Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Oct 5, 2023

Fred M. Manni, 88 of Cranston, RI passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Kent Regency in Warwick, RI.

Married for 62 years, Fred was the beloved husband of Solange (McIntosh) Manni.  He was born in Cranston to the late Francesco and Tilde (Ronci) Manni.  He graduated from Cranston High School in 1953 and was...

Oct 5, 2023

89, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel L. McCusker, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (Annicchiarico) Carrazzo.

She is survived by her loving children, Daniel J. McCusker...

Oct 5, 2023

93, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Piera (Galea) Tedeschi for 67 years. He was the son of the late Daniele and Vincenza (Gentiluomo) Tedeschi. Mr. Tedeschi was a carpenter with Local 94, for over 50 years.

Born in Calabria, Italy, where he served...

Oct 5, 2023

78, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Kathryn W. (Chapman) Battey.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph R. and Helen M. (Fogarty) Battey.

He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He worked for General Dynamics Electric...

Oct 5, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Cipolla, 93, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023.  He was the loving husband of Dolores (Laurenzo) Cipolla for 66 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Etta (DeCubellis) Cipolla.  He proudly served his Country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  Tony worked as Assistant  ...

Oct 5, 2023

Mary. M. Michael

94, of Johnston, passed away on October 5, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter T. Michael.  They were married for 50 years.  Born March 1, 1929 in Barre, VT she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Solomon) Solomon.  Mary was a sales associate at Apex for many...

Oct 4, 2023

58, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John “Pop Joe” and Freda (Smead) Iannotti. Billy was the lead singer for both his bands the Relayer and Vice. He performed at various local areas and recorded a...

Oct 3, 2023

Edward W. Wnuk, 79, of Narragansett, RI, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Pinocci) Wnuk for 47 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Leona (Marciniak) Wnuk. Besides his wife, Eddy leaves behind his loving children, Jolinda Pasciucco (John) of Huntington Beach, CA, and...

Oct 3, 2023

John “Jack” Patrick Dougherty passed away on October 3rd, 2023.

John was born in Newton, Massachusetts; his family later moved to Falmouth, MA. He loved spending his youth and young adulthood in Falmouth. He graduated from Falmouth High School as president of his class.

He was the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Conner)...

Oct 3, 2023

87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Anthony Craveiro. Nancy was the daughter of the late Americo and Mary (Carnevale) Castelli. She worked for GE for many years, before retiring.

Nancy was a beautiful and selfless woman, always there to help anyone at any time. She...

Oct 2, 2023

71, of Warwick, passed on Monday, October 2, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Isabel (DiPiro) Calitri. Cathy was a claim adjudicator for Paul Arpin Van Lines for 33 years. Cathy loved spending time with her family and cooking. She also enjoyed gardening and catching a great movie.

Cathy...

Oct 2, 2023

Nevart (Jansezian) Markarian, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 2, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Markar H. Markarian.  Born in Aleppo, Syria, she was the daughter of the late Hovsep and Vartouhi (Kabanian) Jansezian.

Nevart was a bus monitor for Durham School Services for...

Oct 1, 2023

76, was called home on Sunday October 1, 2023 to be with his daughter and parents. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Louise C. (Diano) Capuano. Daniel was the co-owner of Capuano Realty.

He was the devoted father of Dayna Dion and her husband Stephen and the late Leah C. Palumbo....

Oct 1, 2023

William (Bill) Walton Murphy

January 11, 1947 – October 1, 2023 (76 years old)

William Murphy of Saunderstown, formerly of West Sacramento, Calif., passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 76.  Cherished husband of Sheril Ann Wiltfong for 48 years, he was born in Toronto, Ontario to the late...

Sep 30, 2023

RICHARD E. HOMER. went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2023, a few weeks after his 80th birthday. He was the loving husband of Claire Homer for over twenty years.

His parents were Charles Homer and Ella Tripodi. He lived in Pawtucket for most of his life. Richard loved the Red Sox, Patriots and...

Sep 30, 2023

82, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Stillwater Nursing Home in Greenville. She was the beloved wife of Giuseppe “Joe” Pilozzi. Born in Caserta, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Rosa (Paone) Coletta.

Besides her husband Joe, she is survived by her loving sons, Anthony Pilozzi and...

Sep 30, 2023

88, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Joseph LaPolla for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Frances (DiVona) Ferri. Mrs. LaPolla was a court stenographer for many years. Later in life she worked alongside her family...

Sep 29, 2023

83, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at West Shore Health Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmino Fazio. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Barbara (Abbott) Lambert. Mrs. Fazio was a Dietary AID for Morgan Health Center for many years before retiring. Sandra enjoyed baking...

Sep 29, 2023

92, of Providence passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Diana G. (Rezza) Marsland for seventy-three years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James, Sr. and Beatrice (Lamont) Marsland.

He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean...

Sep 29, 2023

JOHNSTON, RI - Chief Joseph P. Razza, JPD, ret., 54 passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2023 in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his adoring family.  He was the devoted husband of Mandi (McCavanagh) Razza.  Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Joan (Venditto) Razza and the late Pasco "Pat"...