Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 27, 2020

81, of Warwick passed away Monday July 27, 2020 at Greenwood Health Center in Warwick. He was the companion of Marilyn Smith. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Armond and Anna (Ferrante) Pennacchia, Sr.

Anthony worked for Pepsi-Cola in the warehouse division for many years before retiring.

Besides his companion he...

Jul 27, 2020

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred A. Presciutti for 67 years prior to his death. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie (Ricci) DeRita. Filomena worked for Colonial Knife of Providence for 55 years...

Jul 26, 2020

of Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, Zurelio was a son of Andrew and Lorimar Palmieri Berrios.

He is also survived by his beloved siblings, Andrew “AJ” and Zayalee Berrios.  Zurelio was the grandson of Ismael and Marisol Palmieri, and Aurora Rivera and Felix Berrios.  He...

Jul 26, 2020

90, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Golden Crest Nursing Home, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Fargnoli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Vera (Chase) Harrington. Mrs. Fargnoli was a former board member of The Fogarty Center.

Barbara is survived...

Jul 26, 2020

95, of Cranston, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 26, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Jordan.  Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Williams) Horton.

Muriel worked as an LPN (License Practical Nurse) at Rhode Island Hospital for many years before her...

Jul 25, 2020

77, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rita Wilkins.  Born in Providence, Henry was the son of the late Henry A. McGinity, Jr. and Josephine (Noonan) McGinity.  He was the owner of McGinity Textiles, Inc.

Besides his wife, Henry...

Jul 23, 2020

age 70, passed away on July 23, 2020, after suffering unexpected complications from surgery. Born in Providence, RI, on New Year's Eve, 1949, Steven was singularly devoted to his cherished spouse of twenty years, Dianne Welch, with whom he built a happy life together in Florida surrounded by a caring community of friends.

Steven was a dedicated...

Jul 22, 2020

beloved wife, mother, memere , grand-memere and sister, age  86 of Coventry, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday July 22, 2020.  Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Lucienne (Proulx) Routhier.

Lil was a graduate of Centrals Falls High School prior to pursuing a...

Jul 20, 2020

81, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (DeVincenzis) Loppo, to whom he had been married for over 57 years. Born in Santa Oliva, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenic and Marianna (Galeti) Loppo.

Mario came to the United States in 1963 and...

Jul 20, 2020

86 years old, passed away on July 20, 2020.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Mario Salzillo and Marianna Marcella Salzillo; brother of the late Raymond Salzillo, Lucy Collacone and Gloria Vendetti.

He graduated from URI in Electrical Engineering, worked at IBM in Kingston, NY and the IBM Center for Exploratory...

Jul 19, 2020

of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the cherished and devoted son of Filomena (Passaretti) Russillo of South Kingstown and the late Gennaro L. Russillo.

A University of Rhode Island graduate, Jerry had a prosperous furniture moving business in Florida for many years. He was a thoughtful...

Jul 17, 2020

78, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Ferdinand Franco.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Viola (Bates) Siravo.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Pam Rittall and her husband Brian, David Franco, Derek Franco and his...

Jul 16, 2020

97, of Greenville, formerly of Cranston, passed away on July 16, 2020 at Stillwater Nursing & Assisted Living, Greenville. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Arcangela (Caperchio) Ruggieri.

Mary was the wife of the late Richard Nauman. She leaves her beloved daughter Joanne Henault and her late husband Kenneth; grandson David Henault...

Jul 16, 2020

91, of Cranston, passed away July 16, 2020 after a brief illness.  She enjoyed a long, wonderful life.  She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late Joseph R. Croce.  She was the loving and devoted mother of Joseph R. Croce, Jr., and Deputy Chief Robert M. Croce, CFD (Ret.).  She treasured Cathy, as though she was...

Jul 16, 2020

82, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Hope Health Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Olivia (Felix) for 59 years. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Joseph and Liberina (Giarusso) Marcello.  Mr. Marcello was the owner and the Medical Director of Cranston Medical Laboratory for 33 years. He was...

Jul 12, 2020

77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Cheryl (LaForge) Rambone, whom he was married to for 53 years and adored.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rose (Martinelli) Rambone.

Mr. Rambone was a highly...

Jul 11, 2020

64, of Johnston, passed away at home on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 7:56 p.m. Born in La Libertad, El Salvador, she was a daughter of Angelina (Aguilera) Barahona. Carmen loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and going to church.

Carmen is survived by her loving children, Claudia Rottenberger and her husband...

Jul 11, 2020

88 years old, a lifelong Johnston resident, passed away on July 11, 2020.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie (Scungio) Rossi.

Marie is survived by her brother Anthony Rossi and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Rossi Jr.,  John Rossi and Anna M. D’Arezzo.

She leaves behind many nieces,...

Jul 10, 2020

91, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Kent Hospital.

Steve was a US Marine Corps veteran serving in the Korean War. After his military service, he became a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 15 years before retiring.

Steve is survived by his son, Rick Maltezos; step-children...

Jul 10, 2020

of Wentworth Ave., Cranston, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence RI.  Born in Yerevan, Armenia, the devoted son of the late Vanoush and Rosa (Yesaian) Nalchadzhyan, he came to the U.S. in 1990 settling in Cranston.

Gurgen was a shoe designer in the shoe industry and served in the Armenian...