OBITUARIES

Dolores M. Stowik

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.

Barbara A. DeAngelis

Barbara A. DeAngelis

Dec 29, 2022

Barbara A. DeAngelis, 90, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late David L. DeAngelis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Concetta (Iannazzi) Polselli. Mrs. DeAngelis and her late husband David were nominated by Special Olympics for family...

Marion Coppolino

Marion Coppolino

Dec 29, 2022

Marion Coppolino, 81, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of Ralph "Lefty" Coppolino. Born on Federal Hill in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Accetturo) Cunetta. Marion was a teacher's aide at Holy Ghost School and worked as an office administrator for the Real...

Harvey E. Frank

Harvey E. Frank

Dec 28, 2022

Harvey E. Frank, 74, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Belinda (Larkin) Frank. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Ada F. (Harvey) Frank. Harvey served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was awarded the...

Michael A. Ruggiero

Michael A. Ruggiero

Dec 25, 2022

Michael A. Ruggiero, 94, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. Ruggiero (Maciorowski) for 55 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Brigida (DeDonato) Ruggiero. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy. Mr. Ruggiero was a buyer for the former Providence Wholesale...

Claire M. Hoerlein

Claire M. Hoerlein

Dec 25, 2022

Claire M. Hoerlein, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Hoerlein. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Payette) Howard. Mrs. Hoerlein was a clerk in the detectives division for the Providence Police Department for many years before retiring. Claire was...

Lydia A. Sweeney

Lydia A. Sweeney

Dec 24, 2022

Lydia A. Sweeney, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John Sweeney. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria "Josie" Pugliese DeFusco Silvestro. Mrs. Sweeney was a jewelry worker for many years before retiring. Lydia was the mother of John...

Walter White

Walter White

Dec 19, 2022

Walter White, 90, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Lincolnwood Healthcare Center. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Caldarone) White for 56 years. He was the son of the late Charles and Edna (Erikson) White. Walter graduated from the Boston School for the deaf in Randolph, MA and was known as the wonderful dancing...

Edward A. Ferruolo

Edward A. Ferruolo

Dec 17, 2022

FERRUOLO, Edward, 97, passed away at The Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pascoag, RI on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (D'Attorro) Ferruolo for 64 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Antonio and Filomena (Chiaverini) Ferruolo. He is survived by his children, Robin Andreozzi, Valerie...

Mary A. Carlino

Mary A. Carlino

Dec 15, 2022

Mary A. “Mama Mary” (Adamo) Carlino, 103, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ralph Carlino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Filomena (Ragosta) Adamo. Mrs. Carlino was an expediter at Uncas Manufacturing for many years. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

Vincent Mambro

Vincent Mambro

Dec 15, 2022

Vincent Mambro, 87, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Zannella) Mambro for over 57 years. Born in Rocco d’Evandro, Italy, he was the son of the late Rocco and Maria Teresa (Rossi) Mambro. Mr. Mambro worked for the City of Providence as Supervisor for the...

Ann Costa

Ann Costa

Dec 12, 2022

Ann Costa, 95, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at Heritage Hills Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late H. Robert Costa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Mariella (Delsesto) Macioci. She is survived by her children, Susan A. Franchetti, Robert M. Costa and his wife Aneta; grandmother...

Paul-Joseph Peter Haddad

Paul-Joseph Peter Haddad

Dec 9, 2022

Paul-Joseph Peter Haddad, 29, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Brenda (Puopolo) Haddad and the late Paul J. Haddad. Paul-Joseph worked for T-Mobile. He attended CCRI and was a member of the student council. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Emily Grace...

Rose " Kitty" Azzoli

Rose " Kitty" Azzoli

Dec 8, 2022

Rose “Kitty” Azzoli, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Azzoli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Filella) Barbato. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her two daughters, Carol Bessette and her...

Raymond E. Gallison, Sr.

Raymond E. Gallison, Sr.

Dec 4, 2022

Raymond E. Gallison, Sr., age 90, of North Providence, RI passed away December 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence on December 8 1931, he was the son of Germaine (Petit) and Joseph Gallison. Raymond was the beloved husband of Barbara (San Antonio) for 71 years and loving father to Raymond Jr. (Diane) Gallison,...

Gerald P. Centore

Gerald P. Centore

Dec 4, 2022

Gerald P. Centore, 61, of Johnston, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio “Tony” and Mildred (Dambruch) Centore. Gerald was a 1979 graduate of Johnston High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Providence College in 1983. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Centore; his sister, Catherine...

Joan H. Williams

Joan H. Williams

Dec 1, 2022

Joan H. Williams, 84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Lincoln A. Williams, who passed away four days before his beloved wife of 67 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie (Neil) Bamber. She...

Helen Iannazzi

Helen Iannazzi

Dec 1, 2022

Helen Iannazzi, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on December 1st, 2022. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 18th, 1919. She worked many years for the Uncas Manufacturing company located in Providence, RI. Helen relocated to Sun City Center, FL in 2006 with her son Ronald, and daughter-in-law Florence. She has traveled widely in her...

Lincoln A. Williams

Lincoln A. Williams

Nov 27, 2022

Lincoln A. Williams, 88, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan H. (Bamber) Williams, who passed away four days after her beloved husband of 67 years. Born in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Lincoln A. Williams,...

Alfred C. Sorbello

Alfred C. Sorbello

Nov 27, 2022

Alfred C. “Al” Sorbello, 79, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Grand Islander Center. He was the husband of the late Paula A. (Cerbo) Sorbello. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Adeline “Tillie” (Lautieri) Sorbello. Al was a barber for Persia’s Haircutting Salon on Thayer St. in...

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