Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Benedetto E. "Benny" Zinanni
Sep 8, 2021
80, of North Scituate, R.I., passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine (DeAngelis) Zinanni. He was born in Providence, son of the late Bennie Zinanni and Antonetta (D’Agostino) Zinanni. Besides residing in Scituate for the past 42 years, Benny was a summer resident of Green Hill Beach, South Kingstown,...
Gregory P. Peters
Sep 8, 2021
56 of Providence passed away on Wednesday September 8, 2021 at home.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Dolores (Verdelotti) Peters.
Greg worked for Mearthane Products Corporation in the shipping department and was a driver for about 15 years.
He was the dear brother of Michael Peters, Cheryl Silva...
Henry "Hank" Moretti, Jr.
Sep 8, 2021
80, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Theresa “Terry” (Gobidas) Moretti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Genevieve (Papa) Moretti, Sr.
Henry worked as a supervisor for General Dynamics in Quonset for many years before retiring. Previously, he worked for...
David H. Dressel
Sep 8, 2021
91, of Wakefield, passed away on September 8, 2021. Born on June 3, 1930 in Ironton, OH, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Cecilia (Howard) Dressel.
He served in the US Navy during the Korean War, and after being honorably discharged at Quonset, he made Rhode Island his home. He received a BA degree...
Robert Pope Daly
Sep 7, 2021
96, formerly of Providence, moving to Narragansett in 1993, passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2021. He was the husband of the late Rita (Cioni) Daly for seventy years.
Born in Holyoke, MA, moving to Providence in 1933, he was the son of the late Monaghan and Theresa (Mullen) Daly.
Robert was a graduate of...
Thomas G. “Tom” DePetrillo
Sep 5, 2021
Thomas G. “Tom” DePetrillo 89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was the devoted husband of 59 years to Marie A. (Ruscito) DePetrillo.
Tom had a life long love for gardening. He was the successful owner and President of Thomas DePetrillo Inc. Landscaping for over...
Cheryl Elena (DeAngelis) DeRita
Sep 5, 2021
73, of Johnston, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guido DeAngelis Sr., and Elena (Martone) DeAngelis of Johnston. Cheryl was the loving wife of her devoted husband, William DeRita Jr. of Johnston, for over 43 years. She was the...
Steven Anthony Marsella
Sep 4, 2021
57, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at his home on September 4, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan N. (Sarazen) Marsella for thirty-three years.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Giulio Marsella of Cranston and the late Linda (Pompili) Marsella.
He graduated from Hall Institute and...
Kevork Moukhtarian
Sep 3, 2021
Kevork Moukhtarian of Seekonk, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 3, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Guline (Merdinian) Moukhtarian. Born in Zahle, Lebanon, he was the son of the late Hagop and Terfanda (Loussarian) Moukhtarian.
Kevork owned and operated Restaurant La Camilia in East Providence...
Mary G. (Hogan) Catuto
Sep 3, 2021
91, of Cranston passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was the wife of the late Anthony Catuto.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Peter W. and Elizabeth (Gaulet) Hogan, she was a resident of Cranston for over fifty years.
Mary worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring in 1990. ...
Alison B. (Ehrhardt) Voccola
Sep 2, 2021
50, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was the wife of Kevin Voccola. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of James and Carole (DiRobbio) Ehrhardt.
Alison is survived by her loving children, Benjamin Messore, Jacob Messore and Vince Voccola, all of Smithfield; dear sister Heather Ledoux and her husband Joseph....
Carolina I. (Iaconi) Moretti
Sep 2, 2021
96, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr.Vincent J. Moretti. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Carolina was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Spingla) Iaconi. She was a Providence school teacher for many years and before retiring she achieved...

Beverly Sharpe Johnson
Sep 1, 2021
91, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Howard M. Johnson.
Born in Providence, her parents were the late Joseph F. and Marion (Schofield) Sharpe. She was the sister of the late Joseph Sharpe and Doris (Sharpe) Heppner. She is survived by six nieces and nephews.
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Lucy A. (Giardello) Guadagnoli
Sep 1, 2021
of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Guadagnoli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina (Greco) Giardello.
Lucy worked at the former Anson Jewelry Company for 10 years before retiring.
She was the...
Andrei S. Bonilla
Sep 1, 2021
age 23, of East Providence, passed away on August 28,2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of Endhir L. Bonilla of Pawtucket and Latdavorn Voravong Bonilla of East Providence. Besides his parents and stepparents Jose Gomes and Veronica Martinez, he is also survived by his dear siblings, Kiana Bonilla of East Providence, Alexander and Branden Bonilla, both of...
Modestina Mattiace
Aug 31, 2021
92, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Mattiace. Born in Cainello, Caserta, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia (Barlettano) Piccirillo.
Modestina worked in jewelry manufacturing most of her life, most recently at Bulova before her...

Florence D. (Rajotte) Capobianco
Aug 31, 2021
84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Village at Waterman Lake in Greenville. She was the beloved wife of Ernest R. Capobianco, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sylva and Silvia (Larivee) Rajotte.
Florence was a dedicated wife and mother. She worked for the family business, Pocasset Market...
Daniel H. MacLellan Jr.
Aug 30, 2021
80, of Attleboro, Massachusetts and formerly of Rhode Island passed away at Hope Health Hulitar Center on Monday, August 30, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Daniel H. MacLellan Sr. and Madeleine J. (Morra) MacLellan.
Danny is survived by his son Kevin, Sr., of Bangor, Maine, his grandchildren Katherine, Marri, Alexandria and...
Anthony L. Santilli
Aug 28, 2021
86, of Narragansett, passed away on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Antonio and Elisa (Petrarca) Santilli and husband of Rita (Izzi) Santilli. Anthony was a graduate of Providence College and attended Boston College Law School. He was president of the West Warwick Town Council for ten...
Victoria (Marzilli) Ranucci
Aug 28, 2021
99, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry. She was the beloved wife of the late Sabatino Ranucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Guiditta (Ragosta) Marzilli.
Victoria was the loving mother of Richard Ranucci and his wife Rosemary of Florida,...
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