OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Gail A. (Palazzo) Bochner

Gail A. (Palazzo) Bochner

Dec 24, 2025

67, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Kent County Hospital. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Lisi) and Cagney Palazzo, and the daughter-in-law of the late Ceila and Samuel Bochner.

Gail graduated from Cranston High School West, where she was a cheerleader for all four years and was voted "Best Personality" and...

Debra A. Connolly

Debra A. Connolly

Dec 23, 2025

Debra A. Connolly, born on August 5, 1950, in Providence, Rhode Island, left this world peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roland and Angela (Rocchio) Borrasi. She was the loving wife of Robert Connolly; they had been married for the last 52 years. 

Debra was a dedicated Medical Technologist,...

Diana Lucy (Vendetti) Holcomb

Diana Lucy (Vendetti) Holcomb

Dec 23, 2025

 74, of Johnston passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard D. Holcomb, Sr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Grenci) Vendetti. Diana was an inspiration to everyone. She endured more than most and still found every reason to smile....

Michelle Elizabeth DiPrete

Michelle Elizabeth DiPrete

Dec 22, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Michelle Elizabeth DiPrete on December 22, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas.

Born on July 30, 1985, in Warwick, Rhode Island, Michelle brought joy, laughter, and warmth to those who knew her. She faced life with courage, kindness, and grace. Michelle enjoyed shopping, traveling, and watching her favorite television show, Law & Order. A...

Joanne P. (Ionata) Marinelli

Joanne P. (Ionata) Marinelli

Dec 22, 2025

96, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Marinelli and the late Pasquale Squizzero. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Catherina (Della Cioppa) Ionata.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia C. Yanikoski and her husband Joseph; cherished grandson Michael Yanikoski and...

Rosa (Ragno) Giarrusso

Rosa (Ragno) Giarrusso

Dec 21, 2025

age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Cranston, Rhode Island, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Vieste, Italy, to the late Giovanni Ragno and Francesca Cariglia. Rosa carried her southern Italian roots with pride throughout her life.

In 1966, she immigrated to the United States with her beloved husband, the late Leonardo Giarrusso, to whom she...

Joseph W. Greer

Joseph W. Greer

Dec 21, 2025

83, of Plainville, MA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Thomas) Greer for 60 years. Born in Carey, OH, he was the son of the late John A. and Elisabeth (Myers) Greer.

Joseph is survived by his loving daughter Kristin Lacoste, his cherished grandchildren, Marissa Lacoste, Scarlette Greer, Anthony...

Rosemarie E. (Gladue) Ruel

Rosemarie E. (Gladue) Ruel

Dec 20, 2025

78, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2025 at Cra-Mar Meadows Cranston surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Ruel.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Rose (Hallern) Gladue.

Prior to working at the Blood Bank, her and her former husband, Vincent Durante, were the owners of...

Stephen M. Fallon

Stephen M. Fallon

Dec 20, 2025

83, of Greenville, RI passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Michael Fallon and Winifred (Shields) Fallon, he was born and spent his childhood in Providence, graduating Mt Pleasant High School in 1960. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1961 and served his country...

Attileo "Leo" Feole

Attileo "Leo" Feole

Dec 20, 2025

92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Battastina (DiDino) Feole. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Assunta (Girardi) Feole for 63 years, raising 6 children together.

He is survived by his 6 loving children, Anthony Feole and...

Theresa (DeAngelis) Pullano

Theresa (DeAngelis) Pullano

Dec 20, 2025

93, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 20, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Louis Pullano for 59 years. A lifelong Cranston resident, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Clara (Pezzullo) DeAngelis.

Theresa was employed at the Sardelli Co. and Coro Jewelry as a department supervisor. She loved cooking and found great joy in preparing meals for...

Marie E. Ricci

Marie E. Ricci

Dec 20, 2025

Marie E. Ricci, 88, of East Greenwich, RI and Jupiter, FL, passed away peacefully in Providence, Rhode Island on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 11, 1937 in Providence, RI, to the late Armand and Theresa (Michon) Proulx. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Thomas P. Ricci. Marie was a...

Constance "Connie" (Procaccini) Ardente

Constance "Connie" (Procaccini) Ardente

Dec 19, 2025

Age 97, formerly of Orchard Drive in Cranston, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Ardente. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco “Frank” and Giovannina “Jenny” (Rainone) Procaccini.

Connie worked as a beautician in the family-owned Avalon Beauty Salon in Providence along with her father and two...

Richard E. Fabrizio

Richard E. Fabrizio

Dec 18, 2025

of Pawtucket (but tried and true Cranstonian), passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Angelina (Santurri) Fabrizio and brother of the late John A. Fabrizio Jr.

Richard was the devoted and loving father of Courtney F. Hoyle and her husband Michael of Pawtucket; fun-loving grandfather (Beba)...

Patricia A. Flaminio

Patricia A. Flaminio

Dec 18, 2025

Patricia A. Flaminio, 91, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, surrounded by love. Born in Providence, RI was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mabel (Paine) White. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert P. Flaminio,Sr.

Pat lived a life defined by resilience, devotion and unwavering commitment to family. Above all else she was a caregiver at...

Carol A. (Fava) Henkel

Carol A. (Fava) Henkel

Dec 17, 2025

84, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William W. Henkel. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine P. and Maria “Polly” (Pagliarini) Fava. Her family will always remember her love of gardening and her passion of live music.

Carol is survived by her loving daughters, Lisa...

Luca Gregory Simeone

Luca Gregory Simeone

Dec 16, 2025

Of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved son of Andrea (Medeiros) Simeone and Joseph Simeone of Cranston.

Besides his parents, he leaves his maternal grandparents Dale and Gregory Medeiros, paternal grandparents Ann Marie and Joseph Simeone; aunts and uncles Tara Medeiros and her...

Joan U. (Pinelli) Lurgio

Joan U. (Pinelli) Lurgio

Dec 15, 2025

a beloved member of her family, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Greenwood Center. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 18, 1934. In 1966, along with her husband, Alfred, Joan moved to Warwick to the home they built where they would raise their family. 

Joan dedicated her life to caring for others. 

In early years Joan worked with Venice...

Philip C. Osgood

Philip C. Osgood

Dec 15, 2025

85, a resident of the Rhode Island Veterans Home, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband for 43 years of the late Eleanor A. (Pacifico) Osgood. Born in Glen Cove, NY, he was the son of the late Philip M. and Margaret (Dugan) Osgood.

Phil retired from over 20 years of...

Abelardo A Jusayan

Abelardo A Jusayan

Dec 15, 2025

In loving memory of Abelardo A Jusayan, whose vibrant spirit graced this world from April 17, 1948, until December 15, 2025. Abelardo passed away peacefully in Providence, RI, surrounded by his beloved family, a testament to the warmth and love he exuded throughout his life.

A dedicated and hard worker, Abelardo devoted his life to ensuring that his family was well...

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