Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI
JOHN E. STENPEK
Dec 15, 2008
JOHN E. STENPEK, 89, formerly of 43 Humes St, Providence, died Monday morning at West View Health Care Center in West Warwick after his health declined over the last 3 months. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Wanda (Janusz) Stenpek. He and Wanda were extremely devoted to each other, and John looked out for her even...
JOSEPH F. GEMMA JR
Dec 15, 2008
Joseph F. Gemma Jr. 77, of Central Avenue, Johnston and Collins St. Bristol, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved & devoted husband of Anna B. (Scattino) for over 50 years. Born in Providence on October 1, 1931, a son of the...
VIOLA MARTONE
Dec 13, 2008
VIOLA (MARTINO) MARTONE, 82, of Scituate Vista Dr., Cranston, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence. She was the former wife of the late Anthony A. Martone Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Caruso) Martino. Viola was a courageous woman with an invincible will...
FANNIE A. (FELLELA) RAVE
Dec 13, 2008
Fannie A. (Fellela) Rave 96, of Dyer Avenue, Cranston, where she resided for the past sixty-five years, died peacefully with her loving family at her side on Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston. She was the wife of the late August D. Rave. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Della...
ROBERT A. WALSH, SR
Dec 13, 2008
Robert A. Walsh, Sr. 53, of Glen Meadows Court, Warwick, died Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Connie (Randall) Walsh. Mr. Walsh was a truck driver for various companies for thirty-five years and a member of Teamsters Union Local #251. He was a veteran...
AUGUSTINE SACCOCCIO
Dec 12, 2008
Augustine Saccoccio 88, of Cranston passed away Friday December 12, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Olivia (Ferriae) Saccoccio. He was born in Cranston a son of the late Longino and Luiga (Palmaccio) Saccoccio. Mr. Saccoccio was a self-employed jewelry manufacturer. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and was a member of the Cranston...
DOMENIC T. ZUENA
Dec 12, 2008
DOMENIC T. ZUENA, 93, of Farmington Ave., Cranston, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary C. (Domenicone) Zuena. Born in Cranston, a son of the late John and Maria (Matrullo) Zuena, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. Domenic was a construction worker for...
JOHN ZUENA SR
Dec 11, 2008
John Zuena, Sr. 86, of Midland Dr. Cranston passed away Thursday December 11, 2008 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Ruggieri) Zuena. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2008. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Mariacivita (Matrullo) Zuena. He lived in Cranston for...
CARMELLA "CLARA" DiBATTISTA
Dec 10, 2008
87, of Preston Avenue, died on December 10, 2008 at the South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of the late Gerald DiBattista. They had been married for 66 years. Mrs. DiBattista was an avid baker who shared her wonderful biscuits for all to enjoy. Mrs. DiBattista was the devoted and loving mother of Geraldine Siegmund of Wakefield and...
RUSSELL W. ARLIA
Dec 9, 2008
Russell W. Arlia 80, of Poplar Drive, Cranston, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Jasmen (Johnson) Arlia. They were married for three years. Russell was the former husband of Patricia Kaloustian of North Providence. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Matteo and Lena (Osso) Arlia. Mr. Arlia was the owner...
BIOUZAND KLIAN
Dec 9, 2008
BIOUZAND KLIAN, 76, of Garden City Dr., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Artemis (Papazian) Klian. Born in Greece, a son of the late Haigaz and Verjine (Tauokjian) Klian, he moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1948 and to the U.S. in 1975. Mr. Klian was an automobile mechanic...
EVELYN REGINA BOVE
Dec 9, 2008
79 of Randall Avenue, Warwick, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Bove for 59 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Cicchetti) Golato. She lived in Warwick for most of her life. Evelyn was a homemaker and avid cook...
IDA I. (SARGINO) DI PIPPO
Dec 9, 2008
Ida I. DiPippo 82, of Hazael Street, Providence, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Cortland Place, Smithfield. She was the former wife of the late Adolph L. DiPippo, Sr. Born in Providence; she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Mary (Marchetti) Sargino. Ms. DiPippo was employed by the Catholic...

TERESA A. (Ricciardi) PAOLISSI
Dec 8, 2008
Teresa A. (Ricciardi) Paolissi of Johnston, entered into eternal rest December 8th 2008 to be with her husband Paul. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Umberto and Theresa (Massotti) Ricciardi. She worked as a secretary at General Electric of Providence for 25 years before retiring. Mrs. Paolissi was the beloved mother of Cynthia Gailliot and her...
FRANCES M. (COFFEY) PALIOTTI
Dec 8, 2008
Frances M. (Coffey) Paliotti, 85, of 2 Pepperbush Trail, Saunderstown, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2008 at home surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco J. Paliotti. She was born in Astoria, NY a daughter of the late Everett and Rose (Cavanaugh) and she had resided in Cranston prior to the...

STELLA HELENE (REINOLA) D'AQUILA
Dec 7, 2008
89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of fifty-four years to the late Pasco F. D'Aquila. Born in Tartu, Estonia she was the daughter of the late Col. Johannes and Vera (Nikitin) Reinola. Stella went to school in Tallinn Estonia, French Lyceum. In...
ANTONETTA "ETTA" (CARUSO) SILVIA
Dec 6, 2008
ANTONETTA "ETTA" (CARUSO) SILVIA, 82, of Warren Ave., Cranston, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at RI Hospital-Jane Brown Unit in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis "Joe" Silvia. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Renzulli) Caruso, she lived in Cranston for the past 40 years. Etta worked in the jewelry...
FRANCESCO M. "FRANK" IMPAGLIAZZO
Dec 6, 2008
FRANCESCO M. "FRANK" IMPAGLIAZZO, 66, formerly of Cranston, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Summit Commons Nursing Home in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Matteo and Theresa (DiZazzo) Impagliazzo. Frank was a machine assembler at Leesona Corporation for many years and later was assistant store manager at Boy Scouts of America in Providence....
EILEEN L. (SAWYER) MURRAY
Dec 6, 2008
Eileen L. (Sawyer) Murray 73, of Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of Ronald F. Murray. They were married for fifty-five years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lester B. and Mary J. (Kenney) Sawyer. Mrs. Murray along with her husband was the co-owner of...
FRANK A. RONCI
Dec 6, 2008
Distinguished Business Leader, Countryman and Family Man Frank A. Ronci of Cranston passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on December 6, 2008. He was the devoted husband of M. Nancy (Ferri) Ronci. Born in Providence he was the wonderful son of the late Fernando M. and Maria (Guiliano) Ronci. He was a distinguished...
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