Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 29, 2023

Maria Carmina (Stradone) Carnevale, age 94, of Longwood, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2023, with her family by her side. Maria was born on January 31, 1929 in Pico Frosinone, Italy. She was the oldest daughter of her late parents Antonio and Clementina (Colella) Carnevale, and she was the devoted wife of the late Alessandro “Alex”...

Mar 29, 2023

of Narragansett died peacefully on Wednesday, March 29 at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Domenic and Carmella (Deanseris) Nassa. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 57 years Susan (Bruno), his daughter Catherine and his son, Christopher (Joana Fenning).  He was predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth. Most of all his grandchildren...

Mar 29, 2023

SONA ARZOOMANIAN, 76, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday March 29, 2023.  Born in Baytown, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Roxanne (Karibian) Arzoomanian; and loving sister of Greg Arzoomanian of Providence.

Sona was a graduate of Cranston High School West and Rockford College in Illinois and taught second grade at Fogarty...

Mar 28, 2023

Carmino Sebastian Pirri, 88, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Joanna (Veneziano) Pirri and the son of the late Vincenzo and Francesca (Foti) Pirri.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Vincent Pirri and his wife Susan, Francine Leonard and her husband Thomas...

Mar 27, 2023

56, of Narragansett passed away on March 27, 2023.

Born in Warwick, he was the son of James A. and Elvira “Ellie” (Mondillo) Iasimone of Narragansett.

James received an Associate Degree in drafting from New England Institute of Technology.  He was a defense contract material coordinator.

Jim was an avid skier and enjoyed...

Mar 27, 2023

81, of Cranston passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Roland D. Hughes for fifty-seven years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Menna) Florio.

A 1959 graduate of Cranston High School and Johnson &...

Mar 26, 2023

Robert J Forand Sr. Batt. Chief JFD (ret.), 72, passed away at his home surrounded by his devoted family on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oliver and Catherine (Peckenham) Forand.

Robert proudly served his country in the US Army’s 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized-The Red Diamond) during the Vietnam...

Mar 25, 2023

Hrant Heig Jamjyan, “Randy” 95, of East Greenwich, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Victoria (Koosherian) Jamjyan.  Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Mguerdich and Takouhy (Topuzian) Jamjyan.

Hrant was an electrical engineer for many years and was a WW-II U.S. Navy veteran....

Mar 25, 2023

76, of Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital.

Born in Sulmona Province L’Aquila, Italy he was the son of the late Berardino and Lusiana Ricci. When Aldo arrived in the United States in 1969, he settled in the North End of Boston where he...

Mar 25, 2023

67, of Narragansett passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was a son of the late William and Helen (Downs) Mulholland; and a brother of the late William (Billy) Mulholland.

Kevin was the beloved husband of Ann (Lockwood) Mulholland for forty years and the loving father to Patrick...

Mar 23, 2023

74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 23, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Elisa A. (Falco) Gemma for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Margaret (Martinelli) Gemma.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving daughter...

Mar 22, 2023

Jovanni “Jova” Emilio Del Giudice

21, passed away on March 22, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Richard D. Del Giudice and Evelyn J. Perez both of Providence. Jovanni graduated class of 2020 at St. Raphael Academy and was a student at the Community College of Rhode Island. He enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 22, 2023

78, of Myrtle Beach, passed away on March 22,2023 at the age of 78 at the Grand Strand Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and partner of 35 years, Christine Martino, his sons Richard Martino Jr and Mark Maynard, daughter Jessica Kimmick, granddaughters Elizabeth Martino and Jordan Kimmick and Grandson Hunter...

Mar 22, 2023

Marie DiBona, 88, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at Riverview Nursing Center, in Coventry. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio DiBona and the late Michelina Mezzatesta DiBona.

She loved to sing, dance and a talented artist. Her paintings could be found hanging her home, along with the homes of her...

Mar 22, 2023

HACHADOOR “ARCHIE” ERGANIAN, JR., 85, of Barrington, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen P. (Cooney) Erganian and the late Judith (Mascena) Erganian; and loving father of Candace Moukhtarian and her husband Hagop of East Providence.

Hachadoor was a tool & die maker...

Mar 21, 2023

96, a longtime resident of Johnston passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Peter Thomas Pandolfini.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Gemma) DeAngelis.

Mrs. Pandolfini worked for the Town of Johnston for many years before retiring.  She enjoyed gardening and...

Mar 21, 2023

71, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Marianna (Cicilline) Calabrese. Paula worked as an administrative assistant for Memorial Hospital.

She is survived by her loving sons, Paul, and his wife Rebecca, Jan, and his wife Rachael; cherished grandchildren, Isabella and Daniel Perentin....

Mar 21, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Franchetti, Jr. was called home on March 21, 2023.

Tony was born in Providence, RI on February 5, 1932 to Antonio and Lucia (Leo) Franchetti. His first ever job was cleaning bottles for .05 cents an hour, and whenever his grandchildren lamented their salaries, he was quick to remind them that they too could be...

Mar 21, 2023

83, of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Louise (Costantino) Zanni.

Joyce worked as a Department Manager for Stop & Shop for many years before her retirement.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Linda M. Canton...

Mar 21, 2023

72, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday March 21, 2023 at home. He was the beloved husband of Kim (VanBerschot) Caniglia.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late Andrew and Helen (Murphy) Caniglia. Edward was the owner and operator of EC Painting Company for many years before retiring. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from...