Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 5, 2021

67, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 after a courageous fight with chronic heart failure. Chris was a successful RI realtor, foodie, talented musician and most especially, a loving family man.

Born on December 15, 1953 in Providence, RI, Chris was the son of the late Crescenzo and Antoinette Fascione. He was a...

Apr 4, 2021

83, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on April 4, 2021 in Sarasota, FL. She was the wife of the late Herbert C. Hearne.

Born in Worcester, MA she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Cohen) Aaron.

Carol’s family, reading and travel were her biggest passions.

She leaves five children, Stephen...

Apr 4, 2021

74, of Coventry RI passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4th, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Providence, RI to the late Americo LaFazia and Elena (Zompa) LaFazia. He was the loving and devoted husband of 52 years to Rosemary (Marzano) LaFazia. He was the beloved father of Brenna...

Apr 4, 2021

of Coventry, formerly of Scituate, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michele Ragosta, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Enrico “Harry” and Concetta (Martone) DiZoglio.

Angela was an active member at Holy Apostles Church in Cranston and enjoyed cooking for her family,...

Apr 2, 2021

58, passed away on April 2, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Megan (Healey) Coseglia for 19 years.  Born in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Dr. Patrick and Sheila (O’Neill) Coseglia, Frank was a loving and devoted father to his four children, Frank Jr., Christopher, Courtney and Rocco.  He delighted in being a grandfather to Evelynn,...

Apr 2, 2021

98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love, on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marieanne (Derois) Flamion. She loved to travel, and Hawaii was her favorite place. Her other favorite places were anywhere there were family and friends. Lillian also loved bowling,...

Apr 2, 2021

of Coventry formerly of Cranston passed away on Friday April 2, 2021 at Riverview Health Center in Coventry.

Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (DiLullo) Perfetto. Sue worked for the former New England Telephone Company for 37 years before retiring. Sue was a compassionate and generous person to all those...

Apr 2, 2021

formerly of Cranston, died on Friday, April 2nd. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Irene A. (Martellucci) Lamore. Clara was the sister of the late Raymond F. Lamore, Sr. and wife of the late Captain Donald P. Walker, USN. Clara is survived by her nephews, Raymond (Lisa) Lamore of Warwick, RI, Paul (Lynn) Lamore of...

Apr 1, 2021

of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mobile, AL, he was the beloved son of the late John B. and Anna (Pakradounian) Bazor. David was the devoted husband of Linda (Dail) Bazor; dear brother of Judy Walsh of Warwick, Joan Rubinstein...

Mar 31, 2021

52, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family during Holy Week on  Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Martha and Luis Torrado M.D.

John Paul is survived by 5 siblings: Pilar Tasca with whom he lived following his mother’s passing in 2019, Luis and his wife...

Mar 30, 2021

67, of North Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Michael Henaghan for 36 years. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of Bruce Sharron and the late Mary (Krone) Sharron.

In addition to her husband Michael, she is...

Mar 29, 2021

Jose A. Martinez Popa

77, of Providence, passed away on March 29, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved companion of 22 years to Denia (Lantigua) Martinez. Born in Santo Domingo , DR; he was the son of the late Jose Sr. and Esperanza (Martinez) Popa. Jose was the owner and operator of Dynamic...

Mar 28, 2021

of Cranston, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leo E. Markowski and loving and devoted mother of Lee-Ann Markowski of Providence and the late Robert L. Markowski.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Caesar and Ines (Pazienza) Fratazzi.

Anna was...

Mar 27, 2021

90, of Cranston passed away peacefully with his sons at his side on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Grieco) Loporchio.  They were married for 57 years.

Born in Providence’s Federal Hill section, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Gabrielle (Capaldi) Loporchio.  He served in the U....

Mar 27, 2021

71, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at home. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Diefenbach. Born in Central Falls, Elaine was the daughter of the late William J. and Yvette M (Dumont) Plante. She worked in Human Resources at the Providence VA Medical Center for 41 years. Besides her husband, she is survived...

Mar 26, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Giulio A. Marsella.  Born in Providence, Linda was a daughter of the late Dante and Margaret (Furia) Pompili.  She was employed in office work for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, Linda is survived by...

Mar 24, 2021

62 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 24, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence with his sister by his side, after a long battle with Parkinson Disease, COPD and contracting Covid-19 in November 2020.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Robert Cordeiro and Eleanor (Campanelli) Cordeiro. He was the beloved...

Mar 24, 2021

85, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was the beloved companion of Donald DiOrio for 17 years and beloved wife of the late Michael Regine for 53 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Oresto and Maria (SantaLucia) Vento. Mrs. Regine was...

Mar 23, 2021

68, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rinaldo and Theresa (Presciutti) Ruggieri. Richard was the proud owner/operator of Ruggieri Auto Parts for the past 36 years.

Richard was the loving father of, Tiffanie Morgero, Anthony Ruggieri,...

Mar 23, 2021

Jeanne Stephanie Stappas, 72, of Cranston, RI passed away on March 23rd at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the daughter of the late Catherine (Georgeon) Stappas and the late John A. Stappas.  Born in Providence, she was a lifetime resident of Rhode Island.   A graduate of Central High School, she went on to start what would be her lifelong...