Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Oct 24, 2021

74, of Providence passed away on Sunday October 24, 2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Leyda (Filpo) Perez.

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic he was the son of the late Luis and Elsa (Rone) Perez. Cesar was a self-employed ice cream man.

Besides his wife he was the...

Oct 24, 2021

94, Pawtucket, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, in Backus Hospital, CT. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Antosia. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Angelina (Gesualdi) Calitri. Mrs. Antosia was a precious metal jewelry repair worker for many years before retiring.

Eleanor is survived by her...

Oct 24, 2021

93, of Providence, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Gaetano “Polly” Lanzi. Born in Hastings, England, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gertrude (Foster) Heaton. Mrs. Lanzi was an office manager and bookkeeper prior to becoming an accomplished...

Oct 21, 2021

Diane Marie (Perry) Dunn November 6, 1959 – October 21, 2021, Diane Dunn, 61, of Waco, TX, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born November 6, 1959, 5 minutes before her twin sister Doreen, to her parents, Dolores A. (Salzillo) Perry and the late Daniel W. Perry...

Oct 21, 2021

Trisha Marie Nystrom

36, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday , October 21, 2021 . She was born in Providence, a beloved daughter of Robert P. Nystrom, Sr. of Warwick and the late Patricia H. (Johnson) Nystrom. Trisha was a hairdresser for many years at various salons in Rhode Island and was passionate in caring for stray...

Oct 21, 2021

joined our Heavenly Father on October 21, 2021 at the age of 74.  She will be greeted in Heaven by her daughter JoAnn Marie Paulino Monaco; parents Manuel T. & Maria C. Paulino;  brothers Augusto C., Jose C., Francisco C. and Juan C. Paulino; sisters Lydia C. Limtiaco, Maria C. Perez and Patricia C. Paulino; in-laws William & Jacqueline...

Oct 20, 2021

92, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Island Health & Rehabilitation Center in East Providence.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nancy (DelSesto) Geremia.  She was the sister of the late Robert, Michael, Anthony and Louis Geremia.

The youngest of five, Anna took care of her...

Oct 20, 2021

61, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of former Councilwoman Josephine (Pazienza) DiRuzzo and the late William Vigeant.

Billy is survived by his loving children, Jonathan J. Lamothe–Vigeant of Fort Bragg, NC and Victoria L. Vigeant of Johnston; dear siblings, Bobby Vigeant, Gina DiRuzzo-Beeley...

Oct 20, 2021

of Dyer Ave., Cranston, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the VA Medical Center in Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Irene C. (Folco) Abbenante.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Abbenante and Sadie G. (Giampietro) Cormier.

Louis was an accountant for the Providence Community Action Center and...

Oct 20, 2021

98, formerly of Cranston passed away Wednesday October 20, 2021 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston.

A lifelong resident of Cranston she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Filomena (Testa) Riccio.

She was employed as an Administrator/Secretary for the RI U.S. Attorney’s Office for many years until retiring and previously was employed in the...

Oct 18, 2021

84 years old of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away in the comfort of her home on October 18, 2021. She had lived with her beloved husband of 58 years, John Bassett. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, who always offered you her bright smile, generous heart and delicious Korean food. She grew up on a farm in South Korea,...

Oct 17, 2021

76, of Cranston passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 17, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Thornton) Jervis and the late Ann (Leathers) Jervis.  Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Fred and Lillian “Jo” (Hopkins) Jervis.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving son Fred...

Oct 16, 2021

of Huntersville, NC, formerly of Cranston, RI and Bonnet Shores, RI, died on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in Providence, RI on May 1, 1935 to Mary (Cannavo) Petteruti and Carmine Petteruti.

Barbara is survived by her husband Robert with whom she shared sixty-three years of marriage and a loving friendship that started in Barbara...

Oct 16, 2021

92, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 in Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late William Pontarelli Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest DePari Sr., and Rosina (D’Angio) DePari. Mrs. Pontarelli was worked for Miriam Hospital for many years before retiring. She was a member...

Oct 15, 2021

88, entered into eternal life at her home in Cranston on October 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She left us peacefully holding our hands, and God took her with Him. Josephine was a gentle woman, and everyone that met her fell in love. Always with a smile on her face and a kind word to share, anyone...

Oct 15, 2021

97, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Gallucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angelina (Germani) Carlevale. Mrs. Gallucci was a supervisor for Blue Cross Customer Services for 24 years before retiring. She was a...

Oct 14, 2021

75, of Seekonk, MA passed away on Thursday October 14, 2021 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Procaccini) Ferreira - Corley.

Born in Oakland CA he was the son of the late John and Violet (Auger) Corley.

Ron served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era for 20...

Oct 12, 2021

Jim Nolan, Cranston, RI, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Thomas Nolan (51) on October 12, 2021. Jim was the beloved husband of Dana A. (Manocchio) Nolan, and the proudest father of James A. Nolan (19) and Christopher T. Nolan (18). Jim is predeceased by his father Bernard F. Nolan and survived by...

Oct 12, 2021

63, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.  He was the beloved husband of Julia (Kwiatkoski) Buono.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Eugenia (Valcarenghi) Buono.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Jessica Buono and Daniel Buono; cherished grandson Cyrus Cordell; dear sister...

Oct 12, 2021

90, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late John Caruso.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Blanche (Wisniwski) Gesualdo.

Beatrice was the loving mother of Lori Palumbo, and the...