Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 14, 2021

77, passed away peacefully on March 14. Jim was a Marine Corp veteran who owned his own tree business and was a Cranston FireFighter for 25 years before retiring to Florida. He leaves behind his wife Ellie, who he was married to for 48 years. He is also survived by his daughter Heidi and her partner Mike.

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Mar 14, 2021

93, of Ft. Lauderdale, formerly of Cranston, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence. Born in Providence, Anthony was the son of the late Giovanni and Raffaela (Viscianni) Marzilli.

He was the father of Anthony John Marzilli (Christa) and the cherished grandfather of Caryssa Deutsch (Scott) and...

Mar 13, 2021

87, of Providence passed away on Saturday March 13, 2021 at Steere House in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Reavey.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Tomaso and Irmenia (Pacasassi) Mariorenzi. Esther was a kitchen assistant for the Providence School Department for many years before retiring.

Mar 13, 2021

87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Elena began her career as a bookkeeper at the Shepard Co. and the Peerless Dept. Store in downtown Providence.  After moving to Cranston, she continued her career as a receptionist for the North Safety Equipment Co. in Cranston from which she retired.

Mar 12, 2021

of Cobblestone Terrace, Cranston, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband for 16 years of Lori A. (Potenza) Johnson.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Eugene and Carolyn (Jamieson) Johnson.

Michael was a general contractor in the construction industry for many years and later...

Mar 12, 2021

99.9 years old, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home in Narragansett, RI.

John was born March 20, 1921 in Reddish, Stockport, England, the son of John O’Hara and Clara “Worthington” O’Hara. The family immigrated to America when John was 2 years old, moving to Riverside, RI before settling in North Providence, Rhode Island....

Mar 11, 2021

of Cranston, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 65 years of Doris A. (Tremblay) Orsi.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Eugene and Jennie (Giannini) Orsi.

Mr. Orsi worked in building maintenance for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for many years...

Mar 11, 2021

82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John P. Ferrara Sr., for 60 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Theresa (Danella) Cerrito. Mrs. Ferrara was a secretary for APG Sterling Investigation for 35 years...

Mar 9, 2021

94, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home . She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Buonomano. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmella (Ferrazza) Pisano.

She is survived by her dear siblings: Mafalda Ruggieri of Cranston and Josephine Gadouas of Providence and several cherished nieces...

Mar 8, 2021

77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021 at home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Jan was a daughter of the late James J. and Adell (Brock) Stephens.  She was a Registered Nurse at Roger Williams Medical Center for many years, until retiring.

Jan is survived by her seven loving children, David E. Ellis of...

Mar 7, 2021

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Jean Marie Gauthier (Allegretti) passed away at the age of 89. Jean was born on August 11, 1931, in Providence, RI, where she grew up. Jean was extremely close to her parents and four siblings, and they all lived together on West Clifford Street in Providence. Jean attended St. Xavier Academy in Providence, an...

Mar 6, 2021

76, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Margaret (Cimaglia) LaFleur, Sr. Joan worked as a bridal consultant and buyer at Tilden-Thurber Jewelers in Providence, then as the bridal consultant manager at Macy’s for many years before retiring.  She had...

Mar 5, 2021

79, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Pietramelara, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giulio and Maria (Sparano) Migliori.

Francesca loved spending time with her grandchildren and tending to her house plants. "Nonna" will be fondly remembered for being the most trusted, patient, and overall greatest babysitter. Francesca's cooking...

Mar 5, 2021

Joan passed away peacefully March 5, 2021 at the age of 87, at her new home in Saratoga Springs New York.  She lived the last 4 years of her life in Saratoga Springs, surrounded by her family. She spent her time in Saratoga with her daughter Nicole Finnegan, son in-law Michael Finnegan and her grandchildren.   Siobhan, Dylan and Roisin...

Mar 4, 2021

90, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Lupo.  Born in Sora, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Lodovico and Giovanna (Bruno) Uriati.

Maria was the loving mother of Steven Lupo and his wife Diane, Anna Maria Laycock and her late...

Mar 4, 2021

67, of Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry “Harry” and Barbara (Oakley) Angelone.  Roger was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He worked as a correctional officer for the A.C.I....

Mar 4, 2021

passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe DellaPosta.  Born in Pico, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Paolino and Maria (Vallone) Carnevale.

Giuseppina was a bus aide for the Town of Johnston before retiring; and was a member of the...

Mar 3, 2021

61, of Cranston passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  Anna Maria was the beloved wife of the love of her life, the late Emil K. Ruhle, to whom she was married for 28 years. A lifelong resident of Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Louis P....

Mar 3, 2021

Kate passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on March 3, 2021 at 79 years old. She is the daughter of Kieran Hennessey MD and Madelyn (Molly) Hennessey (Hoey). As the second oldest child of 11, Kate learned multitasking at an early age, soothing little one’s feelings and peeling 10 pounds of potatoes for an everyday dinner.

Mar 3, 2021

86, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Scott. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rosento and Marie (Valone) Ventriglia. Mrs. Scott was a G.E.D. Proctor for CCRI, Lincoln, for many years before retiring. Elaine loved spending time...