Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Sep 17, 2022

96, a 62 year resident of Greenville, RI and summer resident of Jamestown, RI died on September 17, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Harold & Edith Dolan, and the wife of the late Francis P. Kayatta, Jr.  She is survived by her son Reverend Francis P. Kayatta, Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church,...

Sep 17, 2022

Joan A. Romano, 82 of Warwick passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Keion) Stankevich.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Romano.

Joan and her husband enjoyed outdoor adventures, everything from boating in the summer...

Sep 17, 2022

78, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 at her home . She was the beloved wife of the late Dana L Collar. Born in Cranston,RI  she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Evelyn (Dempsey) Carr. Rita was a child caregiver for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving...

Sep 16, 2022

62, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Michele R. (Levy) Gantman for twenty-one years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James R. and Rita I. (Williams) Warburton.

John was a huge wrestling fan and loved the Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. ...

Sep 15, 2022

Semper fi! It means always faithful, and it’s a motto that Henry P. Falcone took to heart.

Henry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also one of the few, the proud. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, working as a radio operator.

Henry, who showed strength...

Sep 15, 2022

Eleanor ‘Joan’ Giorgio, 84, of Cranston passed away Thursday September 15, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Guido and Briga ‘Bea’ (Zambarano) Policelli. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony G) Giorgio; they were married nearly 60 years, prior to his passing in 2019. Joan...

Sep 15, 2022

93, of Saunderstown, previously of Warwick, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Thursday, September 15, 2022 surrounded by her family at

South County Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony A. Testa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Nardolillo) Geremia. A graduate

of...

Sep 15, 2022

ZENAIDA “SADIE” BARRAN, 81, past President of Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.  Born in Havana, Cuba, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Haiganoosh (Azarian) Barran and loving sister of Lucia “Lucy” Barran with whom she lived.

Sadie came to the...

Sep 15, 2022

ROBERT “BOBBY” GONSALVES, SR., 85, of West Warwick, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home with his beloved wife Gail and his daughter Christine by his side.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Maria (Ferrucci) Gonsalves.

Bobby was a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War veteran and a truck driver and...

Sep 14, 2022

94, of Johnston passed away Wednesday September 14, 2022.  She was the loving wife of the late John L. Delfino.

Born in Belmont, MA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Bicchieri) Gonnelli.

Lee was employed at the Turks Head Building for many years until her retirement.  Previously she...

Sep 13, 2022

70, of Greenville, passed away on Tuesday, September, 13, 2022, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Alba (Squizzero) Caporicci. Frank is survived by his loving and devoted sister Janice Stavros and his loving brother-in-law Bill of Greenville; he also leaves behind his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Sep 12, 2022

80, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Alfred L. Bassett for 60 years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Genevieve (Chrzanowski) Chrostowski.

Genevieve was an executive secretary for Blue Cross Blue Shield for many...

Sep 12, 2022

94, a lifelong resident of Cranston passed away peacefully on September 12, 2022.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Josephine (Centola) Eudicone.

Tina retired as Production Manager for RI Insulated Wire Company after forty-two years with the Company, her only job. She was member of the Knightsville Library Association. She enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2022

Jose “Manolo” R. Montilla, 80, of Providence passed away Sunday September 11, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in the Dominican Republic he was the son the late Armando Acosta and the late Sofia Montilla. He was the belove husband of Ana Lucia Montero.

Manolo was a gifted mechanic for many years, was known for...

Sep 11, 2022

84, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto Villanueva. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Petrarca and Odelia (Morris) Tartaglia.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Wayne Runnestrand, Gary Villanueva, Steven Villanueva and was predeceased...

Sep 10, 2022

86, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 10, 2022.  She was the loving wife of the late Charles Mariano for 53 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Lancor) Klimasewski and Leo Donahue.  She was the devoted mother of Kathleen Mariano Fleenor and her husband...

Sep 9, 2022

76, of Narragansett, RI, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2022 surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Susan (DiLucido) Magill for 55 years. As a long-time Pawtucket resident, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Alice (Carr) Magill. He is predeceased by his loving sisters, Sarah Sally Szumita and Mary Alice Waterhouse....

Sep 9, 2022

82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Carrara) Pitassi.

Ann is survived by her loving children, Gina Lopardo, and Christopher Lopardo; her beloved partner Louis Parente; dear daughter-in-law Rosa DeVarona; cherished...

Sep 9, 2022

78, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Beauchamp. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Molly (Ginolfi) Recchia.

Dorothy is survived by her loving sons, William Beauchamp and his wife Mary, David Beauchamp and his wife...

Sep 8, 2022

94, of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital, on September 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Thomas O’Connell. They were married for 73 years. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. Montanaro and Matilda (Cinquegrana) Montanaro. She is predeceased by a sister, Helen...