Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Michael J. Rampone
Dec 4, 2022
Michael J. Rampone, 64 of Cranston passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 4, 2022, with his wife by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Vincent Rampone, Sr. and Anna (Cipaloni)Rampone.
He worked for the Cranston School Department for many years. Michael had a great love for sports, particularly football....
Janice (Cambio) DiPrete
Dec 4, 2022
Janice (Cambio) DiPrete passed from this life peacefully Sunday, December 4th, 2022
surrounded by family.
Loving daughter of Ruth Ellen (Chippendale) Cambio and Caesar Thomas Cambio, faithful wife of the late Hon James DiPrete, Jr. and a lifelong Cranston resident.
Devoted proud mother of Jacqueline Ann Zannini (Michael), of Voluntown, CT; Kenneth James...
Vincent F. DiPrete
Dec 3, 2022
82, of Smithfield, formerly of Glendale, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Hebert Health Center, Smithfield. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Philomena (Ardente) DiPrete.
Vincent worked as a manager for BJ’s Wholesale Club before retiring. His passion was singing, having released multiple records in the 1960’s...
Paul G Chirico
Dec 3, 2022
53, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Cosmo and Deanna (Barra) Chirico. Paul was a correctional officer for many years at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He is survived by his loving siblings David W. Chirico and his...
Helen P. (Pontus) George
Dec 2, 2022
91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday December 2, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late George George and wife of the late Antonio Pacheco.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Toledo) Pontus.
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Josephine A. (Valente) Colafrancesco
Dec 2, 2022
95, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Colafrancesco, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (Cardillo) Valente.
Josephine was the loving mother of Joseph P. Colafrancesco, Jr. and his wife...
Vincent Quinterno
Dec 1, 2022
95, of Coventry formerly of Providence, passed away on Thursday December 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Norato) Quinterno.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Fortunata (Reale) Quinterno. Vincent was the owner & operator of...
Luigi Bianchi
Nov 30, 2022
87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022. He was the husband of the late Linda (Lombardi) Bianchi.
Born in Caserta, Italy he was a son of the late Marcello Bianchi.
Mr. Bianchi worked in the jewelry manufacturing industry for thirty years and later worked for Rhode Island Hospital until his retirement. He...
Diana C. (Mathers) Allen
Nov 29, 2022
85 of Freeport, ME formerly of Johnston, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022. She was the wife of the late John Joseph Allen.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred (Allen) Mathers.
Diana was employed at the same time to both H & R Block,...

Mary Kathryn "Katie" (Haley) Canning
Nov 29, 2022
62 of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 after a fourteen year courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Brian Canning for twenty-nine years.
Born in Portland, ME, she was a daughter of the late John F. “Jack” and Anne (Casey) Haley.
Katie was a registered nurse for...
Richard F. DeLuca Sr.
Nov 29, 2022
82, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Houston) DeLuca for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent DeLuca Sr., and Christina (Comite) DeLuca. Mr. DeLuca was a teacher for the Providence School Department for 32 years before retiring. Richard...
Karen A. (Rezendes) Larsen
Nov 28, 2022
63, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Pauline (Fargnoli) Rezendes. Karen was a former employee with the Providence Journal for many years before retiring. She had a love for animals.
Karen is survived by her loving daughter Heather Larsen...
Evelyn Camille (Tavano) Bianco
Nov 28, 2022
86, of Warwick and Cranston passed away on November 28, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Home in East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard E. Bianco Sr.. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Filomena (Ferrieri) Tavano.
Evelyn graduated Mount Pleasant High School, Providence RI, and then...
Theresa Douglas
Nov 26, 2022
Theresa (Carello) Douglas, 94 of Johnston, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. She is survived by her husband Robert (“Bob”) Douglas, and her daughter, Annmarie Richard (John) of Smithfield, and her son Gary Douglas (Sheila) of Mesa, Arizona.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Carello and Madeline ( Barthelemeo) Carello of...
Elvira (Strongoli) Perry
Nov 26, 2022
97, of Cranston, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 26, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Perry. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina Strongoli. Mrs. Perry was a bookkeeper for over 40 years before retiring.
Her family looked forward...
Marie C. Rose
Nov 24, 2022
84, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Frank Rose. Born in the Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late John and Philomena (Vivieros) Soares. Marie was a factory sewer for many years before retiring.
Marie is survived by...
Mary G. (Ferreira) Greco
Nov 24, 2022
Mary G. (Ferreira) Greco, 92, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando A. Greco. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cecelia (Kopke) Ferreira.
Mary worked for the Cranston School Department for many...
Olga (Conti) Faiola
Nov 23, 2022
OLGA (CONTI) FAIOLA, 83, of Dix Ave., Johnston, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife for 61 years of Salvatore Faiola. Born in Pico, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Bernardino Conti and Maria Natale.
Olga was a member of the Santa Maria dePrata Society. ...
Vincent "Vinnie" R. Castaldi
Nov 23, 2022
Vincent R. Castaldi, 81, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022, at the Hope Health Hospice Center with his wife by his side. He was born in Providence. He was the son of the late Enrico “Harry Cast” and Evelina (DeChristofaro) Castaldi.
Vinnie had a heart of gold. He was always willing to help someone in need...
Agnes "Celeste" (Enos) Scittarelli
Nov 21, 2022
AGNES “CELESTE” (ENOS) SCITTARELLI, 94, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L Scittarelli, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel A. and Agnes J. (Horan) Enos. Celeste leaves a daughter Elisa M. Scittarelli of Smithfield, sons Kevin Cooney and his wife Christine...
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