Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Maria C. Paone
Dec 14, 2025
Maria C. Paone, born on February 24, 1943, in Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025. Maria was a dedicated operating room nurse whose meticulous nature and innate caregiving abilities profoundly impacted all who knew her. Unfortunately, her career was cut short by a tragic car accident, yet her spirit of care continued to shine brightly in her...
Thomas J. Fitzgerald
Dec 13, 2025
53, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Tommy was born on January 8, 1972, in Cranston, RI. He was the son of Patricia (Flynn) Fitzgerald of Cranston, RI and the late Lt. Jay W. Fitzgerald Sr. (CPD).
He called the city of Cranston home for the entirety of his life. Tom was a 1990 graduate of Cranston...
Frank Briganti, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
77, of Cranston, passed away surrounded by those who loved him, on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Greenwood Center, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank Briganti Sr., and Agnes (Casale) Briganti.
In his earlier years, he proudly served as a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserves, a role that perfectly matched his strength, presence, and...
William A. "Bill" Perry
Dec 12, 2025
77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Marie S. (Renzi) Perry for 53 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late William and Pauline (Covino) Perry. Bill's life journey was marked by his kind and caring nature, great sense of...
William J. Poole
Dec 12, 2025
86, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Marcello) Poole. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Modestina (Iannotti) Poole.
Bill was a steel fabricator and the owner of Engineering, Welding and Fabrication Co. He was a member of the East Greenwich Yacht Club, East Greenwich...
Michael A. Absi, Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael A. Absi, Jr.
Michael A. Absi, Jr., born on October 22, 1986, in Providence, Rhode Island, left this world peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a precious son, grandson, brother, nephew, and cousin whose spirit touched the hearts of many.
Michael was the cherished son of Michael A. Absi and his...
Margery A. (Filippone) Harrop
Dec 7, 2025
70, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Harrop. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Aspry) Filippone.
Margery was a graduate of Pilgrim High School Class of 1973; and was a bookkeeper for many years in a family business.
She was the...
Maria Ann Raspallo
Dec 6, 2025
Maria Ann Raspallo, 59, a beloved figure in her community and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully at home in Cranston, Rhode Island, on December 6, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Born on August 13, 1966, in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Deacon Thomas R. Raspallo, and the late Ann Marie (Peters) Raspallo....
Matteo DeSimone
Dec 6, 2025
100, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris H. “DeDe” (Silvestri) DeSimone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pellegrino and Angelina (Armenti) DeSimone.
Matteo was a US Army Veteran serving in World War II under General George Patton. After his military service, he worked as a...
Phyllis J. (Raffonelli) Cerio
Dec 6, 2025
81, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank M. Cerio, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mario Raffonelli and Emily (Ciarlo) Conca.
Phyllis worked in sales in the clothing industry for many years before retiring.
She was the devoted mother of...
Jean F. (Nelson) Jackson
Dec 6, 2025
83, of Cranston, peacefully passed away in her home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert “Ajax” Jackson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles Merritt, Sr., and Anna (Hurn) Merritt.
Jean held dear the value of relationships and was especially proud of her role as a mother and grandmother....
Richard P. Butler
Dec 5, 2025
Richard Butler (Retired PPD), 83 of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary E. (Belknap) Butler. The husband of Arlene (Meunier) Butler for the last 63 years, he reminded her daily that she was the love of his life.
Following...
Alexander A. "Sonny" Generali
Dec 5, 2025
82, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 11, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, Sonny leaves a legacy of love, hard work, and dedication to those who knew him.
A skilled carpenter, Sonny dedicated much of his professional life to the family businesses: SD Generali Brothers and Generali Brothers...
James Joseph Lodge
Dec 5, 2025
born on September 18, 1965, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. A dedicated culinary artist, James honed his skills at the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts School, where he cultivated his passion for the culinary arts that would define much of his life.
James was known for his love of cooking, often finding joy in...
Mary A. (Mohn) Cooney
Dec 4, 2025
77 of Cranston has passed, Thursday, December 4th, at Cra-Mar Meadows, in Cranston, RI.
Born in Jonestown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Violet (Ober) Mohn, and beloved wife of the late William H. Cooney of Cranston, RI, for 43 years.
Mary was a Social Worker for the State of RI, for 35 years. She assisted the Department...
Anne E. Biello
Dec 4, 2025
Anne E. (Pansera) Biello, 95 of Cranston passed away on Thursday December 4, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Elvira (Gallotta) Pansera. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Biello. They had been married for 63 years prior to his passing in 2014.
After high school,...
Mildred Jean (Lally) McGovern
Dec 4, 2025
101, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Mildred “Mil” was born on April 26, 1924 in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (McDonald) Lally. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. McGovern, Sr.
Mil grew up in the Fox Point...
Antonio "Tony" DiCicco
Dec 3, 2025
passed away peacefully on December 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Antonio was born on October 4th, 1935 in Sant’Ambrogio (Frosinone) to Giovanni Battista DiCicco and Maria Grazia Fargnoli DiCicco. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gina DiCicco, daughter, Adrienne DiCicco, and his two grandchildren, Isabella Veader and Adriana Veader, of Lincoln, RI. He is also...
Robert J. "Mac" MacDonald
Dec 2, 2025
78, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2025. Born on July 4, 1947, Mac devoted his life to supporting his country as part of the US Coast Guard, US Army and US Air National Guard. He was also a Licensed Practical Nurse and retired from Cranston Fire Department as Captain of the rescue.
Mac was...
Salvatore W. Piscione
Dec 1, 2025
85, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Providence VA Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta (Mancini) Piscione. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Longo) Piscione. Salvatore was a tool maker and co-owner of Samic MFG Co., for many years before retiring. Salvatore enjoyed spending...
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