Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Dec 8, 2023

57, of Cranston, with her loving brother by her side, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the daughter of the late Fred O. Whaley, Sr., and Sandra (Vilim) Whaley, and had one younger brother, Fred O. Whaley, Jr. She was born in South Kingstown, RI, and raised in Narragansett, RI, where she...

Dec 8, 2023

60, of Dayville, CT, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Scott F. Willborn. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Pace) Manni.

Diane worked as a waitress for China Dynasty in Cranston for over 20 years. She then...

Dec 7, 2023

79, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. Born in NY, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clayton and Helen (Misiewicz) St. John. Daria was the loving mother of James Petrella and his wife Mia. She was also the loving mother of the late Wendie Petrella. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas...

Dec 6, 2023

68, of Lincoln, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aldred and Catherine (Sullivan) Blinkhorn. Kathy was a nurse for many years, she loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed trips to Disney and dining out.

Kathy is survived by her...

Dec 5, 2023

96, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Caruolo Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Angelina (Perrini) Rotondo. Anna loved spending time with her family and friends.

Anna is survived by her loving children,...

Dec 4, 2023

34 of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 4, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife Haley (Doster) Fields and their newborn son Zaymar Fields of Cranston, RI. Derek is survived by his mother Angelette Gorham of Syracuse, NY and his father Derrick Fields of Tampa, FL. Derek also leaves behind his sister Tanika...

Dec 2, 2023

Louis “Lou” A. Schiapo, Sr., 80 of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday December 2, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Cranston he was the son of the late Bambino and Rose (Cole) Schiapo. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte (Evans) Schiapo for 56 years.

Lou was employed by the City of Cranston,...

Nov 30, 2023

Anthony R. Leone, Ph.D., of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 30, 2023.  Anthony was the loving husband of Ella Leone, the trusted father, friend, and confidant to his son Anthony R. Leone, II, Esq. and his wife Chelsie L. Horne.  Anthony will be dearly missed by his two grandchildren who he...

Nov 29, 2023

Maria Cristofaro, 94, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 29, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Marietta (Sinapi) Palumbo. She was the devoted wife of the late Pasco “Pat” Cristofaro.

Mary was a woman who took great pride in her appearance and...

Nov 27, 2023

97, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Florence (Santoro) Rosa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Luisa (Maiola) Rosa.

William was a US Navy Veteran serving in World War...

Nov 27, 2023

Marie L. (Pizzuti) Casale, 91, of The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic S. Casale.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Teresa (Esposito) Pizzuti.

Marie worked in the jewelry industry for...

Nov 26, 2023

Anna F. (Giachieri) Girasole, 97, of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, RI, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Providence surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Armando Girasole.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aguilino and Ida (Angeli) Giachieri.

Anna enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 26, 2023

97, of Cranston passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Emma.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Cifichiello) Renzi.

She leaves three children, Rosemary Wilbur and her husband the late Raymond Wilbur, Diane Jordan...

Nov 25, 2023

Fashion designer Leo Narducci passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 following a short illness at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving husband Robert Ferrari and daughter, Lanie Diamond. He was the son of the late Leo Narducci Sr. and Mary (Ventresca) Narducci. He was the former partner of the late Edward Diamond.

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Nov 24, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that the family announces the passing of Thomas Paul Ricci on November 24, 2023 at this home.  He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (Proulx) Ricci for sixty-three years. Mr. Ricci resided in East Greenwich, RI and Jupiter, FL.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic...

Nov 24, 2023

89, formerly of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Voetter, Sr.

Born in Brooklyn, NY.  She was a daughter of the late John and Marie (Straus) McCusker.

Mrs. Voetter worked for the Lakeland School Department in Florida for fifteen years before...

Nov 24, 2023

71, of Providence, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francis C. and Mildred (Reed) Frenze.  He is survived by his loving siblings, Frank C. Frenze, Jr. and his wife Peggy, Sharon M. Shaw and her husband Doug, Michael R. Frenze and his late wife Gail, and the late...

Nov 23, 2023

53, of Cranston, passed away on November 23, 2023.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Santo and Eileen M. (Kulas) Troia of Cranston.

Paul was a business entrepreneur.

Besides his parents, he leaves his brother and sister, David Troia and Lynn Ruskin both of Cranston.

His services will be...

Nov 23, 2023

MARY M. DUFFY 85, of Greenville, passed away peacefully Thursday November 23, 2023.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Myshrall) Duffy. Mary worked at the former Fleet Bank for many years before retiring.

She was the dear sister of Patricia Duffy of No. Scituate and the late Edward...

Nov 22, 2023

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Alessandro Rino Gerardi (72) of Cranston, on November 22, 2023, in Naples, Florida. Rino was born on August 10, 1951, in Pontecorvo, Italy. He immigrated to the United States in 1960 with his parents and sister. Rino lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and an unwavering love...