OBITUARIES


Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI


John Antonio 'Fighting Spirit' Vazquez

John Antonio 'Fighting Spirit' Vazquez

Apr 9, 2021

28, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 9th, 2021. Born in Miami, FL on November 16th, 1992, he was the son of Marylou Hazzard and Carlos A. Vazquez.

John enjoy his American Indian heritage. He was a member of the Nipmuc tribe.

Besides his parents, John is survived and...

Charles Clifford Weir,  Jr.

Charles Clifford Weir, Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

age 59, passed away on April 8, 2021, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  Charles was born on October 1, 1961, in Columbus, Mississippi. He was a devoted husband, father, and son. On May 5, 1991, he married Sy Sounthonevath in San Diego, California. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Clifford Weir. Charles is survived by his wife...

Elizabeth A. (Kida)  Pelley

Elizabeth A. (Kida) Pelley

Apr 5, 2021

67, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of John J. Pelley for forty-seven years.

Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Stella (Fiega) Kida.

Mrs. Pelley was a postal carrier for the North Kingstown Post Office for twenty-eight years.  She...

Michael Grant

Michael Grant

Apr 5, 2021

52, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he spent his youth with the Smith family and siblings Ronald and Peter.  In his later years he lived with Joseph Moore and Cerue Gray.

Michael spent 30 years with the Avatar community.  He was a member of Westside...

Christopher N. Fascione

Christopher N. Fascione

Apr 5, 2021

67, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 5, 2021 after a courageous fight with chronic heart failure. Chris was a successful RI realtor, foodie, talented musician and most especially, a loving family man.

Born on December 15, 1953 in Providence, RI, Chris was the son of the late Crescenzo and Antoinette Fascione. He was a...

Carol L. (Aaron)  Hearne

Carol L. (Aaron) Hearne

Apr 4, 2021

83, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on April 4, 2021 in Sarasota, FL. She was the wife of the late Herbert C. Hearne.

Born in Worcester, MA she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Cohen) Aaron.

Carol’s family, reading and travel were her biggest passions.

She leaves five children, Stephen...

Raymond T LaFazia

Raymond T LaFazia

Apr 4, 2021

74, of Coventry RI passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4th, surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

He was born in Providence, RI to the late Americo LaFazia and Elena (Zompa) LaFazia. He was the loving and devoted husband of 52 years to Rosemary (Marzano) LaFazia. He was the beloved father of Brenna...

Elizabeth "Angela" (DiZoglio)  Ragosta

Elizabeth "Angela" (DiZoglio) Ragosta

Apr 4, 2021

of Coventry, formerly of Scituate, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michele Ragosta, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Enrico “Harry” and Concetta (Martone) DiZoglio.

Angela was an active member at Holy Apostles Church in Cranston and enjoyed cooking for her family,...

Dr. Frank Coseglia

Dr. Frank Coseglia

Apr 2, 2021

58, passed away on April 2, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Megan (Healey) Coseglia for 19 years.  Born in Buffalo, NY, a son of the late Dr. Patrick and Sheila (O’Neill) Coseglia, Frank was a loving and devoted father to his four children, Frank Jr., Christopher, Courtney and Rocco.  He delighted in being a grandfather to Evelynn,...

Lillian "Ginger" (Flamion) Valente

Lillian "Ginger" (Flamion) Valente

Apr 2, 2021

98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love, on Friday, April 2, 2021. Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Marieanne (Derois) Flamion. She loved to travel, and Hawaii was her favorite place. Her other favorite places were anywhere there were family and friends. Lillian also loved bowling,...

Assunta R. "Sue" Perfetto

Assunta R. "Sue" Perfetto

Apr 2, 2021

of Coventry formerly of Cranston passed away on Friday April 2, 2021 at Riverview Health Center in Coventry.

Born in Johnston she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Carmella (DiLullo) Perfetto. Sue worked for the former New England Telephone Company for 37 years before retiring. Sue was a compassionate and generous person to all those...

Clara A. Lamore Walker

Clara A. Lamore Walker

Apr 2, 2021

formerly of Cranston, died on Friday, April 2nd. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Irene A. (Martellucci) Lamore. Clara was the sister of the late Raymond F. Lamore, Sr. and wife of the late Captain Donald P. Walker, USN. Clara is survived by her nephews, Raymond (Lisa) Lamore of Warwick, RI, Paul (Lynn) Lamore of...

David Wayne Bazor

David Wayne Bazor

Apr 1, 2021

of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mobile, AL, he was the beloved son of the late John B. and Anna (Pakradounian) Bazor. David was the devoted husband of Linda (Dail) Bazor; dear brother of Judy Walsh of Warwick, Joan Rubinstein...

John Paul Torrado

John Paul Torrado

Mar 31, 2021

52, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family during Holy Week on  Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Martha and Luis Torrado M.D.

John Paul is survived by 5 siblings: Pilar Tasca with whom he lived following his mother’s passing in 2019, Luis and his wife...

Patricia "Pat" (Sharron) Henaghan

Patricia "Pat" (Sharron) Henaghan

Mar 30, 2021

67, of North Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Michael Henaghan for 36 years. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of Bruce Sharron and the late Mary (Krone) Sharron.

In addition to her husband Michael, she is...

Jose A. Popa

Jose A. Popa

Mar 29, 2021

Jose A. Martinez Popa

77, of Providence, passed away on March 29, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved companion of 22 years to Denia (Lantigua) Martinez. Born in Santo Domingo , DR; he was the son of the late Jose Sr. and Esperanza (Martinez) Popa. Jose was the owner and operator of Dynamic...

Anna Antonietta (Fratazzi)  Markowski

Anna Antonietta (Fratazzi) Markowski

Mar 28, 2021

of Cranston, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leo E. Markowski and loving and devoted mother of Lee-Ann Markowski of Providence and the late Robert L. Markowski.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Caesar and Ines (Pazienza) Fratazzi.

Anna was...

Salvatore Mario Loporchio

Salvatore Mario Loporchio

Mar 27, 2021

90, of Cranston passed away peacefully with his sons at his side on Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Grieco) Loporchio.  They were married for 57 years.

Born in Providence’s Federal Hill section, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Gabrielle (Capaldi) Loporchio.  He served in the U....

Elaine M. (Plante) Diefenbach

Elaine M. (Plante) Diefenbach

Mar 27, 2021

71, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at home. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Diefenbach. Born in Central Falls, Elaine was the daughter of the late William J. and Yvette M (Dumont) Plante. She worked in Human Resources at the Providence VA Medical Center for 41 years. Besides her husband, she is survived...

Linda Eleanor (Pompili)  Marsella

Linda Eleanor (Pompili) Marsella

Mar 26, 2021

78, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Giulio A. Marsella.  Born in Providence, Linda was a daughter of the late Dante and Margaret (Furia) Pompili.  She was employed in office work for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, Linda is survived by...

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