Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 7, 2023

62, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Marianne (Healy) Fougere. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George Gowen and Louise D. (Bishop) Fougere. John worked for the Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, where he was well loved for many years before retiring.

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Mar 7, 2023

Joseph R. Croce Jr,  of Cranston passed away March 7, 2023, just one day shy of his 69th birthday. Joseph was a long-time employee of RIPTA.  Joseph was known for his love of good food and Coca-Cola, and for his sense of humor.   He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a private pilot for many years. He is...

Mar 7, 2023

79, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary R. (Zannini) Corso. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Marsella) Corso. David served in the US Army Reserves.

David enjoyed and appreciated the simple things in life and...

Mar 5, 2023

Alfred A. DeAngelis 88, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Marie (Sinapi) DeAngelis.  They were happily married for the past 64 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Giselda(Santurri) DeAngelis. Alfred was the owner and operator of  A. DeAngelis Construction Company for 65 years....

Mar 5, 2023

96, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at John Clarke Retirement Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William Siravo, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Rose (Greenhalgh) Reed, Sr. Carolyn is survived by her loving children, Susan Siravo, Lee Eddy, Mary...

Mar 5, 2023

ALFRED TORTI, 87, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at West View Health Care Center in West Warwick.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (DeRobbio) Torti.

Alfred worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring and was a U.S. Army veteran.

He...

Mar 5, 2023

ANTHONY PELOSI, JR., 68, of Cranston, RI, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Julia (Petrarca) Pelosi of Virginia Beach, VA and the late Anthony Pelosi, Sr. and dear brother of Rachel A. Noversa and her husband Joe of Virginia Beach and Louis Pelosi and his wife Paula of Cranston.

Mar 4, 2023

Leon W. Pelletier, 89, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center. Leon was lovingly cared for by his family with the assistance of the staff at the  Hope Alzheimer’s Center,  the RI Veterans Home Community Living Center, and the Providence Veterans Hospital.

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Mar 3, 2023

John Pagliaro, Sr., 72 of Warwick Rhode Island, passed away suddenly on March 3rd, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Germano Pagliaro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Florenzo Pagliaro and the late Helen Bianchi Pagliaro.

He grew up in the Silver Lake section of Providence, RI. John worked...

Mar 3, 2023

WILLIAM A. CORIO, 72, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Isabel A. Filippi-Corio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James V. and Rose (Ciano) Corio.

William was the owner of the former Corio Casting Company in Providence.

Besides his...

Mar 1, 2023

85, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Cancellieri, Sr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael Jengo, Sr. and Lucy (Iacone) Jengo.

She is survived by her loving son David J. Cancellieri and his wife Karen of West...

Mar 1, 2023

Marie B. Koutsogiane, 79 of Cranston passed away peacefully Wednesday March 1, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Armando and Betty (Trefethen) DeStefano.

She was a Registered Nurse for many years and worked in various facilities. Marie enjoyed traveling, and spending time with her friends and...

Feb 28, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Maria Francesca Silvestri. She was the daughter of Enrico and Anna Felicia (Volpe) Almonte. She was the oldest child of seven children, Henry, Anthony, Joseph, Frances, Dennis, and Maria, all who grew up in Cranston, RI. Anna was a stylish woman, always dressed as a fashion model....

Feb 27, 2023

91, of Cranston and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, suddenly passed away on February 27, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Giovanni Sorbo.

Born in Marzano Appio, Caserta, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Fiorentino and Lucia (DiMeo) Pari.

She leaves two children, Umberto Sorbo of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Gianna Joanne Lazieh...

Feb 26, 2023

89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Stabile) Izzo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio Sr. and Tina (Migliozzi) Izzo.  He is survived by his loving daughter Judy Tacelli of Johnston and was the father...

Feb 24, 2023

90, of East Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023. Born in Cranston, in June of 1932, he was a son of the late Augustus and Ida Ruggieri. He was the brother of Anna Ruggieri of Cranston, James J. Ruggieri of Coventry, and the late Mary Pescarino Ruggieri.

He is survived by his loving...

Feb 23, 2023

Sik Kwan Chin, 80, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Canton, China in 1942, he was the son of the late Sheng Wan Chin and Chow Yoen (Hui) Chin. He emigrated to Hong Kong at the age of 14 on his own, then arriving in...

Feb 20, 2023

Judith A. Barile of Cranston, RI passed away on Monday February 20, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital at age 85.  She was born in Providence, RI on May 7, 1937 to the late George H. Swallow and Alice V. Arsenault.  She was the sister of the late George Swallow and James Swallow of East Douglas, MA.

Feb 20, 2023

58, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betsy” (Ventresca) Casey. Born in Providence, he was the son of Walter Casey and the late Dolores (Santaniello) Casey. David is also survived by his sister Colleen Fitzpatrick, his nieces and nephews, John, Victoria, Geno, Melena, Alicia and...

Feb 19, 2023

71, of Johnston passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (LaFazia) Scarduzio.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Tridenti) Scarduzio. Michael worked for many years in the automotive business as a financial/ sales...