James Fuoroli
Apr 18, 2023
James M. Fuoroli, 91, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Ford) Fuoroli, to whom he was married for 68 years, and the much-loved father of his children, Caryn James, Kim Smeltzer and James M. Fuoroli, Jr., and grandchildren, James M. Fuoroli, III and Marissa Fuoroli.
Jim Fuoroli was a...
Laura McCormick
Apr 18, 2023
Laura A. McCormick, 65, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born and raised on Union Ave in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Sara (Norigian) Derderian.
She was employed at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence for over 25 years before retiring in January 2023. She was known by...
Gertrude Saritelli
Apr 17, 2023
Gertrude F. (Dubois) Saritelli, 94, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Gertrude was a recent resident of Steere House Nursing Center. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 17, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Louis and Delia Dubois.
Surviving are her four children Mary-Jane Newbert (Robert), David Kilmartin (Julie), Pat Lincoln (Michael), and Rosemarie Royal...
Joseph Bradley
Apr 16, 2023
Joseph Bradley, 84, of New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, joining his late sisters, Doris Tremblay and Claire Goulet and his late parents, Joseph & Ella (Tetreault) Bradley in Heaven.
A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his two sons, David Bradley and Kevin Bradley; his youngest daughter, Jennifer Marsella; four grandchildren, William...
Evelyn Marino
Apr 16, 2023
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Evelyn A. (Colarusso) Marino, 88 of North Providence. Evelyn passed on Sunday April 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence to the late Felice and Elisabetta (DeCristofaro) Colarusso, she was the beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Marino for 57 years.
Evelyn was a...
Carmela Buontempo
Apr 13, 2023
Carmela A. Buontempo, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Apri1 13, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Joseph T. Buontempo for 69 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Paolino) D'Agostino.
Carmela worked alongside her father at Eagle Laundry, prior to becoming a teacher at the Holy Ghost Daycare for...
Olga Pezza
Apr 11, 2023
Olga (Coletta) Pezza, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Apri1 11, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Antonetta (Iasa) Coletta.
Olga worked in the Alumni Department of Rhode Island College and also worked alongside her family at LaSalle Bakery for many years, before retiring.
She is survived by her two children, Cheryl Manni...
Melissa Fernandes
Apr 8, 2023
Melissa R. Fernandes, 56, of Cumberland, passed away at home on Saturday, Apri1 8, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Steve S. Fernandes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Gloria (Nero) Palmieri.
Melissa worked for Dave's Marketplace, EquipNet, Nyman Manufacturing. She volunteered countless hours at Mercymount Country Day School, Mount St. Charles...
Mary Martino
Apr 6, 2023
Mary Martino, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born in Astoria, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Santa (Insana) Martino.Mary worked in the jewelry industry for many years, before retiring.
She is survived by her sister, Santa “Sadie” Codagnone; her nieces, Lynn Penkala, Patricia Marurono-Provau; and her nephews, Dr. Robert Codagnone, Michael Marurono and Richard Marurono. She is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews....
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...