Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 6, 2023

68 of Cranston passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of Rosann (Santurri) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Doris (Degnan) Tortolani, Sr. John was the owner & operator of J&S Casting Company for many years before retiring.

Besides his wife he was the...

Sep 6, 2023

Edward H. Ferry, Jr., 41, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Cindy (Altounian) Ferry of Cranston and Edward H. Ferry, Sr. of Johnston.

Edward was a grocery manager at Shaw’s Market for 15 years and later worked in the construction industry. He enjoyed...

Sep 6, 2023

James Rutherford House

May 15, 1935-September 6, 2023

James R. House of Wakefield, RI, formerly of Armonk, NY, died September 6th after a brief illness. He lived his 88 years creating a beautiful life with his wife Barbara (nee Clements) and their seven children David (Lynn), Elizabeth, Michael (Robin), Matthew, Mark...

Sep 6, 2023

100, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Palmina “Polly” (Gasbarro) DeBiasio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovannina (Longo) DeBiasio.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, proudly serving during...

Sep 5, 2023

Benny Cornelio, 80, of Dexter St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.

He was the founder and owner of Benny’s Painting Company for the past 30 years.

Born in the Dominican Republic, he was the son of the late Joaquin and Maria (Veras) Cornelio.  Benny was the devoted father...

Sep 5, 2023

57, of Narragansett passed away on September 5, 2023.

Born in Warwick, he was a son of Robert M. and Janice (DiRienzo) Smith of Narragansett.

Robert graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1984; and received an Associate Degree from Johnson & Wales University and New England Tech.  He worked as a medical coder for Westerly Hospital....

Sep 5, 2023

89, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Anthony W. Bucci (Sr.) of Warwick, RI, and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmelina (DelMastro) Ancona.

Mary will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her deep...

Sep 5, 2023

65, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  He was the son of the late Peter and Alma (Flori) Izzi.  In the past, he enjoyed spending time going out to the cousin’s football and hockey games.  He also enjoyed going out to breakfast.  He is survived by his cousins George Flori, Robert Santucci, Loretta Bernardo, Fred...

Sep 5, 2023

79, of  Johnston, passed away on September 5, 2023.   Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late John N. and Cenzia (Iannuccilli) Campanini, Sr.

John was a warehouseman for Kenney Manufacturing Company in Warwick for 20 years and was a volunteer for the American Heart Association.

He was the dear brother of...

Sep 4, 2023

66, of North Scituate, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Karolin (Ajce) Gatta for 31 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Garvey) Gatta.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Stephanie Amato and her husband Seth, Natalie Gatta,...

Sep 2, 2023

86, of Micco, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2023, at the St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care facility in Melbourne, Florida.

Mervyn was born December 19th, 1936 to Hugh & Barbara Warnock in Providence, Rhode Island.  After graduating high school, Merv joined the United States Navy and honorably served from 1954 to 1958.  After his discharge...

Sep 2, 2023

Joseph Anthony Medeiros II

41, of Warwick, passed away on September 2, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Kelley McClafferty for 26 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Joseph A. Medeiros and the late Susan Cartier.  Joe was a self employed carpenter.  Besides his wife and father he is survived his sons: Joseph...

Sep 2, 2023

94, formerly of Cranston and most recently of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023.  She is survived by her loving daughter, Deb Aubin as well as her sister, Beverly LaPolla and brother-in-law, Joseph LaPolla.

Gloria graduated from the University of Rhode Island where she met the love of her life and husband of 63 years,...

Sep 2, 2023

Alice (McCrudden) Konis 78, of Cranston, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 2nd after a long battle with arthritis and dementia. Alice was born on June 2, 1945 the second of four children to Charles and Marjorie McCrudden (Pike) in Providence.

After graduating from St. Teresa’s High School in Providence in 1963...

Sep 2, 2023

81, passed away on September 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Theodore F. “Ted” Di Stefano.

Born in Warwick, RI, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Mary Rose (Petrangelo) Bouthillier.

A graduate of Brown University, Kathleen worked in vocational education for the...

Sep 2, 2023

81. of Cranston passed away Saturday September 2, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Wave G. (Crandall) Alviti.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oreste and Rachael (Mariano) Alviti. Ernest worked for Alviti Link-All for many years before retiring. He was a US Marine veteran...

Sep 2, 2023

Takouhie (Keshijian) Minassian, 87, of Briggs St., Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Hagop Minassian.  Born in Aleppo, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Kevork and Hripseme (Markarian) Keshijian.

Takouhie was an assembler in the jewelry industry for many...

Sep 2, 2023

99, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Elmhurst Rehab, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Elvira (Palumbo) Palombo. Born in Sant Apollinare, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giovanna (Angelosanto) Palombo. He was also the stepson of the late Rosa Palombo.

Before moving to America,...

Aug 31, 2023

beloved son, brother, friend, and father, passed on August 31st, 2023 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Denver, Colorado, on August 5th, 1967, Michael was an adventurer from the start. He had a zest and curiosity for life that brought him to explore many corners of the world. While Michael called a number of places home ...

Aug 31, 2023

James Marcus Schroeter (57), of Wakefield, RI passed away on August 31,2023.

James, fondly known as “Mr. Schroeter” from Narragansett High School students, “Mark” by friends, “Sgt. Schroeter” by fellow National Guard members, “Uncle Marcus” by his tight pack of nieces & nephews, “Pep Pep” by his granddaughter, and most importantly, “Pops, Pa, and Dad” by his...