Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Nov 7, 2020

73, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Orris) Mackey. Janet worked as a receptionist for the former Dorca’s Place for many years before retiring.

Janet is survived by her loving children, Paul Strumar, Scott Strumar...

Nov 6, 2020

~Till Death Do Us Part ~

It is with a heavy heart filled with sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Richard, of Narragansett, who passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with his devoted wife Anne by his side.

Born in Providence, Richard was the son of the late Carlo and Jennie...

Nov 6, 2020

of Welfare Ave., Cranston, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late George L. Foster and devoted mother of the late Dacia Leigh Foster.  Born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Rhea E. (Paige) Turner of Providence and the late Richard Turner.

Nov 4, 2020

of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 20 years of the late Karen Waterman, Esq.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Notarianni) Domenicone.

Anthony was a foreman in the construction industry for many years before retiring....

Nov 4, 2020

73, of Cranston passed away on November 4, 2020 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest “Butch” Carosi.

Gail was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1947. She was a student at Cranston High School West. Gail and Butch had their daughter Melissa “Missy” Carosi in September 1970 and were...

Nov 4, 2020

74, entered in eternal rest on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.  He was born on January 18, 1946 the son of the late Angelo “Charlie” and Eva (Rancourt) D’Agostino.  He leaves his wife Dolores (DeLorenzo) D’Agostino, his daughter Renee Flynn of Johnston, brother Angelo D’Agostino Sr. of Johnston, sister Patricia Welch of S.C., and nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Nov 4, 2020

57, of Coventry, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Respiratory and Rehab Center of RI. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Gikas for 11 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Lillian (Zaczkiewicz) Vartuli and the late Frank Vartuli. Lisa was the step-daughter of John Thorp and sister of Lori Hallam and her husband...

Nov 4, 2020

of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic DeCristofano.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Dora (Iarussi) Campano.

Anna worked at Uncas Mfg., Co for many years before retiring.

She was the devoted mother of...

Nov 2, 2020

88, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 2, 2020. John was the beloved husband of the late Joan A. (Leyden) Bezak. He was the son of the late Matthew J. and Emily (Balbaton) Bezak.

John was born in Pawtucket, RI. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean War....

Oct 31, 2020

of West Warwick, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at West Shore Health Center in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband for 40 years of Karen M. (Brannon) Calabro.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony S. and Rose (Caccamo) Calabro.

Anthony was an industrial designer in the jewelry industry for many years...

Oct 31, 2020

74, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at The Cedars in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband of Marline A. (Piner) DiMartino.  Born in Providence, Butch was a son of the late Leonard and Eva (Narducci) Colapietro. Butch started his career in demolition as a heavy machine operator alongside his father at Rhode Island Building Wrecking....

Oct 30, 2020

92 of Lincoln and Narragansett, Rhode Island‘s first WWII German war-bride, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. She now joins her adoring husband, Dr. Everett Federici, “the love of her life”, who passed in 2018 into eternal life. She lived a very simple life, completely and unselfishly devoted to...

Oct 30, 2020

Raffaela “Della” Almeida, 96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday October 30, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Almeida. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Costanzo and Filomena (Rainone) Iozzi. Della was a supervisor for Beaucraft Inc. of Providence for 25 years, retiring...

Oct 29, 2020

75, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret E. (Mitchell) Martins.  Born in Portugal, Manuel was a son of the late Manuel V. Martins, Sr. and Maria (Viveiros) Martins.  Manuel was a member of the Teamsters as a heavy machine...

Oct 28, 2020

40, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was the beloved husband of David Perkins-Hagen. Born in Hartford, CT., he was the son of Monica (Banks) Jones and the late George Sermon. He was the loving stepson of Robert R. Jones. Jeremiah was the cherished brother...

Oct 27, 2020

94, of Cranston, passed away on October 27, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John T. Feragne. Born in Cranston, Marie was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Vallone) Croce. Marie was an administrative assistant at Rolo Jewelry for many years before retiring. She is...

Oct 26, 2020

77, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020 at Miriam Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Marie (LaRocca) Finocchio for 54 years and the proud father of Tim Finocchio and his wife Jane (Bowker).  He is survived by his mother, Pauline (Manzi) Finocchio and was preceded in death by his father, Ernest. J. Finocchio. In addition, he leaves...

Oct 26, 2020

of Johnston, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA she was the loving daughter of Edward J. and Carol A. (Razza) Mitson Jr. of Johnston.

Besides her parents, she was the devoted mother of Derek M. Ward of Johnston and the late Christopher M. Ward. She...

Oct 25, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and precious grandma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Florida after a full 96 years of love and life. Born in Providence, RI, in 1923, Barbara was the daughter of William and Margaret (Feeney) Miller. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis (Red) Candelmo. She is predeceased by her sister Peggy...

Oct 25, 2020

30, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, Eddie was the son of Edward J. Manni, Jr. of Cranston and the late Donna Piccoli-Matera.  He was loved by his stepmother Sheshai Lafountaine. He was the cherished father of Carter and loving companion to his girlfriend Holly Hinkson.  Eddie was...