Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 4, 2021

passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Giuseppe DellaPosta.  Born in Pico, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Paolino and Maria (Vallone) Carnevale.

Giuseppina was a bus aide for the Town of Johnston before retiring; and was a member of the...

Mar 3, 2021

61, of Cranston passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  Anna Maria was the beloved wife of the love of her life, the late Emil K. Ruhle, to whom she was married for 28 years. A lifelong resident of Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Louis P....

Mar 3, 2021

Kate passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on March 3, 2021 at 79 years old. She is the daughter of Kieran Hennessey MD and Madelyn (Molly) Hennessey (Hoey). As the second oldest child of 11, Kate learned multitasking at an early age, soothing little one’s feelings and peeling 10 pounds of potatoes for an everyday dinner.

Mar 3, 2021

86, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Scott. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rosento and Marie (Valone) Ventriglia. Mrs. Scott was a G.E.D. Proctor for CCRI, Lincoln, for many years before retiring. Elaine loved spending time...

Mar 2, 2021

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Cambio) Almonte. Born in Sulmona, Italy, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ida (Almonte) Almonte. They immigrated to the U.S when Benny was eight years old.

Benny was a US...

Mar 1, 2021

94, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of sixty-eight years to the late Elsie (Hardy) Sabitoni. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Emilio and Serafina (Cerra) Sabitoni. Albert worked at General Electric for many years before his retirement. ...

Feb 28, 2021

77, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, peacefully at home.  She was the beloved wife of William H. Dodge.  Born in White Bluff, TN, Sarah was a daughter of the late James and Sarah (Price) Burns.  She worked as a florist for many years, before retiring.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her...

Feb 27, 2021

64, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Marlene (Mancini) Fuoco. They were high school sweethearts and were married for the past 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Angelina (Ricci) Fuoco. James was a supervisor at Temple Beth-El...

Feb 27, 2021

75, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Dianne (Marinaccio) Alexion. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mamie (Pappas) Alexion. James was a Million Dollar Salesman and District Manager for Pinkerton Security and Investigations.

Besides his...

Feb 27, 2021

Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Falcone) Zambarano passed away on February 27, 2021 at the age of 89.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi & Rose (Martufi) Falcone.  Loving wife of the late Louis T. Zambarano, Deputy Chief, Ret., JPD and beloved mother of Lynn Zambarano, Cindy Pagliaro and son-in-law Michael, Louis Zambarano and...

Feb 27, 2021

86, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Anatone) Burns for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James L. and Lillian (Hackett) Burns. Mr. Burns was a truck driver for BIF Industries, and he was...

Feb 24, 2021

67, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William A. and Edna A. (Pantano) Palumbo.

William worked at Urschel Tool in Providence, RI for over 25 years. He did various small jobs until retiring in 2015. After...

Feb 24, 2021

90, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Vinacco) Voccio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Angelina (Piero) Voccio.

Domenico worked as a plater for the former Foster Jewelry, Cabot Manufacturing, and the City...

Feb 23, 2021

87, of Johnston passed away on February 23, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmine Perrotti for sixty-seven years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Mezzini) Venditto.

Mrs. Perrotti worked in merchandising for Kimberly Clark Company for over twenty years before retiring.

Celia...

Feb 23, 2021

of Cranston passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021 at the Scandinavian Nursing Home in Cranston. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Judith A. (Martin) Bennett. Born in Washington D.C., he was the eldest son of late Norman and Eloise (Chambers) Bennett. Robert “Bob” was an avid provider for his family in so many ways....

Feb 23, 2021

59, of East Providence, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home . She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Devereaux) Sunoskie. Michelle was a receptionist at Prima Pediatrics. Michelle loved to go for rides with her son to the farms. She cherished her family and friends.  She loved...

Feb 22, 2021

78, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Warwick, RI.  He was the beloved husband of the late Beverly (Bedrosian) Nolli.  John was born in Pittsfield MA and was the son of the late Joseph and Viola (Mattiotti) Nolli.  John was a US Navy veteran who served during the Cuban Missile...

Feb 22, 2021

16, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of Sean P. and Dawn C. (DiBiase) Hanley.  Mia was the cherished granddaughter of Edward J. and Ana M. Hanley of Cranston, Catherine M. Howarth and the late James E. Howarth of Warwick, and John...

Feb 22, 2021

91, of Cranston died February 22nd.  She was the wife of the late Antonio “Tony” Merola.

Born in Vairano Patenora, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Concetta (Littera) Pisaturo.  She was thrilled to come to America at the tender age of 9.  She was already a citizen of this...

Feb 22, 2021

of Morgan Ave., Johnston, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Alice A. (DeSantis) Cappelli.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Angelo and Elizabeth (LaBanca) Cappelli.

Mr. Cappelli was a foreman and tool maker at Uncas Mfg. Co. for many years and was...