Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Violet I. (Adams) Tierney
May 9, 2026
89, of Coventry, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. Tierney. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mabel (Williams) Adams, Sr.
Violet worked as a group home manager for the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center, and later for Home Instead, Rhode Island...
Barbara J. Simonelli
May 8, 2026
Our hearts are broken as we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara J. (Geremia) Simonelli, 86, of Cranston, on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Irene (DePastina) Geremia, and the wife of the late Anthony Simonelli.
She is survived by her two devoted daughters, Pamela Grasso and her husband...
Joseph Robert Swift
May 8, 2026
a dedicated leader and cherished family man, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 20, 1943, in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Joe lived a life marked by unwavering commitment to both his career and his family, which he considered his proudest accomplishments.
Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife, Helen Louise (Crist) Swift; his parents, Joseph...
Donna M. (Conca) D'Antuono
May 7, 2026
75, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony D’Antuono. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Marie (Cancellieri) Conca.
Besides her husband Anthony, she is survived by her loving sons, Anthony V. D’Antuono and his wife Lara, and Richard D’Antuono; cherished grandchildren, Bianca and...
Annette J. (Scacco) St. Laurent
May 5, 2026
82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Antonetta (Malardo) Scacco.
Annette was a woman never forgotten after meeting her just once. She was fearless, smart, funny and clever. She always made a lasting impression with her beautiful blue eyes and...
Norma A. (Tritendi) Varrica
May 5, 2026
90, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Salvatore A. Varrica.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Ida (Marrone) Tritendi.
Norma was retired from Stop and Shop on Manton Avenue, Providence where she worked for...
Beverly Ann (Ventriglia) Cascella
May 5, 2026
87, of Cranston, passed away on May 5, 2026.
Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Silvio and Pasqualina (Cipolla) Ventriglia. Beverly passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy defined by devotion, strength, and warmth. Her two sons were the center of her world—everything she did was for them, and her love for them was...
Joseph Cotoia
May 5, 2026
90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Georgia (Brown) Cotoia for 69 wonderful years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Genevieve (Manzo) Cotoia. A dedicated carpenter, Joseph worked for many years with William Bloom & Son before retiring and...
Paula Marie (Pistacchio) Vitulli
May 4, 2026
62, of Warwick, passed away on Monday May 4, 2026 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of John Vitulli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Shirley (Petrone) Pistacchio and the late Eugene Pistacchio.
Paula was a graduate of RI College and worked for Fidelity Investments for 27 years before retiring. Paula was a pitcher...
Maria O. (Urizar) Castillo
May 2, 2026
76, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 2, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Humberto Castillo. Born in Quiche, Guatemala, she was the daughter of the late Maurelio Urizar and Isidora Granados.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving daughter Reyna Sanchez and her husband Salvador, and stepdaughter Claudia Carrascoza; cherished...
Anne Marie (Mello) Mitchell
May 2, 2026
Anne Mitchell, 86, a lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. Mitchell, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Providence on July 19, 1939, she was the devoted daughter of the late Manuel C. Mello and Anna...
Madeline (Notarianni) Domenicone
May 1, 2026
94, of Johnston, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday May 1, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Lomastro) Notarianni. Madeline shared a remarkable 74 year marriage with her devoted husband, Joseph Domenicone, a testament to a lifetime of love, partnership, and family. Madeline dedicated many years of service...
Scott M. Sanger Sr.
May 1, 2026
60, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 1, 2026, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved lifelong partner of Kelly Tierney for 39 years.
Born in Providence, Scott was the son of the late Earl and Sandra (Wallace) Sanger. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Scott had a lifelong passion for boating, spending countless hours...
Richard F. DeLuca, Jr.
May 1, 2026
62, of East Providence, passed away on May 1, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Catherine (Houston) DeLuca, Sr. Richard worked in the telecommunications office of RI Hospital. He was known for this great sense of humor, and was also an avid bowler.
Richard is survived by his loving son, Richard F. DeLuca,...
Joseph C. "Sand Man" Stromberg Sr.
May 1, 2026
95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Antonietta (Todisco) Stromberg. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gunner and Mary (Hunt) Stromberg.
Joseph was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having honorably served his country during the Korean...
Paula M. Gelfuso MacLellan
Apr 29, 2026
On Wednesday April 29, 2026, Paula Gelfuso MacLellan passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.
Paula was the beloved wife of the late Robert A MacLellan. Daughter of the late Harriet Valentine Gelfuso. Granddaughter of the late Harry and Muriel (Babb) Valentine. Cousin of the late Cornelia Valentine Murphy. Daughter in law of the late Daniel and Madeline MacLellan....
Robert A. Judge
Apr 28, 2026
a dedicated art professor and respected educator, passed away peacefully at his home on April 28, 2026, one day shy of his 88th birthday. Born on April 29, 1938, Robert’s life was marked by a profound commitment to the arts, education, and a lifelong pursuit of creativity.
Robert was a proud graduate of Cranston East High School, where his passion for...
Cynthia (Mattiace) Orlando
Apr 28, 2026
69, of Warwick, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Cynthia was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and a cherished member of her family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Modestina (Piccirillo) Mattiace.
Cynthia worked as a caregiver earlier in her life. She found joy in palm trees, sunshine, and memories of...
Angelo Salvatore Palazzo
Apr 27, 2026
76, a lifelong resident of Cranston, devoted father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Henry and Leda (Schipis) Palazzo.
As a child, Angelo enjoyed summers spent in Montecatini Terme, Italy with his grandparents and siblings. He would carry those early days with...
Evelyn C. (Terino) Palumbo
Apr 26, 2026
93, of Minnesota Ave., Warwick, RI, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Palumbo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Concetta (Rato) Terino.
Evelyn was a hairdresser and owner and operator of Golden Gate Beauty Salon before retiring. Evelyn enjoyed the ballet and fashion as well...
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