Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Cynthia Ray McDonald
Nov 15, 2022
71, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Webster McDonald Sr. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Patricia (McKnight) Ray. Cynthia was the devoted and loving mother of Webster McDonald Jr. and his wife Margaret of West Kingstown, RI...
Americo F. "Red" Morenzi
Nov 15, 2022
100, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2022. He was the husband of the late Rose “Tootsie” (Moretti) Morenzi.
Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Nicola and Caterina (Maggiacomo) Mariorenzi.
Red was employed by the Cranston Print Works for over 40 years until his retirement, he...
Joseph R. Ravo, Jr.
Nov 14, 2022
Joseph R. Ravo, Jr., 71, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Joseph and Stella (Fico) Ravo.
Joe worked at the Rhode Island State Board of Elections, Providence Water Board, Bushwhacker Nightclub, International Laborer’s Union of North America Local 271, and Alibis Café and Nobody’s...
Beverly A Potter
Nov 14, 2022
(Gabriele) Beverly A. Potter 78, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fidanzo and Anne (Corrente) Gabriele. Beverly was a registered nurse for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving sons: Richard Stone and his...
Gary C. Plumer
Nov 13, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Clark Plumer announce his sudden passing on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the age of 68.
Gary was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. An avid golfer, he enjoyed spending his free time on the golf course after retiring...
Philomena “Phyllis” A. Cicchetti
Nov 13, 2022
68, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Antonetta (Palumbo) Cicchetti.
Phyllis worked as a chef at Mama Julia’s restaurant, her family’s business, from the late 1980’s until 2000. She then became a chef for...
Anna (Forlini) Insana
Nov 12, 2022
92, of Adams Street Cranston, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Insana.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Celia (Martino) Forlini. Anna worked for Kent County Hospital in...
Kenneth H. Shane
Nov 11, 2022
71, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Nicole Vanasse.
Born in Queens, New York, he was a son of the late David E. and Helen B. (Solondz) Shane.
A freelance music journalist, singer and songwriter, Ken was a...
Howard D. Lane
Nov 11, 2022
CORRECTED NOTICE
95, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Steere House in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Felici) Lane. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Violet (Nichol) Lane.
Mr. Lane was a Trust Officer for State Street Bank and a WW-II...
Vivian M. (Beaudreau) Arnold
Nov 10, 2022
92, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Arnold. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Helen (Frechette) Beaudreau. Mrs. Arnold was a jewelry worker for many years, working for B.B. Greenberg Company and Nu-Style Company. She enjoyed spending...
Donald F. Drape
Nov 9, 2022
70, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Robin (DiBiase) Drape. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Clarice (Bouchard) Drape.
Besides his wife, Donald is survived by his loving daughters, Kristen Sousa (Glenn) and Dena Parra; cherished new grandson Jackson Sousa,...
Orazia "Grace" (Palombo) Izzo
Nov 8, 2022
ORAZIA “GRACE” (PALOMBO) IZZO, 74, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. Izzo. Born in Cassino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Brigida (DiLoreto) Palombo.
Grace was the devoted mother of Richard P. Izzo and...
Gladys Ann (Riccio) Nardone
Nov 8, 2022
98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Nardone. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Russo) Riccio.
Gladys worked at the Seaboard Foundry as a bookkeeper for 33 years.
...Angelo "Sonny" R. Montaquila
Nov 8, 2022
MONTAQUILA, Angelo “Sonny” Ralph, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 8th.
He was the husband of the late E. Jane (Adams); son of the late Ralph and Mary (Imondi) Montaquila and brother of the late Mary Gianquitti. He is survived by his sister Helen Feole and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
...Peter J. Benson
Nov 6, 2022
79, of Cranston, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gail Benson, as well as his parents, Daniel and Mary (Hird) Benson and his two children Dawn Casale and Todd Benson. Peter leaves behind his daughter Lori Benson-Joaquin, her husband Jon and son-in-law James Casale, along with his eight...
Minerva (Rojas) Polite
Nov 4, 2022
(Rojas) Minerva Polite 70, of Cranston, passed away on Friday , November 4, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Polite. Born in las Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Cruz and Juana Edith (Melendez) Rojas. Minerva was a school aide for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her...
Theodore J. Fabrizio
Nov 3, 2022
Fabrizio, Theodore Jennaro, 89, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully on November 3rd to join his late wife, Pauline. He is survived by his daughter Lynne and her husband Elmo Mariathasan, his son Theodore ‘Jay’ and his wife Tricia Fabrizio, his two beloved granddaughters, Emily and Nancy Fabrizio, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...
Ralph Bove
Nov 3, 2022
98, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn R. (Golato) Bove. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francisco and Speranza “Hope” (Graziano) Bove.
Ralph was a US Army Veteran serving in World...
Marie A. Inglesi
Nov 2, 2022
Marie A. (Lonardo) Inglesi, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 2, 2022,with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sylvestri and Ida (DeStefano) Lonardo. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Ronald B. Inglesi, before his passing in 2013.
After raising her family, she went...

Rita A. LaMarra
Nov 2, 2022
(age 86) passed peacefully on November 2. She died as she lived, with dignity, grace, and a deep love of her family and friends. Rita lived her life devoted to caring for others. The things she cherished were faith, family, and friends. More than anything else, her greatest legacy is the loving care which she gave her family.
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