Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Antoinette (Tashjian) Diarbi
Aug 30, 2026
90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 30, 2026. at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ki Diarbi. Born in Aleppo, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Dikran and Naima (Hana) Tashjian.
Mrs. Diarbi was a member of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church in Providence;...
Georgia (Economou) Carignan
Aug 28, 2026
peacefully passed away in the Lord on August 28, 2026.
Raised in the Orthodox church, from a young age she found her home in the beauty of the Church. She walked steadfastly in the light of the Risen Christ throughout her entire earthly life, embodying the love of her faith to everyone she met. Her presence added warmth and light and...
Nicholas "Nico" J.S. Nevola
Aug 27, 2026
Nicholas “Nico” Nevola passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply, countless stories that will be told for years to come, and, in all likelihood, several opinions he never got the chance to finish expressing.
Nico was a proud veteran, a devoted father to his sons, Nick and Jake, a beloved brother, son, uncle, friend, and a truly...
Jared P. Ventetuolo
Aug 25, 2026
54, of Cranston, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, from complications of cholangiocarcinoma, with his wife and son by his side.The cherished son of Dennis and Ruth (Lawlor) Ventetuolo of Johnston, Jared attended Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary, St. Rocco’s School, Our Lady of Providence, and LaSalle Academy, where he met his wife, Nicia. A graduate of...
Louisa E. (Capobianco) Iannotti
Aug 21, 2026
97, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late William P. Iannotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Gulia Capobianco.
After retiring as a social worker with the State of Rhode Island, Louisa showed no interest in...
Anthony D'Antuono
Aug 19, 2026
77, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. He was the devoted husband of the late Donna (Conca) D’Antuono.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Katherine (Sucamosto) D’Antuono. Anthony was a cement finisher with Local 40 for many years before retiring. He was a U.S....
Steven P. Amaral
Aug 18, 2026
Steven Amaral of Johnston passed away unexpectedly on August 18th.
Steven was a lifelong mechanic and the proud owner of D and S Towing. He also proudly served his country as a Private First Class in the United States Army as an Indirect Fire Infantryman.
Steven was the son of the late Joseph and Barbara Amaral and the brother of the late...
Anna (Boranian) Parascandolo
Aug 18, 2026
96, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony Parascandolo, Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Melkon and Hurpik (Sooltanian) Boranian. Anna served as a secretary for the Providence School Department for ten years.
She took great delight in cooking and...
David John Miele
Aug 16, 2026
66, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away on August 16, 2026.
Born May 4, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, David was the son of Louise (DiChiara) Seligman-Miele and Frank Miele Sr. He grew up in North Providence, where he cherished his time in the neighborhood and developed a lifelong love of sports, most notably basketball and baseball. A talented athlete, some of...
Thelma Marandola
Aug 16, 2026
Thelma Marandola, 86 of West Warwick, passed away on Sunday August 16, 2026, with her family by her side. Born in Searcy, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Nancy (Smith) Stringfellow. She was the beloved wife of David Marandola.
Thelma was a homebody, that was perfectly content with a good book, often about simpler ways of life...
James T. Fleet
Aug 16, 2026
76, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 27 years of Shirlee K. (Irons) Fleet. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ralph and Dora (Napolitano) Fleet.
Jim was the owner of the former Fleet Printing Company and was a...
Valerie D. (Janiak) Curley
Aug 16, 2026
Valerie D. (Janiak) Curley, born on October 27, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at the Heritage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Smithfield, RI where she was surrounded by her family - “Team Val.” Valerie’s life was marked by deep dedication, accomplishment, and devotion to her family, her community, and her faith.
Valerie was the...
Norma M. (Iadeluca) Hill
Aug 15, 2026
91, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 70 years of the late Melvin D. Hill. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Anna (Campopiano) Iadeluca-Martone
Norma was a teacher’s aide for 40 years with the Cranston School Department and many...
Joseph R. Tarvis
Aug 14, 2026
87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Christina B. (Moretti) Tarvis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Zeppa) Tarvis.
Joseph worked for the Carol Cable Company for over 25 years. He was a member of the United Commercial Travelers of America, and...
Vincent M. Jackvony
Aug 14, 2026
born on June 18, 1945, in Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by devotion to family and community.
Vinnie's early years were defined by a tight-knit family, growing up as the beloved son of the late Vincent "Flat" and Adele "Della" (Tortolani) Jackvony. He was a lifelong resident of Johnston and his fondest...
Jillian A. Cabral
Aug 14, 2026
Jillian A. Cabral, 22 of Johnston passed away on Friday August 14, 2026, with her mother by side. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Heidi Ciarlo and her “stepped up” Dad Angelo Piccolino.
A life that was cherished every day for the last 22 years with mother by her side. Heidi’s steadfast love, care and devotion to Jillian...
Marianna (Conti) DiManna
Aug 14, 2026
94, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026.
Born in San Giovanni Incarico, Italy, Marianna was the beloved daughter of the late Erasmo and Giovanna (Abbatecola) Conti. She later made her home in Johnston, Rhode Island, where she built a beautiful life centered around what mattered most to her—her family.
Marianna was the beloved wife of the late...
Faith C. (Moretti) DeCataldo
Aug 12, 2026
92, passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, surrounded by her loving family. She was blessed with excellent health for nearly her entire life, a gift for which her family is deeply grateful.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on March 14, 1934, Faith was the daughter of the late Michael and Sadie Moretti, the owners of the Vilmoray Cafe...
Cheryl A. (Conte) Boudreau
Aug 12, 2026
54, of North Smithfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 27 years of Charles J. “Chuck” Boudreau, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Janice (Iavazzo) Conte of Narragansett and the late Alfred Conte.
Cheryl was a graduate of North Providence High School...
Thomas E. "Tom" Mooney, Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 11th. He left behind a lifetime of love, generosity, and memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
Tom was an extraordinary man whose greatest gift was the way he cared for other people. He was incredibly generous-not only with what...
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