Theresa D. Parente
Dec 30, 2009
Theresa D. Parente (Tedesco), 70, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vito A. and Santina (Caruso) Tedesco. She leaves her three cherished children, Anthony Parente, JoAnne Rose and Valerie Scaglione; her longtime companion of 30 years, Gary Swaida; a brother, Frank Tedesco;...
Joseph DeAngelis
Dec 27, 2009
Joseph DeAngelis, 80, of North Providence, a generous, kind and loving man, adored by his family and friends, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Justine (Capaldi) DeAngelis and was blessed with three children, Nancy Tullie, Joseph J. DeAngelis Esq. and Lynda Lisker and six grandchildren, Meghann Tullie, Samantha Lisker, Hannah...
Ella Tami
Dec 27, 2009
Ella Tami (Holmes), passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Mario Tami; her loving daughters, Elizabeth Kay Tami and her husband Tom Elias and (Patricia) Ann Cahir. She also leaves her two cherished grandsons, Ian and Dylan Cahir. She was pre-deceased by her son, Paul...
Edward J. DiRissio
Dec 25, 2009
Edward J. DiRissio, 79, of Scituate, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at home after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Forti) DiRissio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Hamlet and Palmeida (Rebello) DiRissio. Mr. DiRissio worked as a business agent and secretary – treasurer for the...
Marguerite R. Cote
Dec 25, 2009
Marguerite R. Cote ( St. George ), 94, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Conrad R. Cote. Born in McCleod, Alberta, Canada, she was the daughter of the late William and Marie L. (Lajoie) St. George. She moved to Providence in 1960, to Esmond in...
Rose Provazza
Dec 18, 2009
Rose Provazza (Isabella), 94, of North Providence, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at Berkshire Place. She was the wife of the late Annunzio Provazza. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Antoinette (Manfredi) Isabella. Rose was the owner and operator of Elsie’s Chicken Coop in Swansea, MA and later worked at the former Outlet...
Helen M. Martinelli
Dec 14, 2009
Helen M. Martinelli ( Sylvia), 76, of North Providence and West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, December 14, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Guido Martinelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence ( Brown) Sylvia. Helen was a secretary at Our Lady of Providence Seminary...
Alessandra Carmela Sivo
Dec 5, 2009
Alessandra Carmela Sivo (Bonetti), 89, of Providence, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of Savino “Sal” Sivo for 68 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Potito and Carmela (Checchia) Bonetti. Mrs. Sivo had worked for Jewel Case before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling and...
Jean Cathernie Gasbarro
Dec 4, 2009
Jean Catherine Gasbarro (Zajac) of Holliston, MA, beloved wife of Pasco Gasbarro III, and devoted daughter of Edward and Regina (Ryan) Zajac of Green Valley, AZ, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009 at home surrounded by family and friends, from complications caused by a rare form of appendix cancer. She was 39 years old. Jean grew up in Bloomfield,...
Alexander D. Pellegrino
Nov 29, 2009
Alexander D. Pellegrino, 86, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, Novemebr 29, 2009 at RI Veterans Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Thooft) Pellegrino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Maria (Campanatico) Pellegrino. Alexander had worked as a polisher for various local jewelry manufacturers. An Army Veteran of WWII, he was...
Jennie DeMarco
Nov 29, 2009
Jennie DeMarco ( Mansolillo), 80, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Anthony DeMarco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Filomena (Leone) Mansolillo. Jennie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Besides her husband of 56 years, she leaves a...
Ralph Campagnone
Nov 26, 2009
Ralph T. Campagnone, 72, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at Home and Hospice Care of RI. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Michelina (Monente) Campagnone. Ralph worked as Human Resource Director for the Providence School Department and served in many capacities for the School Department, including Principal of Mt. Pleasant,...
Bennie Pazienza
Nov 25, 2009
Bennie Pazienza, 86, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved husband of Angelina (Yacovelli) Pazienza. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gilda Pazienza. A professional Musician, Bennie played in the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Frankie Carle and Victor Lombardi Bands and at Warwick Musical Theater....
Salvatore "Papa Sal" Coppa
Nov 21, 2009
Salvatore Coppa “Papa Sal”, 84, a lifelong resident of Providence, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was the son of the late Giovanni “John” Coppa and Rosa (Iacono) Coppa. Mr. Coppa was owner and operator of Sal’s Lounge in North Providence. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and received Full Military...
Anna Krawczyk (Palmieri)
Nov 19, 2009
Anna Krawczyk (Palmieri), 87, of North Providence, passed away November 19, 2009 at home. She was the wife of the late Bruno Krawczyk. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Louise (Fratantuono) Palmieri. Mrs. Krawczyk was executive secretary to the vice president of Blue Cross for 25 years before retiring. After her retirement she was...
Antonetta "Dolly" DiCiurcio
Nov 19, 2009
Antonetta “Dolly” DiCiurcio (Vessella), 91, of Providence, a former resident of Academy Ave., passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Chip” DiCiurcio. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Angela (Cristofara) Vessella. Mrs. DiCiurcio was owner and operator of Armington Jewelry...
Assunta "Sue" Lisi (Montella)
Nov 17, 2009
ASSUNTA “SUE” (MONTELLA) LISI, 85, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Frank Lisi for 63 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Natalina (Iacavone) Montella, Sr. Mrs. Lisi had worked as a crossing guard for the City of Providence for 28 years before retiring. A...
Florence DeMasi (Paolino)
Nov 12, 2009
Florence DeMasi (Paolino), 97, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Peter S. DeMasi, Sr. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late John and Christina (Rego) Paolino. Mrs. DeMasi had worked for Franklin Process before retiring. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she...
Louise Fandetti
Nov 10, 2009
Louise Fandetti (Fandetti), 97, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Mt. St. Francis Health Center in Woonsocket. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Fandetti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rachel (Vandatte) Fandetti. Louise was an assembler for Norton Industries of Johnston. As a teenager, she worked as...
Norman R. Hamel
Nov 7, 2009
Norman R. Hamel, 82, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Therese (Fontaine) Hamel. Born in Esmond, he was the son of the late William R. and Yvonne (Turcotte) Hamel. Norman had been a mill worker and machine operator for the former Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company...