Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Cynthia J. Bearse
Feb 15, 2025
77, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lorraine (Weighfield) Bearse.
She is survived by her loving children, Nicole Grenier of Coventry, Michael Grenier and his wife Lacey of Coventry, and granddaughter Penelope Grenier. She was the sister of the late Virginia Bearse.
Cynthia...
Carol A. Haumann
Feb 15, 2025
Carol A. Haumann, 86, of Cranston passed away on Saturday February 15, 2025, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline (Bekier) Zolnierz. She was the wife of the late Richard Haumann.
Carol loved to spend time with her family,and loved gardening, playing cards, and shopping from catalogs. She adored her...
Giovanna "Jenny" (Mancini) Cioffi
Feb 15, 2025
97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Roberto Cioffi. Born in Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Pasqualina (DeCevita) Mancini.
Jenny worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring; and was an active member at...
Maria I. (Vacca) Angelino
Feb 15, 2025
63, of Foster, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of John Angelino Sr for 42 years. Born in Forio D'Ischia, Italy, she was the daughter of Giuseppina (Coppa) Vacca and the late Joseph M. Vacca. Maria is also survived by her loving children, John Angelino Jr....
Francis A. Scalise
Feb 14, 2025
a beloved teacher and accomplished musician, passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on September 17, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, Francis dedicated over thirty years of his life to educating young minds at Nathan Bishop Middle School, where he also served as the Head of the English Department. His passion for teaching left a...
Sheila (Sherer) Olivelli
Feb 14, 2025
83, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Angelo J. Olivelli.
Born in Brooklyn, NY she was a daughter of the late Monroe and Lillian (Ellsworth) Sherer.
Mrs. Olivelli worked for Miss Baker in the Calart Building and later for Mel & Me before retiring.
She was active in...
Carol J. Cabana
Feb 14, 2025
Carol J. Cabana, 87 of Cranston, went to meet her valentine Kenny on Friday February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Quattrucci) Spaziano. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Cabana.
Carol’s love for socializing and helping others was reflected in her career and volunteer choices....
Salvatore Calore, Jr.
Feb 14, 2025
94, a resident of Bellingham, MA for sixty years passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore, Sr. and Rose (Bianco) Calore.
A proud US Army Veteran, he served during the Korean Conflict.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Providence College and an MBA from Bryant College in his 60’s.
Mr. Calore worked as...
Maria (Labbadia) Venditti
Feb 14, 2025
of Cranston St., Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Elia Venditti. Born in Lenola (LT), Italy, the daughter of the late Benedetto and Maria (Lauretti) Labbadia, she came to the U.S in 1970.
Maria was a housekeeper at...
Salvatore J. D'Agostino, Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
Salvatore J. D’Agostino, Jr., 83, of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore J. and Theresa (Amalfitano) D’Agostino, Sr. He was the devoted life partner of John Todd for 62 years.
Sal received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University before going on...
Barbara A. (Lacour) Knox
Feb 13, 2025
95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at home with her loved ones. She was born and raised in Providence, RI. From an early age, Barbara was ambitious, working as a nanny at home and traveling with the families, saving her income for the future. She was a graduate of Bryant College, Class of ‘48 and worked as...
Suzanne Mary Fitzpatrick
Feb 13, 2025
Shortly after her 88th birthday, Sue Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at her home in Brightview Commons, Wakefield, Rhode Island.
She was born February 5, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a 1957 graduate of Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing. She spent her life and livelihood caring for others. Sue began her career working, primarily as a psychiatric...
Harout J. Torossian
2025
of Westwood, MA, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Azadouhi (Sinanian) Torossian. Born in Allepo, Syria, he was the son of the late Hagop and Anahid (Karamanougian) Torossian; loving father of Ani Doursounian and her husband Raffi, Carla Toranian and her husband Roupen, Palig Garabedian and her husband Raffi and Artvine Nekrourian and...
Dorothy S. (Hannon) McVey
Feb 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dorothy McVey, at the age of 94 on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband William R. McVey, Sr., the love of her life. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Russell and...
Thomas Frank
Feb 10, 2025
We sadly announce the passing of Thomas Frank, 90, of Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (John) Frank with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Christina (Fourkalidou) Frank. Born in 1934 in Kavala, Greece, Thomas’ family immigrated to Ellis Island in 1945. Soon after, Thomas’ father opened Star...
Katherine Silva
Feb 9, 2025
89, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was the beloved wife for 55 years of James A. Silva. Born in Athens, Greece, a daughter of the late Andreas and Eugenia (Vagena) Tsomi, she came to the U.S in 1969.
Katherine was a sample box maker for The Hope-Buffinton Packaging Group in Central Falls for over 50 years...
Gloria Solitro
Feb 9, 2025
Gloria Solitro, 91, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at her Johnston home surrounded by her loving family.
She was a devoted wife to her late husband Michael Solitro for 65 amazing years. Gloria was born in Providence to the late Albert and Philomena Menna. She was one of eight and her love for family rang true from the very...
Mary Lamar Grancher
Feb 9, 2025
95, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Norwood, MA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas F. and Ada V. (Dolan) Riley; she graduated from Norwood High School, Mary Brooks School and Boston City Hospital.
She was the executive assistant to the medical director of all Raytheon Plants...
Mark S. Adamek
Feb 8, 2025
77, of Cranston passed away Saturday February 8, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Gayle Sepe. Born in Newport, RI he was the son of the late Frank and Pauline (Olsson) Adamek. Mark was a bus driver for RIPTA for many years and was a US Army veteran. He was a member and Past Master Councilor...
Mario E. Pitocco
Feb 8, 2025
70, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teodolinda (Liberatore) Pitocco. He is survived by his loving sister, Maria G. Pitocco of Providence, and was the brother of the late Bernard Pitocco, Albert Pitocco, John Pitocco, and Gloria Stanley Pitocco.
Mario was a Correctional Officer...
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