Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Feb 19, 2021

96, of West Warwick passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Luigi Boi.

Born in Pratola Peligna, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Caterina (Biondi) Colalella.

Mrs. Boi enjoyed knitting and baking.  She loved spending time with her family and was happiest...

Feb 18, 2021

72, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 18, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Gesualdi) Negovetti. They were married for 34 years. Born in Cherso, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Marchian) Negovetti.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving...

Feb 17, 2021

Rosine Darakjian was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on February 17, 2021 at 3:05 p.m. at the age of 88 to meet our heavenly father.

She was born to Hagop and Mary Kheshvadjian on August 29th, 1932. At the young age of 19, she met her husband, Hagop Darakjian...

Feb 17, 2021

89, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Gloria S. (Buonanni) Benton.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Robert was the son of the late Alexander S. and Grace (Allison) Benton.  Robert worked for 47 years for the Charles Bruning Company (later AM Corporation and Oce) starting as a back...

Feb 17, 2021

71, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of Frank L. Ginja.  Born in Chas De Tavares, Portugal, Cecilia was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria M. (Cabral) de Sousa.  Mrs. Ginja was a seamstress for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, Cecilia is...

Feb 17, 2021

68, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Dr. Edward and Wanda (Marciniak) Wasilewski. He graduated in 1971 from Mt. Pleasant High School and was an auto salesman for 50 years before retiring. Lou loved going to the auto auctions....

Feb 16, 2021

84, born 9/17/1936, of Narragansett, an office manager in the athletic department of Bryant University for 34 years until her retirement in 1998, died peacefully on February 16, 2021.  She was the wife of the late William DiCandio for 55 years.

Born in Providence, a daughter of Stanley and Amelia (Perry) Hamilton.  She lived in...

Feb 15, 2021

Passed into eternal rest on February 15, 2021.  He was predeceased by his wife Anna Crossley (D’Orsi) of 62 years.  He leaves a son Robert Crossley Jr. and his wife Deborah with whom he was living, 2 granddaughters Shaina Crossley and Kira Crossley and 6 great grandchildren.  He was the son of the late Rose Allen and Harold Crossley. ...

Feb 15, 2021

63, of Johnston passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at RI Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of 37 years to James A. Cole.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of Andre and Marie Blanche Irene (Thibodeau) Houle. Irene held several secretarial positions at Rhode Island Hospital for the past 36 years.

Feb 14, 2021

78, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Ault.  Born in New York State, Elizabeth was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Eileen M. (Hahn) Holly.  She was a Supervisor at the former Coto Corporation for many years, before retiring....

Feb 13, 2021

89, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Saturday, February 13th, 2021.  An engineer at Otis Elevator for decades and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He was the husband of the late Beverly (May) DePasquale.

Lenny “Poppy” is survived by his brothers Anthony DePasquale, Joseph DePasquale, sister Beverly Petrocchi, his three children, Sandra...

Feb 12, 2021

of Gray Coach Lane, Cranston, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife for 45 years of Edward J. Nievera, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonetta (Vinagro) Melone.

Susan was a radiation therapist for many years before retiring.

Besides...

Feb 11, 2021

100, of Temecula, CA and formerly of Warwick, RI passed away at the Atria in Temecula, CA on February 11, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Louis J. Manfredi.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Evaristo and Guiseppa (Tedeschi) Nanni.  She is survived by her daughter Marianne Steere of Warwick,...

Feb 11, 2021

92, entered in eternal life on Thursday, February 11, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Diana (Cianfarani) Cavallaro.

Born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Tommassi) Cavallaro, Fred resided in East Greenwich for the past 10 years, previously residing in Providence, Saunderstown, East Providence and Cranston.

Feb 10, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Brown. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred Adams Sr., and Natalie (Leonard) Adams. Mrs. Brown was a jewelry worker for many years before retiring.

Besides her husband Ronald, she...

Feb 10, 2021

93, of Narragansett, RI, died peacefully at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown, RI on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the loving husband of Margaret (Ryan) for over 70 years.

Peter was born in Pawtucket, RI to a large loving Polish family. His parents Suzanna (Markowski) & Ignacy Ryszkiewicz raised a hard working and faith filled family....

Feb 9, 2021

77, of Cranston and Naples, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021in Naples, FL.  He was the beloved husband of Donna (Tartaglia) Hassell.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Walter Hassell and Caroline Hassell Barrett.

Raymond worked for many years as a barber and as a State of R.I. employee until his...

Feb 9, 2021

89, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Annita (Conti) Renzi Tesoniero.  Born in Cicerale, Salerno, Italy he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Cuccio) Tesoniero.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Bernardino “Benny” Renzi and his...

Feb 9, 2021

In Loving Memory of:

Anna Marraffino Schiappa

September 15, 1953

February 9, 2021

Anna Marraffino Schiappa, 67 of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was...

Feb 5, 2021

age 80 of Narragansett, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side on Friday, February 5, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Landi. She was the daughter of the late Giovanni Thomas and Philomena (Iavazzo) Caduto and the sister of the late Michael Caduto and his late...