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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Umberto "Bert" Lisi
Feb 7, 2023
Umberto “Bert” Lisi, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Vincenza (D’Elia) Lisi.
Bert worked for the State of Rhode Island – Division of Taxation for many years, before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his four brothers,...
Colleen Walker
Feb 6, 2023
Colleen A. Walker (Keenan) RN, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Walker. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Brennan) Keenan.
She was a graduate of Bay View Academy (1954), St. Joseph School of Nursing (1957),...
Charles J. Squillante, Jr.
Feb 5, 2023
Charles J. Squillante, Jr., 76, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday February 5, 2023. He was the husband of Nicole (Prinz) Squillante. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Charles J. Squillante, Sr. and Luisa (Finocchio) Squillante.
Charlie worked for the City of Cranston, and at Post Road Sporting Goods in Warwick.
Charlie loved spending time travelling with...
Mafalda "Muffy" Puopolo
Feb 1, 2023
Mafalda “Muffy” Puopolo, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ralph Puopolo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francesca (Damiani) Lasorsa.
Mafalda was employed at School House Candy for twenty-five years. After retiring, she enjoyed staying at home baking and cooking for her family, enjoying her daily T.V....
Anthony Manzo
Jan 18, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Manzo, 94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Buccelli) Manzo for over 57 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Ciampanelli) Manzo. Tony was an accomplished horse trainer for 65 years, before...
Frank R. Bursie
Jan 17, 2023
Frank R. Bursie, 72, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was the beloved husband of Cathy M. (Buffi) Bursie for 37 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Matteo and Mildred “Millie” (Pezzi) Bursie. Frank was Commissioner of Public Safety for the of...
TC Rogers
Jan 13, 2023
TC Rogers, 46, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023. TC was the wife of Andrea Dougherty and the devoted mother of Samantha Dougherty-Rogers, their greatest source of joy. TC was born in Providence and was the daughter of Richard D. and Sharon A. (Guglielmo) Rogers. TC graduated from Johnston High School in 1994 and graduated with...
Peter J Ricci
Jan 7, 2023
Peter J. Ricci, 84, of North Providence, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Sharon E. Ricci. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Alvina (Conca) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was a member of the Teamsters Local 251 for many years before retiring....
Nancy M. Penza
Jan 5, 2023
Nancy M. Penza, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Raymond W. Penza for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert G. Murphy and Elizabeth (Walsh) Murphy. Nancy was a devoted educator, beginning her career as a librarian at Lincoln School for Girls. She would...
Peter D. Olobri
Jan 5, 2023
Peter D. Olobri, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence in Florida. Born in Warwick, he was the loving son of John P. and Donna M. (Chaffin) Olobri. Peter was a talented and sought after software engineer, having worked on retainer for several companies in the aviation, medical, and financial industries as an independent contractor. Peter...
Dolores M. Stowik
Jan 3, 2023
Dolores Stowik of Smithfield, Rhode Island passed away on Jan 3, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.