Frank Pirri
Sep 20, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Family of Frank Anthony Pirri, 73, of Narragansett, RI and West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of North Attleboro, MA announce his passing on September 20, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Geraldine Ann Pirri (Palmieri) of Narragansett, RI; his four children, Anthony Pirri, of North Attleboro, MA, Allyson Philbin (Pirri)...
Charlene Barron
Sep 18, 2024
Charlene Barron, 73, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 after a long, courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Iolanda (DePasquale) Rianna.
Charlene started her 30 year career as the office manager for KFC Management Corp of East Providence and was affectionately known as the “Chicken...
Marilyn DePardo
Sep 17, 2024
Marilyn M. DePardo (Crocker), 75, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Ryan) Crocker.
Marilyn was an administrative assistant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island for many years before retiring.
She is survived by her son, Kevin...
Thelma Drowne
Sep 16, 2024
Thelma (Folco) Drowne, 77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis L. Drowne. Born on Federal Hill in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angelina (Pella) Folco.
Thelma worked at the St. Thomas Regional School as the Lunch...
Palmo Guccione
Sep 13, 2024
Palmo J. Guccione, 103, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Olga (Patriarca) Guccione for 78 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Salamone) Guccione.
Palmo was the owner and operator of Parma Doors in Smithfield for many years before retiring. He was an Army...
Joanne Cardin
Sep 9, 2024
Joanne M. Cardin, 69, of Attleboro, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Paul Cardin. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Belmira (Martins) Pacheco.
Joanne worked for the Pawtucket School Department for over 20 years before retiring. She was a member of the Seekonk...
Maria Nannarone
Sep 1, 2024
Maria S. Nannarone (Bevilacqua), 86, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Mario Nannarone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John S. Bevilacqua, Sr. and Mary (Regine) Bevilacqua.
Maria was an underwriter at FM Global for many years. She enjoyed traveling around...
Michael Purro
Aug 31, 2024
Michael S. Purro, 70, of Coventry, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, with his sons, Michael and Mario by his bedside, after a brief and unexpected illness. Born and raised in the Federal Hill section of Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Anna (Palmieri) Purro.
Before retiring in 2020, Mr. Purro was a detective for the...
Eleanor Pelletier
Aug 29, 2024
Eleanor E. (DelVicario) Pelletier, 82, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Pelletier, Jr and was the former wife of the late Raymond J. Ceraldi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Edith (Izzo) DelVicario.
Eleanor was a secretary in the Art and Art History...
Antonio A. DiLuglio
Aug 29, 2024
Antonio A. DiLuglio, 82, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the love of his life, Geraldine DiLuglio for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Angelina (Zanfagna) DiLuglio.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his cherished...
Marie Palmieri
Aug 28, 2024
Marie, better known to her friends and family as “Beverly”, 96 peacefully passed in her sleep on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was the wife of the late Fiorindo (Fred) Palmieri, mother to the late Paul Palmieri, and Louis Palmieri and his wife Elizabeth, sister to the late Salvatore Leone.
Her hopes and dreams of becoming a grandmother...
Charles Vigneau
Aug 27, 2024
Charles William Vigneau, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles Wilfred Vigneau and Margaret (Corcoran) Vigneau.
Charles was an Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War and worked for Verizon as a Special Service Technician for many years before retiring. He was a big Red Sox fan. He had...
Thomas Kozma
Aug 26, 2024
Thomas F. Kozma, 83, of Johnston, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. He was the husband of Cynthia (Campisano) Kozma. Born in Stratford, CT, he was the son of the late John and Esther (Namoth) Dormas.
Thomas was a Navy Veteran and worked as a quality control specialist and warehouse manager. He loved playing chess...
Larry Parker
Aug 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Parker, 69, who left behind a legacy of love, humor, and support. Larry passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was the proud father of three sons and one daughter and cherished his role as a grandfather to two granddaughters and one grandson. Larry is also survived by his loving...
Paul Rizzo
Aug 21, 2024
Paul F. Rizzo, 83, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Morgan Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Marcia (Haun) Rizzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guy and Rita (Costigan) Rizzo.
Paul was a graduate of LaSalle Academy, Class of 1959. He was active in the North Providence...
Matilda "Millie" Wassman
Aug 21, 2024
Matilda “Millie” (Pellegrino) Wassman, 97, formerly of Providence and Palm City, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luciano and Maria (Companatico) Pellegrino. She was married to her beloved late husband John Wassman for 66 years.
A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,...
Peter Scarpellino
Aug 21, 2024
Peter Scarpellino, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Bagdigian) Scarpellino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Checchia) Scarpellino.
Peter was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and worked as a printer at Federated Lithographics.
He...
Anthony Martino
Aug 18, 2024
Anthony Martino, 104, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Pellegrino) Martino.
Anthony was a machinist at Thurston Manufacturing for 35 years, retiring in 1975. He was a Navy veteran of WWII.
He is survived by his sister, Florence Deming and several...
Raymond Pistoni
Aug 18, 2024
Raymond Guido Pistoni, age 91, of North Providence passed away at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Manieri) Pistoni who preceded him in 1985. Raymond was the second son of the late Guido and Margaret (Simonelli) Pistoni and brother of the late Thomas and Robert Pistoni. He was the loving father of...
Domenic A. Rucco, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Domenic A. Rucco, Jr., age 43, of Rehoboth, MA, sadly passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his four loving sisters, Deborah Mellor, Allison Dickson, Donna Rathbun, and Dyanna Rucco. In addition to his sisters, Dom is survived by his two nieces, Chelsea Accetta and Hailey Robinson, a nephew, Jake Rathbun, and four great nieces and nephews, Carter,...