Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 7, 2023

77, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Henry Rea for 54 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Smith Sr., and Mildred (Clark) Smith. Mrs. Rea was a cashier for Star Market, Stop & Shop and Almacs for many years before...

Apr 7, 2023

104, of Greenville passed away on Friday April 7, 2023 at Roger Williams Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Prattico Jr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Vincenza (DiChiara) DeRita.

She was the devoted mother of Cynthia M....

Apr 7, 2023

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Lawton. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Frances (Harvey) Murphy. Carol worked as a hairdresser on the Eastside of Providence for many years until her retirement.

Apr 6, 2023

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Anne (Barbosa) Castrataro.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicandro and Filomena (Mancini) Castrataro.

Robert worked for many years as a Laborer for...

Apr 4, 2023

THEODORE S. SCRIPSACK “TED” (Ret. Capt. CFD), 85, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Rayna (Monaco) Daley.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stanley and Ann (Devaney) Scripsack.

Ted was a dedicated Cranston firefighter for many years before his retirement....

Apr 4, 2023

82, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Greenwood Care Rehab Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Firlick for 63 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Angela (Zoglio) Caparco as well as the stepdaughter of the late Dora (Lombardo) Caparco. Mrs. Firlick was a registered nurse...

Apr 4, 2023

David J. Calise, 63 of Cranston, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023, with his wife by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of Janice (Williams) Calise, and the late Albert Calise. He was the devoted husband of Barbara (Lolio) Calise.

David was a graduate of Cranston High School East, after completing school he then...

Apr 4, 2023

Peter F. DelSignore Jr., 85 of Cranston, passed away on April 4, 2023.

For 60 years he was the loving husband of Helen (Noons) DelSignore. He is survived by his children David A. DelSignore, Dennis A. DelSignore (Paul Carpentier), Dana M. Rezendes and his beloved grandchildren Dakota DelSignore, Diandra DelSignore, and Stephanie Rezendes.  A lifelong resident of...

Apr 4, 2023

82, of Providence, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Julio A. Quezada.

Born in Don Pedro Dominican Republic she was the daughter of the late Eladio Marcelino and Carmen Victoria (Pena) Ramos.

Ana was an assembler for Esposito Jewelers for many years...

Apr 3, 2023

Cynthia M. Antonucci - 75, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Mary (Burns) Antonucci.

Cynthia was a graduate of Cranston High School East, class of 1965. After her graduation she went on to...

Apr 3, 2023

97, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Renzi Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Michelina (Ianiero) Maietta. Mrs. Renzi was a store manager for Hallmark for many years.

Anna is survived by her loving children,...

Apr 2, 2023

51, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Howcroft. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Paul N. Laprocina and Frances E. (Marrapese) Zisserson. She worked as a rehabilitation counselor.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her loving children,...

Apr 1, 2023

64, Cranston passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (McGowan) Gadwah.

She is the beloved mother of William Pardoe and his wife Patricia, and Emily Pardoe and her partner Sam Donohoe. She is the loving...

Apr 1, 2023

55, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 with his loving family keeping vigil and waiting for a miracle. As he succumbed to the insult of incurable cancer, outside the rain rightly poured. Matt was the longtime partner and recent beloved husband of Kimberly (Iemma) Wunsch. Both 1985 graduates of Narragansett High School, they happily reconnected later...

Apr 1, 2023

Irene.  C.  ( McDonnell) Richardson

83, of Providence, passed away on April 1, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of 58 years to James J. Richardson.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Delia (Abbood) McDonnell.  Irene was a Housekeeper for the State of Rhode Island for many years until her retirement....

Apr 1, 2023

74, of North Providence passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Martin Rudis.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis B. “Louie” and Virginia (Degnan) DiNobile.

Mrs. Rudis was a medical transcriptionist at Fatima Hospital for many years before retiring.

Pat was...

Mar 31, 2023

JOSEPH C. CAPONE, 70, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Mass General Hospital in Boston.  He was the beloved husband for 48 years of Linda M. (Carabiniero) Capone.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Lucy (Lautieri) Capone.

Besides his wife Linda, he was the devoted father of David...

Mar 31, 2023

99, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023.  He was the beloved husband for 61 years of the late Mary K. (Doherty) Sousa.

Born in Bristol, a son of the late John Sousa and Emily (Cabral) Sousa Johnson, he lived in Cranston for thirty years before moving to Narragansett in 1984.  He graduated from LaSalle...

Mar 30, 2023

70, of Narragansett, passed away suddenly on March 30, 2023.  He was the husband of Carol (Duxbury) Mulvaney for forty-six years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George T. and Ethel (Garvin) Mulvaney.

Mr. Mulvaney graduated from Hope High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Roger...

Mar 30, 2023

59, of Johnston passed away Thursday March 30, 2023 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of John and Eleanor (Evans) Healy. Margaret was an assembler at the Cranston Center for many years.

Mags was the dear sister of Marianne H....