Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Nov 12, 2022

92, of Adams Street Cranston, passed away on Saturday November 12, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Insana.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Celia (Martino) Forlini. Anna worked for Kent County Hospital in...

Nov 11, 2022

71, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Nicole Vanasse.

Born in Queens, New York, he was a son of the late David E. and Helen B. (Solondz) Shane.

A freelance music journalist, singer and songwriter, Ken was a...

Nov 11, 2022

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95, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at Steere House in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Felici) Lane.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Violet (Nichol) Lane.

Mr. Lane was a Trust Officer for State Street Bank and a WW-II...

Nov 10, 2022

92, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Arnold. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Helen (Frechette) Beaudreau. Mrs. Arnold was a jewelry worker for many years, working for B.B. Greenberg Company and Nu-Style Company. She enjoyed spending...

Nov 9, 2022

70, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Robin (DiBiase) Drape.  Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Clarice (Bouchard) Drape.

Besides his wife, Donald is survived by his loving daughters, Kristen Sousa (Glenn) and Dena Parra; cherished new grandson Jackson Sousa,...

Nov 8, 2022

ORAZIA “GRACE” (PALOMBO) IZZO, 74, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Richard M. Izzo.  Born in Cassino, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Brigida (DiLoreto) Palombo.

Grace was the devoted mother of Richard P. Izzo and...

Nov 8, 2022

98, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Nardone.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Russo) Riccio.

Gladys worked at the Seaboard Foundry as a bookkeeper for 33 years.

Nov 8, 2022

MONTAQUILA, Angelo “Sonny” Ralph, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 8th.

He was the husband of the late E. Jane (Adams); son of the late Ralph and Mary (Imondi) Montaquila and brother of the late Mary Gianquitti.  He is survived by his sister Helen Feole and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nov 6, 2022

79, of Cranston, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gail Benson, as well as his parents, Daniel and Mary (Hird) Benson and his two children Dawn Casale and Todd Benson. Peter leaves behind his daughter Lori Benson-Joaquin, her husband Jon and son-in-law James Casale, along with his eight...

Nov 4, 2022

(Rojas) Minerva Polite 70, of Cranston, passed away on Friday , November 4, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher Polite. Born in las Piedras, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Cruz and Juana Edith (Melendez) Rojas. Minerva was a school aide for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her...

Nov 3, 2022

Fabrizio, Theodore Jennaro, 89, of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully on November 3rd to join his late wife, Pauline. He is survived by his daughter Lynne and her husband Elmo Mariathasan, his son Theodore ‘Jay’ and his wife Tricia Fabrizio, his two beloved granddaughters, Emily and Nancy Fabrizio, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...

Nov 3, 2022

98, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn R. (Golato) Bove. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francisco and Speranza “Hope” (Graziano) Bove.

Ralph was a US Army Veteran serving in World...

Nov 2, 2022

Marie A. (Lonardo) Inglesi, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 2, 2022,with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sylvestri and Ida (DeStefano) Lonardo. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to the late Ronald B. Inglesi, before his passing in 2013.

After raising her family, she went...

Nov 2, 2022

(age 86) passed peacefully on November 2.  She died as she lived, with dignity, grace, and a deep love of her family and friends.  Rita lived her life devoted to caring for others.  The things she cherished were faith, family, and friends.  More than anything else, her greatest legacy is the loving care which she gave her family.

Nov 1, 2022

Regina R. Pedro, 95, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Little Sisters of the Poor in Pawtucket.  She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco F. Pedro.  Born in Viegas, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Rosaria) Pedro.

Regina worked at the Cranston Print Works for many years before retiring;...

Oct 30, 2022

83, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Belanger.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Antonelli) Latina.

She leaves her sister, Delores Flemings of Cranston; and her niece, Melissa Stein of SC.

Her private burial...

Oct 30, 2022

82, of Scituate, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family. She was the devoted wife of Mondo (Amato) Macera for 58 years.

Born in Roccamonfina, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Assunta (DiDino) DiBiasio.

She leaves her 3 children; Jennifer (Genoveffa) Ricci and husband Lawrence,...

Oct 29, 2022

Son of the late Harold Hayden and Freda (Herrick) Hayden Bamforth. Stepson of the late Stanley R. Bamforth.  Married to Jeanette Ann (Imondi) for 65 years.  Father of Lori Lousararian of Mansfield, MA, Judith Swirbalus of Needham, MA, and Philip Hayden, Jr. of Piermont, NY.  Loving grandfather of Adam, Jack, and Amy Lousararian, Nicole, Michael, Thomas (TJ), and Matthew...

Oct 28, 2022

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28th, 2022. Beloved husband of Marie (Rappa) Ferri. Born in Providence, son of the late Gabriel and Filomena (DeMarco) Ferri. Owner of Michael's Roman Deli, Warwick and Modern Ice Cream on Federal Hill, Providence. Gabriel loved spending time with his family.

Loving father of Gabriel Ferri Sr., and...

Oct 27, 2022

74, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida passed away on October 27, 2022, after a heroic fight against AML Leukemia at Moffitt Cancer Center. He will be remembered as a humble man of great intelligence, integrity, and with a deep love and loyalty to his family and will be dearly missed by many.

Peter was born in Macau, China...