OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


Kevin David O'Brien

Kevin David O'Brien

Aug 7, 2021

of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on the night of August 7th, 2021.

The son of the late William and Strelsa (Wildenhain) O'Brien, Kevin was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island.  He is survived by Linda A. (Burnside), his beloved wife of 33 years; his son Christopher A. O'Brien and his wife Naomi, of North Providence,...

Reverend Ronald E. Brassard

Reverend Ronald E. Brassard

Aug 6, 2021

Reverend Ronald E. Brassard, 74, Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cranston entered into eternal life on Friday, August 6, 2021, the Feast of the Transfiguration, at Tockwotten on the Waterfront in East Providence, surrounded by his parishioners and many friends. An accomplished musician, and nationally known liturgist, composer and director, Father Brassard was born in Attleboro Massachusetts...

Raymond DiCarlo

Raymond DiCarlo

Aug 6, 2021

of Albro St., Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Lilias M. (Sprague) DiCarlo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Anna (Box) DiCarlo.

Raymond worked for the City of Providence Boiler Maintenance Department before retiring.

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Joan V. (DelToro)  Ducharme

Joan V. (DelToro) Ducharme

Aug 6, 2021

90, of East Greenwich formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Peter E. Ducharme.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Marcotrigiano) DelToro.

Joan had a very sharp, sense of...

Joseph Louis DeCaporale, Jr.

Joseph Louis DeCaporale, Jr.

Aug 5, 2021

77, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Rhode Island passed away on 5, August 2021. Born in Providence, RI, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Helen (Balasco) DeCaporale, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine Audette DeCaporale, their son Paul and his wife Michelle; brother William “Billy” DeCaporale, and family; father-in-law Paul...

Jean A. (Shipley) Cote

Jean A. (Shipley) Cote

Aug 5, 2021

63, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and Ann (Tetreault) Shipley. She was a long time employee of Cherry/On Semiconductor. Jean is survived by her loving children, Stephen Cote and his wife Carla of Warwick, Michael Cote and his...

Timothy Scott Buckley

Timothy Scott Buckley

Aug 4, 2021

59, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Hildebrand) Buckley for twenty-eight years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Robert and Shirley (Hopkins) Buckley. Tim was a US Air Force Veteran and a professional Union truck driver for more than 30 years....

Louis R. Lossini

Louis R. Lossini

Aug 4, 2021

of Cranston passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Alexandra “Sandy” (Hill) Lossini.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Elio and Theresa (DeFusco) Lossini. Louis was a tool maker and plant manager of Eli Metal Products for many years before retiring....

Virginia B. (Trojano)  Lyon

Virginia B. (Trojano) Lyon

Aug 4, 2021

74, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Albert G. Lyon, Sr. Born in Portland, ME she was the daughter of Bertha (Romano) Power. Virginia worked as an administrative assistant for Prestige Limousine for many years before retiring.

Besides her husband Albert, she is...

John Patrick "Pat" Shanley, Jr.

John Patrick "Pat" Shanley, Jr.

Aug 3, 2021

77, of South Kingstown, beloved husband of Elaine (Davis) Shanley, passed peacefully at home on August 3rd. A former Supervisor in the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, entrepreneur, state legislator and associate professor of criminology, “Pat,” as he was affectionately known, was a man of myriad interests, many talents and boundless love for his family, friends, and community.

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Dr. Richard Charles Pembrook

Dr. Richard Charles Pembrook

Aug 2, 2021

91, a resident of South Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Richard was a devoted husband and father.  He is survived by his wife, Jenifer Pembrook; and her son, Lawrence Cordoya, and his daughters, Rebecca Ruth Pembrook, of Dunedin, Florida; and Heather Marie Pembrook of Huntington, Vermont.  He had many interests...

Thean Somchow Lakeaddorn

Thean Somchow Lakeaddorn

Aug 2, 2021

Thean Somchow Lakeaddorn, 62, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, August 2, 2021.  Raised in Thailand, Thean was the beloved daughter of the late Nikorn Laaiaddon and Fhoy La-iaddon. Thean was the devoted wife of 46 years to Bun Klang Choy.

Thean was known as “Chow”...

Irene T. (Talanian)  Swiney

Irene T. (Talanian) Swiney

Aug 2, 2021

of Cranston passed away on Monday August 2, 2021 at Riverview Nursing Home in Coventry. She was the beloved wife of the late James W. Swiney.

Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Seraph and Esther (Sarkissian) Talanian.  Irene was a librarian for the Providence Journal for 12 years. Before she left the Providence...

Michael Pezza

Michael Pezza

Jul 31, 2021

Michael Pezza, age 99, of East Providence, passed away on Saturday, July 31.  Born May 27, 1922 in Cranston, he was a son of the late Paolo and Euleria (Ciccone) Pezza.

Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Helen (Merandi) Pezza.  Michael leaves his daughter, Valerie M. Peterson and her husband, Robert J....

Donald Clarke

Donald Clarke

Jul 30, 2021

82, of Jamestown and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Lorraine “Layne” (Sylvia) Clarke. A lifelong resident of Jamestown, he was a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Gertrude (Beanie) Clarke. He leaves his three...

Eustachio Elio Pescarino

Eustachio Elio Pescarino

Jul 30, 2021

84, of North Providence, passed away at home peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Rosa Maria (Cambio) Pescarino.  Born in Sesto Campano, Isernia, Italy he was the son of the late Aquelino and Luigia  (Silvestri) Pescarino.

He served in the Italian Air Force and then was a...

Alan R. Lemay

Alan R. Lemay

Jul 30, 2021

75, of Cranston passed away on Friday July 30, 2021 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rose (Potter) Lemay.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late of the late Albert and Filomena (Trofa ) Lemay. Alan was the owner and operator of The Square Yard for 30 years before retiring and...

Donna Lynn (Sweeney)  Pezza

Donna Lynn (Sweeney) Pezza

Jul 29, 2021

62, of Cranston passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.

She was the wife of Thomas Pezza and the late William Giampietro.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite (Connetta ) Sweeney. Donna was a school bus driver for the Cranston School Department for 33...

Mary R. (Rougas)  Quinn

Mary R. (Rougas) Quinn

Jul 28, 2021

91, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at her home on July 28, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Bernard H. Quinn.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Stamatiki (Sambatakos) Rougas.

She was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island in 1952.

Mrs. Quinn...

Carole (Hatch)  Martinelli

Carole (Hatch) Martinelli

Jul 27, 2021

passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, on July 27, 2021, after a period of failing health.  Daughter of the late Margaret (Walsh) Hatch & Frederick Hatch, Carole was born December 20, 1938, in Brockton, MA where she resided until moving to Pawtucket, RI, with the love of her life, her husband, the late...

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