OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Lucy Louise (Sperduti) Enright

Lucy Louise (Sperduti) Enright

Jul 23, 2022

82, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Enright, and longtime companion of the late Charles Mitchell.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucia (Altobelli) Sperduti. Mrs. Enright was employee for the State of RI in...

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Carchia

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Carchia

Jul 21, 2022

67, of Johnston, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  He was the lifelong partner of Jaquie Verduzco for 35 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of John Carchia and the late Betty (Zanfagna) Carchia.

He is also survived by his sisters Nancy Roberts, her husband James, Sandra Metcalfe,...

Edmund Garceau

Edmund Garceau

Jul 21, 2022

age 92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 21, 2022 at Tamarisk Assisted Living in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Claire L. (Marchessault) Garceau for 64 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Blanche R.E. (Auger) Garceau, and was a lifelong...

Rachel J. (Koger) Montella

Rachel J. (Koger) Montella

Jul 21, 2022

75, of Foster, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Montella Jr. Born in DeKalb County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Gertie (Hickman) Koger. Mrs. Montella was a bookkeeper for both John J Accinno Firm...

Virginia A. "Jeng" (Aromin)  Lirio

Virginia A. "Jeng" (Aromin) Lirio

Jul 20, 2022

Virginia “Jeng” A. Lirio, 71, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Alex G. Lirio, with whom she shared love and partnership for over 40 years. Born in the Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Venzon Tejido Aromin and Conchita Vicencio...

Leonard P. McKenney

Leonard P. McKenney

Jul 20, 2022

72, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Gay) McKenney for 38 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lillian (Charron) McKenney. Leonard was an automotive mechanic for 60 years before retiring. He was a US Navy veteran serving...

Paul P. Olszewski

Paul P. Olszewski

Jul 20, 2022

Paul P. Olszewski “Ski”, 85 years of age, Retired Lieutenant of the Rhode Island State Police passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 20, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Felici) Olszewski for 57 years.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Maciag) Olszewski, he...

Jacques J. LeMarier Esq.

Jacques J. LeMarier Esq.

Jul 19, 2022

45, of Euless, Texas passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, TX with his loving family looking on as he passed peacefully.

Born in Providence and raised in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Jacques was the son of Jacques Jean Eloi LeMarier and the late Linda LeMarier (Fargnoli). He was a long-time...

Frances G. (Grella)  Kaplan

Frances G. (Grella) Kaplan

Jul 19, 2022

FRANCES G. (GRELLA) KAPLAN, 94, of Brookdale Assisted Living in Coventry, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Brentwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Abraham Kaplan.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Gilda (DelMonico) Grella.

Frances was a secretary in the...

Carole A. (Kishdoian) Massimino

Carole A. (Kishdoian) Massimino

Jul 19, 2022

82, of Foster, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Massimino for 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Smith) Kishdoian.

Carole is survived by her loving son, Anthony J. Massimino II and his wife...

Gail Ann Sylvia

Gail Ann Sylvia

Jul 18, 2022

65, of Jamestown, formerly of Providence, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2022. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John V. and Carol B. (Martin) Sylvia.

Gail worked in the jewelry industry for many years. She loved being outdoors, whether it was going to the beach, camping, visiting lighthouses or simply...

Josephine M (Christy)  Pezzulli

Josephine M (Christy) Pezzulli

Jul 18, 2022

Josephine M. (Christy) Pezzulli of Cranston, RI passed away  at the age of 98, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. Born in Providence on October 26, 1923, Josephine was a child of the late Alphonse and Adeline Christy. She was the beloved wife of the late C. Tommy Pezzulli. Josephine was a longtime resident of Cranston. Always faithful to God,...

Gerard W. Collins

Gerard W. Collins

Jul 18, 2022

GERARD W. COLLINS, 84, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 18, 2022 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Arlene H. (Pawlowski) Collins.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gerard J. and Margaret (Greene) Collins.

Gerard was an insulation installer in the construction industry and...

Marie (Palazzo)  Nero

Marie (Palazzo) Nero

Jul 17, 2022

74, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Nero, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (DelBonis) Palazzo.

Marie is survived by her loving children, John Gibbs and his wife Lyanna Miller-Gibbs, Scott Gibbs;...

Angelina (Urbano)  Pasquazzi

Angelina (Urbano) Pasquazzi

Jul 17, 2022

98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Antonietta (Bianco) Urbano.

Angelina was the loving mother of David A. Pasquazzi and his wife Karen, and the late Frank E. Pasquazzi; cherished grandmother of Marc A. Pasquazzi and his wife Catharina;...

Guido “Buddy” A . Castelli, Jr

Guido “Buddy” A . Castelli, Jr

Jul 17, 2022

81, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maria C. (LaFazia) Castelli. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Guido A. and Josephine (DeLuca) Castelli.

Mr. Castelli served in the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam...

Norma G. (Battersby)  Sparling

Norma G. (Battersby) Sparling

Jul 16, 2022

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Elwin E. Sparling.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Lawton) Battersby.

Norma was the former President and Treasurer of Sparling Steel Contracting,...

Louis Ciorlano, Jr.

Louis Ciorlano, Jr.

Jul 15, 2022

55, of Cranston passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family after his two year battle with pancreatic cancer.  Married on July 2, 1994 and just recently celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary, he was the devoted husband of Susan M. (DiLibero) Ciorlano; and they were inseparable for the last thirty-six years after...

Roseann (Matera)  Bedrosian

Roseann (Matera) Bedrosian

Jul 15, 2022

ROSEANN (MATERA) BEDROSIAN, 67, of Western Hills Lane, Cranston, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife for 41 years of Allan S. Bedrosian.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Julia (Conca) Matera.

Besides her husband Allan, Roseann was the devoted and cherished...

Margaret J. (Egan)  Jones

Margaret J. (Egan) Jones

Jul 14, 2022

90, of Providence, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Alanson Jones.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mark A and Elizabeth M (McGurn) Egan.

She loved bingo, enjoyed shopping, and going for long drives. She truly was a comical person and made everyone...

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