Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 8, 2020

90, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Cedar Crest in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Tommaso Marzilli.  Born in Sora, Italy, Maria was a daughter of the late Enrico and Assunta (Pescosolido) Ferrari.  She was employed as an edge setter for Imperial Knife.

She is survived by her loving...

Apr 7, 2020

74, of Cranston passed away Tuesday April 7, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Matthew Angelicchio.

Born in Terceira, Portugal she was the daughter of the late António Inácio Cordeiro and Diana de Freitas Cordeiro.

Maria was employed by the former Imperial Knife Co. for several years until retiring.

She...

Apr 7, 2020

87, of Pawtucket, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Helen (Zona) Pratt.  Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Alice (Collins) Pratt.

Robert worked for many years as a machinist and tool salesman until his retirement.

Besides his wife, he is...

Apr 7, 2020

John Hengrasmy, 106, resident of Bernon Street,  Providence, Rhode Island died peacefully on April 7, 2020 at Berkshire Place Nursing Home.

John was born on January 3, 1914 in Ban Nasou, Muang Phôn-Hông, Vientiane, Laos and migrated his entire family during the late 1970’s and set up roots in the beautiful City of Providence, Rhode...

Apr 6, 2020

passed away on April 6, 2020 of natural causes.  Mr. Pickford was a gifted writer and prolific storyteller.  After graduating from Providence College in 1966, he worked as a reporter for the Providence Journal and columnist for the Providence Visitor, the official newspaper for the Archdiocese of Rhode Island.  He later served as public-relations director for Blue Cross Blue...

Apr 6, 2020

79, of Cranston, RI, went to her eternal rest in heaven after a 4 1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 19, 1940, the daughter of the late Emmett Horton and Freida (Kline) Horton. She moved to the Bronx, New York where...

Apr 6, 2020

95 of Cranston passed away at home on April 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Celeste (DeAngelis) Aceto for 64 years.  Born in Esperia, Frosinone, Italy, he was the son of the late Luca and Ascenza (Palombo) Aceto.

Giovanni worked for Central Nurseries and Cranston Print Works for many years...

Apr 5, 2020

of Providence, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of the late Rose (Yeremian) DerAnanian.  Born in Arlington, MA, he was the son of the late Ardashes and Nouritza (Mouradian) DerAnanian.

Harry was an auditor for the federal government before retiring in 1991 as the N.E. Regional Inspector General for HUD. He was...

Apr 4, 2020

93, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Matteo “Matt” Guglielmetti. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Florence (Golini) Ciccarelli. She is survived by her loving children Matthew L. Guglielmetti of Cranston, Steven R. Guglielmetti of Cranston. She...

Apr 3, 2020

of  Johnston  RI,  passed away unexpectedly  on April 3, 2020 at 61 years old.  He was the son of the late Fiorino Susi and Maria Antonina Susi.  Loving  fiancee of ten years to Sindye Tonole.  Loving father  of Jenny (Susi) Petelle of North Smithfield RI, Maria (Susi) Saritelli of Johnston, RI, Mario Susi of Johnston, RI, Stepfather of Melissa...

Apr 3, 2020

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of Linda M. (Pozzo) Casey for fifty-five years.

A son of the late John F. and Mary (Murray) Casey, he grew up in the Fox Point section of Providence.

Mr. Casey graduated from...

Apr 3, 2020

82, of Cranston, passed away at home on Friday, April 3, 2020.  Born in Providence, Fiora was a daughter of the late Felice and Antonietta (Pistilli) Bianchi.

She is survived by her loving children, Diane E. Mari of Cranston and David J. Martin of Johnston, and was also the beloved mother of the late Joseph F. Martin. ...

Apr 2, 2020

85, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Kent Regency in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Imondi) Iacona.  Born in Providence, Joseph was the son of the late John A. and Antonietta (Carlone) Iacona.  He was the owner of Iacona Construction Co.  He is survived by his three loving children, Donna...

Apr 2, 2020

of Bowdoin St., Providence, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at RI Hospital, Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rhonda R. (Bagley) Oatley.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (DeGrasse) Oatley.

Richard was a mechanic for the Coca Cola Company before retiring and a U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran.

Apr 2, 2020

86, of Smithfield, formerly of Cranston, a retired Bookkeeper/Office Manager passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was the wife of the late Julien R. Dionne for 47 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Pucci) Santoro.

Marie graduated Central High School, class of...

Mar 31, 2020

of Allendale Ave., Johnston, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic R. Vicario.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Dolan) Brothers.

Joan was the devoted mother of Raymond D. Vicario (Carol) of Cranston and Donna M. Vicario Wells of Valrico, FL; cherished...

Mar 31, 2020

96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter G. Del Sesto, Sr.  Born in North Carolina, Alva was a daughter of the late Thad and Elizabeth (Cabe) Frady.  Mrs. Del Sesto was a WWII Army Veteran, serving as a Registered...

Mar 31, 2020

Antonia Vanikiotis (Lambrakis) passed on peacefully to rest in God's loving arms on March 31, 2020. She was surrounded by her devoted family at her son's home where she resided for the past few years.

Antonia was born on June 20, 1928, the daughter of Constantinos and Stavroula Lambrakis of Agios Dimitrios, Lakonia, Greece, and...

Mar 31, 2020

70, of South Kingstown, RI, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Bolinger) Gentes.

Born and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of Carmalina “Cam” (Materas) Gentes Pacheco of Woonsocket and the late Rene Gentes.

A veteran of the United...

Mar 29, 2020

age 71, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home Sunday morning, March 29, 2020. He was born in Providence, RI on July 19, 1948 to the late Dante E. and Mary (Corsetti) Boffi.  Dante leaves a loving wife, Suzanne Jean D’Arc (Champagne) Boffi. They were sweethearts for 50 years and married for 49 wonderful years. Dante was...