OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Ronald F. Martinelli

Ronald F. Martinelli

Mar 16, 2024

Ronald F. “Ron” Martinelli, 74 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Americo and Gilda (Lautieri) Martinelli. He was the devoted husband of Joyce (Santosuosso) Martinelli.

Ron proudly served his county in the US Army. He...

Alfred A. LaRocco

Alfred A. LaRocco

Mar 16, 2024

Alfred Andrew LaRocco passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. Al was born on September 26, 1953, to Andrew and Lillian LaRocco.  He lived most of his life in Warwick, RI.  He attended New England Technical Institute and obtained a Masters license...

Anna D. (Andreozzi)  DiPaolo

Anna D. (Andreozzi) DiPaolo

Mar 16, 2024

Anna D. (Andreozzi) DiPaolo, 98, of “Shore Acres” North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her home of 70 years with her loving and devoted sons by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio “Tony” DiPaolo.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Piaciatelli) Andreozzi....

Elizabeth L. (Bianchi)  Ricci

Elizabeth L. (Bianchi) Ricci

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth L. (Bianchi) Ricci, 99, of Johnston, departed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 14, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph Ricci.  Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Enrichetta “Rita” (Scialo) Bianchi.

Elizabeth was the Admissions Director at Charlesgate Nursing Center in Providence for...

Chhel Khun

Chhel Khun

Mar 13, 2024

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a pillar of strength, compassion, and wisdom, Mr. Chhel Khun, who peacefully departed this world on March 13, 2024 with his family by his side, at the age of 80, after valiantly battling cancer. His legacy, however, remains etched in the hearts of all who were touched by his grace, love, and...

Ann M. (Mulholland)  Kelley

Ann M. (Mulholland) Kelley

Mar 11, 2024

76, of North Kingstown died March 11, 2024 at Kent County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Mulholland. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Joseph P. Kelley, sister Kathleen Pesta of Warwick, brothers, Brian Mulholland and Barry Mulholland, both of Cincinnati, Ohio and nieces Martha Russo of East Greenwich and Amy...

Mary E. (Rao)  Blasi

Mary E. (Rao) Blasi

Mar 10, 2024

95, of Johnston, passed away Sunday March 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Louis Blasi.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angela (Rivita) Rao.

Mary was a senior clerk for the DMV for 33 years before retiring at age 80.

She was the devoted...

David A. Cannata, Sr.

David A. Cannata, Sr.

Mar 10, 2024

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Natale and Loretta (Alviti) Cannata.

David's work career began at Davol, Inc. where he worked in research & development as a lab technician. He then went on to own and operate...

Philip C. Osgood, Jr.

Philip C. Osgood, Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

54, of Littleton, MA, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Philip C. Osgood of Cranston, and the late Eleanor A. (Pacifico) Osgood.

Besides his father, he is survived by his sister Doreen Dean and her husband Joseph Dean of Cranston, his daughter Donna Cavalier...

Anellina A. (Marzilli)  Cherella

Anellina A. (Marzilli) Cherella

Mar 9, 2024

82 of Barnegat, NJ, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, surrounded by her family.

A devoted wife and mother, Anellina was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, William P. Cherella, Sr.

Ann and Bill raised their four children in Long Valley, NJ, and ultimately retired full time in Barnegat, NJ. Together they...

Jo-Ann (Brown)  Quattrocchi

Jo-Ann (Brown) Quattrocchi

Mar 9, 2024

79, of Cranston passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Howard E.  and Guiseppina (Joshephine) (DeSimone) Brown, Jr.  She was the beloved wife of the late Guiseppi “Joseph” Quattrocchi.

She was a homemaker for many years. She was a...

Wilbur R. Wetzel

Wilbur R. Wetzel

Mar 8, 2024

95, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (DiSanto) Wetzel. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Brothers) Wetzel. Wilbur was a US army veteran serving during the Korean war. Wilbur’s career began as a draftsman...

Thomas J. Valletta, Sr.

Thomas J. Valletta, Sr.

Mar 8, 2024

Thomas J. Valletta, Sr., 92, of West Warwick, passed away March 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie B. (D’Abrosca) Valletta, they were married for sixty-three years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Carrie (Patalano) Valletta.

He was a US...

James Michael Schewe

James Michael Schewe

Mar 7, 2024

67, of Jamestown passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Jim was suffering from recent heart issues that resulted in unexpected complications.

He was the husband of Donna Repko. Born in Albany, NY, he was a son of Charles and Nancy E. (Hood) Schewe.

Jim was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. He received his Bachelor...

Alexa N St. Angelo

Alexa N St. Angelo

Mar 7, 2024

26, of Cranston, passed away on March 7th, 2024. Alexa was a graduate of Cranston High School East class of 2015 and graduated with her Bachelors from Rhode Island College in 2021. She was the beloved spouse of Brittany (Rice) St. Angelo, who was the love of her life. Alexa was born in Providence, Rhode Island and was the...

Walter J. Podmaska

Walter J. Podmaska

Mar 6, 2024

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Celia (Piscitelli) Podmaska. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter and Anastacia Podmaska.

Walter was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He owned and operated Podmaska Insurance for 30 years before...

Ann Gail (Scacciotti)  Shahinian

Ann Gail (Scacciotti) Shahinian

Mar 6, 2024

Ann Gail Shahinian (Scacciotti), 84, of Carlisle, Massachusetts, formerly of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, died on March 6, 2024. She was the beloved wife of fifty-eight years of Thomas K. Shahinian, M.D., cherished mother of Bethany Ann Richman (Michael Richman) and Karen Ann, and devoted grandmother of Samuel Thomas, Lily Ann, Jack Thomas, and William Thomas.

She...

Joseph Longo, Jr.

Joseph Longo, Jr.

Mar 6, 2024

Joseph Longo, Jr., 88, of Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his devoted wife and loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie T. (Merolli) Longo and the late Ines R. (Pezzullo) Longo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Francesca (Santangelo) Longo,...

Linda Martin

Linda Martin

Mar 5, 2024

71, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughter Jillian, her companion Tony and Jillian’s Best friend Audrey on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Christopher E. Perry, Sr. and Muriel J. (Martin) Perry.

She is survived by her daughters, Jillian Pezza and her husband Michael Pezza...

Dorothy M. Maietta

Dorothy M. Maietta

Mar 5, 2024

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Dorothy (Hayes) Maietta.

She is survived by her loving sisters, Marjorie Maietta of Cranston, and Carolyn Stapleton and her husband Albert of Florida.  She was the sister...

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