Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
ANTHONY DI PETRILLO, ESQ.
Apr 28, 2011
96, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Raffaela (DiBiasio) DiPetrillo.
A lifelong Rhode Island resident, he attended Providence public schools and graduated from RI State College, now URI, and Boston University School of Law. He was an accomplished, devoted Attorney...
ELEANOR L. (LINCOLN) BIANCHI
Apr 28, 2011
81, of Providence, passed away on Thursday April 28, 2011 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sisto Bianchi. Eleanor was born in Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Donald Lincoln and Gretchen (Merrill) Sprague. Mrs. Bianchi was a retired supervisor for KMART. She is survived by her loving children, Carol Tavares and her husband Paul...
SHIRLEY A. (DiMUCCIO) BENDER
Apr 26, 2011
75, of Hillcrest Village, Leander St., Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Margaret R. (Pinelli) DiMuccio of Cranston and the late John B. DiMuccio, Jr.
Shirley did secretarial work in the legal profession and other businesses for many years before retiring. She...
JOHN FRANK MONTANARO III
Apr 26, 2011
19, returned to The Loving Arms of Our Father on Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was at home, surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of John Frank and Deborah Marie (Bossian), the younger brother of Lenore Marie and older brother of Jason Leon, all of North Kingstown, RI. John was an avid sports enthusiast. In addition to...
JOHN CARNEVALE
Apr 23, 2011
92, of Monson St. Johnston, passed away Saturday April 23, 2011 at Summit Commons in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Assunta "Susie" (Grossi) Carnevale.
Born in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosaria (Conti) Carnevale, he moved to Italy with his family at the age of three,...
RICHARD K. BOGOSIAN
Apr 22, 2011
83, of Warwick, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Grace M. (DiTraglia) Bogosian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John J. and Maritza (Melkonian) Bogosian.
In partnership with his brother, Mr. Bogosian founded Richard Alan Realtors in 1958 in Warwick....
CYNTHIA R. DI BONA
Apr 22, 2011
70, of Stella St., Providence, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Giacomo and Filomena (Tedesco) DiBona.
Cynthia was a member of the Merriettes Social Club and ITAMS Auxiliary. She was an avid New York Yankee fan.
She was the dear sister...
VINCENT PARRILLO
Apr 21, 2011
88, of Laurie Ann Court, Johnston, passed away Thursday April 21, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Dorotea (Cianci) Parrillo. He was a WW-II Army Air Corps veteran, where he was a Surgical Technician, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and...
KHONARIK (KLIAN) CHAKMAKIAN
Apr 20, 2011
88, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2011 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Chakmakian. Born in Greece, she was the daughter of the late Haikaser and Vergine (Tavoukdjian) Klian.
Mrs. Chakmakian worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.
She was the devoted...
M. PATRICIA (DiSARRO) "PAT" BOITANO
Apr 19, 2011
of Narragansett and North Providence, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Maybelle (Fox) DiSarro and for fifty years the beloved wife of George J. Boitano.
Mrs. Boitano studied Greek and Latin at Classical High School, received a teaching degree from Rhode...

TEOFILA (MOLDEZ) VINALON
Apr 18, 2011
84, of Gallup Ave. Cranston, passed away on Monday April 18, 2011 at Alhambra Medical Center in Alhambra CA.
She was the beloved wife of the late Anastacio T. Vinalon.
Born in the Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Reymundo and Crisanta (Flores) Moldez.
She was the devoted mother of Gloria...

ELIZABETH (GALLO) IACCHINI
Apr 17, 2011
of Providence, passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Attilio Iacchini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cosmo M.D. and Rosa (Mancano) Gallo.
Elizabeth was a supervisor for Monet Jewelry for many years before her retirement.
She was the beloved mother of Donna...
MARY C. ABBATICOLA
Apr 17, 2011
88, of Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown died on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Roberts Health Care Center, North Kingstown. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Anna (Zoglio) Abbaticola. Sister of Josephine DeRotto of Providence and the late Vincent Abbaticola. Sister-in-law of Lorraine Abbaticola and Samuel DeRotto. Also survived by several nieces and nephews....

ELIZABETH (GALLO) IACCHINI
Apr 17, 2011
of Providence, passed away on Tuesday April 17, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Attilio Iacchini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cosmo M.D. and Rosa (Mancano) Gallo.
Elizabeth was a supervisor for Monet Jewelry for many years before her retirement.
She was the beloved mother of Donna...

MELVIN H. KNOLL
Apr 16, 2011
87, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (Oliver) Knoll. Born in Mount Rose, MN, he was a son of the late Henry and Vesta (Wright) Knoll. Mr. Knoll was a supervisor in the aircraft division at the US Naval Air Station, Quonset Point...
CAROLYN E. (LEIGHTON) ROY
Apr 16, 2011
69, of Providence, passed away Saturday April 16, 2011 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Roy Sr. Carolyn was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Jarvis) Leighton. Carolyn was a cashier for Shaw's Market until her retirement. She is survived by her loving children, Raymond Roy Jr. of Hope, Debra...
GUIDO DI BIASIO
Apr 16, 2011
86, formerly of Dora St., Providence, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2011 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of the late Antonia (Gallo) DiBiasio. Guido was born in Roccamonfina, Italy the son of the late Amato and Elvira (DeLisi) DiBiasio. Mr. DiBiasio was a cobbler prior to coming to the United States, and then...
GIOVANNA "JENNIE" (CONTE) BALASCO
Apr 16, 2011
89, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Balasco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Nicolina (Colasanto) Conte. Jennie was employed by the former Spiedel Corporation and Sears.
She is survived by her...
DOLORES (OLIVER) DI DOMENICO
Apr 15, 2011
79, of Providence, passed away on Friday April 15, 2011 at the Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Ralph DiDomenico. Dolores was born in East Providence, the daughter of the late George and Rose (Nunes) Oliver. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving children, Deborah O'Brien of Johnston, Denise DiDomenico of Pawtucket, Ralph...
ELAINE A. 'SMITTY' (SMITH) MALLETT
Apr 15, 2011
61, of Argonne St. Johnston, passed away on Friday April 15, 2011 at Hospice Care of RI in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Mallett Sr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank H. and Annette (Carroll) Smith.
Elaine was a former social worker for the state of...
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