montaquila) Johnson...

Josephine T. (Rossi) Owens

Sep 8, 2023

of Providence, passed peacefully on 9/8/2023 at 97 years old. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of Frank Rossi and Angelina Rossi (Scungio). She was the sister to the late Phillip, Blaise, and Frank Rossi, Jr... Loving wife to the late Henry H Owens, Sr., they were married for 59 years. A beloved mother, she is survived by...

Salvatore A. Costantino

Sep 7, 2023

Salvatore Antonio Costantino, affectionately known as Sam, passed away on September 7, 2023 at the age of 86 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice, Florida after a 10 year battle with cancer, with Pat his wife beside him. Born on October 5, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, Sam was a loving husband, father, and Papa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Jean A. (DiRobbio) Angiolillo

Sep 7, 2023

88, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Angiolillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (DeFalco) DiRobbio. Mrs. Angiolillo had previously worked for RI Hospital Administration, RI Legal Services, and Chamber of Commerce. Before her retirement...

Mary A. (Scuiletti) DiPietro

Sep 7, 2023

98, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in the company of her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Oswaldo ‘Al’ Di Pietro of Providence, RI, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephina Scuiletti of Hartsdale, New York.

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John Tortolani Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

68 of Cranston passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of Rosann (Santurri) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Doris (Degnan) Tortolani, Sr. John was the owner & operator of J&S Casting Company for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife he was the...

Edward H. Ferry, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Edward H. Ferry, Jr., 41, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Cindy (Altounian) Ferry of Cranston and Edward H. Ferry, Sr. of Johnston.

Edward was a grocery manager at Shaw’s Market for 15 years and later worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed...

James Rutherford House

Sep 6, 2023

James Rutherford House

May 15, 1935-September 6, 2023

James R. House of Wakefield, RI, formerly of Armonk, NY, died September 6th after a brief illness. He lived his 88 years creating a beautiful life with his wife Barbara (nee Clements) and their seven children David (Lynn), Elizabeth, Michael (Robin), Matthew, Mark...

Joseph DeBiasio

Sep 6, 2023

100, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Palmina “Polly” (Gasbarro) DeBiasio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina (Longo) DeBiasio.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, proudly serving during...

Benny Cornelio

Sep 5, 2023

Benny Cornelio, 80, of Dexter St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.

He was the founder and owner of Benny’s Painting Company for the past 30 years.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Joaquin and Maria (Veras) Cornelio.  Benny was the devoted father...

Robert Philip Smith

Sep 5, 2023

57, of Narragansett passed away on September 5, 2023.

Born in Warwick, he was a son of Robert M. and Janice (DiRienzo) Smith of Narragansett.

Robert graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1984; and received an Associate Degree from Johnson & Wales University and New England Tech.  He worked as a medical coder for Westerly Hospital....

Mary L. (Ancona) Bucci

Sep 5, 2023

89, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Anthony W. Bucci (Sr.) of Warwick, RI, and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmelina (DelMastro) Ancona.

Mary will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her deep...

Robert A. "Bobby" Izzi

Sep 5, 2023

65, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was the son of the late Peter and Alma (Flori) Izzi.  In the past, he enjoyed spending time going out to the cousin’s football and hockey games.  He also enjoyed going out to breakfast.  He is survived by his cousins George Flori, Robert Santucci, Loretta Bernardo, Fred...