Rita J. D'Andrea
Jun 3, 2015
RITA J. (PENNACCHIA) D'ANDREA, 85, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at home surrounded by her cherished family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Fortuna (Golderese) Pennacchia. Rita owned and operated Pennacchia’s Bakery until 1982 and for the last 20 years worked as a CNA for Assisted Daily Living. She was a...
Beverly Rossi
Jun 1, 2015
BEVERLY ROSSI (GORMAN), 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Gene A. Rossi Sr., PhD. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Beatrice V. (Moran) Gorman. Mrs. Rossi was a 1951 graduate of Sacred Heart High School and a...
Catherine M. Fratelli
May 31, 2015
Catherine M. Fratelli “Katie”, age 100 years and 6 months, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was the wife of the late Rocco Fratelli, mother of the late Janet (Fratelli) Sclama-Goodison and daughter of the late Teoteste and Guglielmo Carlotti. Catherine graduated from Commercial High School in Providence, class of 1933 and worked as a medical stenographer...
Valerie S. Doboszynski
May 30, 2015
Valerie S. Doboszynski (Stocklinski), 98, of Lenox, MA., formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph C. Doboszynski, Sr. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Zofia (Golda) Stocklinski. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph C. Doboszynski, Jr....
Joseph P. Gazerro
May 27, 2015
JOSEPH P. GAZERRO, 90, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by his cherished family. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Tartaglione) Gazerro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Brigida (DelSesto) Gazerro. Mr. Gazerro worked for Narragansett Electric before retiring. He was an...
Antonio "Tony" DiGregorio
May 18, 2015
Antonio “Tony” DiGregorio, 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 18, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Lorenzo) DiGregorio and loving great-grandfather of the late Dominick Comia DiGregorio. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emidio and Maria (Profenna) DiGregorio. In 1930, Tony’s father began Michael...
Alfred DiLibero, Sr.
May 17, 2015
Alfred DiLibero, Sr., 87, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Delray Beach, FL. He was born in Providence to Italian-born Antonio and Marianna (Palomba) DiLibero as 1 of 7 children. He shared 63 loving years of marriage with and is survived by Alice (Coutu) DiLibero. Loving father of Diane Fugere, Michael DiLibero, Alfred DiLibero Jr., and...
Andrew A. Bucci, Esq.
May 14, 2015
Andrew A. Bucci, Esq., July 4, 1929 - May 14, 2015. Survived by sons, Thomas A. Bucci and John T. Bucci and two beloved granddaughters, Amanda M. Bucci and Lindsey N. Bucci. Services will be held at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter on Friday, May 29, 2015 at 11:30am.
Maria "Mena" Ianiero
May 14, 2015
MARIA “MENA (PALLESCHI) IANIERO, 80, of Cranston and formerly of Federal Hill, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Perry D. Ianiero. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Vittoria (DellaVentura) Palleschi. She is survived by her three devoted children, Michael P. Ianiero and his wife...
Mario Nannarone
May 13, 2015
Mario Nannarone, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Bevilacqua) Nannarone. They were happily married for 41 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Pietro and Caterina (Damiani) Nannarone. Mr. Nannarone was employed as a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service...
Mary I. DeSantis
May 10, 2015
Mary I. DeSantis (Lisa), 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Armando DeSantis for 58 years and together they owned and operated DeSantis Bakery on Chalkstone Avenue for many years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Bernardo and Maddalena...
Louis C. Campanile
May 10, 2015
Louis C. Campanile, 67, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband of Andrea (Cedroni) Campanile. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Cesare and Vincenza (Salsiccia) Campanile. Louis worked as a manager for Leach Garner. Besides his wife he is survived by his...
Robert A. Mauro
May 7, 2015
ROBERT A. MAURO, 67, a staunch Democrat and labor leader, died Thursday at home in Providence. Bob, who had politics in his genes, was the nephew of the late State Senate Majority Leader Raymond A. McCabe. At 21, Bob was the youngest member ever elected to a State Constitutional Convention. About 10 years later, he ran for a Senate seat...
Mary Dickinson
May 6, 2015
MARY (DeROSA) DICKINSON, 90, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of the late Robert C. Dickinson, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (Sivo) DeRosa. Mrs. Dickinson worked for the State of Rhode Island School Lunch Program for many years before retiring. Mary was a...
Severino DiBenedetto
May 4, 2015
SEVERINO DiBENEDETTO, 93, of Providence, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Cleofe (Monaco) DiBenedetto for 60 years. Born in Introdacqua, Italy, he was the son of the late Costantino and Maddalena DiBenedetto. Mr. DiBenedetto worked as a polisher for Leesona Corp. before retiring. He was a member of the former Manton Seniors Club. Besides...
Lovell G. Pulisciano
May 3, 2015
Lovell Gordon “Sis” (Sickman) Pulisciano, 71, of Providence, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. Born Oct 4, 1943 in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Franklin Sickman, III and Alison Georgia (Gordon) Sickman. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Albert Tetreault of Providence; her...
Theresa J. Croce
Apr 30, 2015
THERESA J. (VENDITELLI) CROCE, 74, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard T. Croce, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Gelsomina (Gesmondi) Venditelli. Theresa worked for BJ’s Wholesale Club before retiring and previously worked as a bookkeeper for various local...
Carolina Coletti
Apr 28, 2015
CAROLINA (TAVONE) COLETTI, 99, of North Providence and formerly a resident of Providence for 95 years, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2015 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of the late William Coletti. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Maucieri) Tavone. Mrs. Coletti was a volunteer at Our Lady of Fatima...
Lee Ann Gelfuso
Apr 27, 2015
Lee Ann (DellaVentura) Gelfuso, 73, of Providence passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Peters) DellaVentura. Lillian was the owner and operator of Mount Pleasant Dance Academy before retiring. She is survived her son, Joseph Gelfuso; a sister, Ann...
Marie "Carrie": Accetturo
Apr 22, 2015
Marie “Carrie” Accetturo (DeNucci), 95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Accetturo and loving grandmother of the late Michael Accetturo II. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Tommasso and Annatella (Sferra) DeNucci. She is survived by her loving sons,...