Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Carolyn B. (Iarocci) Ferragamo
Apr 25, 2023
88, formerly of Hope, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville. She was the beloved wife of Roger Ferragamo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Paquin) Iarocci.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Joseph...
Concetta "Connie" "Chet" (Norato) Greco
Apr 25, 2023
92, of Cranston, went to the Lord surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 23,2023. She was the wife of the late George Greco. Connie was born in Providence to the late Benjamin and Anna (Fortini) Norato.
She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Connie’s career spanned many decades starting at US...
Rose J (Marcello) Michael
Apr 24, 2023
Rose Michael, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 24. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Michael Sr.. They were married nearly 50 years before his untimely passing. She was the daughter of the late Emily (Zampell) Marcello and Michael Marcello.
She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and friend. She was...
Sonia E. (Kizirian) Zorabedian
Apr 24, 2023
SONIA E. (KIZIRIAN) ZORABEDIAN, 86, of East Greenwich, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of Ramon Zorabedian. Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Frances (Papazian) Kizirian.
Sonia earned a master’s degree and was a graduate...
Ruth (Jordan) Santurri
Apr 24, 2023
91, of Warwick passed away on Monday April 24, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Santurri.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. Jordan and Viola Mumford Bowling. Ruth worked for Vargas Mfg. Company for many years before retiring.
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John M Capotosto
Apr 23, 2023
JOHN M. CAPOTOSTO
88, passed away on April 23, 2023 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.
John was the beloved husband of Irene (Obernesser) Capotosto, father of Donna (Capotosto) Pobiner and Diane Capotosto, grandfather to his precious grandson, Eric Pobiner and father-in-law of Paul Pobiner.
Born in Cranston, he was the son of...
Louis R. Finelli, Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
60, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Louis, Sr. and Carol (Gambuto) Finelli of Johnston. Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving sister Gina M. Finelli-Quinterno of North Providence and was the brother of the late Anthony Finelli. He was a loving uncle to his...
Lena J. Bisesi
Apr 22, 2023
Lena “Lee” (Santilli) Bisesi, 98, formerly from North Providence, passed away gracefully on April 22, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was the daughter of Mary and Domenic Santilli from Fornelli, Italy and predeceased by her husband, Vincent Bisesi, her companion, Larry Calo and 10 brothers and sisters. Lena leaves behind her children Diane Goodhart, her husband, Ed, Anthony...
Salvatore Faiola
Apr 21, 2023
94, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Pastena, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria Nicola Faiola. Salvatore enjoyed a career as a member of the prestigious Polizia di Stato (State Police) in Rome. He then immigrated to America and met his sweetheart, the late Olga...
Anne (Aznavoorian) Kalashian
Apr 21, 2023
ANNE (AZNAVOORIAN) KALASHIAN, 93, of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Cranston, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Milton S. Kalashian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Surpouhi (Kazarian) Aznavoorian.
Anne was the owner and buyer...
Francis "Frank" H. Breard
Apr 21, 2023
80, of Cranston, passed away on April 21, 2023 at his home. He proudly served two tours in Vietnam as a Green Beret. For over 60 years he was employed as a toolmaker for various companies most recently Maros Products Inc. formerly Faco Metal Products Inc. for the last 37 years before retiring at 80 years old. He enjoyed...
Lewis A. Perrotti Sr.
Apr 21, 2023
89, of Providence, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Anne (Paone) Perrotti for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Donetta (Nardolillo) Perrotti. Mr. Perrotti was the Chief Deputy Registrar for the RI DMV for many years...
Joan M. (Blinkhorn) Polselli
Apr 19, 2023
82, of North Providence passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at home. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Polselli, Sr. for 62 years.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aldred and Catherine (Sullivan) Blinkhorn.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas J. Polselli, Jr., Stephen M. Polselli and...
Atenedoro C. "Dody" Diaz
Apr 18, 2023
Atenedoro C. "Dody" Diaz, 96, of North Kingstown passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in the Philippines, he was a son of the late Tomas and Catalina (Cortez) Diaz.
Serving over twenty years in the US Navy, during both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He then retired after...
Sharon M. Lynch
Apr 18, 2023
50, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family after a year long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of John Lynch of Johnston and Rosemary (DeLellis) Brown of Cranston.
Sharon was the owner operator of Nails By Sharon. She was...
Genevieve G. "Jenny" (Fiontella) Grande
Apr 18, 2023
GENEVIEVE G. (FIONTELLA) GRANDE “JENNY”, of Armento St., Johnston, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Grande. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucia (Ciaramello) Fiontella.
Jenny was the devoted and loving mother...
James "Jimmy" Beckman, Ret. Deputy Chief CFD
Apr 16, 2023
On Sunday April 16, 2023, James (Jimmy) Beckman (CFD RET DEPUTY CHIEF), loving husband, cherished brother and father of two devoted children passed away at age 61.
A lifelong Rhode Islander, Jimmy was born on December 22,1961 to the late Charles (CPD) and Leoda (Bailey) Beckman, RN. He graduated from Cranston High School West and married the...
Joseph “Joe” A. Ruzzano
Apr 16, 2023
76, formerly of Lincoln, RI, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, surrounded and supported by his loving family.
Joseph was born on October 13, 1946, to the late Luigi and Angela Ruzzano of Cranston, RI. He was a graduate of Cranston East High School. Joseph was the owner and operator of JR's Hair Styling in Lincoln, RI...
Joyce A. (Rapa) Bennett
Apr 15, 2023
82, of Dayville, CT. passed away on Saturday April 15, 2023 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, Ct surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of Gale Bennett.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo “Albert” and Imperia (Pezzullo) Rapa.
Besides her husband she...
Luigi (Louis) Guglielmetti
Apr 15, 2023
88, of Warwick passed away on April 15, 2023.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Francesca (Mazzocchi) Guglielmetti.
Mr. Guglielmetti worked for Bulova Watch, Providence, RI for many years, and later worked for Astro-Med, West Warwick, RI before retiring.
Louis enjoyed spending time gardening in his yard,...
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