Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jan 1, 2021

80, formerly of Warwick, passed away on January 1, 2021 at her home in Johnston following a long illness. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Angelina (Contillo) Paolino. She was the sister of Jean Iannucci and the late Richard Paolino. Claire was a 1962 graduate of Rhode Island College, completing her Masters in...

Jan 1, 2021

of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Johnston, RI, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.   She was the beloved wife for 67 years of the late Joseph W. Parys, Esq.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Wasil and Emilia (Jakubczyk) Kowalczuk, she lived in Johnston for 65 years before moving to Vero Beach in 1989.

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Jan 1, 2021

of Johnston, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.  Born in Pico, Italy, he was the beloved son of the late

John Carnevale and Assunta “Susie” (Grossi) Carnevale and was also the dear brother to the late Filomena (Carnevale) Pompei.  He is survived by his brother-in-law Rocco Pompei, and several aunts, cousins and close friends located both...

Jan 1, 2021

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, zia, and nonna; Liliana Carnevale, age 66, of Cranston Rhode Island, passed away on January 1, 2021.

Liliana was born in Pico, Italy in 1954, and was a proud daughter of Maria Carnevale and the late Alessandro Carnevale.

She had the biggest, most pure heart and loved spending quality time around...

Dec 31, 2020

73, formerly of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital after a month-long battle with COVID-19. She was the devoted wife of Alan Tavares for 44 years. Born and raised in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Susan (Thomas) Abood. She was the loving sister of the...

Dec 31, 2020

97, of Providence, passed away on December 31, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston, after residing at Capitol Ridge Assisted Living for many years. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Mancini.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Emilia (DiSarro) Colannino. Gloria worked for many years at...

Dec 31, 2020

91, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward E. DiStefano.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angela (Iannuccillo) Rotella.

Evelyn worked for the former New England Telephone as an accounting clerk for many years before her retirement.

Dec 31, 2020

89, of Johnston, passed away on December 31, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Ivo L. Deus.

Born in Portugual, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Barbara (Almeida) Romao.

Mrs. Deus was an inspector at Cherry Semi-Conductor before retiring.

She leaves her loving niece Cristina Figueiredo.

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Dec 29, 2020

85, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Kent Hospital in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of Tracy A. (Young) Accaoui.  Ghazi’s first marriage was to the late Nerella Vianello Accaoui.  He was born in Jaffa, Palestine.  Ghazi was the father of Mario and his fiancé Gail Morse Accaoui of Tampa, FL.  He was the...

Dec 29, 2020

formerly of Winthrop Rd., Warwick, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Melkonian.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Florida (Roberge) Marion.

Constance worked in the jewelry industry before retiring.

She was the devoted mother...

Dec 29, 2020

84, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday December 29, 2020 at Orchard View Manor in East Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce S. (Costello) Nofi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Grace (Mirabella) Nofi, Sr.

Richard was a bartender for various restaurants in California and served...

Dec 29, 2020

91, of Wickford, RI and North Hutchinson Island, FL passed on December 29, 2020 at Kent County Hospital.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lillian M Marcello (Schayer), son Robert Marcello and companion Kristin Coletti of Jamestown, son Richard Marcello and wife Rebecca Marcello of Narragansett, and grand-daughter Mia Marcello of Narragansett.

Dec 28, 2020

. 81, of Warwick passed away Monday December 28, 2020 at home.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late William and Catherine (Grimes) Cole. Ronald was a self-employed painter.

He was the father of Ronald Cole, Cheryl Keenan, Richard Cole, Melissa Carreiro and the late Kevin Cole; grandfather of Krystina and Talia...

Dec 28, 2020

85, of Lincoln passed away on Monday December 28, 2020 with his beloved wife of 55 years Norma (DeFalco) Craven by his side.

Born in NY, he was the son of the late John D. and Grace I. (Sullivan) Craven.

Jack was employed as a Senior Claims Adjuster for Nationwide Insurance for many years until...

Dec 28, 2020

87, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving daughters.

Born in California, she was the daughter of Morris and Florence (Kaplowitz) Staller.

Sandra was predeceased by Abraham Nathanson, her former spouse and lifelong friend.

For twenty years, Sandra was Trinity Repertory Company’s prop manager and set decorator.  Her ability...

Dec 27, 2020

Marie V. (Carpentier) Cerra

87, of Warwick, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Cerra. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angelina (Pezzullo) Carpentier. She is survived by her loving sons: Stephen A. Cerra of Warwick and David...

Dec 27, 2020

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 after sustaining an injury at home doing what he loved, gardening, yard work and taking care of his fig trees.  He was the beloved husband of Concetta “Connie” (Meglio) Ciacciarelli for 57 years.  Born in Castlenuovo Parano, Frosinone, Italy he was the son of the late Natale...