Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

ROSE M. (PALIOTTI) CONCA

Mar 8, 2010

77, of Forand Circle Johnston, passed away on Monday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Michael J. Conca, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Filomena (Tuccinardi) Paliotti. Rose was the founder and co-owner with her husband of the former Mi-Ro Jewelry Company of Providence for thirty...

LENA J. ACKLEY

Mar 8, 2010

LENA J. ACKLEY, 86, of Jennings Manor in Cranston, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010. She was the wife of the late Herbert Ackley and mother of the late Sandra Jean Ackley. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Josephine Ward.

Lena was the aunt of Elizabeth Baglini and her husband Joseph, and Byron F. Ackley,...

Rev. Msgr. Galliano J. Cavallaro

Mar 7, 2010

Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro 95, Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Providence and former Director of the Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries entered his eternal rest on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Saint Antoine's Residence, North Smithfield. Msgr. Cavallaro was born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Tomassi) Cavallaro. He grew up in Our...

MARY A. (FRATIELLO) PARASCANDOLO

Mar 7, 2010

89, of Johnston, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Michael A. Parascandolo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Francesca Fratiello. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church and a member of the St. Ann's Society. She is...

LILLIAN L. (VOTOLATO) RAINONE

Mar 7, 2010

94, of Main Street, Coventry, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Sunday March7, 2010 at the Riverview Health Center, Coventry. She was the wife of the late Carlo M. Rainone. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and Pasqualina (Vito) Votolato. Mrs. Rainone was a Registered Nurse employed with the Johnston School Department for 35 years...

DORIS J. (MAGNESS) STEPINSKI

Mar 7, 2010

Doris J. (Magness) Stepinski 59, of Cranston passed away on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Roger William Medical Center, Providence. She was born in Cranston, a daughter of the late Vernon R. Magness, Sr. and Doris (LaPierre) Magness. Doris was a movie enthusiast, particularly enjoying horror films. Her life's passion was her devotion to her family. She is...

MARIO J. GIUSTI

Mar 7, 2010

64, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at home. He was the beloved husband of Anna Filomena (Falocco) Giusti. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Domenic and Saveria (Catalano) Giusti. Mario was a proud US Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #94...

MARY (ROSCITI) MARROCCO

Mar 7, 2010

92, of Buratti Road, Johnston, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Care of R.I., Providence. She was the wife of the late Alfred Marrocco, Sr. with whom she was married to for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Tomaso and Luisa (Alberto) Rosciti. Mary was a resident of Johnston...

JOSEPHINE M. (PALERMO) PESCE

Mar 6, 2010

98, of Potters Avenue, Warwick passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at home. She was the wife of the late John Pesce. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Pietro and Mary (Delfino) Palermo. Josephine was a member of the RI Bridge Association and was one of the top 50 players in the state for over...

CHARLES PERRINO

Mar 5, 2010

Charles Perrino

89, of Westbrook Rd. Cranston, passed away on Friday March 5, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Ianitelli) Perrino, to whom he was married for 60 years. Charles was born in Providence a son of the late Michael and Jeanette (Paolino) Perrino. Charlie was along...

EVELYN (PALERMO) TARITTERA

Mar 4, 2010

90, of Greening Lane Cranston passed away on Thursday March 4, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph Tarittera. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Mary (Delfino) Palermo. She was the devoted mother of Mary Ann Tucci and dear mother in law of Rudolph...

ROBERT CARRIER

Mar 4, 2010

ROBERT CARRIER, 92, formerly of Cranston, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at V.A. Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline (Meloni) Carrier. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Carlo and Mary (Pistacco) Carrier.

Mr. Carrier was the owner of Bob Carrier's Wholesale Florist for 40 years before retiring...

MARIE C. (TRAVELYN) FLORIE

Mar 2, 2010

103, of Atwood Avenue, Johnston, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Thomas Florie. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Vessella) Travelyn. Marie was employed by the former Boston Store of Providence until its closing. She then became a buyer of ready to...

JOHN C. MAC KENZIE

Mar 2, 2010

John C. Mac Kenzie

41, of Cranston passed away on Tuesday March 2, 2010. He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Lancellotta) Mac Kenzie. He was born in Cambridge, MA a devoted son of Henry "Bill" and Maureen (Sluben) Mac Kenzie of Plymouth, MA. Mr. Mac Kenzie was employed at Met Life, and was a graduate...

ANGELO L. ZANNI

Mar 2, 2010

90, formerly of Garden City Drive, Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. He was the husband of the late Louise (Constantino) Zanni. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Parillo and Nancy (Glittone) Zanni. Angelo was employed as a sales manager for Fiore Pontiac of West Warwick for 35 years...

MARGARET M. GUCKIAN

Feb 28, 2010

MARGARET M. GUCKIAN, 89, of Cranston St., Cranston, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Annie (Flynn) Guckian.

She was a devoted employee at Gateways To Change in Warwick for 15 years before retiring.

Margaret was the dear sister of Catherine Finch...

JEAN S. (FIELD) PEARSON

Feb 28, 2010

77, of Cranston, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of George F. Pearson; they were married for sixty years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (Jones) Field. Mrs. Pearson was a foot press operator for various jewelry companies in the Providence area for over twenty...

HELEN M. (SIECZKIEWICZ) CARUOLO

Feb 28, 2010

91, of Simmonsville Ave., Johnston and formally of Flint Ave., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, FL. She was the wife of the late Alderico G. Caruolo. She was born in Westerly a daughter of the late Alex and Bronka (Bronistawa) Sieczkiewicz. Mrs. Caruolo was a licensed hairdresser and also enjoyed sewing,...

GRACE ANN (MARCELLO) FARINA

Feb 28, 2010

of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Farina, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Antonetta (Franco) Marcello, Sr. Grace was the inspiration and Executive Manager of North Providence Primary Care and North Providence Urgent Care. She also was the co-founder of the former Original...

ALICE CECILIA (ST. GEORGE) HAMPSON

Feb 27, 2010

91, of Roslyn Avenue, Cranston, went home to God on Saturday, February 27, 2010. She was the wife of the late Leroy J. Hampson. Born in Acushnet, MA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Brisson) St. George. Alice was employed as a supervisor at the Fram Corporation for 45 years before her retirement and was a...