Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Joseph D. DiZoglio, M.D., FACOG
Dec 29, 2025
87, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home with his beautiful, loving family by his side on Monday, December 29th, 2025.
Joe, known as Joey by his immediate family and friends, was born on St. Joseph's Day, March 19th, 1938. There was never a question as to what his first name would be, given the fact that his four immigrant...
Penny L. (Kemplin) Mendillo
Dec 28, 2025
77, of Johnston, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Rose (Galotto) Kemplin. She was a beloved individual whose warmth, spirit, and sense of style left a lasting impression on the lives of those around her.
Penny was a devoted Christian whose faith guided her through...
Craig A. Cotton
Dec 27, 2025
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Brewster) Cotton. Born in Central Falls, RI he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Howarth) Cotton.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter, Dawn Adams and Husband Kenneth of...
Mary "Rita" (Keane) Ruggieri
Dec 27, 2025
95, of Cranston, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco Ruggieri.
Rita was a devout Catholic who said the rosary daily. She was an avid golfer and a lifelong member of the Alpine Country Club in Cranston.
She was the cherished and devoted mother of Linda M. Ruggieri of Mill...
Luciano Boi
Dec 27, 2025
76, of West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in Sardinia, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Fiorinda (Colalella) Boi.
Luciano was a true family man in every sense, always there to lend a helping hand with projects around the house. He loved gardening, spending most of his time there...
Richard A. DeAngelis
Dec 25, 2025
Richard DeAngelis, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy defined by faith, family, service, and quiet joy.
Born to Romeo DeAngelis and Diane DeAngelis (Pelland), Richard lived a life rooted in love and responsibility. First and foremost, he was a family man. He devoted his life to his wife, Paula DeAngelis; his children, Jared DeAngelis...
Yolanda Estelita Guinto Loyola
Dec 24, 2025
93 of Bristol passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on December 24, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late George and Matilda (Morales) Fajardo. She was the beloved wife of the late Lenoncio Lirio, and the late Amado Loyola.
She was raised in the Philippines always wanting to move her...
James R. DiMaria
Dec 24, 2025
76, of West Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Bautista) DiMaria. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Nancy (Canzano) DiMaria. James worked in the jewelry industry for many years where he owned his own business.
Besides his wife Marilyn, he is survived by...
Gail A. (Palazzo) Bochner
Dec 24, 2025
67, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Kent County Hospital. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Lisi) and Cagney Palazzo, and the daughter-in-law of the late Ceila and Samuel Bochner.
Gail graduated from Cranston High School West, where she was a cheerleader for all four years and was voted "Best Personality" and...
Debra A. Connolly
Dec 23, 2025
Debra A. Connolly, born on August 5, 1950, in Providence, Rhode Island, left this world peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Roland and Angela (Rocchio) Borrasi. She was the loving wife of Robert Connolly; they had been married for the last 52 years.
Debra was a dedicated Medical Technologist,...
Diana Lucy (Vendetti) Holcomb
Dec 23, 2025
74, of Johnston passed away Tuesday December 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard D. Holcomb, Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Grenci) Vendetti. Diana was an inspiration to everyone. She endured more than most and still found every reason to smile....
Michelle Elizabeth DiPrete
Dec 22, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Michelle Elizabeth DiPrete on December 22, 2025, in Round Rock, Texas.
Born on July 30, 1985, in Warwick, Rhode Island, Michelle brought joy, laughter, and warmth to those who knew her. She faced life with courage, kindness, and grace. Michelle enjoyed shopping, traveling, and watching her favorite television show, Law & Order. A...
Joanne P. (Ionata) Marinelli
Dec 22, 2025
96, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Marinelli and the late Pasquale Squizzero. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinando and Catherina (Della Cioppa) Ionata.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Patricia C. Yanikoski and her husband Joseph; cherished grandson Michael Yanikoski and...
Rosa (Ragno) Giarrusso
Dec 21, 2025
age 89, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Cranston, Rhode Island, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Vieste, Italy, to the late Giovanni Ragno and Francesca Cariglia. Rosa carried her southern Italian roots with pride throughout her life.
In 1966, she immigrated to the United States with her beloved husband, the late Leonardo Giarrusso, to whom she...
Joseph W. Greer
Dec 21, 2025
83, of Plainville, MA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Thomas) Greer for 60 years. Born in Carey, OH, he was the son of the late John A. and Elisabeth (Myers) Greer.
Joseph is survived by his loving daughter Kristin Lacoste, his cherished grandchildren, Marissa Lacoste, Scarlette Greer, Anthony...
Rosemarie E. (Gladue) Ruel
Dec 20, 2025
78, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2025 at Cra-Mar Meadows Cranston surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Ruel.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Rose (Hallern) Gladue.
Prior to working at the Blood Bank, her and her former husband, Vincent Durante, were the owners of...
Stephen M. Fallon
Dec 20, 2025
83, of Greenville, RI passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Michael Fallon and Winifred (Shields) Fallon, he was born and spent his childhood in Providence, graduating Mt Pleasant High School in 1960. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1961 and served his country...
Attileo "Leo" Feole
Dec 20, 2025
92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Battastina (DiDino) Feole. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Assunta (Girardi) Feole for 63 years, raising 6 children together.
He is survived by his 6 loving children, Anthony Feole and...
Theresa (DeAngelis) Pullano
Dec 20, 2025
93, passed away peacefully on Saturday December 20, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Louis Pullano for 59 years. A lifelong Cranston resident, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Clara (Pezzullo) DeAngelis.
Theresa was employed at the Sardelli Co. and Coro Jewelry as a department supervisor. She loved cooking and found great joy in preparing meals for...
Marie E. Ricci
Dec 20, 2025
Marie E. Ricci, 88, of East Greenwich, RI and Jupiter, FL, passed away peacefully in Providence, Rhode Island on December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Oct. 11, 1937 in Providence, RI, to the late Armand and Theresa (Michon) Proulx. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Thomas P. Ricci. Marie was a...
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