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Regina M. (Arrico) Sears

Regina M. (Arrico) Sears

May 28, 2019

85, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Henry J. Sears.  Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mary A. (Nicewicz) Arrico. Regina was a jewelry worker for many years.

She was the devoted mother of Maryann J....

William "Bill" Merandi, (Det. Sgt.. PPD, Ret.)

William "Bill" Merandi, (Det. Sgt.. PPD, Ret.)

May 28, 2019

of Cranston, formerly of East Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at RI Hospital in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Dorothy A. (Lombari) Merandi of East Providence and the late William P. Merandi.

Billy became a Providence Police Officer in 1989 to go on to serve as Detective Sgt. and was...

Salvatore Maggiacomo

Salvatore Maggiacomo

May 28, 2019

83, of Hope, formerly of Cranston, entered into eternal life on Tuesday at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Serrecchia) Maggiacomo, Sal and Evelyn were married for 54 years.

Born in Itri, Italy, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria Civita (Fabrizio) Maggiacomo.  At 19,...

Carmela N. (Russo) DeMars

Carmela N. (Russo) DeMars

May 25, 2019

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, West Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore E. DeMars.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie (Perotti) Russo.

Carmela was the secretary to the...

Francesco  "Franco" P. Addessi

Francesco "Franco" P. Addessi

May 24, 2019

88, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Manzo) Addessi. They were married for the past 61 years. Born in Itri, Italy he was the son of the late Joseph and Antonietta ( Meschino ) Addessi.

Franco met and married his...

Annmarie (Renzi)  Lacki

Annmarie (Renzi) Lacki

May 21, 2019

69, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Charles W. Lacki. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alberto and Carmela (LaFazia) Renzi. Annmarie worked for Saccoccio & Associates Architects in Cranston for many years before retiring.

Besides her husband Charles, she...

Loretta B. (Beaulieu)  Tavarozzi

Loretta B. (Beaulieu) Tavarozzi

May 19, 2019

101, of Cranston , passed away on Sunday , May 19th, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Home, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Tavarozzi. Born in Maine, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Jacques) Beaulieu. She was a clerk with the VA Hospital in Providence for many years...

ANTONETTE 'TONI' (BORRELLI)  THISTLE

ANTONETTE 'TONI' (BORRELLI) THISTLE

May 18, 2019

of East Providence passed away on Saturday May 18, 2019.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and (Bessy)(Pezzullo) Borrelli.

She was the devoted mother of Frederick W. Thistle and his wife Paula, Stephen A. Thistle and David A. Thistle and his wife Freda; loving grandmother of four; and loving great-grandmother...

James "Jim" P. Ricci

James "Jim" P. Ricci

May 17, 2019

age 67, of Cranston, passed away on May 17, 2019. All who knew Jim can attest to his larger than life presence.  At his core, Jim had an unshakable work ethic, a deep love for his family and an artistic perfectionism that served him well.

With grit, determination and sheer force of will, he built Ricci’s Truck...

Anne Joyce McGregor

Anne Joyce McGregor

May 16, 2019

72, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Pagano. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Constance (Barber) McGregor. Anne is survived by her loving siblings, Evelyn O’Rourke of Coventry, Carol Mercier of West Kingston, Robert McGregor of...

Angelo S. Ceprano

Angelo S. Ceprano

May 16, 2019

of Selma St., Cranston, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 52 years of Doris C. (McNeil) Ceprano.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter and Antonetta (Parrillo) Ceprano.

Angelo was employed by the U.S. Navy for 41 years both at...

Edward A. Richards, Sr.

Edward A. Richards, Sr.

May 16, 2019

80, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Iris M. (Pace) Richards for 56 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Irene (Pichette) Richards.

Besides his wife, he was the loving father of Patricia A. Richards-Mitsmenn and her...

Charles F. Reilly

Charles F. Reilly

May 14, 2019

95, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Helen W. (Duggan) Reilly. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Madeline (Brett) Reilly. Charles attended both La Salle Academy and Bryant College. He was also a US Navy veteran serving in World War II, in the Asiatic...

Helen M. (Nardolillo)  Giarrusso

Helen M. (Nardolillo) Giarrusso

May 14, 2019

of Harris Ave., Johnston, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Giarrusso.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mario and Nicolina (Scungio) Nardolillo.

Helen was the devoted mother of James Giarrusso and his fiancé Paula Greene of...

Keith C. Jackson

Keith C. Jackson

May 13, 2019

31, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019.  Keith leaves a wife Donna Jackson from NC, father Martin J. Jackson Sr. and mother Brenda Corsi Jackson both from CT. Brother Martin Jackson Jr. from Danielson, CT, Grandparents Robert and Grace Corsi from Cranston, RI, nephew Martin Jackson III from Danielson, CT. Keith fully enjoyed helping others,...

Rita D. (Misto)  DiRobbio

Rita D. (Misto) DiRobbio

May 11, 2019

Passed away on May 11, 2019.  She was the loving wife of the late Ralph DiRobbio, Jr. for 63 years.  Born in Cranston, Rhode Island on February 23rd, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Stephen A. Misto and the late Ida (Giardino) Misto; and the late Stephen A. Misto, Jr. and Roseanne Muschiano.

Rita leaves...

Joan A. (Leyden)  Bezak

Joan A. (Leyden) Bezak

May 10, 2019

86, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehab, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of John E. Bezak. Born in East Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Prior) Leyden.

Joan was born and raised in East Greenwich. After her marriage to John, they soon...

Norman T. DeLuca

Norman T. DeLuca

May 8, 2019

84, of South Kingstown, passed peacefully Wednesday May 8, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Jean (Antocicco) DeLuca for nearly sixty years.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Pasco and Margaret (Hill) DeLuca.

Norman was the owner of the former DeLuca Motors in the Knightsville section...

MADELINE C. (FLORIO)  PALAZZO

MADELINE C. (FLORIO) PALAZZO

May 7, 2019

of Cranston passed away on May 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late Vincent Palazzo.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carolina (Persichino) Florio. Madeline was a registered nurse.

She was the mother of Vincent Palazzo, Jr. and Adele Palazzo; grandmother of five and great-grandmother of eight....

CONCETTA (MARIANO)  IASIMONE

CONCETTA (MARIANO) IASIMONE

May 6, 2019

of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday May, 6, 2019 at Elmhurst Rehab & Health Care Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Iasimone.

Born in Pietravairano, Italy she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mariagiovanna (Scorpio) Mariano. Concetta worked for Vargas Mfg. Company for many years before retiring

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