Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Frank R. Tria
Feb 15, 2026
98, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, after a lifetime of devotion and enduring love for his family.
Frank was the beloved husband of 48 years to the late Stella Tria, with whom he shared a lifetime of partnership, laughter, and unwavering commitment. He was the cherished son of the late Chiara Composeo and Joseph Tria, and brother to Paul...
Francesco Rocchio
Feb 14, 2026
96, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at RI Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Dorothy E. (Pompa) Rocchio. Born in Gallo, Italy, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Paolo) Rocchio.
Mr. Rocchio was a chemical operator for Ciba-Geigy Company for many...
Annette C. (Nardella) Stewart
Feb 13, 2026
Annette C. (Nardella) Stewart, 84, of Cranston, entered into the presence of the Lord on February 13, 2026. Born on June 14, 1941, Annette lived a life defined by deep faith, unwavering devotion to her family, and loving service to others.
She was the beloved wife of the late COL (Ret.) Gerald Stewart, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage....
Carlo Spirito, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026
94, of Cranston, Rhode Island and Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away on February 12, leaving behind a legacy of service, laughter, and a life exceptionally well lived.
Born the third of six children to the late Carlo and Antonetta Spirito, he grew up surrounded by family, friends, and a strong sense of community that shaped his 94 years. Known for his...
Carol A. (Bastianelli) Mancini
Feb 11, 2026
80, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday February 11, 2026 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Mancini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Celia (Vincenzo) Bastianelli. Carol was the office manager for Urschel Tool for over 50 years.
She was the beloved mother of Gina Rocchio,...
Anna (Mariorenzi) DeRobbio
Feb 10, 2026
95, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Morgan Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo A. DeRobbio. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Sinapi) Mariorenzi. She was a dedicated bookkeeper for Blue Cross Blue Shield RI, for many years before retiring.
Anna was...
Paul A. Calenda
Feb 9, 2026
Paul A. Calenda, 75 of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday February 9, 2026, with his family by his side, after a courageous battle with dementia. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Louis and Carmella (Palmisano) Calenda.
Paul’s work ethic was unmatched, starting at a young age he built a name for himself in his hard work,...
Adele "Della" Milnes
Feb 8, 2026
Adele “Della” Milnes, 97, of Hope formerly of Johnston, passed peacefully away on Sunday February 8, 2026. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Rosa (Paliotto) DiFazio. She was the beloved wife of the late William Milnes.
Alongside her husband Bill, she enjoyed impromptu scenic drives to Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Those rides weren’t complete...
Erna A. (Iannetta) Howarth
Feb 8, 2026
73, passed away peacefully on February 8th, 2026, after bravely fighting an aggressive neurological degenerative disease.
Before retiring Erna devoted 46 years of service to The Miriam Hospital, where her commitment and work ethic left a lasting impression on colleagues and patients alike.
Erna is survived by her loving wife, Roberta Bavaro; her cherished daughter, Jennifer Martone, and son-in-law, Karl Martone; and...
Ralph E. Palmieri, Jr., Ret. Sgt. CPD
Feb 7, 2026
Ralph E. Palmieri, Jr., Ret. Sgt. CPD, a lifelong resident of Cranston and a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, in Providence, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 28, 1959, in Providence, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Palmieri, Sr. and Beatrice (Parthen) Palmieri. He was the beloved...
Linda A. (Russo) Guglielmo
Feb 7, 2026
77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Guglielmo, Sr. Born in Providence, and raised in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Ligian B. Russo, Sr. and Dorothy (Spiridigliozzi) Russo.
A sharp and talented bookkeeper, Linda’s career spanned many years, where she...
John E. Marandola
Feb 6, 2026
After 93 years of a life rich in love, stories, and family, John E. Marandola, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Miriam Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Cynthia Marandola for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Enrico and Lucy (Giuliano) Marandola. Mr. Marandola was a graduate...
Dolores A. (Salzillo) Perry
Feb 6, 2026
86 of Molter Street, Cranston, passed away peacefully at Kent County Hospital on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was the wife of the late Daniel W. Perry Sr.
Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late William and Josephine (Pitocco) Salzillo, she lived in Cranston her entire life. She was a graduate of Cranston High School Class of 1957.
Mrs. Perry previously...
Michael R. Impagliazzo
Feb 6, 2026
With deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Michael R. Impagliazzo of Johnston, Rhode Island, on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88. He was the devoted son of the late Joseph and Rose (Mastronardi) Impagliazzo.
Michael attended Brown University for one year before leaving to join his parents in running the family business, Josef Creations, Inc,...
Anthony "Tony" C. Esposito
Feb 5, 2026
Anthony “Tony” C. Esposito, 92, of North Port, Fl passed peacefully away on Thursday February 5, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Martin) Esposito. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Grace (Bisceglio) Esposito.
Mr. Esposito worked in sales in Southeastern New England for 45 years until his retirement. He was a US...
Peter J. Kaskiewicz
Feb 5, 2026
78, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born to the late Anthony and Anastasia (Przybylowicz) Kaskiewicz, Peter was also preceded in death by his siblings, Anthony and Joseph Kaskiewicz and Angela Zalabowski.Peter is survived by his devoted wife, Jannet Kaskiewicz (Domenicone), to whom he was married for 56 years and who...
Steven E. Resnick
Feb 5, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Steve Resnick who died on February 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with an incurable brain tumor. He was born on June 27, 1949 in Patterson, NJ to the late Bernard and Faye Resnick. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia Jerome Resnick for 21 wonderful years. In addition to his wife,...
Vito Antonucci, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
80, formerly of Chepachet, passed away peacefully on February 4th at the R.I. Veterans Home in Bristol with his loving family by his side.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vito “Vic” Antonucci and Mary (Burns) Antonucci.
Vito grew up in Cranston, graduating from Cranston High School East in 1963. He worked for the former Arrow Transportation Co....
Joseph C. Giordano
Feb 4, 2026
96, of Scituate Ave., Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Gertrude M. (Chiaverini) Giordano. Born in East Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Luisa (Angiolillo) Giordano.
Joseph was a barber in Cranston and East Providence since 1947...
William M. Link
Feb 3, 2026
William M. Link, 60, a lifelong Cranston resident, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 3, 2026.
An avid antique enthusiast, William discovered his lifelong passion for furniture and antiques at a young age while working alongside his father, Jack. What began as an early interest grew into a lifelong calling, and together they built Second Time Around, a well-established furniture...
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