OBITUARIES

Nancy L. Gonnelli

Nancy L. Gonnelli

Apr 1, 2023

Nancy L. Gonnelli, 81, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of Frank A. Gonnelli for over 62 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Helen (SanMartino) Carbone.   She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her husband, she is survived...

Maria A. Fruggiero

Maria A. Fruggiero

Mar 31, 2023

Maria A. Fruggiero, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Fruggiero. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Caporale) Capobianco.

Maria enjoyed cooking, baking, and reading and most importantly, spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.

A loving...

Elena Fox

Elena Fox

Mar 28, 2023

Elena Fox (DeFusco), 96, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William Fox. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Caroline (Lisi) DeFusco.

She cooked lunch for the children at Central High School and Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School for many years. Her...

Warren Handren

Warren Handren

Mar 27, 2023

Warren R. Handren, 75, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by his cherished family.  He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (Bernier) Handren for 53 years. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Harold and Marion (King) Handren.   He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts –...

Celia Groccia

Celia Groccia

Mar 27, 2023

Celia A. Groccia, 99, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Groccia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Maria (Simeone) Lancellotti.

She is survived by her son, Louis Groccia, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was...

Anthony D. Giarrusso, Jr.

Anthony D. Giarrusso, Jr.

Mar 26, 2023

Anthony D. Giarrusso, Jr., 71, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at home.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony D. Giarrusso, Sr. and Rosalie (Basone) Giarrusso   He graduated from the University of Rhode Island and was employed as an underwriter for the former Rhode Island Hospital Trust Bank.

 

Anthony is...

Barbara T. Monti

Barbara T. Monti

Mar 24, 2023

Barbara T. Monti, 91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at West View Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Vincent F. Monti.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Mancini) DelVecchio. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her son, Joseph M. Monti; a...

Zachary J. Meyer

Zachary J. Meyer

Mar 21, 2023

 

Zachary "Tank" Meyer, 34, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. surrounded by immediate family. 

A resident of Johnston, RI, Zachary spent his early years in Cincinnati, Ohio, a town he loved and his heart never left. He enjoyed walking his dogs, Meeka and Reiko, playing video games, and cheering for the...

Mary Cerbo

Mary Cerbo

Mar 21, 2023

Mary T. Cerbo, 99, of Coventry, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Peter L. Cerbo. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Ricci) Russo.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Christina Flamand; her son, Peter L. Cerbo, Jr.; two brothers, Biagio...

Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo

Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo

Mar 19, 2023

Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo, 59, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the daughter of Damian Encarnacion Lopez and the late Carlota Julia Lizardo.

Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo loved to read purposeful Christian books and her Bible. She enjoyed traveling and performing evangelism work wherever she went. Jacqueline also enjoyed nature, eating, shopping, relaxing and pampering herself. Although she was extremely dedicated to attending to her children and her grandchildren and of course, helping and loving her family and anyone in need. Above all things, she was always a part of the morning's cries with the prayer warriors group. Jacqueline was a member of the First Free Methodist Church in Providence. A leader of the prayer intercession group, she could always be found walking in obedience of God's will, speaking the word of God and worshiping his name everywhere she went. Her passion was to adore and worship God's name. That will live on forever in others with extreme FAITH IN JESUS NAME.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her three cherished daughters, Angie J. Bejarano, Jaileen J. Perez and Jianie F. Benavides; her brothers, Pedro A. Lopez and Fausto E. Lopez; sisters, Yovanny Lopez, Susana Lopez and Mayra Lopez, Dioscelina Lopez; her two treasured grandchildren, Ivan I. Rodriquez and Yves Delilah Bejarano and unborn baby grandchild on the way; and many additional siblings living in the Dominican Republic. She was the sister of the late Johnny Lopez.

Visitation will be held Saturday Morning, April 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., with a Prayer Service starting at 9:30 in the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence.  In Jacqueline's memory, those in attendance are kindly asked to wear white clothing.

 Live streaming of Jacqueline's Service will be available at https://facebook.com/maceronifuneralhome.

 

Jacqueline López-Lizardo, de 59 años, de...

William Ricci

William Ricci

Mar 18, 2023

William Ricci, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Riverside, passed away at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Providence, he was preceded in death by his loving parents, Joseph S. Ricci and Mary (Arcuri) Ricci, of Riverside, his sister Karen Lee (Robert) and brother Joseph S. Ricci, Jr. (Phyllis), both of Seekonk. 

Bill...

Donald Rogue

Donald Rogue

Mar 17, 2023

Donald Rogue, 78, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the husband of Marjorie E. (McCarthy) Rogue. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Olivera) Rogue.   Mr. Rogue was employed as a machinist at Madison Industries, Lincoln for many years...

Gennaro Gabriele

Gennaro Gabriele

Mar 9, 2023

Gennaro Gabriele, 95, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Maria (Gabriele) Gabriele. Born in Arpino Frosinone, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Quadrini) Gabriele.   Mr. Gabriele was a self-employed mason and owner of G&C Contractors for many years before retiring....

Giacomo C. Chiarini

Giacomo C. Chiarini

Mar 5, 2023

Giacomo C. Chiarini, 92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Jewelda (Wade) Chiarini for 70 years.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Fred and Julia (Fontes) Chiarini.   Giacomo taught at North Smithfield High School for many years before retiring. Prior...

Domenico DiNitto

Domenico DiNitto

Mar 2, 2023

Domenico DiNitto, 90, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Maria (Lupoli) DiNitto for 67 years.  Born in S. Ambrogio Sul Garigliano, Italy, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Broccoli) DiNitto.  

Mr. DiNitto worked for Gilbane Construction and Imperial Knife for many years before retiring.  He was a member of...

Ronald DiOrio

Ronald DiOrio

Feb 25, 2023

Ronald Louis DiOrio, 82, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 in Warwick, RI.

He was born on July 10, 1940 in Providence, RI, to Alfredo DiOrio and Palmina Sbardella DiOrio.

Ron graduated from Central High School in Providence, RI in 1959 and went on to earn a BA from Rhode Island College in 1963. He started his career as...

Linda Bertram

Linda Bertram

Feb 20, 2023

Linda S. Bertram, 84, of North Providence, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John Wansing. Born in Kansas City, Missouri a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Johnson) Bertram.

Mrs. Bertram was employed as a Park Ranger in the Rocky Mountain National Park for...

Mario Forte

Mario Forte

Feb 19, 2023

Mario Forte, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by his children on February 19, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty years and is now joyfully reunited with his beloved Clementina V. (Buonomano) Forte.

He is survived by his children Mario R. Forte (Diane) and Lynn A. Forte, his grandchildren Mario C. Forte, Marissa E. Needham (Chris), Patrick L. Cull...

Ciro Lotito

Ciro Lotito

Feb 11, 2023

Ciro J. Lotito, Jr., 82, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ciro J. Lotito, Sr. and Lydia (Bove) Nuetell.

Ciro owned and operated Imperial Office Products and Arrow Print Shop for many years before retiring.

He is survived by his two children, Ciro J....

Frederick V. Tomolillo

Frederick V. Tomolillo

Feb 11, 2023

Frederick “Fred” V. Tomolillo, 78, of Pawtucket, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Santa (Caspoli) Tomolillo. Mr. Tomolillo was self-employed and the owner of Oz Hair Wizardy for many years before retiring. Fred was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

 He is...

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