Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 26, 2023

Robert J Forand Sr. Batt. Chief JFD (ret.), 72, passed away at his home surrounded by his devoted family on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oliver and Catherine (Peckenham) Forand.

Robert proudly served his country in the US Army’s 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized-The Red Diamond) during the Vietnam...

Mar 25, 2023

Hrant Heig Jamjyan, “Randy” 95, of East Greenwich, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Victoria (Koosherian) Jamjyan.  Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Mguerdich and Takouhy (Topuzian) Jamjyan.

Hrant was an electrical engineer for many years and was a WW-II U.S. Navy veteran....

Mar 25, 2023

76, of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital.

Born in Sulmona Province L’Aquila, Italy he was the son of the late Berardino and Lusiana Ricci. When Aldo arrived in the United States in 1969, he settled in the North End of Boston where he...

Mar 25, 2023

67, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was a son of the late William and Helen (Downs) Mulholland; and a brother of the late William (Billy) Mulholland.

Kevin was the beloved husband of Ann (Lockwood) Mulholland for forty years and the loving father to Patrick...

Mar 23, 2023

74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Elisa A. (Falco) Gemma for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Margaret (Martinelli) Gemma.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter...

Mar 22, 2023

Jovanni “Jova” Emilio Del Giudice

21, passed away on March 22, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Richard D. Del Giudice and Evelyn J. Perez both of Providence. Jovanni graduated class of 2020 at St. Raphael Academy and was a student at the Community College of Rhode Island. He enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 22, 2023

78, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on March 22,2023 at the age of 78 at the Grand Strand Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 35 years, Christine Martino, his sons Richard Martino Jr and Mark Maynard, daughter Jessica Kimmick, granddaughters Elizabeth Martino and Jordan Kimmick and Grandson Hunter...

Mar 22, 2023

Marie DiBona, 88, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Riverview Nursing Center, in Coventry. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio DiBona and the late Michelina Mezzatesta DiBona.

She loved to sing, dance and a talented artist. Her paintings could be found hanging her home, along with the homes of her...

Mar 22, 2023

HACHADOOR “ARCHIE” ERGANIAN, JR., 85, of Barrington, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen P. (Cooney) Erganian and the late Judith (Mascena) Erganian; and loving father of Candace Moukhtarian and her husband Hagop of East Providence.

Hachadoor was a tool & die maker...

Mar 21, 2023

96, a longtime resident of Johnston passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Peter Thomas Pandolfini.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Gemma) DeAngelis.

Mrs. Pandolfini worked for the Town of Johnston for many years before retiring.  She enjoyed gardening and...

Mar 21, 2023

71, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Marianna (Cicilline) Calabrese. Paula worked as an administrative assistant for Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her loving sons, Paul, and his wife Rebecca, Jan, and his wife Rachael; cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Daniel Perentin....

Mar 21, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Franchetti, Jr. was called home on March 21, 2023.

Tony was born in Providence, RI on February 5, 1932 to Antonio and Lucia (Leo) Franchetti. His first ever job was cleaning bottles for .05 cents an hour, and whenever his grandchildren lamented their salaries, he was quick to remind them that they too could be...

Mar 21, 2023

83, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Louise (Costantino) Zanni.

Joyce worked as a Department Manager for Stop & Shop for many years before her retirement.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda M. Canton...

Mar 21, 2023

72, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kim (VanBerschot) Caniglia.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen (Murphy) Caniglia. Edward was the owner and operator of EC Painting Company for many years before retiring. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from...

Mar 20, 2023

80, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday March 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Mullaney for fifty-four years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Augustine and Mary Alviano.

Ann Marie had a passion for gardening. Every spring, she started the work of transforming...

Mar 20, 2023

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Cunha. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Marco and Molly (Iannozzi) Cornachione. Joyce worked for Sodexo in the Cranston Public School system for many years before retiring. She was an avid card player,...

Mar 19, 2023

MORETTI, ROMEO, 84, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2023, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Janice (Solomon) Moretti.

Born in Monticelli, Italy he was the son of the late Emilio and Maria (Moretti) Moretti. Romeo received his Bachelor of Arts...

Mar 19, 2023

Louis P. Mallozzi, 87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (DellaGrotta) Mallozzi. He was the devoted husband of the late Dorothy (DeAngelis) Mallozzi until her passing in 2020.

He was the co-owner and operator alongside his...

Mar 18, 2023

83 of Cranston passed away Saturday March 18, 2023 at home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Nancy (Cinquegrano) Marcogliese. Geraldine was a social worker for the State of RI for many years before retiring.

She was the dear sister of Donald Marcogliese and his wife Pat of Portsmouth; and the...

Mar 18, 2023

David Minicucci, Jr., entered eternal rest on March 18, 2023.  He was 94 years old.  He was pre-deceased by Gloria Minicucci, his wife of 72 years.  He was the son of David Minicucci, Sr. and Anna (Rizzo) Minicucci.  He was raised and educated in the Providence School Systems and received his accounting degree from Bryant University.