OBITUARIES

John Manzo

John Manzo

Dec 16, 2024

John P. Manzo, 83, of Johnston, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Patricia C. (Anderoli) Manzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasco and Angelina (Simoli) Manzo.

 John worked at BJ’s Wholesale Club for the past 18 years. 

 He is survived by his daughters,...

John DiLorenzo

John DiLorenzo

Dec 15, 2024

John DiLorenzo, 97, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Fiorita (Chiodo) DiLorenzo. He is survived by his daughter, Lori DiLorenzo; son, John DiLorenzo and his wife Marisa, all from North Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late...

Regina Sands

Regina Sands

Dec 15, 2024

Regina Sands, 89, of North Kingstown, passed away on December 15, 2024 at Roberts Health Centre. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Stuhler) Heilmann. Born in Germany, she immigrated to the United States in the 1950s and married the late Donald Dean Sands of Amorita, Oklahoma. She is survived by her loving daughter, Violet Sands.

Regina, who...

Louis M. Marini

Louis M. Marini

Dec 12, 2024

Louis M. Marini, 87, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Lucille (DeAngelis) Marini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Cardegna) Marini.

Louis was known for his friendly demeanor, kindness and his smile and warmth he brought to every family gathering. He always prioritized his...

Dorothy Di Staolo

Dorothy Di Staolo

Dec 9, 2024

Dorothy “Dotty” DiStaolo, 89, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Nicholas C. DiStaolo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Donato and Filomena (Grimaldi) Marcoccio.

Dotty served as the Deputy Town clerk for the Town of North Providence, retiring in 1997.

 She is survived...

Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr.

Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr.

Dec 7, 2024

Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr., passed away on December 7, 2024. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Joseph Fargnoli and Maria Julia (Sabetti) Fargnoli, he lived a life dedicated to service and family. He was a devoted communicant of St. Augustine's Church in Providence.

Ralph's devotion to his family was unwavering. He was the cherished husband of Phyllis A. Fargnoli, with whom...

Richard Van Nieuwenhuize, PhD

Richard Van Nieuwenhuize, PhD

Dec 6, 2024

Richard Ernest Van Nieuwenhuize, fondly known as “Mr. Van,” passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He was 79 years old. 

A devoted husband to Carol A. (DeLuca) Van Nieuwenhuize, Richard shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with her. Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Richard was the son of the late Albert and Marie-Jose...

Kenneth Marandola, Sr.

Kenneth Marandola, Sr.

Dec 3, 2024

Kenneth Marandola Sr., 75, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Paula (DeRita) Marandola for 50 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Theresa (Turchetta) Marandola and was a life-long resident of North Providence.

Kenny began his electrical apprenticeship...

Lucille Minuto

Lucille Minuto

Nov 27, 2024

Lucille Frances Minuto, formerly of North Providence, Rhode Island, was born on December 21, 1945, to Antonio and Lucia (Nassa) Minuto. Lucille ended her beautiful and purposeful life journey on November 27th, 2024, at East Gate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East Providence, Rhode Island.

She is survived by her brothers, Russell and Anthony Minuto, and his wife, Rose Minuto, and...

Ronald DiLibero, Sr.

Ronald DiLibero, Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Ronald A. DiLibero, Sr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Erminia (Serrecchia) DiLibero.

Ron was a medical clerk at the VA Medical Center in Providence for over 40 years before retiring. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at Holy Ghost Church and a member...

Angelina Kloza

Angelina Kloza

Nov 25, 2024

Angelina "Angie" Kloza, 97, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester Kloza for 54 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Angelina (DiRobbio) Chiaverini.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Deborah Kloza. She was the sister of the late Guy Chiaverini, Ann...

Natalie Choquette

Natalie Choquette

Nov 24, 2024

Natalie M. Choquette, 90, formerly of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the Friendly Nursing Home, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Choquette. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jennie (Bongiovanni) Catanese.

She was a bookkeeper at Linder Furniture before retiring.

Natalie leaves her son Robert A. Choquette...

Angelyn Masiello

Angelyn Masiello

Nov 21, 2024

Angelyn M. Masiello, 64 of Smithfield, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland, surrounded by her loving family, friends and clergy. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna “Anne” (Guidotti) Masiello. She was a communicant of St. Philip Church, Greenville.

Angelyn was employed at Citizens Bank for 40...

John DiMeo

John DiMeo

Nov 15, 2024

John DiMeo of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in his home at Stillwater Assisted Living. John is survived by his daughter Cheryl DiMeo and her husband Peter Loveley and by his son John DiMeo andhis wife Deborah. Besides being a loving father, he was a loving grandfather to Jamie (DiMeo) Dilorenzo, CarolineLoveley and Mary (Loveley) Hottin....

Joseph Annaldo

Joseph Annaldo

Nov 13, 2024

Joseph Annaldo, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 91 years young surrounded by his closest family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arniboli “Nibbles” Annaldo and Elizabeth (Trofa) Annaldo. He was the husband of Gailia Rutan-Annaldo.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Linda Grant and Christopher Annaldo-Mignone...

Linda Ann Lombardi

Linda Ann Lombardi

Nov 12, 2024

Linda Ann Lombardi, 79, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of The Honorable Valentino D. Lombardi, Esq. for 58 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Mildred (Gladue) Dardeen.

Linda worked for Bank of America for many years before retiring. She was a loving and devoted...

William Bagley

William Bagley

Nov 9, 2024

William A. Bagley, 90 formerly of Johnston, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Holiday Nursing Home, Manville. He was the husband of the late Anna A. (Milici) Bagley. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Drabec) Bagley.

Mr. Bagley was employed as a chef at Providence College, Providence for thirty years before retiring....

Pasquale Camastro

Pasquale Camastro

Nov 7, 2024

Pasquale Camastro, 79, of North Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Luciana Edda (L’Europa) Camastro. Born in Sora, Italy, he was the son of the late Paolo and Maria (Alonzi) Camastro.

A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his son, Paolo...

Julio Marcolivio

Julio Marcolivio

Oct 28, 2024

Julio Caesar Marcolivio, 99, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Yolanda (Vitale) Marcolivio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Damiani) Marcolivio.

Julio owned and operated Julio’s Italian Family Restaurant in North Providence with his family for 50 years before retiring. Julio loved...

Debra J. Ricci

Debra J. Ricci

Oct 24, 2024

Debra Ricci, 66 of North Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband, Vincent Ricci, their two daughters, Pamela Ricci (Joseph Belluscio), Amanda Brockway (Andrew Brockway). Her three grandsons, whom she loved more than life itself, Luca, Lincoln, and Logan. She is also survived by her mother, Velma Beaulieu,...

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