Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Mar 24, 2022

89, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Filomena (Cherella) Pascone.  She was a seamstress for many years, before retiring.

Filomena is survived by her loving children, Richard Mann, Donna Lutostanski, both of Johnston, and Ronald Mann...

Mar 23, 2022

85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Elmhurst Rehabilitation Center in Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Egidio “Gene” Iasimone and Angela (Cresci) Matera.

He is survived by his brother, Richard J. Iasimone and his wife Ann-Marie of Cranston; niece Lisa Iasimone and great...

Mar 22, 2022

of Johnston passed away Tuesday March 22, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Ferdinando Conti.

Born in West Warwick she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Lucia (Raimondo) D’Ambrosca.

Mary worked for Garden City Jewelers and Ross Simons for many years before retiring. She enjoyed...

Mar 21, 2022

72, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was the devoted husband of Sandra (Reis) Williams for 49 years, and loving father of Courtenay E. Williams (and Kai Lee) of Middletown, New York; Grant L. Williams (and Alejandra Hernandez) of Los Angeles, California; and Amy K. Williams, MD, (and Adam Obaza) of...

Mar 21, 2022

Sebastiao M. Sousa, 83, of Cranston, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Maria L. (Dias) Sousa.  Born in Porto, Portugal, he was the son of the late Horacio and Joaquina D. (Magalhaes) Sousa.

Mr. Sousa...

Mar 21, 2022

Hakop J. Souvalian, 78, of Holburn Ave., Cranston, RI, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Svetlana (Naltchadjian) Souvalian.  Born in Cairo, Egypt he was the son of the late Noubar and Arpine (Garabedian) Souvalian.  He moved to Yerevan Armenian in 1944 and served in the Armenian military before moving to the U.S. in...

Mar 21, 2022

SHERYL T. (TAHAKJIAN) LAFLEUR, 65, of Mapleville, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was a devoted wife to her husband, Gerard R. Lafleur, to whom she was married for 40 years.  Born and raised in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Martin L. and Sharkey M. Tahakjian. ...

Mar 20, 2022

of Warwick (formerly of Cranston) passed away Sunday March 20, 2022 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Andreana (Lombardi) Matrullo. Anna was a secretary at Samuel’s Dental Clinic for many years before retiring.

She was the dear sister of the late...

Mar 20, 2022

89, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at West View Nursing Home in West Warwick.  She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin J. Enright. Born in Providence, Josephine was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Carmella (DeBlasio) DeRita.

She is survived by her loving children, Deborah McBurnie of Cranston, Paula Krupka...

Mar 19, 2022

56, of Pawtucket passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Carolyn (Suibielski) DiRaimo. Mr. DiRaimo, a talented craftsman, was a master carpenter for GLM Construction for many years. He was the father of Charles DiRaimo Jr. of Johnston and Alec DiRaimo of Pawtucket. Companion of 40 years...

Mar 19, 2022

of Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away peacefully  Saturday March 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mogadishu, Somalia on August 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Matteo and Olga (DeMartin) Iannelli. Along with his family, they returned to Italy in  1948 and immigrated to the United States in 1956.

Carlo was...

Mar 19, 2022

ROSEANN C. ( MARTINELLI) DeANGELIS, 81, formerly of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Anna C. (Barisano) Martinelli.

Roseann was a hairdresser for many years and later worked at Sam’s Club before retiring.

She...

Mar 19, 2022

66, of Cranston , passed away peacefully on March 19th surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Laura Juskalian for 47 years. He leaves behind his brothers: John (Maryann) and Robert (Dolly) and his sister Anne Marie Hickey (Timothy) , sister in law Debbie Amato and the late Angelo Amato. David also leaves behind...

Mar 19, 2022

69, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19, 2022 with her family surrounding her in her final hours.  She was the beloved wife of John F. Carroccia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Eleanor (Silvestri) Paglio.

Besides her beloved husband of 45 years, she is survived by...

Mar 17, 2022

ROBERT J. D’AMICO “BOB”, 87, of Atwood Ave., Johnston, passed away Thursday, March, 17, 2022 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick.  He was the beloved husband of the late Judith F. (Corsi) D’Amico.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alberto and Rosalia (Zandegiacomo) D’Amico.

Bob was a supply driver for Narragansett Electric Company...

Mar 17, 2022

91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Strackalusi) Testa.

Anna was the loving sister of Stella Gelsomino and her husband Franklin John Gelsomino of Johnston, and the late Marie Mangiarelli and Lucille Testa.  She is...

Mar 17, 2022

of Narragansett passed away March 17th surrounded by his local siblings after a sudden illness. Raised in Pawtucket the son of the late Mary Patrice(Schuette) and Paul McMahon.  Joe, graduated from NEIT Automotive Program with his Associates Degree. He worked for many decades at Ed’s Garage in Riverside, RI. Upon retirement, he moved to Narragansett,  Joe was a 4th...

Mar 16, 2022

98, a longtime resident of Cranston, RI, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born August 7, 1923, to the late Pasquale and Filomena Carnevale.

Teresa was a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital for almost 40 years, starting in the nursery and working her way up to becoming a hospital administrator until her retirement in...

Mar 15, 2022

89, of Naples, Florida  and Johnston,  Rhode Island passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Annemarie (D’Aguanno) Minicucci. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Amelia (Petrella) Minicucci.

Besides his wife Annemarie, he is survived by his loving children, Elizabeth Ruest...

Mar 15, 2022

Dr. David A. Marcantonio, DDS, 62 of Cranston passed away peacefully Tuesday March 15, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Norma R. (Turchetta) Marcantonio. He was the longtime companion of Lisa Gibree.

David first attended Classical High School, then St. Louis University and...