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Maria M. (Coletta) Paliotta

Maria M. (Coletta) Paliotta

Jan 3, 2025

94, of West Warwick, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Fornelli, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Amalia (Lombardi) Coletta. 

 Maria's journey began when she bravely immigrated to West Warwick, Rhode Island, in 1955 at the age of 25, embarking on a new life filled with opportunities and challenges. Maria...

Pasquale "Pat" Ruggieri

Pasquale "Pat" Ruggieri

Jan 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Pasquale Ruggieri March 21, 1933 – January 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pasquale Ruggieri a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on March 21, 1933, Pasquale Ruggieri was a proud native of...

Regina "Reggie" (Pitocco) DeMarco

Regina "Reggie" (Pitocco) DeMarco

Jan 3, 2025

81, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Friday January 3, 2025 at The Cedars. She was the beloved wife of Julian “Butch” DeMarco for 59 years. 

Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Elizabeth (Soscia) Pitocco. 

Besides her husband she was the devoted mother of Julie DeMarco of Cranston, Cindy Franco and her husband David of Mandeville,...

Theresa "Terry" (Palmisano) Zarrella

Theresa "Terry" (Palmisano) Zarrella

Dec 31, 2024

At 100 years young, Theresa Zarrella of Smithfield, formerly of Cranston, passed away with peace and comfort on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Rosario and Anna (Comella) Palmisano. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Zarrella, with whom she made a home full of warmth,...

Ann M. Rowles

Ann M. Rowles

Dec 31, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ann M. Rowles (Cavaco), who peacefully passed away at her home in Narragansett on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband of 55 years, Tom Rowles. 

Born in West Warwick, Ann was the daughter of the late Manuel F. Cavaco and Lorraine Cavaco..

Ann is survived by her devoted...

Loraine (Ferrer) Giorgio

Loraine (Ferrer) Giorgio

Dec 29, 2024

72, of Foster passed away Sunday December 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late David Giorgio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angel and Dora (Pari) Ferrer, Sr.

She was the devoted mother of Doreen Gatone, Dino Giorgio and the late David Giorgio and loving grandmother of seven; loving great-grandmother of nine. She was the...

Betty Ann (Santoro) Fortin

Betty Ann (Santoro) Fortin

Dec 28, 2024

88, a life long resident of Johnston, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1936, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late Carmino and Sarah (Pezza) Santoro. Betty was preceded in death by her former husband, Raymond Fortin, Jr, her daughter Cheryl Fortin, and her sisters, Angelina Mendonsa of Cranston, and Josephine...

Rose Bucci (DeAngelis)

Rose Bucci (DeAngelis)

Dec 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Rose Bucci (DeAngelis)

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Rose Bucci (DeAngelis) of Cranston, who left us peacefully on December 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mildred DeAngelis and sister of the late Anthony DeAngelis, Jr.

Born on May 11, 1927 in Providence. Rose lived a...

Teodolinda "Linda" (Riccio) Pezzullo

Teodolinda "Linda" (Riccio) Pezzullo

Dec 28, 2024

94, of Johnston, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Antonio Pezzullo for 73 years. Born in Valle Agricola, Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Iannuccilli) Riccio. 

Linda was a seamstress for many years before moving into the jewelry industry working...

Ralph Toti

Ralph Toti

Dec 26, 2024

95, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. He was the husband of the late Laura (DiBoni) Toti. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Petronio) Toti. He was the brother of the late Frank Toti, Benny Toti, Jimmy Toti, and Theresa Silva (Toti). He is survived by...

Joseph W. Ball Jr.

Joseph W. Ball Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

76, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Born in Yonkers, NY, he was the son of the late Edith Jean (Wright) Ball.

Joseph graduated from Mercy College with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. He later went on to obtain his master’s degree in accounting at Long Island University.

Joseph is survived by his loving daughter, Denise...

Pasquale "Pat" Castagliuolo

Pasquale "Pat" Castagliuolo

Dec 24, 2024

92, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 after a long, courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Forio D'Ischia, Naples, Italy, he was the son of the late Francescopaolo and Concetta (Coppa) Castagliuolo. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Pascatore) who he leaves behind. Pat came to the United States in 1955 aboard the SS...

Patricia Ann (Lavallee) Bucci

Patricia Ann (Lavallee) Bucci

Dec 23, 2024

83, of Coventry, RI, was born to parents Albert and Ann Lavallee in Providence RI. She passed away on December 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Alfred Bucci for 62 years. 

Mom to son Michael and his wife Kim, Nana to granddaughters Madeline Bucci, Julia Stauffer her husband Dustin, and Annabelle Bucci....

Salvatore Gaccione

Salvatore Gaccione

Dec 21, 2024

Salvatore Gaccione 80, of Johnston, passed away Saturday December 21, 2024. He was the husband of the late Ida Gaccione.

Salvatore worked at Uncas Mfg Company for many years and proudly served in the Military in Italy. Entombment was private.

 

Theresa A. (Colaluca) Castaldi

Theresa A. (Colaluca) Castaldi

Dec 21, 2024

a beloved matriarch and dedicated member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Salvatore A. Castaldi. 

Born on August 21, 1927, in Providence, RI, Theresa was the daughter of the late Adolph and Clara (Pezzullo) Colaluca. She was a lifelong resident of Rhode...

Rocco Joseph Andreozzi, Jr.

Rocco Joseph Andreozzi, Jr.

Dec 21, 2024

91, of Cranston passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his children at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on March 19, 1933 to Rocco Joseph Andreozzi and Vincenza Rampini Andreozzi, Rocco was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, where he earned the nickname “The Mountie Ace” as the quarterback of its football team. It was at Mount Pleasant...

Carol Ann (Vellone) DeSista

Carol Ann (Vellone) DeSista

Dec 21, 2024

83, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

Carol was born on December 6, 1941 in Narragansett, RI to Carlo and Allison (Claire) Vellone. She is survived by her sisters, Lucille Smith and her husband the late William Smith, June Semons, Magaret Carvalho and husband Robert Carvalho. She is also survived by...

John B. Vicario, Sr.

John B. Vicario, Sr.

Dec 20, 2024

John B. Vicario, Sr., 88, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Hope Health Hospice in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joyce M. (L’Heureux) Vicario. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raymond and Michelina (Costantino) Vicario.

 John was a cabinet maker and member of Carpenters Union 94. He worked for W.M. Bloom...

Derek T. Bassett

Derek T. Bassett

Dec 18, 2024

33, a lifelong resident of Narragansett, RI has finally found peace as he is now with our Heavenly Father.

Derek was the son of Herbert Bassett of Narragansett and Deborah White of North Carolina. He is also survived by his sister, Desiree Lavoie; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog Nico.

A proud graduate of Narragansett High School, Derek demonstrated a...

Marie J. "Jocelyne" Jean-Pierre

Marie J. "Jocelyne" Jean-Pierre

Dec 18, 2024

69, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on December 18, 2024. She retired one year ago as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, where she worked for 21 years and was affectionately known as “Mama.” Before that, she worked at various nursing homes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Marie was the widow of...

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