Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Arlene Marie (Giannini) Nolan
Jul 7, 2026
79, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert Nolan.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Evelyn (Giarusso) Giannini.
Arlene graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked for the State of RI, Department of Children & Families.
She enjoyed cooking and was an animal lover.
Arlene leaves her...
Julia A. (Redinger) Jacavone
Jul 7, 2026
92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Carlo J. Jacavone for 73 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles F. and Althea (Dunbar) Redinger.
Julia possessed a remarkable green thumb and took great joy in tending her garden...
Joan (Lapati) Ladefian
Jul 4, 2026
Joan (Lapati) Ladefian, of Warwick, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Brentwood Nursing Home. She lived a long, full, and beautiful life, one defined by unwavering devotion to her family, enduring friendships, quiet generosity, and countless cherished memories. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony...
Jacque S. Suy
Jul 4, 2026
77, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 4, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Sarun Au.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children: Sarith Suy and his wife Chrep, Sara Suy, Elizabeth Suy and her partner Ron, and the late Sary Suy; cherished grandchildren Chanda, Tyron and his...
Kathleen A. (Dolan) Clarkin "Kathi"
Jul 4, 2026
61, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. She was the beloved wife for 39 years of Dennis P. Clarkin. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of Marilyn (Potter) Dolan of Cranston and the late James G. Dolan.
Kathi was a graduate of Cranston East, Rhode Island College and...
Francis L. DelSesto
Jul 2, 2026
78, of Hillcrest Drive, Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, with family by his side. He was the husband of the late Elena A. (DiLustro) DelSesto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Anna (Paolino) DelSesto.
Before his retirement, Mr. DelSesto was the Credit Manager for Horizon Beverage Group. He served faithfully as...
Joseph Ruggieri, Jr.
Jul 2, 2026
97, of Cranston and Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Henriques) Ruggieri. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph Ruggieri Sr. and Rosina (Capirchio) Ruggieri.
Joseph was a metalsmith at Quonset Point and a draftsman for Electric Boat for many years before retiring. He also...
Diana M. (Pagano) Burr
Jul 2, 2026
73, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Gregory Burr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ettore and Dolores (Izzo) Pagano. A dedicated educator, Diana taught art in the Johnston School Department for 32 years. Her passion for the arts and commitment to her...
Veronica "Ronnie" (Hovsepian) Nahigian
Jul 1, 2026
93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 1, 2026. She was born in Allston, Massachusetts on July 22, 1932 to the late Virginia (Tashjian) Shanazarian and the late Joseph Hovsepian, and was wife for almost 70 years to the late Leon T. Nahigian.
Ronnie was an at home mom and homemaker most of her adult life with the occasional assistance to...
Anna (Larrivee) Clerc
Jun 29, 2026
94, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Clerc. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Fallon) Larrivee. Anna was a salesclerk for F.W. Woolworth for about 35 years before retiring. She enjoyed daily walks, word searches, reading, and...
Teresa M. Lowe
Jun 29, 2026
Teresa M. Lowe, 98, of Greenville passed away on Monday June 29, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Josphine (Cipriano) Comella. She was wife of the late Joseph V. Lowe.
She was a key punch operator and worked for printing companies. Alongside her late husband Joe, they traveled to most of the continental United...
Daniel R. Barry
Jun 29, 2026
a longtime resident of Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on July 2, 1953, in Providence, Daniel led a life of dedication to his family, community, and the causes he held dear.
A graduate of Cranston East High School, Daniel distinguished himself early, serving as Class President and...
Louis F. "The Deal" Tourony
Jun 28, 2026
60, of Curtis St., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Carol (Chmura) Tourony of Cape Coral FL and the late Louis M. Tourony.
He was a graduate of Cranston East High School and was a correctional officer for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections for...
Shirley Ann (Gravell) Quirk
Jun 24, 2026
88, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late John H. Quirk. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Ennis) Gravell.
Shirley was an executive clerk at CCRI for many years before retiring.
She was the beloved mother of John J. Quirk and Robert F....
Mariacristina McKendall
Jun 24, 2026
Mariacristina (DeMarco) McKendall, after a battle with an aggressive pancreatic cancer, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Her last weeks stood in heartbreaking contrast to the vibrant woman she had been just weeks earlier. Tina’s final days were spent rooted in her Catholic faith, surrounded by prayer, and with family and friends at...
Richard A. Bernard, Jr.
Jun 23, 2026
63, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jody S. W. Bernard. Born in Providence, he was the son of Virginia (Carnevale) Bernard and the late Richard A. Bernard, Sr.
Richard was an avid golfer. He attended Fairfield University, where he was a member of the golf team. He continued...
Dorothy V. (DeSimone) Cilento
Jun 23, 2026
93, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at South County Nursing & Rehabilitation in South Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Cilento, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Filomena (Ciano) DeSimone.
She was the devoted mother of Eugene Cilento, Jr. (Andrea), Lorraine Meschino, Diane Vernancio (Michael) and...
Anne E. (Spaziano) Mansolillo
Jun 22, 2026
94, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday June 22, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony D. Mansolillo, with whom she shared sixty-two loving years of marriage.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Giglio) Spaziano.
Anne was employed as a saleswoman for the former La Bottega...
Alfred F. "Fred" Barra
Jun 21, 2026
83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance “Betty” (Orsi) Barra. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Jennie (Golato) Barra.
Fred spent his early years growing up on Federal Hill. He worked as a Master Plumber...
Robert "Bob" MacDonald
Jun 20, 2026
Robert “Bob” MacDonald, 82, passed away on June 20, 2026, at his summer residence in Wakefield, RI, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved wife, Arlene, and their son, John.
Bob was born in Albany, NY, to Edmund and Julia MacDonald. He was one of six children. His brother Edmund and sisters Julia, Kathleen, and Mary...
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