Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Joseph C. Montecalvo
Jan 8, 2023
of North Providence, passed away peacefully, with his wife and brother by his side on Sunday January 8, 2023 in Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erminio Theodore and Patrina (DiNuccio) Montecalvo.
He left behind his beloved wife, Corinne, two daughters by his first marriage...
Raymond Ardente, Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
101, of Cranston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 7, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Angela (Spinelli) Ardente.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Raimondo and Carmella (DiOrio) Ardente, he had been a Cranston resident since 1961. Mr. Ardente was a U.S. Army...
Gwendolynn Rose Medeiros-Isles
Jan 7, 2023
Gwendolynn Rose Medeiros-Isles cherished and beloved 6-month-old baby girl of Devan Medeiros and Skilear Isles, passed away Saturday January 7, 2023, with her family by her side.
She was known for her energetic, happy, and curious girl. She was the sidekick to her mom, and her dad’s gaming partner. Always trying to skip ahead of...
Charles E. Lavallee
Jan 7, 2023
CHARLES E. LAVALLEE, 87, of Swallow Dr., Cranston, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Esther K. (Johnson) Lavallee. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hervey E. and Emily (Augusta) Lavallee.
Charles was an iron worker and member of Ironworkers...
Mildred F. (Phipps) Abraham
Jan 7, 2023
95, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Aram Abraham. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Marion (Wade) Phipps. Mildred was a talented acrobat and dancer and was voted most athletic in high school. She was a lifeguard...
Phoba Eulalie (Matombe) Diakabana
Jan 6, 2023
64, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, resilience, and grace. Throughout her life, Phoba dedicated herself to caring for others, making an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. In her professional life, she lent her nurturing spirit to the fields of healthcare and education, always placing the needs of others...
Ret. Detective John F. Montanaro , CPD
Jan 5, 2023
Ret. Detective Cranston Police John F. Montanaro 76, of Cranston, passed away on January 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 35 years to Paula (Ricci) Montanaro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Tina (Rotondo) Montanaro. John was a retired police detective for the Cranston Police Department. He was employed with the...
Theresa Marie (Sabatini) Wassel
Jan 3, 2023
Theresa Marie Sabatini Wassel died peacefully Tuesday, January 3, at Twin Pines Nursing Home in West Grove, Pennsylvania. She was 98 years old.
Theresa (Terry) was born in Providence, Rhode Island, where she attended St. Pius Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School. She was employed at Trans Union Trust Company and later, after attending...
Fernanda S. Izzo
Jan 3, 2023
Fernanda S. Izzo, 77 of Warwick passed away Tuesday January 3, 2023, with her family by her side. Born In Funchal Madeira, Portugal, she was daughter of the late Ricardo and Maria (Sousa) Andrade.
She was an expeditor for several years for American Insulated Wire and then Federal Products. Her life however was centered around being a...
Franco Carnevale
Jan 2, 2023
Franco Carnevale, 71, of Johnston passed away at his home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Born in Pico, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonino Carnevale and Maria Conti. Franco emigrated to the U.S. in the mid-1970’s.
Franco was a toolmaker by trade, working in the jewelry industry in both Rhode Island and Louisiana. He...
Kayla Marie Watson
2023
34, a lifelong resident of Narragansett, passed away on October 11, 2023.
Born in Providence, Kayla was a daughter of Maura B. (Casey) Watson of Providence and the late Michael A. Watson. She was the loving sister of Susan M. McCallum and her husband Tommy of Coventry, and Brian M. Watson of North Kingstown; beloved girlfriend of...
Antonetta McQueeney
2023
Antonetta McQueeney, 89 of West Warwick passed away Thursday April 13, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Berardino and Filomena ( DiGiovianni ) DiMascia. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert G. McQueeney.
She was a Personnel Aide for the State of Rhode Island...
Merrick A. Cook, Jr.
2023
Merrick A. Cook, Jr., 83, of Providence, passed away on March 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Day Cook for fifty-three years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Merrick A., Sr. and Helen M. (Trainor) Cook.
A Municipal Planner for forty-eight years, he worked for the Cities of...
Mary Jane (DiStefano) Zotti
2023
91, of Cranston passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Richard M. Zotti.
Born in Johnstown, PA she was a daughter of the late Carmen and Mary (Genovese) DiStefano.
Mrs. Zotti was an active communicant of St. Thomas Church. She loved her...
Joan Bisson
2023
Joan M. Bisson, 83 of Warwick passed away Thursday January 19, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Born in East Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Marie (Carieri) Mello. She was the wife of the late Ronald Bisson.
Joan was employed for many years as a Certified...
Vincent P Confreda
2023
Vincent P. Confreda (Pop)
93, of Warwick, passed away on January 21,2023 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Hermine (Himetzberger) Confreda.
Born in Providence, Vincent was the son of the late John and Anna (Feroce) Confreda. He was the second-generation owner and true pioneer of ...
Clara E. Jeffery
2023
91, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023.
Born in Pawtucket, RI she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (O’Brien) Jeffery.
Ms. Jeffery worked in banking as an executive secretary for many years before retiring.
She was an active communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish. ...
Daniela Sinapi
Jan 1, 2023
Daniela Sinapi 60, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. Daniela was born in Itri, Italy, and came to New York with her parents as a young child, before moving and making her home inCranston. She is the daughter of Maria Civita (Arzano) Sinapi of Cranston, and the late Benny Sinapi. Daniela attended Roger Williams University and...
Michael J. Michael, Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Michael J. Michael Jr, 70, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was the devoted husband of the late Mary E. (Smith) Michael. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael J. Michael and Anna T. (Roukous) Michael.
He was a graduate...
Edmund Recchia, III
Dec 31, 2022
Edmund Recchia, 60, of Cranston, passed away at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of Evelyn (Capuano) Recchia and the late Edmund Recchia Jr. Edmund graduated from Cranston High School West. A loyal and caring friend to many, he was truly one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet. Besides his mother,...
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