Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Robert "Bob" Ricci
Feb 22, 2022
Robert "Bob" Ricci, 85 passed away at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on February 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. He was the devoted husband of Josephine “Jo” Marie (Chirico) Ricci for nearly 57 years until her death in 2013.
He was born...
Esther "Paula" J. (Giammatteo) Barclay
Feb 22, 2022
95, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Elderwood of Scallop Shell, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel W. Barclay. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Antonetta (D’Adamo) Giammatteo.
Esther is survived by her loving children, Dorothy Augenstein and her late husband...
Domenic T. Ferri
Feb 22, 2022
84, of Scituate, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Respiratory and Rehab Center of RI. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Lepore) Ferri for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George and Rose (Scuncio) Ferri.
Besides his wife Elaine, he is survived by his...
William J. "Billy" Pandozzi
Feb 21, 2022
of Johnston passed away on Monday February 21, 2022. Born in Providence he was the dear son of Maria H. (Fetta) Baffoni of Johnston and the late William A. Pandozzi. He was also the step-son of the late Roger Baffoni.
William was a truck driver for Teamsters Union Local 251. Billy was a motorcycle enthusiast especially Harley ...
Gerald M Tillinghast, Sr.
Feb 21, 2022
Gerald M. “Jerry” Tillinghast , Sr. 75, passed away peacefully , surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was born in Providence, a son of the late John CB Tillinghast and Helen E. (Matland) Tillinghast. Jerry, a boy from a working family in South Providence became a lance...
Lucille A. (Mosca) Lepore
Feb 20, 2022
78 of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Anciello) Mosca. Lucille worked at Victoria & Company in credit and finance for many years before her retirement. She was a positive and selfless person, loved by all who knew her. Lucille enjoyed...
Grace I. Mitola
Feb 20, 2022
91, was called home to heaven, to be with our lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Mitola Sr., and Martha (Gallacher) Mitola. Grace leaves her devoted and loving sister Martha Tortolani, wife of the late Americo Tortolani Jr. She was the sister of the late Joseph Mitola Jr., husband...

Lynda A. (Keenan) Dubey
Feb 18, 2022
72, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Briarcliffe Nursing Home in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Dennis W. Dubey. Born in Providence, Lynda was the daughter to the late George and Monica (Freeman) Keenan. She was a policy writer at the former Allendale Insurance Company for approximately 15 years.
Besides her...
Eva D. (Aschettino) Robi
Feb 18, 2022
98, a resident of Cranston for seventy years passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick R. Robi.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Brigida (Petorella) Aschettino.
She leaves her three children, Cheryl Robi of Cranston, David Robi of Miami Beach,...
Verna (Norato) Cardente
Feb 18, 2022
of Cranston passed away Friday February 18, 2022 at home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Albert and Prudenza (Russo) Norato.
Verna worked for her brother as a hostess at Smith’s Restaurant for many years before retiring. She was a very caring and loving person and was committed to her catholic faith.
...Richard Dorazio
Feb 18, 2022
79, of Warwick, passed away on February 18, 2022. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Salvatore) Dorazio.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Louise (DiDonato) Dorazio.
A US Army Veteran, he served during the Vietnam War. He was a truck driver for Sears and Roebuck Co., was...
Nancy (Menna) DeMelo
Feb 17, 2022
96, formerly of Anchor Bay at Pocasset in Johnston, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony DeMelo; beloved mother of the late Carol M. DeMelo and John L. DeMelo; and dear sister of Louis Menna of Cranston, Jeannie Menna of Johnston and the late...
Deborah L. Greco
Feb 17, 2022
68, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, in RI Hospital, Providence. Deborah “Debbie” was the beloved wife of Anthony Greco for 44 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo Conti and Marie Carmen Chiavaroli. Debbie worked for the Cranston School system for 20 years. After retiring, Debbie was the co-owner of...
George M. "Frenchy" Gregorian
Feb 16, 2022
George M. “Frenchy” Gregorian of Cranston, RI died on Wednesday, February 16th after losing his battle with Covid. Born in Providence, RI, George was the cherished son of Virginia Rafaelian Gregorian and the late George K. “Frenchy” Gregorian. He was the younger brother of Camille Gregorian and Janette Gregorian who thoroughly enjoyed having an engaging little boy to help...
Raymond J. Villanova Jr.
Feb 16, 2022
56, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Born in Salem, MA, he was the beloved son of Raymond J. Villanova Sr., and Frances (Meng) Villanova of Lincoln. Raymond was a general contractor and property manager for many years. Besides his parents, Raymond is survived by his loving children, Raymond Joseph, Nicholas Raymond and Christopher Julius Villanova...
Henry J. Almagno,Esq.
Feb 16, 2022
, 79, of Cranston passed away peacefully at home Wednesday February 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Emilio and Nancy (Giarrusso) Almagno; and best friend to his father, Mal. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Paliotta) Almagno for 44 years.
Besides his wife, he...
Etta (Hassell) Avella
Feb 15, 2022
formerly of Johnston and Narragansett, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Carmella (Castriotta) Hassell.
She was the devoted mother of Rebecca Quattrocchi of North Kingstown, Sherry Avella of Cranston, Jo-Ann Aloi of Highland Beach, FL, Jonna Polsky of...
Ann F. (Carbone) Perrotti
Feb 15, 2022
80, of Lincoln passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony E. Perrotti for forty-eight years.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Alba (Menna) Carbone.
Mrs. Perrotti was the co-founder and administrator of R.I. Analytical. A communicant...
Carol Ann (Morra) St. Pierre
Feb 15, 2022
Carol (Morra) St.Pierre passed away peacefully at home. She leaves behind her loving husband John, devoted daughter Laurie Bouley of Warwick, daughter Deborah Boynton of Coventry and beloved sister Margaret (Dolly) Picard of Old Saybrook, CT. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and caring companion Corene Valletta of Warwick.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be...
Marie D. Corsetti
Feb 14, 2022
of Johnston passed away Monday February 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Corsetti.
Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio Prata and Elizabeth (Tacelli) Ferro.
Marie was a former member of the UCT of Johnston. She was a den...
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