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Vincent T. Izzo, Jr.

Vincent T. Izzo, Jr.

Mar 28, 2025

Vincent T. Izzo Jr, 65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Karen M. (Hodge) Izzo for 43 wonderful years.

Born in Providence, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent T. Izzo and Bernadette (Leduc) Izzo. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College.

Vincent worked for the Rhode Island State...

Claire "Nana" (Papineau) Moretti

Claire "Nana" (Papineau) Moretti

Mar 28, 2025

born on March 6, 1925, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at the age of 100. Known affectionately as "Nana" to all who knew and loved her, Claire was a vibrant matriarch whose warm spirit and unwavering support for her family left a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to be part of her...

James F. DeBlasio

James F. DeBlasio

Mar 26, 2025

James F. DeBlasio, 84 of Coventry, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 26, 2025. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Frank and Eva (Cunha) DeBlasio. He was the beloved husband of the late Paulette (Phillips) DeBlasio, whom he missed dearly.

Jim proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era, in the United States Army....

Ralph J. Kudzma

Ralph J. Kudzma

Mar 26, 2025

90, of North Scituate, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Lantini) Kudzma.

Ralph was a custom woodworker and wood finisher for many years. He was also a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps serving during...

Ann T. (Paliotta) Ferranti

Ann T. (Paliotta) Ferranti

Mar 26, 2025

78, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Theresa (DeMelo) Paliotta. Ann was an administrative assistant at RI College for many years before retiring. Ann dedicated her life to being an incredible mother and would have done anything for her family, especially...

Rose (Companatico) DiGennaro

Rose (Companatico) DiGennaro

Mar 26, 2025

100, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Greenwood Center, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio DiGennaro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Emilia (Fusco) Companatico. She was the owner/operator of the former Golden Crown Beauty Salon for many years.

Rose is survived by her loving sons,...

Richard J. Orabone

Richard J. Orabone

Mar 25, 2025

Richard J. Orabone 84, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2025 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne C.(Murphy) Orabone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Carmella (Cava) Orabone. Richard worked in Human Resources at the VA Hospital Providence until retirement and was in the RI Air...

Concetta (Mancini) Marino

Concetta (Mancini) Marino

Mar 25, 2025

93, of Cranston, passed away at Miriam Hospital on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Marino. Born in Itri, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Alberico and Maria (Civita) Mancini. Concetta's journey began in her home country before she bravely immigrated to America, where she established a fulfilling life for herself...

Ann G. (Giarrusso) Piccoli

Ann G. (Giarrusso) Piccoli

Mar 25, 2025

88, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Palmino and Anna (D’Amico) Giarrusso. Ann worked as a switchboard operator for Blue Cross Blue Shield RI for many years. She then went on to work in the school lunch program at Coventry High School before...

Edward J. Jimmis, Jr.

Edward J. Jimmis, Jr.

Mar 24, 2025

81, of Cranston, passed away Monday March 24, 2025 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Simoneau) Jimmis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Lucille (Amitriano) Jimmis, Sr. Edward worked at Electric Boat as a pipe fitter for many years before retiring and was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. Besides...

James McMahon

James McMahon

Mar 22, 2025

a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home on March 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 12, 1944, in Providence, Rhode Island, he lived a remarkable life marked by dedication to education, family, and community.

James began his academic journey at the University of Rhode Island, where he earned both a Bachelor's...

Brian A. Aschettino

Brian A. Aschettino

Mar 22, 2025

53, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was the son of Carlotta (Tomasso) Aschettino and the late Joseph N. Aschettino. Brian is also survived by his loving children, Ashley, Nicholas and Ariana Aschettino; loving wife Karen Murphy and her children Mary and Tim Duhon; dear brother Joseph Aschettino; son-in-law Nick Groff and daughter-in-law Kailey Matera.

Brian...

Rose C. (DiLorenzo) Patriarca

Rose C. (DiLorenzo) Patriarca

Mar 21, 2025

95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco J. Patriarca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Raffaela (Martinelli) DiLorenzo.

Rose worked for the Johnston School Department for many years before her retirement.

She is survived by her loving...

Raymond J. Alexandre Sr.

Raymond J. Alexandre Sr.

Mar 21, 2025

84, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Carol E. (Mignanelli) Alexandre for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand and Lillian (Duhaime) Alexandre.

Raymond’s career included serving as the Head of the Education Center at Amtrol, where he played a pivotal...

Leonard "Lenny" Pesare

Leonard "Lenny" Pesare

Mar 21, 2025

74, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Annalisa (Boi) Pesare. Born in Sava Taranto, Italy, he was the son of the late Cosimo and Angelina (Scazzari) Pesare. He came to the United States in 1956. He proudly served six years in the National Guard...

Jerald "Jerry" W. Napolitano

Jerald "Jerry" W. Napolitano

Mar 20, 2025

84, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Riverview Nursing Home, Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Robin (Vallier) Napolitano for 40 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Bordone) Napolitano. Jerry was the dedicated owner of Security Lock & Door, Inc. for 39 years before retiring.

Throughout his life,...

Roberta A. (Margerison) Cox

Roberta A. (Margerison) Cox

Mar 20, 2025

83, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Cox, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Reta (Totten) Margerison.

Roberta was the loving mother of Tracie Lamphere and her husband Buddy of Warwick, Melissa Coulter and her husband William of Cranston and the...

Vittorio A. Ricci

Vittorio A. Ricci

Mar 20, 2025

Vittorio A. Ricci, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on October 6, 1930, in Providence, RI, Vittorio spent his formative years in Italy, where he developed a deep appreciation for life and the bonds of family. He returned to his birthplace in Rhode Island at the age of 20,...

Karen M. O'Rourke

Karen M. O'Rourke

Mar 19, 2025

Karen M. O’Rourke, 69 of Cranston passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025, with her family by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Gilda (Notorianni) Flynn and the late John Flynn.

Karen enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, being surrounded by her family, getting her nails done, and going out for lunch.

She was the beloved mother of...

James W. "Tremmi" Trementozzi, Sr.

James W. "Tremmi" Trementozzi, Sr.

Mar 19, 2025

83, born and raised on Trask St., Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 unexpectedly at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Domenica (Voccia) Trementozzi.

Jim was a security guard in the banking industry for many years; and a barber to many family and friends. As a young man he attended St. Michael’s...

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