Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Justine (Pagliaro) Bifulco

Apr 24, 2022

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Justine was the wife of Eugene Bifulco, her loving and devoted husband of 75 years.

Born in Providence on October 13, 1924, Justine was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Vincenza (Mesolella) Pagliaro.

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Anne D. (Celona) Ruggieri

Apr 24, 2022

Anne D. (Celona) Ruggieri, 90 of Cranston passed away peacefully Sunday April 24, 2022. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Laura (Verrechia ) Celona. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Ruggieri, Sr.

She was a seamstress for many years, owning her own business. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant...

Albert J. Rouleau

Apr 24, 2022

ALBERT J. ROULEAU, 90, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred R. (Dauphinee) Rouleau.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Yvonne (Gendreau) Rouleau.

Mr. Rouleau was a former schoolteacher and later was...

Jennie P. (Martini) Cotoia

Apr 23, 2022

92, of Tamarac, FL, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Cotoia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Assunta (Capporella) Martini. Jennie was a Communicant, Eucharistic Minister, and a Catechism Teacher,...

Andrew Swiatlowski

Apr 22, 2022

58, of Cumberland passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Sammy (Syripannho) Swiatlowski.

Born in Poland, he was a son of Zofia (Wawrzyk) Swiatlowski of Worcester, MA and the late John Swiatlowski.

Andy’s pride was in his work at Metalogic Industries, where he was Head...

Carol A. (Annicelli) Lepre

Apr 21, 2022

CAROL A. (ANNICELLI) LEPRE, 77, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.  She was the beloved wife for 43 years of the late Robert S. Lepre.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Eda (Iacampo) Annicelli.

Carol was a case worker for the State of RI Health & Human Services for...

Anthony L. Gallo, Sr.

Apr 21, 2022

71 of Cranston passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 at RI Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (Pursche) Gallo.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Louis and Gladys (Grenier) Gallo. Anthony was a maintenance supervisor for various restaurants until his retirement.

Besides his wife...

Onorato Paul Sciarra, III

Apr 20, 2022

56, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Onorato Paul Sciarra, Jr. of Cranston, and the late Jo-Ann (Santagata) Sciarra, sister to Jessica Rhodes of Florida.

After his career in banking, Paul dedicated his life to caring for his father and devoted himself St. Mary...

David F. Hamlin

Apr 19, 2022

David F. Hamlin, 83 passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Utica, New York he was the son of the late Napoleon and Florence (Lebert) Hamlin. He was the devoted husband to Elizabeth E. (Crook) Hamlin, they celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this past January.

After earning his High...

Matthew J. Boardman

Apr 18, 2022

44, of West Warwick passed away Monday April 18, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence.

Born in Boston, MA he was the devoted son of John and Donna (Viscolosi) Boardman of Providence.

Matthew was the operation manager of Visco Products for over 20 years.

Besides his parents he was...

Thomas Troy

Apr 17, 2022

58, of Warwick passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.

Born in Lebanon, PA. he was the son of Leo Troy of Knoxville, TN and the late Lois (Dechert) Troy. Thomas was Zookeeper at Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Besides his father he was the brother of Yvonne ...

Caroline M (Alianiello) Cacchiotti

Apr 17, 2022

(Alianiello) Caroline M. Cacchiotti 93, of  Cranston , passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 at her home in Cranston . She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Cacchiotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Rosa (Torzi) Alianiello.

She was a beautiful and loving wife and mother. She was...

Henry A. "Sam" Emma

Apr 16, 2022

94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Gloria A. (Testa) Emma. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry and Angelina (Golotto) Emma.

He was the co-owner of the former Miller Forge Company in Providence for 22...

Claire M. (Rotondo) DiMascio

Apr 16, 2022

CLAIRE M. (ROTONDO) DiMASCIO, 96, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gino DiMascio.  Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Flamino) Rotondo.

Claire was a hairdresser and worked at Cozy Corner Beauty Salon for 60 years.  She was a communicant...

Michael James Burke Sr.

Apr 16, 2022

66, a 43-year resident of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years Dolores J. (Centore) Burke, along with their 3 sons, Michael J. (Marissa), Matthew J. (Erica), and Daniel J., along with 2 cherished grandsons.

Born...

Marilyn A (Chartier) Pelland

Apr 15, 2022

74, of Cranston , passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert O. Pelland, Sr . Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Howard Townsend and Lillian Medeiros Chartier. Marilyn was the co-owner of A &A Auto Parts in Providence.

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David A. Trabucco

Apr 15, 2022

69, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022, with his loving family by his side.  He is survived by his beloved wife Deirdre “Dee” (Nealon) Trabucco.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Rose (Lonardo) Trabucco. He was the devoted father of Tracey Hennemann and her husband Andy, David S. Trabucco,...

Gloria E. (Ruscito) Minicucci

Apr 15, 2022

90, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of David Minicucci.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jennie (Ianuzzi) Ruscito.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving sons, Robert Minicucci and his...

John Anthony Del Bonis

Apr 14, 2022

82, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Joanna (Filippone) Del Bonis for 57 years. He was the son of the late John P. and Priscilla (Recchia) Del Bonis. John was the owner of Knightsville Service Station for over 50 years.

John was a US Airforce veteran serving during...

Margaret F. Macione

Apr 13, 2022

94, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Riverview Nursing Home, Coventry. Born in New London, CT she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Jennie Macione. Peggy worked in jewelry manufacturing for many years before moving on to volunteer her time at a daycare caring for young children.

Peggy...