Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 7, 2013

94, of Cranston passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. She was the wife of the late Pasco DiRaimo. Catherine was born in Warwick, the daughter of the late Gaetano and Giovannina (Gravina) Alberigo. Mrs. DiRaimo was employed at Bell Findings for many years until her retirement; and was a former member of...

Apr 5, 2013

81, of Wakefield, passed away unexpectedly on April 5. She was born in 1931 in Providence to the late Angelo and Augusta (Soscia) Palazzo. A longtime resident of Cranston, Bridget moved to Wakefield with her beloved late husband, John B. Menna, to retire near the beach.

She was an exceedingly generous person, sharing her love and time...

Apr 5, 2013

82, of Warwick. He was the husband of Joan Costanzo and father of Frank V., Andrew J., James R. and Daniel P. Costanzo and grandfather of 5.

VISITING HOURS to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Monday, April 8th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278...

Apr 3, 2013

93, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of Angelo Ruscito. They were married for the past 67 years. Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Carmine and Adeline (Parrillo) Parrillo. Mrs. Ruscito was a clerk at Trifari Jewelry for many years until...

Apr 3, 2013

91, formerly of Cranston, was reunited on April 3rd 2013 with his wife of 65 years, Angelina (Raspallo). Father of Salvatore Neri, Jr. and his wife Joanne (Trainor); Elizabeth Moses and her husband Larry; the late Dennis Neri and his wife Stella (Marzilli); the late Robert Neri. Grandfather of Dawn Kelly and Brian Neri; Dennis, David and Talia Neri;...

Apr 2, 2013

100, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Morgan Health Center in Johnston. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Antonio and Francesca (Moretta) DiPiro.

Uncle Tom "Timmy" was truly one of a kind. He worked for his brothers Trucking Company for many years and then worked as an Insurance...

Apr 2, 2013

of Forest Lane, East Greenwich, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 64 years of Earl M. Greco. Born in Providence, Etta was the daughter of the late Antonio Longo and Maria (Tomaselli) Longo-Destino. Besides her husband, she was the devoted mother of...

Apr 2, 2013

86, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2013 at the Greenwood Center in Warwick. Although she was besieged by the after-effects of a massive stroke, she was known by staff and residents there to be a loving, spirited individual who was caring, considerate, and giving. All who

interacted with her knew she was "one special lady"....

Apr 1, 2013

93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2013, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of sixty-six years to Theresa M. (Iannone) Rao. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ignazio and Luccia (Mancone) Rao. Emilio was a tool setter for the former Brier Jewelry Manufacturing Company for thirty-five years...

Apr 1, 2013

Steven J. Richtarik Sr. 87 passed away on Monday at Kent County Hospital. Born in West Warwick, he was son of the late Stefan and Mary (Talasek) Richtarik. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Cecelia (Tedeschi) Richtarik and their children Karen Kearney, Steven Richtarik Jr. and his wife Kelly, Judy Sherman and her husband Doug, all...

Apr 1, 2013

Age 72 of Providence, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was the cherished daughter of the late Harold and Flora (Poulin) Wall and the beloved sister of Virginia Moccio. Pat was the mother of Robert A. LaCourse and the late Barbara A. Charlton. She also leaves ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a woman...

Mar 31, 2013

94, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday March 31, 2013 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was the devoted wife of the late Carmino DePetrillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppi and Isabella (DeCesare) Coletti.

Helen worked for DiVozzi Bakery and the Original DePetrillo's Bakery of Johnston for many years....

Mar 30, 2013

84, of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband for 55 years of Victoria "Vickie" (Kolligian) Jamgochian. Born in Providence, the son of the late Sarkis and Anna (Minassian) Jamgochian, he lived in Providence for 75 years before moving to Warwick.

Peter was...

Mar 30, 2013

87, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at home. John was the beloved husband of the late Clara (Forcina) Dunbar. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late John F. and Margaret (Goralski) Dunbar. John was a construction worker with Laborers Union...

Mar 29, 2013

89, formerly of Cranston and East Providence, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the wife of the late John L. Marzilli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Allesandro and Lucia (Castrechini) Turchetta.

Mrs. Marzilli was a self-employed dress maker for over 20 years. She...

Mar 26, 2013

88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paolo and Domenica (Barbato) Riccio.

She is survived by one sister Mary Ricci of Cranston, and the late Antionette Ricci, John Riccio, Anna Longo, Phyllis Maroun, Elvira Cicchitelli, and...

Mar 26, 2013

84, of Framingham, MA, formerly of Providence, RI, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Concord Health Care Center in Concord, MA. He was the husband of the late Vincenza (Gurino) Simonian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kazar and Almas (Atamian) Simonian and brother of Arshag Simonian of Providence and the late Charles...

Mar 26, 2013

97, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at home. Laura was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Palombo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ardovino and Laura (Flaminio) Savone. Laura managed the carding department at the former Coro Jewelry Manufacturing Company for forty-seven years before her retirement.

Mar 25, 2013

Edmund A. Lutz, Ned, Dad, Peepa- passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25th, at the age of 88. Ned was born in 1925 in Providence, the 4th child of 8 born to Edward and Anna (Marceau) Lutz. Ned was a WW-II US Army Veteran serving in the Philippines, New Guinea and Luzon. He was an...

Mar 25, 2013

80, of Cranston, passed away on Monday March 25, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel O Testa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rafaela and Maria (Collozzi) Fraccola. Etta was employed at the former Colibri Manufacturing Company of Cranston for 15 years before retiring, and was...