Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Feb 6, 2023

Rosaria “Rose” Ciunci, 93, a former resident of Cranston for 93 years, entered into eternal life peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023 after a brief illness.  Rose was the daughter of Autino and Rose (Mezzaucello) Maraia.  She was the devoted wife of the late Raffaele “Ralph” Ciunci.  Rose was the loving mother of Kristine Lutrario and her...

Feb 6, 2023

JOHN L. RICCI, 93, of Johnston, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Catherine A. (Lawton) Brindle-Ricci and the late Norma A. (Ferrari) Ricci.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Tortolani) Ricci.

He was owner of the former Merric Plywood-Agway in Johnston and served...

Feb 5, 2023

75, of North Kingstown, RI, joined her father’s loving arms, on February 5, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family and in her home, after a very sudden diagnosis with a rare and aggressive cancer. Donna leaves behind her husband of 53 wonderful years (and 56 years living together), Henry “Sandy” Sanborn, and their three children, Dawn E....

Feb 5, 2023

Dennis D Pimental, 79, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, Dennis was the son of the late Domingo C Pimental and Rita (Rossi) Pimental.  He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (Bassett) Pimental.

Dennis was a graduate of East Providence High School where...

Feb 4, 2023

Melody Murchison, 40, of Providence passed away February 4, 2023, at home. Born in Fall River she was the daughter of William and Madeline (Wright) Murchison.

Mel was always the life of the party, her smile could light up a room as soon as she entered. She was known for her work ethic, she started working at...

Feb 4, 2023

93, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Hope Hospice.  He was the beloved husband of the late Marion (Moretti) Nardolillo for 53 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Costantino (Sandy) and Vincenza (Parrillo) Nardolillo.

He is survived by his sons, Stephen Nardolillo and John (Jay)...

Feb 3, 2023

73, of Providence, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Berkshire Place, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Anahit Saribekyan. Born in Armenia, he was a son of the late Stephan and Zarik (Babayan) Saribekyan. Robert worked as a professional photographer for most of his career.

Robert is survived by his...

Feb 2, 2023

95, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” Matarese. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Rose (Travelyn) Carnevale.

Rachel is survived by her two loving children, Patricia Leoncavallo and her husband Barry and Joseph Matarese...

Jan 31, 2023

Priscilla (Kyriakakis) Delis, 82, of Connecticut, died peacefully on January 31, 2023, surrounded by family. She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Barth and her husband Zachary of Connecticut and Joanna Boyle and her husband John of New York. She was the loving grandmother of Gavin Barth, Zachary Barth, Jr., Jake Boyle, Ella Barth, and Derek Boyle. Priscilla...

Jan 31, 2023

93, of West Warwick passed away Tuesday January 31st at Kent County Commons surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Norma F. (Mansolillo) Kenneally for 68 years.

Born in Providence he was the son of the late David and Ann (Nagle) Kenneally. He worked for US Postal Service as a clerk...

Jan 30, 2023

SWEET ADELINE Adeline Mastrobuono was a graduate of Cranston East High School.  She was a devoted housewife who humbly devoted her entire life to her family. In her later years she co-managed Penn TV and Furniture beside her late husband Joseph Mastrobuono Sr.; her sons, the late Joseph Mastrobuono Jr., Nicholas Mastrobuono, Jeffrey Mastrobuono; her daughter, the late Nancy...

Jan 30, 2023

Guido J. Petrosinelli, 80, of Hope, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Marilyn M. (Mezzancella) Petrosinelli, his wife of 60 years.  He was born and raised in Providence, a son of the late John and Antonetta (Napolitano) Petrosinelli. After leaving high school early to help support his family, Guido and his parents...

Jan 29, 2023

76, of East Greenwich RI. Passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Beloved husband of Lynda Douglass Baker; father of Wade Baker; grandfather of Reese Baker; brother of James Baker, and the late Bruce Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Frances French and William Freeman Baker.

Don graduated from Providence Country Day school,...

Jan 29, 2023

95, of Narragansett RI, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023.

John was born and raised in Providence, RI, the son of the late Marco and Filomena (Zini) Silvestri; and eventually moved to be nearby his beloved ocean in Narragansett. He wintered in Florida.

After a proud service in the Air...

Jan 28, 2023

65, of Cranston formerly of Providence passed away at his home on January 28, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Christine M. Delgado-DiSano; devoted father of Richard A. DiSano (Angel) and Jennifer M. Delgado (Jeff); and loving grandfather of Talia DiSano and Easton.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Ellen...

Jan 27, 2023

92, of Cranston passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.  He was the husband of the late Noreen M. (Golden) Casey.

Born in Hartford, CT, he was a son of the late Ernestine (Poulin) Casey.

He served in the US Army and was a member of Teamsters Local 251 working at John J. Hudson Liquid...

Jan 26, 2023

Delores A. (Lato) Cardullo, 82, of Providence passed away Thursday January 26, 2023, at home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Antionette (Ferrante) Lato. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Cardullo, Ret. PPD.

Delores attended Morton Nursing School, becoming an LPN, she worked for Women and Infants...

Jan 26, 2023

85, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Alma (Vanner) Miller for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick A. Miller Sr., and Anne (Daly) Miller. Mr. Miller was graduate of Bryant University, and a health...

Jan 26, 2023

passed away on January 26, 2023. She was the wife of the late William Valcarenghi. She was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, and the daughter of Caroline and Morris Scanlon. Caroline was an educator who received degrees in Mathematics, Education, and Computer Science from Rhode Island and Rhode Island Junior Colleges. She first taught mathematics in the Rhode...

Jan 25, 2023

66, of Narragansett, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Barbara (Marchetti) Renzi and the late Robert Renzi. Janis also leaves behind her three brothers, David, his wife Shiela, Mark, his wife Donna and Peter Renzi, and his wife Christine, and her sister Nancy Renzi.  She was the...