Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Martha Helen (Medberry) Freitas

Aug 2, 2022

64, of Warwick passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Jose Freitas.

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late George and Grace (Yattaw) Medberry, Sr.

Martha was a jewelry designer for Mag Jewelry for...

Paul Vincent Filippone, Sr.

Aug 1, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Vincent Filippone, Sr., 87, of Cranston, on Monday, August 1, 2022 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Rossi) Filippone for 66 beautiful years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul Filippone and Teresa (Capobianco) Pansera,...

Myra P. (Thompson) Nevola

Aug 1, 2022

85, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Nevola of 32 years. Myra was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Conway) Thompson. Mrs. Nevola was a psychiatric nurse for the RI Department of Health Services for 20 years before retiring. Myra enjoyed playing the piano, taking...

Ann Marie ((Montgomery)) Sousa

Jul 31, 2022

73, of Johnston passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 at Miriam Hospital Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to David Sousa Sr.

Born in McCrory, Arkansas she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Vincenza (Sepe) Montgomery.

Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of...

Marie Sanossian

Jul 31, 2022

MARIE SANOSSIAN, 98, formerly of New London Avenue, Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. Born in Beirut, Lebanon, she was the beloved daughter of the late Hagop and Siranouch (Haroutunian) Sanossian.

Marie was the oldest of four girls – Rosine Sanossian of New York and the late Alidz...

James E. Grant

Jul 30, 2022

James E. “Jimmy” Grant, 73 of Coventry, passed away with his family by his side Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born in Providence he was the son of the late James W. and the late Margaret (Quirk) Grant. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Pinkham) Grant.

Jimmy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...

Rita O. (Iannuccillo) McNeill

Jul 30, 2022

96, of Narragansett formerly of Providence passed away peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2022.  She was the wife of the late John “Jack” McNeill.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Tommaso and Vincenza (Sciaretta) Iannuccillo.

Mrs. McNeill worked as a buyer for the Boston Store and retired from Narragansett Electric to...

Doris Stanley

Jul 28, 2022

Doris Stanley, 90 of North Scituate passed away peacefully at home with her devoted children by her side, on Thursday July 28, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ovila and Alice (Blake) Imbeault. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Stanley for 53 years until his passing in 2006.

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Raymond A. Cambio

Jul 28, 2022

RAYMOND A. CAMBIO, 89, of Macklin St., Cranston, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 63 years of Sylvia (Box) Cambio.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexandro and Anna (Feeley) Cambio.

Raymond was a carpenter and worked for G.A. Laurienzo...

Justin S. Holden, Esq.

Jul 25, 2022

Justin S. Holden, Esq. of Providence passed away on July 25, 2022. He was the husband of Linda Buffardi Holden, Esq. of Providence, and the son of the late Samuel and Lillian Holden and brother of the late Michelle Holden of Colebrook, Connecticut. He was a graduate of Renssaelear Polytechnic Institute and the University of Connecticut School of Law....

Robert L. "Skip" Stritzinger

Jul 25, 2022

Robert L. "Skip" Stritzinger, 67, of Narragansett passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Lavin and devoted father of Derek Stritzinger and Brayden Stritzinger.

Born in Baltimore, MD, long-time resident of South County Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Lee H. and...

Edward R Pannone Sr.

Jul 24, 2022

Edward R Pannone, Sr., 95, of Rosemont Avenue in Johnston , passed away on July 24, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 73 years to Eleanor Tedesco Pannone. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Frank and Angelina D’Agnillo Pannone. Edward had a lifelong love for...

Ger'Vontae Tilson Page

Jul 23, 2022

Ger’Vontae “Tae” Tilson Page, 15, passed away tragically on July 23, 2022. Born in Providence he was the beloved, and oldest son of Gervonnie Page and Marisol Tilson.

Tae was a role model to his three siblings, he was a kind-hearted, brave, and loving brother. He was an advocate for his autistic brother, he was perfect in...

Lucy Louise (Sperduti) Enright

Jul 23, 2022

82, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Enright, and longtime companion of the late Charles Mitchell.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucia (Altobelli) Sperduti. Mrs. Enright was employee for the State of RI in...

Ronald “Ronnie” J. Carchia

Jul 21, 2022

67, of Johnston, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 21, 2022.  He was the lifelong partner of Jaquie Verduzco for 35 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of John Carchia and the late Betty (Zanfagna) Carchia.

He is also survived by his sisters Nancy Roberts, her husband James, Sandra Metcalfe,...

Edmund Garceau

Jul 21, 2022

age 92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, July 21, 2022 at Tamarisk Assisted Living in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Claire L. (Marchessault) Garceau for 64 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Blanche R.E. (Auger) Garceau, and was a lifelong...

Rachel J. (Koger) Montella

Jul 21, 2022

75, of Foster, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Montella Jr. Born in DeKalb County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Gertie (Hickman) Koger. Mrs. Montella was a bookkeeper for both John J Accinno Firm...

Virginia A. "Jeng" (Aromin) Lirio

Jul 20, 2022

Virginia “Jeng” A. Lirio, 71, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Alex G. Lirio, with whom she shared love and partnership for over 40 years. Born in the Philippines, she was a daughter of the late Venzon Tejido Aromin and Conchita Vicencio...

Leonard P. McKenney

Jul 20, 2022

72, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Gay) McKenney for 38 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Lillian (Charron) McKenney. Leonard was an automotive mechanic for 60 years before retiring. He was a US Navy veteran serving...

Paul P. Olszewski

Jul 20, 2022

Paul P. Olszewski “Ski”, 85 years of age, Retired Lieutenant of the Rhode Island State Police passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 20, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Gloria (Felici) Olszewski for 57 years.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Maciag) Olszewski, he...