Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Jul 21, 2023

Gianna Marie Manson, 19 of Warwick passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the beloved and cherished daughter of Sharra Manson, and Ronald “Ronnie” Gibeau.

Gianna was a loving, caring, and confident free spirit. Her goofy and silly approach to life made her truly unique.  Her infections laugh was a daily occurrence.  Whether...

Jul 21, 2023

KENNETH A. DIODATI, 68, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  He was the beloved husband for 45 years of Joan C. (Pellegrino) Diodati.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Astillodore “Jerry” and Mary (Micheletti) Diodati.

Ken worked in the construction business for many years and...

Jul 20, 2023

89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco A. Pagliaro for 66 wonderful years.  Born in Providence, Natalie was the daughter of the late Lucio and Anna (Branca) Macera. She worked for Stop & Shop for over 30 years as a cash office...

Jul 19, 2023

98, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born and raised in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Adelina Rega Landi.

She is survived by her loving children, Gary A. Kuball and his wife Nanette of Phoenix, AZ, Glen S. Kuball and...

Jul 19, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dana DeLuca Shechtman, 70, on July 19th, 2023 in Westport, MA. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marie I DeLuca and Joseph DeLuca, the mother of Sarah Shechtman and Emma Shechtman and the stepmother of Jason Shechtman. Dana leaves behind...

Jul 19, 2023

81, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leon “Fred” Naylor.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernadette Ricci.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Allison Janelle, Lynn Naylor, and was the grandmother of several fur baby’s.  She also leaves...

Jul 19, 2023

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Agnes (Topalian) Toumasian, loving sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at age 98.

Agnes was born in Bridgeport, CT to Kaspar and Ehsig (Eranosian) Topalian, along with her sisters Rosalie (Topalian) Jones of Washington and Marguerite (Topalian) Griego of Providence. She was predeceased by her husband Harry Toumasian, with whom she owned...

Jul 19, 2023

90, of Warwick, formerly of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Parrillo. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Armand and Alice (Lindgren) Dubois. Jeanette worked as a CNA with Cherry Hill Nursing Home for 22 years before retiring.

Jul 18, 2023

(Ayotte) Gloria A Cacicia 82, of Johnston, passed away on July 18, 2023.  She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Atherton) Ayotte.  Gloria worked in the food and beverage industry for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving children: Joseph Cacicia and his wife Dana, Robert Cacicia and his...

Jul 18, 2023

LOUIS CALCAGNI, JR., 82, of Greenville, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.  He was the beloved husband for 43 years of Susan T. (Goss) Calcagni.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Assunta (Cassieri) Calcagni.

Louis worked at the Planning & Development office, City of Providence, for over 30...

Jul 17, 2023

James C. Andoscia, Sr. 90, of Cranston, passed away on July 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (DiFilippo) Andoscia.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Amelia ( DelMastro) Andoscia. James was the owner and operator of Edgewood Barber Shop in Cranston for over 50 years; and was also...

Jul 16, 2023

Michael Pietros, 34, of Boca Raton, FL, originally of Cranston, RI, died unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2023. Born at home in Cranston, RI, he was the son of Claudia (Ricci) Pietros and Steven Pietros. Michael was a graduate of the Cranston High School West Class of 2007 and subsequently earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Rhode...

Jul 16, 2023

72, of Providence, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Hugo A. Adames Sr.  Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic she was the daughter of Antonio Barbel O’Neil and America Dajer De’ Barbel.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Claudia Garcia Adames and her husband...

Jul 16, 2023

72, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of James and Evelyn (Kavanagh) Reilly. Tom was a 1969 graduate of LaSalle Academy and went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in 1971. After meeting his wife Barbara (Stauff), who passed away in 2014, and getting...

Jul 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Angela, a beloved Sister, wife, mother, Godmother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1941, to Dr. William and Camille D’Ugo, and grew up at 877 Hartford Ave., Johnston. Angela touched the lives of...

Jul 14, 2023

Anthony N.  Ferrari

94, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born and raised in Cranston, and was the son of the late Nicola and Natalina ( Albanese) Ferrari.  He worked as an electronics instructor at Rhode Island School of electronics in Providence until his...

Jul 14, 2023

a longtime resident of Narragansett, died today at her home, after a brief illness and a remarkable life spanning over 103 years.

She was born in the small town of Tignish, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the fifth of sixth children of Francis J. and Mary Barbara (Bernard) Gaudet. The family moved to Providence, Rhode Island when Eleanor...

Jul 14, 2023

69, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at Hope Health Hospice, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Gamba Sr., and Angelina (Croce) Gamba. Nancy enjoyed spending summers by the beach and baking. She was a dedicated mother and truly cherished her time spent with Tiffany and Michael. Nancy was a...

Jul 13, 2023

78, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved partner of Elizabeth Abbott. Born in Boise, Idaho, he was the son of the late William Reynolds and Marion (Bowman) Coleman.

Bill grew up in Barrington, where he attended Barrington High School and was a star...

Jul 12, 2023

75, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lillian (Tillinghast) Lefebvre.

He is survived by his loving children, Danielle, Michelle and Janelle Lefebvre, all of Johnston. He was the cherished grandfather of Amari, Dahlia, Alexi, Kyle and Lilliana. He was the...