Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Aug 20, 2023

Edgard Derogene, 69, of Providence passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

Born in Duvier, Haiti, Edgard immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for his family, a mission he successfully accomplished during and continues to see through well-after his passing. He would later serve as...

Aug 19, 2023

97, 0f Cranston passed away Saturday August 19, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cranston surrounded by her loving family.

Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary (Sullivan) Sherman, and stepdaughter of the late Rosetta A. (Gifford) Sherman.

Mary loved gardening and floral arranging and...

Aug 19, 2023

81, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Jacklyn L. (Barnette) Bianco. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pasquale and Rachel (Lombardi) Bianco. Donald served in the Rhode Island National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. He worked as the Assistant Vice President of Facilities...

Aug 19, 2023

86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Cra-Mar Meadows, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Arleen L. (Perlini) Tortolani. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis P. and Mariannina (Dello Iacono) Tortolani, Sr. Louis worked as a General Contractor for many years before retiring.

Besides...

Aug 18, 2023

64, of Johnston, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mildred “Millie” (Silva) Bucci, and the late Herbert Bucci of Narragansett and Sun City Center, FL.

Cynthia (Cindy) spent her life as an avid baker, and her desserts were enjoyed by those near...

Aug 17, 2023

EUGENIA “GINA” V. (LOBO) PUPELLA, 63, of Corona St., Warwick, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Joseph B. Pupella for 44 years.  Born in Cape Verde, she was the daughter of Victoria (Lobo) Roderick of Pawtucket and the late Jose Silva.

Eugenia was a quality control...

Aug 17, 2023

91, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Crystal Lake Nursing Home, Burrillville. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Cesino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Jennie Orsi. Mrs. Cesino worked for the State of RI as a steward for the lunch program for 22 years then...

Aug 16, 2023

Albert J. Buglio, Jr., a remarkable soul whose warmth and kindness touched countless lives, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, at the age of 74. Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, he was the cherished son of the late Albert J. Buglio, Sr. and Jennie Buglio. He was a devoted husband of nearly 50 years to Elizabeth (Betty)...

Aug 16, 2023

66, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Etta Terenzi, and the late Joseph Terenzi.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her loving sons, William Hawkins and his wife Patricia, and Daniel Hawkins; cherished grandchildren Bianca and Kianna Ribeiro, and Brayden and Payton...

Aug 15, 2023

101, of Lincoln formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Cranston, She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Iaciofano.

Born in Warren, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giulia (Cicerone) Maggiacomo. Assunta was a senior auditor in the loan department at Greater...

Aug 15, 2023

78, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Bonita “Bonnie” (Sherrill) Kopko for 55 years. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of the late Michael E. and Mary Ellen (Clifford) Kopko. Mr. Kopko was a network architect for the City of Providence and...

Aug 14, 2023

88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Americo “Rico” Grande. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Angelina (Sousa) Golini.

Nora was in the jewelry business for many years before retiring. She was...

Aug 12, 2023

85, lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve (Chrostowski) Bassett. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Orcutt) Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a quality control inspector for over 40 years before retiring. After which...

Aug 12, 2023

It is with profound grief and sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia McLaughlin Hessler, a devoted mother and grandmother on August 12, 2023.

This gentle, loving and passionate woman has left a permanent mark etched in our hearts.  She will be missed by her three children, Elisabeth (Scott), Paul (Cynthia) and Craig (Lauren), as well...

Aug 11, 2023

FABIANO V. PITOCCO, 43, of Cranston, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at home.  Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of the late Maria T. (Miranda) Pitocco and loving nephew of Michael F. Miranda with whom he lived.

Fabiano was in the construction industry for many years and worked for Hartford Paving for the past...

Aug 11, 2023

67, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at his home on August 11, 2023 after an eighteen month battle with Glioblastoma.  He was the beloved husband of Vicky (Coppa) Hien for eighteen years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Jeannine C. (Bacchiochi) Hien.

Brian received a Bachelor’s Degree from...

Aug 9, 2023

86, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Wyman.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Jessie C. (Harris) Paquette.

Mrs. Wyman graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of...

Aug 6, 2023

Olga M. Hurd, 97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Lisco and Marianna (Vitolo) Santurri.  She was the beloved wife of the late Howard S. Hurd, Jr.

Olga was from the greatest generation.  She was a first generation American born to parents that...

Aug 6, 2023

Charles E. Peck, Sr. “Charlie”, 72, of Taylor St., North Providence, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 23 years of Robin A. (Russo) Peck.  Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late William J. and Florence F. (Charette) Peck.

Charlie...

Aug 5, 2023

Salvatore Monti

79, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Marie ( Spolidoro) Monti.

He was born in Providence, a son of the late Nicola and Annina ( Manzi) Monti.

Salvatore worked at many car dealerships...