Grace M. Caligiuri
Sep 18, 2007
CALIGIURI, GRACE M. (IANNUZZI), 94, of Mink Rd., passed away September 18, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Felix C. Caligiuri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Anna Marie (Mangiante) Iannuzzi. She was a lifelong resident of Providence. Mrs. Caligiuri was...
Richard Belluscio
Sep 14, 2007
BELLUSCIO, RICHARD G., 39, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007 at Newport Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of James F. Belluscio, Jr. and Shirley (Belluscio) Arlan. Besides his parents, he leaves a son, Richard Belluscio, Jr.; three daughters, Samantha, Amanda and Emily Belluscio; and three brothers, James F. Belluscio III, Anthony and Joseph Belluscio. Visitation Thursday Morning...
Edmund Tortolani
Sep 13, 2007
Tortolani, Edmund C., “The Georgia Peach”, 92, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2007 with his wife of 65 years, Irma, and his children at his side. He was the son of the late Giustino and Assunta (Mariano) Tortolani. The family emigrated from Citta’di Cervaro, Provenza di Frosinone, Italy. Edmund was a graduate of Classical High School, class of 1935,...
Alexander J. Sauriol
Sep 5, 2007
SAURIOL, ALEXANDER, J, JR., 71, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of Marie C. (Gibalerio) Sauriol for 49 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alexander J. and Beatrice (Plante) Sauriol. A graduate of LaSalle Academy, Alexander was an expediter for Crystaline of...
Yola F. Peloquin
Sep 4, 2007
Peloquin, Yola F. (Plouff, Presnol), 80, passed peacefully at her home of 58 years Tuesday morning, September 4, 2007. She was the beloved wife of the late J. Camille Peloquin. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florence (Ethier) Plouff, and was the sister of Ted and Leon Plouff. Her greatest love in life...
Marie E. Russo
Aug 17, 2007
Marie E.Russo(DiMonti), 85, of Providence, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred A. Russo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antonetta (Delle Fave) DiMonti. She leaves a son, Anthony V. Russo; a daughter Claire A. Russo; two brothers, Joseph DiMonti...
Domenic A. Merolla
Aug 16, 2007
Domenic A."Tom" Merolla, 81, of Mills Dr., Johnston, died Thursday, August 16, 2007, at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Evelyn R (Pezzi) Merolla. They were married for nearly 59 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guiseppe and Erminia (Marino) Merolla. A Johnston resident his entire life, Tom worked 30 years...
Richard A. Dutko, Sr.
Aug 11, 2007
Richard A. Dutko,Sr.,61, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Conti) Dutko. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Petry) Dutko. Before moving to Rhode Island twenty years ago, he traveled the world extensively. Richard owned and operated Down...
Rita M. Richard
Aug 4, 2007
Rita M. Richard (Gendron), 79, formerly of McGuire Rd., passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 4, 2007. Born in the Valley Falls section of Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Inez (Larrow) Gendron. She lived in Providence most of her life and moved to North Providence several years...
Mary "May" C. Del Gigante
Jul 30, 2007
Mary C. “May” Del Gigante (Melucci), 84. of North Providence, passed away Monday, July 30, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent “Jim” Del Gigante. Born in Lawrence, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Clara ( Lancelotti) Melucci. Along with her husband, she had co-owned the former...
Elvira Izzo
Jul 28, 2007
Elvira “Vera” Izzo (Germana), 85, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ambrose G. Izzo. They were married for 63 years. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Rostelli)...
Guido Gelsomino
Jul 27, 2007
Guido Gelsomino, 82, of Johnston, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Maria “Marie” (Buonanni) Gelsomino. Born in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of the late Michele and Gelsomina (Di Gennaro) Gelsomino. He had worked as a building contractor for the former Modern Building Company, a family business. He was a...
August "Augie" V. Bergero
Jul 26, 2007
August V.“ AUGIE” Bergero, 89, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the son of the late Augusto and Margherita (Berta) Bergero and the brother of the late Victor Bergero. A professional musician, he studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, played in Army Bands, the Art Tancredi Orchestra, the Phil...
Janice A. Manzotti
Jul 24, 2007
Janice A. Manzotti (Boyd), 66, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Manzotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Remus) Boyd. Janice was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a bookkeeper for EW Audet and Sons and the former Coken...
Grace M. Perrotti
Jul 23, 2007
Maria Grazia “Grace” Perrotti (Bucci), 91, of Providence, passed away Monday, July 23, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand Perrotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Geremia and Lucia (Lisi) Bucci. She had worked as a saleslady at the former Outlet Department Store...
Jennie M. Suchwalko
Jul 20, 2007
Jennie M.Suchwalko (Moscicki), 83, of North Providence, passed away Friday, July 20, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry E. Suchwalko. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella (Widenski) Moscicki. Jennie had worked for the State of Rhode Island in the Department of Human Services...
Berge A. Kooloian
Jul 18, 2007
Berge A. “Ben” Kooloian, 75, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Evans) Kooloian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Oscar and Nivart (Tepekian) Kooloian. Ben was a loving husband and father and a devoted grandfather and great grandfather. He had owned...
Joseph Terino, Sr.
Jul 17, 2007
Joseph Terino, Sr., 90, of North Providence, Jamestown and North Palm Beach, Florida, died on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after living the American Dream. He was the beloved husband of the late Palmina “Polly” (DiMartino) Terino. He was a businessman, civic leader, humanitarian, world traveler, philanthropist and Santa Claus for decades at the Dr....
Josephine O. Taraska
Jul 13, 2007
Josephine O. Taraska (DeSantis), 84, of East Greenwich, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Florino J. Taraska. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giuseppina (Marzilli) DeSantis. Josephine had been employed at Universal Optical. She enjoyed bingo, loved gardening and was an...
Rose Di Chiaro
Jul 10, 2007
Rose Di Chiaro (DeROBBIO), 94, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at Cortland Place. She was the wife of the late John DiChiaro, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Box) DeRobbio. Rose was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to cook and was an avid reader. She leaves...