OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Joseph A. DeLorenzo, Jr.

Joseph A. DeLorenzo, Jr.

Jan 9, 2023

Joseph A. DeLorenzo, Jr. passed away at home on Monday, January 9, 2023 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

He spent his life providing for and guiding his family, serving his community and being a friend and mentor to many.

He married Mary L. Morin in 1964 and became...

Barbara A. (Zulla)  Santagata

Barbara A. (Zulla) Santagata

Jan 9, 2023

87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 9, 2023 at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing Center in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Fred A. Santagata, Jr. and the daughter of the late Ella (Napolitano) Zulla and the late Antonio Zulla.

Born and raised in the North End of Providence Barbara attended the...

Thomas Vincent Falciglia

Thomas Vincent Falciglia

Jan 9, 2023

Born July 11, 1923 to a warm and large extended family living in the North End of Providence. Loving son to (late) Thomas and Amelia (Caldarone) Falciglia and brother to (late) Edna Falciglia Panaggio, Tommy always valued the importance of family. It is from family he developed a generosity of spirit and practice that he extended to all who...

Cynthia A. "Cyndi" (Cappalli)  Panciocco, RN

Cynthia A. "Cyndi" (Cappalli) Panciocco, RN

Jan 9, 2023

CYNTHIA  ANN (CAPPALLI) PANCIOCCO, RN, “CYNDI”, 65, of Borden Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of the late Thomas E. and Mary H. (Burke) Cappalli.

Cynthia graduated from RI College and was a registered nurse for many years.

She was...

Yolanda M. (Torrice)  DePalo

Yolanda M. (Torrice) DePalo

Jan 9, 2023

of Cranston passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at St. Antoine Residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael DePalo, Sr

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Germano and Anastasia (Girardi) Torrice. Yolanda was a hairdresser for many years at Lovely Lady Beauty Salon....

Maryann E. Porrazzo

Maryann E. Porrazzo

Jan 9, 2023

(72) of Warwick passed away peacefully at Roger Williams Medical Center on Monday, January 9, 2023. Maryann spent a number of years as the Executive Secretary to the President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union of Southern California. She was passionate about rescue dogs and devoted many hours assisting in their adoption.

She was the...

Joseph C. Montecalvo

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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