Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Theresa A. (Colaluca) Castaldi
Dec 21, 2024
a beloved matriarch and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Salvatore A. Castaldi.
Born on August 21, 1927, in Providence, RI, Theresa was the daughter of the late Adolph and Clara (Pezzullo) Colaluca. She was a lifelong resident of Rhode...
Rocco Joseph Andreozzi, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
91, of Cranston passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his children at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on March 19, 1933 to Rocco Joseph Andreozzi and Vincenza Rampini Andreozzi, Rocco was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, where he earned the nickname “The Mountie Ace” as the quarterback of its football team. It was at Mount Pleasant...
Carol Ann (Vellone) DeSista
Dec 21, 2024
83, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Carol was born on December 6, 1941 in Narragansett, RI to Carlo and Allison (Claire) Vellone. She is survived by her sisters, Lucille Smith and her husband the late William Smith, June Semons, Magaret Carvalho and husband Robert Carvalho. She is also survived by...
John B. Vicario, Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
John B. Vicario, Sr., 88, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joyce M. (L’Heureux) Vicario. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raymond and Michelina (Costantino) Vicario.
John was a cabinet maker and member of Carpenters Union 94. He worked for W.M. Bloom...
Derek T. Bassett
Dec 18, 2024
33, a lifelong resident of Narragansett, RI has finally found peace as he is now with our Heavenly Father.
Derek was the son of Herbert Bassett of Narragansett and Deborah White of North Carolina. He is also survived by his sister, Desiree Lavoie; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog Nico.
A proud graduate of Narragansett High School, Derek demonstrated a...
Marie J. "Jocelyne" Jean-Pierre
Dec 18, 2024
69, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on December 18, 2024. She retired one year ago as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, where she worked for 21 years and was affectionately known as “Mama.” Before that, she worked at various nursing homes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Marie was the widow of...
Angelina (Merola) Merlino
Dec 18, 2024
97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024. Born to parents Ignazio and Helen (Vernetti) Merola, Angie grew up in Providence, RI. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Merlino. Angie enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, visiting the casino and Hallmark movies. She worked for Anson Jewelry Company before retiring.
She was Mother to...
John J. Wainwright
Dec 18, 2024
92, of Johnston, RI, formerly of Mashpee, MA and Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Samuel and Ada (Hall) Wainwright.
John served in the Army during the Korean conflict, but was never deployed overseas before receiving an honorable discharge in 1955. After his time in the...
Nicholas "Nick" Piscione, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Nicholas Piscione, Jr, 69, of North Providence passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was a very dedicated husband to the late Eve (DiPetrillo) Piscione. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Ruth (Webb) Piscione.
Nick started his life off in Providence, and then during the...
Kathleen A. (Guarino) Gambuto
Dec 17, 2024
Kathleen A. (Guarino) Gambuto, age 66, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Michael Guarino and is survived by her mother, Evelyn (Tedeschi) Guarino.
Kathleen, lovingly known as Kathie, leaves behind her beloved husband of 44 years, David Gambuto. She is also survived by her two devoted daughters, Amanda...
Anthony Lombardo Jr
Dec 17, 2024
85, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at RI Hospital, Providence. Anthony was the beloved and dedicated significant other of Wendy Ethridge-Lombardo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella (D’Errico) Lombardo Sr.
Anthony was the owner of Andors Jewelry, where his commitment to quality and service was known to many throughout the...
Robert "Bob" A. Crudale, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
77, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Crepeau) Crudale for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mary (Saccoccio) Crudale.
Bob was the owner and operator of Amazing Specialties for over 51 years. His commitment to his work not only...
Mark S. Garafano
Dec 16, 2024
65, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Tracy A. (St. Jean) Garafano. Born in Attleboro, MA he was the son of Raymond and Ann (Price) Garafano. He is also survived by his daughter, Gloryana Garafano and grandson Jacob Zachary of Florida,...
Roger "Buddy" Ferragamo
Dec 16, 2024
92, formerly of Hope, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Carolyn (Iarocci) Ferragamo.
Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph and Anna (Iannozzi) Ferragamo.
He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Buddy was the President and Co-Founder of Unit Tool Company since 1960...
Mary Lou (Ferraro) Norato
Dec 15, 2024
80 of Smithfield passed away Sunday December 15, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony A. Norato for the past 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucio and Pauline (Polisena) Ferraro. Mary Lou was a Secretary at Birchwood School in North Providence for many years, retiring in...
Robert D. Mignanelli
Dec 14, 2024
81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife of 55 years, Loretta (Romano), and their family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Amedeo and Rose (DeJoseph) Mignanelli. He is survived by his loving children: David Mignanelli of Cranston, Michael Mignanelli and his wife Gertrude of Coventry, and Lisa Padula...
Robert "Bob" A. Schettini
Dec 13, 2024
90, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Emilia (Cipolla) Schettini.
He is survived by his loving children, Chrissie Schettini, Karen Curbelo, and John Reed; cherished grandchildren Jose, Jason and Jeremy Curbelo, Kai O’Donnell, Emilia Rose Rodriguez and great granddaughter Riley Curbelo. He was the...
Donald A. DeLuca
Dec 12, 2024
78, of Pocasset, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, at Falmouth Hospital. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Karas) DeLuca. Born in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late Daniel and Rose (Franco) DeLuca.
Donald graduated from the Rhode Island Vocational Technical School in 1965, where he formed lifelong friendships and picked up the...
Mary (Scotti) Cardinale
Dec 11, 2024
98, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Onorato Cardinale. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Antonetta (Lonardo) Scotti. Mary was the owner of Cardinale Jewelry.
Mary is survived by her loving children, Norman Cardinale and his wife Monica Vallee, and...
Angelo J. Petrone, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 11, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 7, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa, he dedicated a substantial part of his life to his career as a foreman for National Grid, where he served faithfully for thirty years...
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