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Jonathan Roman

Jonathan Roman

Apr 15, 2021

30, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home. Born in Bronx, New York, he was the beloved son of Juan Ramon Peña and Adalgisa Roman both from the Dominican Republic. He was the loving father of two girls, Jaydalynn Adalis Roman and Avery Rosalis Roman both of Providence, Rhode Island. Jonathan was the cherished...

Gerard F. Kaiser

Gerard F. Kaiser

Apr 14, 2021

64 of Middletown, passed away on April 14, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of LuAnn M. (Vietri) Kaiser for twenty-six years.

Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of the late Theodore and Ruth (Wood) Kaiser.

Gerard was the sexton at St. Mark Church in Jamestown for twenty-eight years.  He was an avid...

Silvana R. (Battista)  Costigliola

Silvana R. (Battista) Costigliola

Apr 14, 2021

83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Luigi Costigliola. Born in Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Concetta (Giannetti) Battista.

Silvana is survived by her loving children, Anna Costigliola...

Liliana Turano-Morris

Liliana Turano-Morris

Apr 13, 2021

56, of Narragansett, RI, unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2021.  Born in Acri, Cosenza Calabria, Italy and made the journey to Rhode Island at the age of five, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Iolanda (Lupo) Turano.

Liliana was an endlessly devoted mother to her only son, William J. Soares of...

Paul Joseph Henriques

Paul Joseph Henriques

Apr 13, 2021

73, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Diana (Daysh) Henriques for forty-five years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Diamantino and Leopoldina (Piros) Henriques.

He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

Paul worked for his family...

Anthony "Joe" Mattera, Jr.

Anthony "Joe" Mattera, Jr.

Apr 13, 2021

Anthony Joseph  Mattera, Jr. “Joe”, 55, of North Kingstown, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Anthony J. and Florence C. (DeRise) Mattera.

Anthony was a commercial fisherman for many years...

Edward J. “Eddy” DelSignore

Edward J. “Eddy” DelSignore

Apr 12, 2021

61, of North Kingstown, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Philip Hulitar, Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, Eddy was a son of the late Anthony and Eleanor (Glittone) DelSignore. He is survived by his brothers, Anthony D. DelSignore and his wife Sil of Johnston and Raymond P. DelSignore and his wife Susan of North...

Dr. William F. Garrahan

Dr. William F. Garrahan

Apr 11, 2021

91, of Narragansett RI, a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2021. He was the devoted husband to Geraldine Savageau Garrahan for more than 66 years. Together they created a wonderful family, and a full and vibrant life.

Bill Garrahan was born July 27, 1929, in Woonsocket, R.I. to...

William D. LaFazia

William D. LaFazia

Apr 11, 2021

96, formerly of Johnston, and of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Bartlett) LaFazia. Born in Johnston, RI, he was a son of the late Frank and Maria (Vastano) LaFazia. Mr. LaFazia was a welder for the US Government for many years...

Benedetta “Betty” A. (Scacco)  White

Benedetta “Betty” A. (Scacco) White

Apr 11, 2021

96, of Warwick, passed away on April 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Wallace White. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Nazareno and Jenny (Russo) Scacco. Betty worked for Gymboree for many years until her retirement.

She is survived by her loving children : Laurie LeFebvre and...

Edward J. "Eddy" Principe

Edward J. "Eddy" Principe

Apr 11, 2021

90, of Cranston, passed away on April 11, 2021, at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Anna R. (Mastrostefano) Principe.  Born in Providence, Eddy was a son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Francesca (Amato) Principe.  He was a stonecutter for Castellucci and Sons for many years, before retiring.  Mr. Principe was...

Stephen L. Faraone

Stephen L. Faraone

Apr 11, 2021

58, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Rhonda (Tallo) Faraone for 33 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leo and Shirley (Wood) Faraone. Mr. Faraone was the Senior district manager at Waste Management where he was...

Elio Coletta

Elio Coletta

Apr 10, 2021

passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 64 years of Mary C. (Coppa) Coletta. Born in Roccamonfino, Italy, the son of the late Angelo and Rosa (Paone) Coletta, he came to the U.S. in 1952.

Elio had his own business repairing shoes and  worked at Anson...

Antonio 'Tony' Caprio, Jr.

Antonio 'Tony' Caprio, Jr.

Apr 10, 2021

86, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Filomena (Dello Iacono) Caprio. In high school he excelled in sports. He played football for the U.S. Army team when stationed in Germany during the Korean War. While serving as a Providence Police Officer, he...

George A. Kulz III

George A. Kulz III

Apr 9, 2021

George A. Kulz III 77, of Warwick, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Guarino) Kulz. They were married for 54 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George Jr. and Virginia (Middleton) Kulz. Mr. Kulz was a senior electronic technician for Seacorp for...

Antimo “Andy” D'Agostino

Antimo “Andy” D'Agostino

Apr 9, 2021

Antimo D’Agostino

94, of Johnston, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosalie (Porreca) D’Agostino for the past 67 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Andrea and Giuseppina (Lancellotti) D’Agostino. Antimo was a truck...

John Antonio 'Fighting Spirit' Vazquez

John Antonio 'Fighting Spirit' Vazquez

Apr 9, 2021

28, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Born in Miami, FL on November 16th, 1992, he was the son of Marylou Hazzard and Carlos A. Vazquez.

John enjoy his American Indian heritage. He was a member of the Nipmuc tribe.

Besides his parents, John is survived and...

Charles Clifford Weir,  Jr.

Charles Clifford Weir, Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

age 59, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  Charles was born on October 1, 1961, in Columbus, Mississippi. He was a devoted husband, father, and son. On May 5, 1991, he married Sy Sounthonevath in San Diego, California. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Clifford Weir. Charles is survived by his wife...

Elizabeth A. (Kida)  Pelley

Elizabeth A. (Kida) Pelley

Apr 5, 2021

67, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of John J. Pelley for forty-seven years.

Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Stella (Fiega) Kida.

Mrs. Pelley was a postal carrier for the North Kingstown Post Office for twenty-eight years.  She...

Michael Grant

Michael Grant

Apr 5, 2021

52, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he spent his youth with the Smith family and siblings Ronald and Peter.  In his later years he lived with Joseph Moore and Cerue Gray.

Michael spent 30 years with the Avatar community.  He was a member of Westside...

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