Domenic A. Tessaglia
Aug 23, 2009
Domenic A. Tessaglia, 83, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan (Cipolla) Tessaglia. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand and Armina (Trapassi) Tessaglia. Domenic was the Owner and President of Precision Woodworking in Providence, which he founded in 1959. He retired in 2002....
Anthony E. Spaziano
Aug 22, 2009
Anthony E. Spaziano, SGT. NPPD, Retired, 62, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernest Spaziano, Sr. and Anna (DeAngelis) DeLuca. Anthony loved his work as a police officer and was extremely dedicated to the North Providence Police Department. He received numerous commendations and was the...
Concetta "Connie" DeCiccio
Aug 21, 2009
Concetta DeCiccio, "Connie”, 93, of Warwick, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 at Pawtuxet Village Nursing Home. Born in Providence, where she lived most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (DePetrillo) DeCiccio. Connie was a jewelry worker for the former Brier Manufacturing Company of Providence for 43 years until retiring in 1978. She...
Ronald DiRobbio
Aug 12, 2009
Ronald R. DiRobbio, 66, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Bethany Home in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Florio and Angela (Carcone) DiRobbio. A career educator, Ron taught at both the high school and college level. He taught for 29 years in the Business Department of East Providence High School...
Armando Carlino
Aug 11, 2009
CARLINO, ARMANDO, 86, a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Berkshire Place. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenico and Angelina (Vallante) Carlino. Armando had worked for Industrial Risk Insurers as a Risk Assessor for 25 years, until retiring. He received his Bachelors Degree from Bryant College. He has had...
Peter Coccoli, Jr.
Aug 10, 2009
Peter Coccoli, Jr., 70, of Scituate, died Monday, August 10, 2009 at his home. He was the loving husband of Elaine A. (Rao) Coccoli for the past forty-seven years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Peter Coccoli and Elvira (Dilibero) Coccoli and resided with his family on Modena Avenue in Providence before moving to Scituate in...
Domenico G. Tacelli
Aug 9, 2009
Domenico G. Tacelli, 74, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guido and Michelina (Danelli) Tacelli. Domenico was the owner and operator of Chrismarr Polishing and was formerly a Providence Police Officer. He leaves three sons, David G. Tacelli, Christopher W. Tacelli and Mark P....
Frederick L. Hoerlein
Aug 9, 2009
Frederick L. Hoerlein, 89, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Steere House, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Howard) Hoerlein. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Herman and Mary (Dower) Hoerlein. Mr. Hoerlein was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II as a member of the 8th Air Force...
Jennie Benedicti
Aug 4, 2009
Jennie A. Benedicti (Finelli), 86, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. Benedicti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Teresa (Pisce) Finelli. Jennie worked at Uniroyal for 30 years before retiring. She is survived by her cherished daughter,...
Anthony V. Simonetti
Aug 1, 2009
Anthony V. Simonetti, 76, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Miriam Hospital in Providence from complications of surgery. He was the husband of Rita (Albanese) Simonetti with whom he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary on August 29th. Born in Providence, July 30, 1933, a son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Carbone) Simonetti, he...
Robert Louis DiRuzzo
Aug 1, 2009
Robert Louis DiRuzzo, 44, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 1, 2009. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he was the son of Robert DiRuzzo of North Providence and the late Virginia (Spirito) DiRuzzo. He was the grandson of Louis Spirito and Amelia (Ise) Spirito. Robert graduated from Roger Williams University and received a Masters Degree...
Rosina Russo Grande
Jul 29, 2009
Rosina Russo Grande, 86, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Hopkins Manor where she resided for the past year. She was the wife of the late Vito Russo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale Grande and Maria (Santoro) Grande and the mother of the late Bernadette A. Russo and the late Victor...
Josephine "Joanie" Barbarita
Jul 26, 2009
Josephine “Joanie” Barbarita (Verdelotti), 65, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Amadeo and Anna (Mangiarelli) Verdelotti. Joanie was a store manager for Crugnales Bakery. She leaves her daughter, Catherine Barbarita; a brother, Joseph Verdelotti; two sisters,...
Evelyn Lanoue
Jul 25, 2009
Evelyn Lanoue (Chiaverini), 95, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Lanoue. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Angelina ( Marrocco) Chiaverini. Evelyn was a display maker for Jewel Case for over 30 years. She leaves four sons,...
Joseph J. Maselli
Jul 24, 2009
Joseph J. Maselli, 89, of Providence, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Forrest) Maselli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (Detata) Maselli. Joseph was co-owner of Ideal Knife Company, a family business, for most of his life. An...
Juila "Judy" Gay
Jul 23, 2009
Julia “Judy” Gay (Andrade), 87, of Providence, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Elwood A. Gay. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carlota (Tavares) Andrade. Judy had worked as an attendant at Egan’s Laundromat in Providence. She is survived by four sons,...
Rosa "Rose" DeCiccio
Jul 21, 2009
Rosa “Rose” DeCiccio, 98, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Pawtuxet Village Nursing Home. Born in Providence, where she lived most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (DePetrillo) DeCiccio. Rose was a jewelry worker for the former Brier Manufacturing Company of Providence for 43 years until retiring in 1973. She...
Amelia Santopadre
Jul 19, 2009
Amelia Santopadre (Cipriano), 94, of Providence, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand Santopadre. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmela “Katie” (Gautieri) Cipriano. Amelia was employed by Bulova Watch Company of Providence for 28 years. She was a volunteer...
Anthony J. Scotto
Jul 15, 2009
Anthony J. Scotto, 69, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Newsham) Scotto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Caranci) Scotto. Anthony was a driver for Caranci’s Bakery for 30 years and later worked as a custodian for the...
Anna Mancini
Jul 13, 2009
Anna Mancini “Auntie Anna”, 92, of Cranston, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Catherine (Ramieri) Mancini. Anna had worked for Whelsh’s Optical, Cranston for 40 years before retiring. She is survived by her dear sister, Lena D’Amore; and...