Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Aug 9, 2019

75, of South Kingstown, passed away after a 4-year illness on Friday, August 9, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Donna Tofani.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo “Randy” and Hortense “Tenny” (Veroni) Tofani.

John was the President and owner of Jay’s Electric Corporation for 33 years, retiring due to illness...

Aug 9, 2019

83, previously of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Gaspare “Rino” Bellafiore. Born in Salemi, Sicily, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and AnnaMaria (DiGregorio) Lombardo. Mrs. Bellafiore was business manager of Audiotronics for many years until her retirement....

Aug 7, 2019

98, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Philip Huiltar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire (DeDora) Nichols.

He was born in Providence, a son of the late Thomas and Agnes Nichols. William was a mail carrier for USPS for many years until his retirement; he...

Aug 7, 2019

81, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at home. She was the beloved wife of fifty-four years to A. Michael Gaulin. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gennarino and Addolorata (Signore) Lombardi. Claudia was a Registered Nurse at Women and Infants Hospital, Providence for over twenty-five years...

Aug 7, 2019

73, of Katelyn Court, Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was a son of the late George and Anne (Boyajian) Busby. Paul was employed with the former Busby Protective Services of Providence for many years. He was the brother of Barbara Mitchell of Narragansett, Janice Mathews of Cranston, William Busby of Cumberland,...

Aug 6, 2019

Husband of Leyna (Beaudoin) Zollo, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 6th 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dan had an amazing spirit and had the ability to make people laugh under any circumstances.

Dan was an avid sports fan and loved his Miami Dolphins. He enjoyed playing with his dogs, going to concerts, singing...

Aug 6, 2019

68, of North Providence, passed away peacefully after a brief illness surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Ronald D’Andrea.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Viola (DiSuillo) Bucci.

Patricia worked as the Fire...

Aug 5, 2019

of West Warwick passed away on Monday August 5, 2019 at home. Born in Guatemala City he was the beloved son of Edgar R. Anleu of Johnston and the late Ruth N. (Garnica) Anleu.

Edgar was a United States Army veteran.

Besides his father he was the dear brother of Karla Machado and her husband...

Aug 4, 2019

39, of Cranston, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2019.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Thomas DeFusco of Cranston and the late Patricia (Vest) DeFusco.

Brad had worked for UPS and was a Game of Thrones enthusiast.

In addition to his father, he leaves his two children, Katherine and Adam...

Aug 4, 2019

81, of Jamestown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Grand Islander Center, Middletown. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Leo “Mac” Martin. Born in Newport, RI she was the daughter of the late James J. and Loretta T. (Doiron) Winthrop.

Mary worked as a financial clerk for New England Telephone Co....

Aug 4, 2019

of Sauga Avenue, “Shore Acres”, North Kingstown, RI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019, while surrounded by his wife, Carole M. (Messerlian) Semonian, and his loving family. Suren was born in 1927, in Brighton, MA and was the son of the late Leon A. and Veron (Agojian) Semonian. He grew up in Watertown, MA and graduated from...

Aug 4, 2019

62, passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at Kent Hospital, Warwick from complications after a 9 year courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis cancers.

Born in Providence and raised in Greenville, he was the son of Stanley G. and Alice (Ferrucci) D’Orsi, Sr. of Greenville. He was a 1975 graduate of Smithfield High School. He worked...

Aug 4, 2019

92, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Steere House in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Di Maria.  Born in Teano, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luca and Carmela (Perrone) Canzano.

Nancy was the loving mother of James Di Maria and his wife Marilyn...

Aug 3, 2019

67, of Narragansett, passed away on August 3, 2019 at South County Hospital. Born in Wakefield, he was a son of the late Frederic and Rosemary (Coleman) Jones. Stephen was a URI graduate, earning a degree in marine affairs. He went on to serve as a 2nd Engineer for the U.S. Merchant Marines. He loved being on the ocean...

Aug 2, 2019

71, passed away peacefully at home  with his loving family by his side August 2, 2019.  Born in Cranston, RI, Nick is survived by his wife Julia (Judy) Young Cardi, son Nicholas Cardi III, Mother Marion Cardi, brothers Ron and his wife Maria Cardi, Pete and his wife Diana Cardi, brother-in-law, Arthur Zompa Sr., nieces Victoria Cardi, Isabella Cardi,...

Aug 2, 2019

65, of East Providence, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at RI Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Sunoskie) Carrier.  Born in Providence, Michael was a son of the late Francis and Gertrude (Rabbit) Carrier. Michael was a Chief Engineer.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Nicole Malyuta and her husband...

Aug 2, 2019

59, of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. Born in Jamaica, Queens, NY, he was a son of R. Bruce and Elaine C. (Ricci) Howes. He was a self-employed inventor. Known to everyone as “Big Kenny”, he will always be remembered for his neverending sense of humor and his brilliant smile....

Aug 1, 2019

87, of Greene, previously of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Sabatini. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Donetta Lena (Nardolillo) Perrotti. Dolores was a devoted elementary school teacher in Warwick for...

Jul 31, 2019

91, of Cranston, and later Johnston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Lanzi) Ronci. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (DiSaia) Ronci. Anthony was a jeweler for many years...

Jul 30, 2019

102, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday. July 30th, 2019 at St Elizabeth Home, East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Ragosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Palmerino and Pasqualina (Lombari) DeFusco and sister of the late Anita Mazzaglia and Yolanda Campopiano. Maria was a jewelry worker for many...