Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 24, 2021

of Caswell St., Narraganset, RI and North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.  He was the beloved husband for 43 years of Kim A. “Poochie” (DeVincenzo) Nardolillo.  Born in Providence, the devoted son of Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Ferranti) Nardolillo of Cranston and the late Robert A....

Jul 24, 2021

103, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Colella. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Teresa (Colozzi) Izzi. She was a past president of the Knightsville  Manor Tenants Association.

She was the cherished...

Jul 23, 2021

of East Greenwich, formerly of Cranston, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Farina, Sr.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Daniel and Maria (DiMuccio) Forte, she lived in Cranston before moving to East Greenwich in 2016.

Gloria was...

Jul 23, 2021

of Johnston, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Friday, July 23, 2021, while surrounded by her family at Stillwater Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Community, Smithfield. She is the beloved wife of the late Frank Zabatta.  After many years, she is finally reunited in heaven with her beloved “Frankie”. Born in Providence, RI, Gladys was the...

Jul 23, 2021

79, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Theresa L. (Magliocco) Pecchia. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfonso and Vincenza (Zabbatta) Pecchia. Alphonse was the owner of the former Cranston Florist for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife...

Jul 22, 2021

of “Shore Acres” North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony D. Duva, MD.  Born in Francavilla Fontana, Brindisi Italy, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Antonietta (Catanzarro) Rescio.

Pina was an elementary school teacher in Italy before coming to...

Jul 21, 2021

Elise Boloyan Thurber was born on December 22, 1931 in Gardanne, France to the late Kazar and Haiganoush Boloyan. She was one of five siblings, her three brothers, all pre-deceased, Vartan, Michel, and Jacques and one sister who is the last surviving sibling, Louise Janigian. She was the wife of the late Walter Thurber, for 62 years.

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Jul 19, 2021

Simon Lau, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 19th, 2021.

He was born in Providence on April 22nd 1985. Simon was the last of five boys born to Man Lin Lau and Yin Zong Lin. Simon grew up in Cranston and attended Cranston High School East class of 2003. He then...

Jul 17, 2021

88, of Cranston passed away peacefully on July 17, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Filomena (Creta) Romano.

Born in Pietravairano, Italy, he was a son of the late Libero and Angelarosa (Littera) Romano.

Mr. Romano was a machine operator at Pilgrim Screw Corporation for many years before retiring.  He was an avid...

Jul 16, 2021

72, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Paul A. Kerr for 24 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Eugene and Mary Rita (Dorocak) Simmons.

A lifelong...

Jul 15, 2021

85, of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Millette) Thatcher. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edwin and Lillian (Davis) Thatcher.

Victor earned his associate’s degree in law enforcement from Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. He then...

Jul 14, 2021

97, from the Silver Lake section of Providence for most of his life, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on July 14, 2021 at Hope Hospice.  Born September 7, 1923, Peter was the son of the late Orlando and Alessandra (Marchioni). Peter was the husband of the late Mary (Meloni) Alviti and the late Corrine (Tedesco)...

Jul 14, 2021

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 56 years of the late James W. Parker, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Filippo) Del Bonis.

Eleanor is survived by her two...

Jul 14, 2021

81, of Cranston and formerly of North Providence and Boca Raton, FL, peacefully passed away on July 14, 2021 at his home.

He was the devoted husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Tortolani) Palombo, to whom he was married for 52 years. Ed was the eldest son of John and Helen “Ella” (Giampietro) Palombo of North Providence....

Jul 13, 2021

Eugenia Della Valle of Hartland, WI, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI.  She was the beloved wife of the late Albert  Della Valle.  Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Margherita (Paglialunga) Fusco.

Eugenia was the devoted mother...

Jul 13, 2021

78 Formerly of Westford, Ma.  Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, with her loving husband, David, and her brother and his family at her side.

Anne was born in Providence, R. I. on August 17, 1942  to Angelo and Henrietta (Colacci) Budano  She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and Rhode...

Jul 13, 2021

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to the late Mary C. (Carpenter) Cabana. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Pezzulo) Cabana. Thomas worked as a courier for Providence Community Action Program (ProCAP) for...

Jul 13, 2021

92, of Johnston, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Gardella) Placella. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Michael J. Placella Sr., and Jeanette (Rossi) Placella.

Michael was a manager at Verizon for 30 years...

Jul 11, 2021

70, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin J. and Hilda M. (Fascione) Scaralia.

Linda was passionate about her spirituality, nature and her family. She faced the obstacles in her life with strength, optimism and humor.

Linda was...

Jul 10, 2021

CORRECTED NOTICE;  Peter Megrdichian of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his beloved family.  He leaves his beloved wife, Lucy (Kojoian) of 60 years along with sons John (Debra) and Stephen (Rena) and four loving grandchildren, Melissa, Mari, Garen and Peter.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ohan and Margaret...