Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Oct 2, 2021

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Whyte.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Hart) Ruggiero.

Barbara was the loving mother of Sandra Vallier, and stepmother of Michael Whyte; cherished grandmother of Allyson Vallier-Camara...

Oct 1, 2021

93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 1, 2021 after saying his final goodbyes to his loving family and friends.

Frank was a lifelong resident of C Street, Cranston, born at home to Rosina and Michele Lepizzera. He was the loving husband of Marie G. Leveille for 65 years. He was...

Sep 30, 2021

73, of Cranston, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Peters. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Julia (Smith) Howard. Nancy was a major, in the Liberia Police Department for many years until retiring.

Sep 30, 2021

96, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Tougas.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Josephine (McDonough) Hazard.

Bernice was the loving mother of Richard G. Tougas, Carol A. Wright and her husband Michael, and the late...

Sep 30, 2021

79, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul A. and Ada C. (Nobile) Meldonian.  Barbara was employed as a clerk at the RI Traffic Tribunal for many years, before retiring.

She is survived by her loving...

Sep 29, 2021

Belardina Cristina DeCiccio Salvatore Ruggieri August 25, 1925 – September 29, 2021

Beautiful till the end, Bella, age 96, mother of six, survived her husband of 27 years, Vincent Salvatore, father of all their children. Steven R. Salvatore (deceased 2015), Dr. Joan (Salvatore) Fargnoli of Johnson, RI and Sarasota FL, Karen Salvatore of Saunderstown, RI, Janice (Salvatore)...

Sep 29, 2021

98, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Onesta (Campagnone) Sorrentino. She was the loving mother of Anthony D’Antuono and his wife Kathleen of Johnston, and the late Ronald D’Antuono. She was the cherished grandmother of the late Gina D’Antuono. Lillian...

Sep 28, 2021

78, died peacefully on September 28, 2021 at her home in Prospect, CT surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Ricci.

Born in Providence, RI, the eldest child of the late Joseph and Esther (Grossi) Leonelli, she lived with her husband in Prospect for 55 years. She leaves her siblings: Esther...

Sep 28, 2021

of Johnston passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence.

She was the beloved wife of the late Norman R. Brodeur. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Leo and Josephine (Cipriano) Comella.

Dorothy was a jewelry worker for many years before retirement. She loved Bocce,...

Sep 27, 2021

96, of Wakefield passed away peacefully at her home on September 27, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Peter A. Del Prete.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Hope (Tillman) McGrath.

Mrs. Del Prete worked for AT&T for twenty years working as an operator and supervisor before...

Sep 26, 2021

Carmine R. DiPetrillo, retired Associate Justice Rhode Island Family Court, passed away on September 26, 2021 at his home in Florida. He was a devoted public servant to the State of Rhode Island, a caring friend, and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

The second of five children born to John and Modesta “Molly” (Vessella) DiPetrillo,...

Sep 25, 2021

70, of Hillwood Street, Cranston, passed peacefully on September 25th surrounded by family.

Henry was employed for many years with the City of Cranston Highway Dpt. and was a member of the Laborers Union Local 1322. He was the son of Isabelle (Rachiele) Salvati of Cranston and the late Henry Pilloni, Jr. He is survived ...

Sep 24, 2021

81, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence, surrounded by family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Liz” M. (DiManna) Aquilante.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William Sr. and Pasqualena (Vallese) Aquilante.

Bill is survived by...

Sep 23, 2021

of Johnston, RI, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was the wife of the late Thomas C. Schiavitti.  Born in Cranston, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Gemma) De Angelis and was a resident of Johnston for the past 66 years.

She was a representative of Princess House for many years, and ...

Sep 23, 2021

43, of Cranston, passed away Thursday September 23, 2021 at Miriam Hospital after a long courageous battle with Crohn’s disease. Born in Providence, he was the son of Richard V. Pattison of Riverside and Diane M. Meloccaro of Cranston, and stepson of Michelle Wright of Riverside. John was the dear brother of Lori A. Pattison-Schmidt of North Scituate.

Sep 22, 2021

passed away on September 22,2021 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved son of the late Denise Castaldi and Carmine Castaldi of Providence. He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. He was the companion of Valorie Apici for many years. Marc was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Rhode Island College. He worked for the City...

Sep 22, 2021

84, of Narragansett formerly of Providence, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Ezekiel and Anna (Orabone) Martinelli; and adopted daughter of Blanche Martinelli. She was the precious niece of the late Frances “Auntie” Orabone.

Geraldine is survived by her devoted and cherished daughters, Susan (Suzie)...

Sep 22, 2021

100, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Renza, Sr.  Born in Providence, RI, Marie was the daughter of the late John and Eliza (Barlow) Teigue.  She was a graduate of St. Mary's Broadway and Bryant University.  Marie was...

Sep 21, 2021

Cimorelli, Ernest age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Cranston, on Tuesday September 21, 2021. Ernest was the beloved only son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Catalozzi) Cimorelli. Ernie leaves his dear cousins, Paula Fish (Dean) and Janice Connors of Cranston, John C. Parisi (Cathy) of Coventry, and numerous paternal, second and third cousins.

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Sep 21, 2021

HAGOP “AL” ALTOUNIAN, 90, of Cranston, RI, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Artin and Mariam (Kachadourian) Altounian.

Al was a buyer for the former Outlet Company in Providence for many years before retiring and was a U.S. Army...