Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Feb 27, 2023

91, of Cranston and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, suddenly passed away on February 27, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Giovanni Sorbo.

Born in Marzano Appio, Caserta, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Fiorentino and Lucia (DiMeo) Pari.

She leaves two children, Umberto Sorbo of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Gianna Joanne Lazieh...

Feb 26, 2023

89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston.  He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Stabile) Izzo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio Sr. and Tina (Migliozzi) Izzo.  He is survived by his loving daughter Judy Tacelli of Johnston and was the father...

Feb 24, 2023

90, of East Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023. Born in Cranston, in June of 1932, he was a son of the late Augustus and Ida Ruggieri. He was the brother of Anna Ruggieri of Cranston, James J. Ruggieri of Coventry, and the late Mary Pescarino Ruggieri.

He is survived by his loving...

Feb 23, 2023

Sik Kwan Chin, 80, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Canton, China in 1942, he was the son of the late Sheng Wan Chin and Chow Yoen (Hui) Chin. He emigrated to Hong Kong at the age of 14 on his own, then arriving in...

Feb 20, 2023

Judith A. Barile of Cranston, RI passed away on Monday February 20, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital at age 85.  She was born in Providence, RI on May 7, 1937 to the late George H. Swallow and Alice V. Arsenault.  She was the sister of the late George Swallow and James Swallow of East Douglas, MA.

Feb 20, 2023

58, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betsy” (Ventresca) Casey. Born in Providence, he was the son of Walter Casey and the late Dolores (Santaniello) Casey. David is also survived by his sister Colleen Fitzpatrick, his nieces and nephews, John, Victoria, Geno, Melena, Alicia and...

Feb 19, 2023

71, of Johnston passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (LaFazia) Scarduzio.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Tridenti) Scarduzio. Michael worked for many years in the automotive business as a financial/ sales...

Feb 19, 2023

Diane D. Boocock, 68 of Providence, passed away Sunday February 19, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Stella (Lozowski) Boocock.  She was beloved wife of Jerold Whalen.

Diane was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. She loved the beach and was...

Feb 18, 2023

Born June 15, 1930, in Providence, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, February 18 at the age of 92.  She was the daughter of the late Rose (Campagnone) and Carlo Sbardello of Providence. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Frank E. Corrente of Cranston, to whom she was a loving and devoted wife for nearly...

Feb 17, 2023

44, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Michael S. Sepe of Hope and Catherine A. (Kasmicski) Sepe of Cranston.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his children, Adrianna L. Sepe and Michael L. Sepe; cherished siblings Adam C. Sepe and his wife Marisa,...

Feb 17, 2023

left this world Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. He did it “his way.” He is survived by those who could last long enough to get to the end of one of his inappropriate jokes. He will now join the love of his life Rebecca Mosca who has been waiting for the “handsome bastard.” He...

Feb 17, 2023

Robert E. Patenaude, 68, of Stratham, NH passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 17, 2023 at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH. He was the beloved husband for 44 years of Joanne (Procaccini) Patenaude. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Wilfred and Jennie (Cipolloso) Patnaude. Robert was the President/Owner of...

Feb 17, 2023

68, of Providence, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2022 at Berkshire Place, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Eleanor (Ianolli) Castaldi. Mr. Castaldi was a medical transport driver for many years before retiring.

Nicholas is survived by his loving brother Paul Castaldi and his wife Diane of Warwick. He...

Feb 17, 2023

88, of Johnston, a retired carpenter, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie J. (Conti) Alves. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Sebastiao and Maria E. (Gomes) Alves. He had lived in Johnston for most of his life. Mr. Alves had...

Feb 16, 2023

89, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 16, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Souza. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Protano) Foline. Mrs. Souza was an office manager for a health care facility for many years...

Feb 16, 2023

ANN M. CARRON, 78, of Rosemary St., Cranston, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Ann M. (Nealon) Carron and devoted and cherished mother of Dawn M. Carron with whom she lived.

Ann was a medical coder and worked in...

Feb 15, 2023

ROBERT PETER MOCHELSKI, 6 8 of Cranston, Rhode Island died at home on February 15, 2023 after a battle with lung cancer. Robert was the son of the late L ouis Joseph Mochelski and Ellen Bernice ( Pino ssi ) Mochelski...

Feb 15, 2023

101, of Westlake, OH, formerly of Johnston, RI passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake, OH.  She was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Zaira (Cappellari) DeLauro.

Born on December 24, 1921 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Addie was of Italian descent.  Her family immigrated to the United States permanently...

Feb 15, 2023

84, of Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  She was the devoted wife of the late David H. Clark for 63 years and the loving mother of the late Douglas Clark.  Claire is survived by her daughter Laurie (Jason) Connors of Warwick, brother Tom (Jean) Wright of Wakefield, granddaughter Alexis Clark of San Antonio, TX...

Feb 15, 2023

Paul A. Turchetta, 75, of Cranston, passed away February 15, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Lovegreen) Turchetta. They were married for 38 wonderful years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexander and Frances (Noti) Turchetta, and the brother of the late Alexander “Sandy” Turchetta Jr. Paul worked in the hospitality industry for...