Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
James M Rourke
May 30, 2023
JAMES M. ROURKE
Born on January 12, 1954, in Troy, NY, Jim departed this earth on May 30th, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer.
The third son of James and Jane Rourke, Jim was born into a large Irish Catholic family that ultimately numbered 7 children. He attended St. Augustine’s Catholic...
Gina (Blundo) Valente
May 26, 2023
GINA (BLUNDO) VALENTE, 69, of Cranston, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 44 years of Richard D. Valente. Born in Raviscanina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Cesarina (Cazzani) Blundo and she moved to the US in 1971.
...Denise Mae (Hembach) Stephenson
May 25, 2023
71, of Pascoag, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Amityville, NY she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mae (Bell) Hembach. Denise worked as a registered nurse at RI Hospital. Previously, she worked as an English and Business teacher in the North Smithfield school department for 30...
Thomas J. "TJ" May, Jr.
May 24, 2023
45, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Daina M. (Santurri) May and the beloved father of Olivia and Evan May. Born in Providence, he was the treasured son and grandson of the late Ann Mattson and Anna Mattson (Delmastro).
Besides his wife and children, he leaves...
Francis "Frank" A. Chiello Jr.
May 23, 2023
74, of Johnston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 with his beloved wife of 26 years Marion (Gallagher) by his side.
Frank was born on September 23, 1948 in Providence, to the late Frank Chiello, Sr. and Eleanor “Mama” (Camassa) Chiello. Frank graduated from Central High School in 1968 where he played football. He played...
Anna C. Testa
May 22, 2023
88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Amedeo and Caroline (Zoglio) Testa. She was a longtime resident of Meshanticut Vista in Cranston where she made many lifelong friends.
Anna...
William A. Ferrara
May 22, 2023
83, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Kent Hospital, Warwick surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (DiRaimo) Ferrara for nearly 61 years. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, he was a son of the late William and Anne (Rich) Ferrara. Mr. Ferrara received a Certificate of Apprenticeship from...
Ann D. (Asciolla) Caparrelli
May 22, 2023
85, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 after a brief illness. Born on January 15, 1938. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael A. Caparrelli, and was predeceased by her beloved son, Michael B. Caparrelli. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Jeannette (Violante) Asciolla, and sister of the late Angelo “Sonny”...
Anita C. (Rosa) Lupoli
May 21, 2023
Anita C. Lupoli, Age 94, surrounded by her loving family passed away Sunday, May 21st entered into the Gates of Eternal Heaven. Anita was the High School Sweet Heart of the late Livio F. Lupoli. They shared 56 beautiful years together.
She leaves her saddened family, Adoring, loving daughter and son-in-law Kathleen Rendine and Joseph...
Eilene M. (Heron) Young
May 20, 2023
95, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Young. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (McCarthy) Heron.
Eilene was the loving mother of Albert J. Parenteau, William...
Marie (Uciferro) Geraghty
May 18, 2023
MARIE (UCIFERRO) GERAGHTY, 93, formerly of Johnston, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Geraghty. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Filomena (Tartaglia) Uciferro.
Marie worked for the State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for over 20 years before retiring....
Albert Aurecchia
May 17, 2023
Albert Aurecchia 94, of Johnston, RI and Naples, FL, passed away on May 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Hedy (Lowy) Aurecchia. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Antonio and Eufrasia (Iannuccilli) Aurecchia. Mr. Aurecchia was a graduate of Bryant College and received his master’s degree in education at RI College. He was...
Ann G. (Cotoia) Belmonte
May 17, 2023
Ann G. Belmonte, 90 of North Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giovannia (Manzo) Cotoia. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony Belmonte, Sr. and the of mother of children Gina and Michael Toppazzini, Joanne and...
Barbara C. (Maynard) Cambra
May 17, 2023
100, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Cambra. Born in Providence, she was predeceased by her parents the late Leonard and Catherine (Cardillo) Maynard, as well as her two brothers the late Joseph E. Maynard, D.C., and Leonard H. Maynard, D.C. She...
Eileen P. (Camara) Davey
May 16, 2023
EILEEN P. (CAMARA) DAVEY passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep on May 16, 2023.
She enjoyed many hobbies and loved her family.
Eileen is survived by her husband Michael, daughter Michaela Davey, son Eric Sardinha and his wife and their two children, two sisters, two brothers and a host of cousins, nieces, and...
Louise M. (Nascenzi) DelSanto, RN
May 15, 2023
Louise M. (Nascenzi) DelSanto, RN of Princess Ave., Cranston, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel A. DelSanto. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bennie G. and Louise (Ciunci) Nascenzi.
Louise was a registered nurse for many years...
Dorothy L. (Randall) Saccoccia
May 14, 2023
93, of Coventry, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at West View Nursing Home, West Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Biagio Saccoccia. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Pauline (Conte) Randall. Mrs. Saccoccia was a cashier for Stop & Shop for many years before retiring. She enjoyed spending...
Phillip O. Ostanock
May 14, 2023
Phillip O. Ostanock, 67 of Warwick passed away unexpectedly, in Youngstown, Ohio on Sunday May 14, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Youngstown, Ohio he was the son of the late Stephan and Frances (Anderson) Ostanock. He was the beloved husband for 30 years to Elayne (Terranova) Ostanock.
Phil was a 1974 graduate of...
Gloria A. (Testa) Emma
May 14, 2023
93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry A. Emma.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Assunta (Abronzino) Testa.
Mrs. Emma worked for the US Government at the US Navy Seabee Base in Davisville before retiring.
...John A. Rega
May 13, 2023
John A. Rega, 97, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2023. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Joan M. Rega (Santos), who was also his best friend and loyal caregiver. John was the son of the late John and Antonia (Iannucelli) Rega. Besides his wife, he is survived by his five daughters, three granddaughters, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter, 2...
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