Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
Jeanne D. (Richard) Leandro
Jan 25, 2021
Jeanne D. Leandro (Richard), 71, of Clifton Forge, VA, formerly of Smithfield, RI, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was the beloved mother of Sherry Kachanis, Michael and Kevin Leandro. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin, Abby, Nick, Oliver, Emmaline, Archer, and great grandson, Issac.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial...
Richard P. D'Ambra
Jan 25, 2021
79, of Providence passed away on Monday January 25, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Virginia (Carpinata) D’Ambra. Richard was a foreman in the Sanitation Department for the City of Providence for many years before retiring.
He was the devoted father of Francesca D’Ambra of CT, Karen D’Ambra...
Joseph F. Lukowicz, Jr.
Jan 25, 2021
of Cranston, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband of AnnMarie (Ricci) Lukowicz. He was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Tworog) Lukowicz. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. A graduate of LaSalle Academy and attended Providence College. He owned and operated Dew Drop Inn for 10...
Michael S. Antosia
Jan 25, 2021
72, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the son of the late Michael J. Antosia and is survived by his beloved wife Ann (DeQuattro) Antosia, his daughter Jennifer and her partner Eric Pollard, and his son Michael.
Mr. Antosia was a 21-year Veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry,...
Matilda G. (Lombardo) Costello
Jan 24, 2021
86, of Seminole, FL passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Costello. Born in Pietravairano, Caserta, Italy she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (Montanaro) Lombardo.
Matilda is survived by her loving daughters Teresa Costello-Jankowiak, husband Bernd Jankowiak, Doren Rauch, husband...
Helen E. (DiSaia) Major
Jan 24, 2021
73, of Cranston, passed away on January 24, 2021. Helen was the daughter of late Ernest DiSaia and Helen E. (DiMuccio) DiSaia. Sister of the late Ernest DiSaia Jr. Beloved wife of 42 years to Stephen A. Major. She was employed by the City of Cranston for 33 years retiring in 2010. She was an avid reader...
Jeannette G. (Boutin) Germain
Jan 24, 2021
81, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Manchester, NH, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Gilberte (Beland) Boutin. Jeannette was a receptionist in the medical records department for RI Hospital for 20 years before retiring.
She is survived by her loving children, Denise Long of...
Pauline L. Vanner
Jan 24, 2021
79, of Providence, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Delia (Leveille) Vanner. Pauline was an administrative assistant for the Providence Journal for 42 years before retiring in 2003. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends....
Richard E. Bianco, Sr.
Jan 24, 2021
86, of Cranston passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Home in East Greenwich. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn C. (Tavano) Bianco.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Rachel "Ella" (Lombardi) Bianco.
Richard worked in sales for Brian Supply Company for 38 years he...
Johanna C. (Levy) Aubee
Jan 24, 2021
of Greenville, formerly of King St., Johnston, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Stillwater Nursing & Rehabilitation in Greenville. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand Aubee. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Spencer) Levy.
Johanna met her husband Armand when he was repairing ships in...
Pauline C. (Gamba) Ciutti
Jan 23, 2021
95, of Seekonk, MA, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her beloved daughter’s home in Seekonk, MA. Pauline was the loving wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” Ciutti. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Madeline (Martinelli) Gamba. Pauline worked for Colonial Knife for 58 years, before retiring. She was a member...
Ann T. (LaFazia) Belanger
Jan 22, 2021
79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Emma (Piccirilli) LaFazia.
Mrs. Belanger worked in accounting for the City of Providence for twenty-five years before retiring.
She enjoyed attending yard sales, playing Candy Crush and Scrabble, puzzles, gardening and...
Angelo Angelino
Jan 21, 2021
90, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 peacefully at home. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Onorato) Angelino. Born in a small town in Italy, Pascarola, Caivano, Napoli. Angelo was a son of the late Giorgio and Giovanna (Campanile) Angelino.
Mr. Angelino was a machinist for many years, before retiring. During his retirement...
Pierrette M. (Ordioni) Nevcherlian
Jan 21, 2021
PIERRETTE M. NEVCHERLIAN, 98, of Hartford Ave., Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Nevcherlian. Born in Marseille, France, she was the daughter of the late Fernand and Marie (Fondaci) Ordioni.
Mrs. Nevcherlian loved gardening, animals, nature and especially spending...
Gary Walker Pihlkrantz
Jan 21, 2021
age 69, of Narragansett passed January 21, 2021 following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Susan (St Sauveur) Pihlkrantz and his father George Pihlkrantz. Besides his mother, Betty (Pihlkrantz) Shipley wife of the late Alfred Shipley of Texas, he leaves his two devoted daughters Grya Pihlkrantz of Narragansett and Jaime Nutting and husband Justin Nutting...
Assunta "Sue" (Grasso) D'Ambra
Jan 21, 2021
94, of Warwick passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in a room full of love on January 21, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Americo D’Ambra. He was the love of her life. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Chiara Grasso (Melino) and the late Rocco Grasso.
...Edith J. (D'Iorio) Murphy
Jan 20, 2021
80, of Coventry, a former resident of East Providence for fifty years, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late George Murphy.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jeanne (Scapetta) D’Iorio.
Mrs. Murphy worked as a secretary for thirty years, retiring from Higgins,...
Raymond L. Sinapi Sr.
Jan 20, 2021
90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Loretta (Ursillo) Sinapi. Mr. Sinapi was a machinist for Lessona for 34 years before retiring. Later in life he helped operate his family business Sinapi Window Cleaning. He was a US Army...
Alfred J. Petteruti
Jan 19, 2021
88, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at home in East Greenwich, RI, surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was son of the late Anthony and Anna (Cappella) Petteruti, and the brother of the late Richard Petteruti. He lived in East Greenwich for 48 years. Al earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brown...
Armenag "Armen" Palian
Jan 18, 2021
formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away on January 18, 2021 at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.
Armen was born in Providence, RI on November 27, 1927 to Sahag and Victoria Palian. He was married to the love of his life, Ethel (Fountain) Palian for 54 years.
An extremely active and generous man, Armen...
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