OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Pei Li

Pei Li

Jan 24, 2025

Age 88, of Cranston RI, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Yi Q.Chen. 

She has 4 children, Yan, Zhen, Wan and John.

Visiting hours will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm; Friday morning,...

Anthony J. Caliri

Anthony J. Caliri

Jan 24, 2025

67, of Exeter, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Friday, January 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Mancini Caliri. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rose (Pagano) Caliri.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Cara Hesford and her husband Jake, and Douglas Caliri; cherished granddaughter...

Frank A. Macera

Frank A. Macera

Jan 22, 2025

72, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Frances (Ricci) Macera.

Frank attended Rhode Island College and worked as a security guard for many years before retiring.

An accomplished drummer, Frank traveled throughout New England with his country music band, Carol County Line. He...

Peter Taraian

Peter Taraian

Jan 21, 2025

94, of Seekonk, MA, formerly of Barrington, RI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 21st.

He is survived by his four sons: Peter and wife Kathleen, David and wife Lynette, Gary and wife Sonya, Mikel and wife Lisa, and predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Roberta, and by his sisters Mary & Teresa Taraian. 

He...

William E. Begones, Jr. (Ret. CPD)

William E. Begones, Jr. (Ret. CPD)

Jan 21, 2025

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Donna Rae (Thienpont) Begones. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Rita (Comella) Begones.

William was a Cranston Police Officer for many years before his retirement. He served his country in the U.S....

Isabel A. (Nuñez) Batista

Isabel A. (Nuñez) Batista

Jan 20, 2025

Isabel A. (Nuñez) Batista 84, of Providence, R.I., passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, R.I. surrounded in prayer at her bedside with her children and siblings. 

She was an extraordinary woman who dedicated her life to her family and service to others never expecting anything in return. She was extremely generous and compassionate living...

Elaine A. Colardo

Elaine A. Colardo

Jan 20, 2025

Elaine A. Colardo, 83 of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Gaetano and America (Cerilli) Terenzi. She was the beloved wife of 54 years of the late Robert N. Colardo. She is survived by her children, Dianne M. Colardo, Robert P. Colardo, Claudia Colardo-Santilli (Raymond) and one granddaughter, Sophia Santilli, who...

Elaine M. (O'Brien) Blais

Elaine M. (O'Brien) Blais

Jan 19, 2025

82, passed away peacefully after many visits from her family on January 19th, 2025. She was the loving wife of Maurice P. Blais; they had been married 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Flanagan) O’Brien.

Elaine graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. A lifelong educator, she...

Josephine M. Pignatelli (Nicolo)

Josephine M. Pignatelli (Nicolo)

Jan 19, 2025

96, of Johnston, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

For 53 years she was the beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Pignatelli. Born and raised in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto Giuseppe and Fortunata (Chece) Nicolo.

Josephine leaves her four children, Donna M. Reedy, Lynn M. DiLibero (Fred),...

Im Ouk

Im Ouk

Jan 19, 2025

80, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025. He was the devoted and beloved husband of the late Phanny (Tik) Ouk, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Born in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, Im courageously emigrated to the United States in 1982, seeking a brighter future for his family.

A hardworking and dedicated individual, Im...

Cheryl L. (Urquhart) Zangrilli

Cheryl L. (Urquhart) Zangrilli

Jan 18, 2025

63, of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Warwick, RI, she was the loving daughter of the late Richard S Urquhart and Nancy Lou Urquhart (Pierce). She was the beloved wife of 40 years of Joseph S Zangrilli, Jr. Cheryl was a graduate of Saint Joseph School of Nursing,...

Antonio F. Rebelo

Antonio F. Rebelo

Jan 17, 2025

Antonio F. Rebelo, 95 of Cranston, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Prados, Celorico da Beira, Portugal. He was the son of the late Joaquim and Maria da Fonseca Rebelo. He was the beloved husband just shy of 64 years of Maria Fernanda Fragoso Rebelo.

Besides his wife he is survived by...

Gloria M. (Stravato) Caniglia

Gloria M. (Stravato) Caniglia

Jan 17, 2025

93, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Orlando P. Caniglia. 

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Rose (D’Agnillo) Stravato. 

Gloria loved to cook Sunday dinners for her family she also enjoyed playing bingo.

She leaves three children, Diane M. Castellucci and...

Vartges "Gus" M. Engustian

Vartges "Gus" M. Engustian

Jan 17, 2025

age 95, entered eternal rest with the Lord on January 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores N. (Abbey) Engustian. He is survived by his daughters Lori Engustian, Kathryn Engustian (and husband Theodore Doolittle) and Christine Engustian, his grandchildren Anayis, Eve and Wyatt Doolittle, his nephew and niece, Jeffrey and Gail Goolgasian, and his great-niece, Marisa...

Robert N. Balasco

Robert N. Balasco

Jan 17, 2025

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to share the passing of Robert “Bob” Balasco who left us on January 17,2025 after a fulfilled life surrounded by his loving family. Born July 4,1947 in Providence, RI to the late Antonio & Antonetta Balasco. He is survived by his brother Albert Balasco of Whitman, MA. 

He was the beloved husband...

Albert A. Casali, Sr.

Albert A. Casali, Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Albert A. Casali, Sr. 98, of Cranston passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, with his family by his side. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Antonio and Theresa (Bertorelli) Casali. He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina A. (Rosetti) Casali. 

He was in the retail liquor business of over 80 years and co-founder of...

Catherine M. (Houston) DeLuca

Catherine M. (Houston) DeLuca

Jan 16, 2025

Catherine M. (Houston) DeLuca 81, of Johnston passed away Thursday January 16, 2025 at So. County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. DeLuca, Sr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Mulhern) Houston. Catherine worked for RI Blood Center for many years before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of Richard...

Salvatore Palumbo, Jr.

Salvatore Palumbo, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

89, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Regina A. (Salvatore) Palumbo. Born on Vinton St. in Federal Hill, and the youngest of eight siblings, Salvatore was the son of the late Salvatore and Maria (Valenti) Palumbo, Sr., both of Frosinone, Italy.

Salvatore served proudly in the US Army National...

Patricia A. "Nanny" Burbee

Patricia A. "Nanny" Burbee

Jan 15, 2025

 Patricia A. “Nanny” Burbee, 78 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 15, 2025, with her daughter Tara by her side. Born in West Orange, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Patsy and Ann (Scarpa) Notte. 

She is survived by her children Wendy Greer and her late husband Joseph, Charles Bond, Jr, and his wife Kathie, and...

Rose Autiello

Rose Autiello

Jan 13, 2025

Rosa (Pagnozzi) Autiello

94 of Naples Florida and formerly of Glocester Rhode Island passed away on January 13, 2025, three days before her 95th birthday. She was the wife of the late Antonio “Tony” Autiello for 72 years. Born in Providence, the daughter of Olando and Eugenia (Ronga) Pagnozzi. She was the sister of the late Alfonso Pagnozzi, Edith Santilli, Mary...

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