Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 19, 2022

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 with her family surrounding her in her final hours.  She was the beloved wife of John F. Carroccia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Eleanor (Silvestri) Paglio.

Besides her beloved husband of 45 years, she is survived by...

Mar 17, 2022

ROBERT J. D’AMICO “BOB”, 87, of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away Thursday, March, 17, 2022 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Judith F. (Corsi) D’Amico.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alberto and Rosalia (Zandegiacomo) D’Amico.

Bob was a supply driver for Narragansett Electric Company...

Mar 17, 2022

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Strackalusi) Testa.

Anna was the loving sister of Stella Gelsomino and her husband Franklin John Gelsomino of Johnston, and the late Marie Mangiarelli and Lucille Testa.  She is...

Mar 17, 2022

of Narragansett passed away March 17th surrounded by his local siblings after a sudden illness. Raised in Pawtucket the son of the late Mary Patrice(Schuette) and Paul McMahon.  Joe, graduated from NEIT Automotive Program with his Associates Degree. He worked for many decades at Ed’s Garage in Riverside, RI. Upon retirement, he moved to Narragansett,  Joe was a 4th...

Mar 16, 2022

98, a longtime resident of Cranston, RI, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born August 7, 1923, to the late Pasquale and Filomena Carnevale.

Teresa was a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital for almost 40 years, starting in the nursery and working her way up to becoming a hospital administrator until her retirement in...

Mar 15, 2022

89, of Naples, Florida  and Johnston,  Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Annemarie (D’Aguanno) Minicucci. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Amelia (Petrella) Minicucci.

Besides his wife Annemarie, he is survived by his loving children, Elizabeth Ruest...

Mar 15, 2022

Dr. David A. Marcantonio, DDS, 62 of Cranston passed away peacefully Tuesday March 15, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Norma R. (Turchetta) Marcantonio. He was the longtime companion of Lisa Gibree.

David first attended Classical High School, then St. Louis University and...

Mar 15, 2022

94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Dupuis) Notarianni.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria “Albina” (Branca) Notarianni.

Pasco was a purchasing agent for Imperial Knife for many years.  He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Mar 14, 2022

85, of West Palm Beach, Fl, passed away on March 14, 2022 . She was the beloved wife of the late Farrell Burgess. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late  Manuel and Mary (Cordeiro) Souza. Diana was employed at the Four Seasons Hotel for many years and also was a long-time volunteer at several soup...

Mar 14, 2022

89, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice, Providene. She was the beloved wife of John J. McDonough. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the Thomas and Angelina (Ventriglia) Pisatauro.

Besides her husband John, she is survived by her loving children, John “Jack” McDonough and...

Mar 13, 2022

79, of Providence, passed away peacefully Sunday March 13, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Jakubowski) Volatile.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Marion (DelGiudice) Volatile. John was the Chairman and CEO of ADITIME for many years.

Besides his wife he was...

Mar 12, 2022

50, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Nicole (Ruggieri) Pilozzi for 22 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of Arlene (Verdecchia) Pilozzi, and the late John Pilozzi Jr. Jay was employed by Stop & Shop for 32 years, many of those years as a...

Mar 12, 2022

Walter J. McGarty, Jr. of Narragansett passed away peacefully at home on March 12. He was the husband of Eileen (Campbell), father of Sean P. (Ret. PFD) and Tracy E. and grandfather to Shannon.

Walter served in the United States Army at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, from 1963-65 before joining the Providence Fire Department in 1965....

Mar 11, 2022

40, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the soulmate of her beloved husband Scott K. Strumar. Born in Winchester, MA, raised in Woburn, MA she was the daughter of Joseph DiRienzo and Heidi & Paul Boscia. Jessica worked as the marketing director of Wickford Dental Associates....

Mar 10, 2022

Gerard Coppolelli

95, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Home in East Greenwich, RI.  He was the husband of the late Ellen (Thornton) Coppolelli.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Clarence and Amelia (Marrapese) Coppolelli and a life-long resident of Cranston.  He is survived by his brother Walter...

Mar 10, 2022

77, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Richard J. Tortolani and Rita Mary Agnes Enright Tortolani.  Richard worked as a toolmaker for many years, before retiring.

He is survived by his children, Hope Ann Taylor of West Warwick, Richard J. Tortolani, III of Cranston,...

Mar 10, 2022

56, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022, surrounded by her children and husband.  She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Paliotte, Jr. as they were married for 33 years.

Born in Plattsburgh, NY, she was the daughter of Gary and Nancy (Costo) Perry of New York. Angela received her undergraduate...

Mar 10, 2022

Corrine Marie Penza was a caring wife, mother, aunt, sister, and friend. She passed away on March 10, 2022 at age 85 in her home state, Rhode Island. Corrine was born to the late Joseph and Della (Ammiano) Barbato on March 30, 1936. She spent her life in Rhode Island, where she married the late Ovidio “Ray” Penza. Ray...

Mar 7, 2022

Ann M. Sykes, 54, of West Warwick passed away peacefully on Monday March 7, 2022 at home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the Elida “Lily” (Valdez) Violante and the late Angelo Violante.

Her care giving nature carried through to all aspects of her life. She was a teacher’s aide having worked in numerous day...

Mar 6, 2022

of Cranston, passed away Sunday March 6, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Clark) Schayer for 59 years. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (Nevelle) Schayer. Richard worked for Pepsi Cola as a truck driver for many years before retiring and was a...