Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Apr 5, 2022

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse B. Cardi, Jr.  Born in Montreal Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Eugene H. and Marie L. (Sorel) Capistran.  She then settled in the United States in 1944.

Jeannette worked as a...

Apr 4, 2022

PAULINE M. (GAUDIO) RUSSOLINO, 89, of Scituate Ave., Johnston, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale E. Russolino.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (D’Amato) Gaudio.

Pauline was an executive assistant for RI Council 94 AFSCME for...

Apr 4, 2022

91, of Providence and Narragansett passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was the son of Anthony and Philomena “Fanny” (Parente) Petracca and is survived by his wife Bernice (Ionata) Petracca. They were married for 61 years. He was the father of Dr. Joan Petracca and her husband Dr. Thomas Schuetz and the late Anthony J. Petracca.  He...

Apr 4, 2022

88, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Danele “Dante” DeCesaris.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pellegrino “Billy” and Angelina (Salzillo) Carrera.

Mrs. DeCesaris was a homemaker and had worked as a CNA. Anna was an avid walker and...

Apr 3, 2022

91, of Sarasota, Fl passed away Sunday April 3, 2022 at The Pines of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL. She was the beloved wife of the late John Colasante, Sr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elena (Bove) Zanfagna.

Jennie was the devoted mother of David Colasante of Cranston, Deborah...

Apr 3, 2022

ANTONETTA “ANNE” (LOFFREDO) LAURO, 94, of Eagle Rd., Cranston, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at RI Hospital.

Born in Providence, Anne was a daughter of the late Francesco and Petrina (Stavolone) Loffredo.  She was the youngest of her predeceased siblings: the late Amato “Marco”, Joseph, Pasquale “Pat” and Albert “Curly” Loffredo, Mary Luisi, Giovannina “Jennie”...

Apr 1, 2022

97, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2022 at HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Alfonse R. Famiglietti. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmela (Masi) Famiglietti. Dorothy worked as an office manager for Dome Publishing for many years before retiring.

Besides...

Mar 31, 2022

96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 31, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Natale “Nat” Cannata.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Aleta (Simonetti) Alviti.

Loretta worked as an inspector for Cranston Printworks for many years.

She...

Mar 31, 2022

88, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis P. Filippelli for 53 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Theresa (Carrara) Giannamore.

Virginia was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High...

Mar 30, 2022

Mary C. (Imondi) Kusmierz, 94 of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully Wednesday March 30, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in North Providence she was the daughter of the late Angelo and the late Vincenzina (Mancini) Imondi. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen B. Kusmierz, Jr.

She was the devoted...

Mar 30, 2022

eight and a half weeks old, passed away on March 30, 2022. Born on January 29, 2022 in Worcester, MA, Luciano was the beloved son of Gian M. and Bryanna L. (Joseph) Ranucci.

In addition to his parents, he leaves his maternal grandparents, Wayne Joseph and the late Lynn Joseph; paternal grandparents, Mark and Linda (Ranucci) McWeeney...

Mar 30, 2022

Mary E. Duffy, 79, of Narragansett, RI, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Mary was born in Providence, she was the cherished daughter of Austin J. and Elizabeth T. (Neary) Duffy. She was the sister of the late Austin J. Duffy, Jr. and Joseph T. Duffy. She is also survived by her dear cousins Elizabeth A....

Mar 29, 2022

73, of Wakefield passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022.  She was the beloved companion of Michael A. Cascio.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Carmino P. and Cora (Crocenzi) Romano.

Judith received her Bachelor’s Degree from Johnson & Wales University and was the longtime owner and agent of Allstate Insurance...

Mar 29, 2022

Ann J. Corvese, 93 of Cranston passed away Tuesday March 29, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Rioles) Santaumauro. She was the beloved wife of the late Sgt. Louis Corvese, Jr., CPD.

She was a dental hygienist for many years...

Mar 28, 2022

passed away suddenly March 28, 2022. Born on January 17, 1953 in Pawtucket, RI to Thomas and Irene (Bebeau) Dunphy, Michael was a longtime resident of Narragansett, RI. He was a member of the Mettatuxet Yacht Club and an award-winning member of the Narragansett Surfcasters Club. After attending Springfield Technical CC and working for the Narragansett Times, he became...

Mar 28, 2022

Rose (Franco) DeLuca, 102, of Cranston, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel A. DeLuca.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Almagno) Franco.

Rose worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Young Pannese...

Mar 26, 2022

was born in Providence, R.I. on August 21, 1929. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Mary (Aceto) DiChiara. He was the beloved husband of Esther (Bontempo) DiChiara for 62 years until her passing in December 2021.

He graduated from LaSalle Academy, completed his pre-medical courses at Providence College and graduated from the Pennsylvania College...

Mar 26, 2022

WILLIAM A. “BILL” MANCHESTER, ( Deputy Assistant Chief, PFD, Ret.) of Warwick, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Bill was the beloved husband of Gloria Jean (Antonucci) Manchester. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John R. and Phyllis Ann (Yetman) Manchester.

He became a...

Mar 25, 2022

Len, artist and educator, will be remembered with love long after his passing.

Len passed away on March 25, 2022. He was born in 1946 to his loving parents, the late Yvonne Goguen and James Petrillo, in Providence, RI.

He loved playing basketball, eating fried clams, driving his red convertible, and cooking, especially homemade pizza....making...

Mar 24, 2022

84, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Addolorata (Manzo) Mancini. Born in Itri, Italy, he was the son of the late Alberico and Maria Civita (LaRocca) Mancini. His legacy is carried on by his three...