Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 26, 2023

85, of Newport, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Newport, RI. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Austin and Marguerite (McCusker) O'Malley.

Brian was a graduate of Bryant University and a US Army Veteran. He went on to work as an executive for Textron Inc....

Sep 26, 2023

passed away on September 26th, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late L. Kenneth Bartlett and a Warwick resident for many years before relocating to Narragansett. She is predeceased by her two sisters, Gloria Rinn and Ann Dunning.

Meredith was a medical office manager for many years, most recently...

Sep 26, 2023

92, of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Warren Center for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Emanuele and Concetta (Cintolo) Criscione. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank P. Iacono, DDS, who died in 1979. After her husband’s death, she received her Master’s degree in...

Sep 25, 2023

Thomas J. Altieri, 80 of Narragansett, passed away Monday September 25, 2023.  He was the husband of Sheila (DeAngelis) Altieri.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Mary (Cardillo) Altieri

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Lisa Altieri of North Kingstown; his...

Sep 25, 2023

59, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of Shirley (Pazienza) D’Ambruoso of Warwick and the late Peter R. D’Ambruoso. Mr. D’Ambruoso was a welder in the auto industry for many years.

Peter was the brother of Paula Ritchotte (Henry) of Coventry, Susan Martin of Warwick, Ralph D’Ambruoso...

Sep 25, 2023

Kathleen (DiBona) Donato 74, of Johnston, passed away on September 25, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Basil Donato.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Philomena ( Tedesco) DiBona.  Kathleen was the former owner and operator of The Cookie Lady in Johnston for many years until her retirement. She is...

Sep 25, 2023

Vy Phok

46, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of 14 years to Nellie ( Carreiro) Phok.  He was born in Thailand, a son of Seng and Sam (Mao) Phok.

Vy was employed by Taco Comfort Solutions  for 17 years in both Fall River, MA and Cranston,...

Sep 24, 2023

Lucy, 78, passed away on September 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mantia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Smith) Corrigan Mrs. Mantia was an Elementary School teacher for many years before retiring. Robert, 77, passed away on March 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Lucy Mantia. Born in...

Sep 24, 2023

Ernest Philogène

Sunrise: Sunday October 6, 1954 Sunset: Sunday September 24, 2023

Ernest Philogène was born in Ouanaminthe, Haiti on Sunday, October 6,1954. He attended primary & secondary school at his hometown and successfully complete the French Baccalaureate Part I and Part II

At a very young age, Ernest was an avid reader...

Sep 23, 2023

98, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Greenwood Center in Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene R. McKenna, Sr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William J. Kennedy Sr. and Katherine M. (Killoran) Kennedy.

She is survived by her loving sons, Eugene R. McKenna...

Sep 21, 2023

62, of Cranston passed away Thursday September 21, 2023 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Barbara (Moran) Smith.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Pearl (Tangaro) Cannavo.

Vincent was the father of Vincent J. Smith and Joseph A. Smith; grandfather of Ava Marie Smith and...

Sep 21, 2023

72, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was the loving companion and soulmate of Frances A. Golombiewski. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Umani) Vecchiarelli. Matthew was the owner of Contemporary Classics hair salon in North Providence, RI for over fifty years before retiring....

Sep 20, 2023

Age 30, tragically passed away in a motor vehicle accident on September 20, 2023. Andrew, a Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, is survived by his mother, Barbara (Nicky) D’Errico and father, Guy (Linda) Clermont; his sisters, Jennifer (Jeff) Parkinson, Danielle Clermont (Mark Powers), and Jamie (Peter) Nelson; his niece, Madison; his sweet Caroline Dieffenderfer; and his...

Sep 20, 2023

49, of Providence, passed away peacefully at her home on September 20, 2023.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Otis and Louise Austin; and sister of Jessica Phillips.

Jennifer was an animal lover and leaves her cherished dog Booga.

Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at...

Sep 20, 2023

78, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain lymphoma.

Born in Providence, Richard was the son of the late Luigi and Rose (Martufi) Falcone. He was predeceased by his brother, Louis P. Falcone, and sister, Dorothy A. Zambarano, both of whom he loved deeply....

Sep 19, 2023

59, of Charlestown passed away suddenly at her home on September 19, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of David A. Burdick.

Born in Westerly, she was a daughter of the late Rose I. (Briggs) Maggs.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary-Ellen cherished baking and celebrating Christmas with her family.

Besides her husband,...

Sep 18, 2023

72, of Providence, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Edwina (Dela Isla) Tentoco.  Born in Manila, Philippines he was the son of Rosauro Tentoco and the late Maria (Lozano) Tentoco.

Besides his wife and father, he is survived by his loving children, Maria Angelica Debankah and her husband...

Sep 17, 2023

63, of West Greenwich passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Norman E. Benoit, Jr. and incredible mother to Nicole J. Benoit of West Greenwich.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of William “Bill” Aitchison of Coventry and the late Joyce A. (Kafka) Aitchison.

Sep 17, 2023

ANNA L. (CACCHIOTTI) CARROCCIA, 93, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Carroccia.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Francesco “Frank” and Angela (Cotoia) Cacchiotti.

She was the owner of the former Miss Ann’s...

Sep 16, 2023

66, of Johnston passed away Saturday September 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leonard P. and Veronica C. (Pashley) Rudisill, Sr.

Lenny was the dear brother of William Edward Darling, Dennis Michael Darling, Gregory James Darling, Linnette Jean Flynn and the late Thomas Charles...