OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Allison E. DeAngelus

Allison E. DeAngelus

May 14, 2022

32, of Hope, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of William DeAngelus, III of Hope, RI and Elizabeth Bacon of Warwick, RI.  She is also survived by her brother Mason DeAngelus and her maternal grandmother Barbara Bacon, as well as many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She was the granddaughter...

Frank A. D'Ercole Jr

Frank A. D'Ercole Jr

May 14, 2022

90, formally of Cranston, and most recently of North Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of the late Ana S. (Silva) D’Ercole to whom he was married for 55 years until her passing in 2020.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Frank and...

Teresa R. (Cacchiotti)  Houle-Brierley

Teresa R. (Cacchiotti) Houle-Brierley

May 13, 2022

65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Alianiello) Cacchiotti.

Teresa is survived by her loving daughter Christina Houle of Marysville, WA. She was the sister of the late Paula Mangili and Joseph “Ace” Cacchiotti.

VISITING HOURS...

Filomena "Rita" R. (Feole)  Perrotti

Filomena "Rita" R. (Feole) Perrotti

May 13, 2022

FILOMENA R. “RITA” (FEOLE) PERROTTI, 73, of Sherwood Ave., North Providence, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Battastina (DiDino) Feole.

Rita was in the hospitality industry for many years. She was an incredible artist who was recognized for her...

Benedetta (Varone) Aceto

Benedetta (Varone) Aceto

May 13, 2022

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Lorenzo Aceto. Born in Esperia Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Perrotta) Varone. Benedetta grew up in Italy during WWII; Later in life she immigrated to...

Armand "Bud" D'Orsi, Jr.

Armand "Bud" D'Orsi, Jr.

May 13, 2022

ARMAND “BUD”  D’ORSI, JR., 82, of Cranston, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 55 years of the late Marie A. (Murphy) D’Orsi.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand and Margaret (Sahagian) D’Orsi.

Bud worked for the Providence Gas Company for...

Anita (Copponi)  Ranucci

Anita (Copponi) Ranucci

May 11, 2022

79, of Cranston passed away Wednesday May 11, 2022 at Cra-Mar Nursing Home in Cranston surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael “Sonny” Ranucci.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary C. (Marchetti) Copponi. Anita worked for the Providence School Department for...

Steven K. Andrews

Steven K. Andrews

May 11, 2022

64, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Senecal) Andrews for 40 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Petrucci) Andrews. Steven served proudly as a US Navy veteran. Later in life he started his own catering company for 35 years.

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Vincent R. "Pinky" Boissy

Vincent R. "Pinky" Boissy

May 11, 2022

85, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joann (Storti) Boissy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Roland and Stella (Sedwick) Boissy.

Pinky grew up in Johnston, Rhode Island and after high school served in Patton's old 3rd Armored Division in...

Edward J. Donahue, Jr.

Edward J. Donahue, Jr.

May 10, 2022

81, of East Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  He was the beloved son of the late Edward J. Donahue, Sr. and the late Eva V. (Dorio) Keidel.

Born in Providence, RI, he grew up in the Fox Point section (God’s Little Acre), attended the parish school (Cleary), LaSalle Academy, and Providence...

Dolores B. (Janigian)  Norigian

Dolores B. (Janigian) Norigian

May 9, 2022

Dolores B. (Janigian) Norigian, 86, of Smithfield, RI, formerly of Warwick, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Dolores was born in Providence, RI to the late Charles and Elizabeth (Asdoorian) Janigian and was sister to Aileen Babigian and the late Mary Shadbegian.

Dolores worked in the Department of...

Roger J. Kohler, Jr.

Roger J. Kohler, Jr.

May 8, 2022

45, of Coventry passed away on Sunday May 8, 2022 at home. He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Conti) Kohler. Born in Providence he was the son of Dianna (Guillemette) Paliotti and step-son of John Paliotti of Coventry and son of the late Roger J. Kohler, Sr. Roger was the manager of Auto Zone of Warwick for the...

Anthony J. DeSpirito, Jr.

Anthony J. DeSpirito, Jr.

May 8, 2022

70, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 8. 2022.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony J., Sr. and Della Y. (Scolardi) DeSpirito.

He graduated from New England Institute of Technology.

Tony worked in real estate for Coldwell Banker and had been a longtime...

Robert Ferrucci

Robert Ferrucci

May 8, 2022

83, passed away peacefully at his home in Cranston, RI in the presence of his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Jeanette (Sweet) Ferrucci for 63 years. Robert was born in Providence, RI on November 10, 1938 to Mario and Anna (Colore) Ferrucci. Bob owned the well-known and successful Oaklawn Hardware Store...

Joseph Iannelli

Joseph Iannelli

May 8, 2022

of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, May 8th, at the age of 96. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Filomena (D’Agostino) Iannelli. He was a partner in Iannelli Greenhouses of Johnston. Joseph was predeceased by brothers Giacomo, Pasquale, George, Alessio, and Anthony, and sisters Mary Marietti, Helen Tartaglia, and Gloria Izzo. He is...

Kerrie A. Dolbashian

Kerrie A. Dolbashian

May 7, 2022

Kerrie A. Dolbashian, 31, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Paul and Lisa M. (Read) Dolbashian; loving sister of Michelle Dolbashian and Anthony Arakel Dolbashian and his wife Chelsea, all of Smithfield.  Besides her loving family she leaves her boyfriend Mike Wylie of Plymouth, MA and also nine...

Nancy C. (Roach)  McPhillips

Nancy C. (Roach) McPhillips

May 7, 2022

81, of Warwick, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the loving daughter of the late James and Rita (McDermott) Roach. Nancy was a Real Estate Agent for DeFelice Realtors; and was also a Hospice CNA.

She is survived by her loving children: Sean McPhillips of Warwick and Holly Henderson...

Samantha M. Boutin

Samantha M. Boutin

May 3, 2022

30 of Warwick passed away Tuesday May 3, 2022 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Providence she was the beloved daughter of John R. Boutin and Sherry L. (Brien) Boutin. Samantha was a receptionist at Wood River Health Services.

Besides her parents she was the devoted mother of Amaya Boutin; and she was the dear sister...

Joseph A. Butmarc

Joseph A. Butmarc

May 3, 2022

Joseph A. Butmarc, 93 of Cranston, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 3, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Joseph and Jesse (Barone) Abbatamarco. He was the beloved husband for over 60 years to Barbara (DiMartino) Butmarc.

Joe attended from the former Cranston High School, now known...

Raymond A. Santangini

Raymond A. Santangini

May 3, 2022

88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Marx) Santangini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gaetano and Mary (Ramaglia) Santangini.

Raymond was a commercial artist and began his career with the Bo Bernstein Advertising Agency....

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