Anna Ciampanelli
Oct 20, 2014
ANNA CIAMPANELLI (MARTELLINI), 96, of Johnston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Cra-Mar Meadows. She was the wife of the late Charles Ciampanelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Costantino and Vincenza ( DiConti) Martellini. Mrs. Ciampanelli had worked for the Johnston School Department before retiring in 1989. She is survived by her son, Anthony...
Pauline Singleton
Oct 13, 2014
Pauline Singleton, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2014. Born in Providence, she was a devoted daughter of the late Roderick G. Singleton and Jane (Murray) Singleton, Sr. Ms. Singleton was employed at the former Nyman Manufacturing as a Quality Controller before her retirement. She loved to travel and enjoyed roller skating. She is survived by a brother,...
David A. Cipolla
Oct 12, 2014
David A. Cipolla 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Home & Hospice Care of RI. He was the beloved husband of Diane (DiCenzo) Cipolla. They were happily married for 31 years. Born in Providence, he was a devoted son of Angela (Di Iorio) Cipolla and the late Albert Cipolla. Mr. Cipolla...
Mario Gasbarro Sr.
Oct 9, 2014
Mario D. Gasbarro, Sr., 83, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (Vallier) Gasbarro for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Giuseppina (Anella) Gasbarro. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Terrance Gasbarro and his wife Janet and...
Eva M. Jenkins
Oct 5, 2014
EVA. M. JENKINS (HEYMAN), 81, of North Providence, formerly of Lakeland, FL., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Oscar Jenkins. Born in Hamburg, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Irma (Mathias) Heyman. Mrs. Jenkins was a nurse at the former Lakeland...
Anthony P. DeAngelis
Oct 4, 2014
ANTHONY P. DeANGELIS, 84, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014. He was the husband of the late Angela A. (Ferri) DeAngelis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guido and Albina (Donia) DeAngelis. Mr. DeAngelis was the owner and operator of DeAngelis Auto Body before retiring. He was a member of the Lymansville Memorial...
Winifred T. McGrath
Oct 3, 2014
WINIFRED “WINNIE” T. McGRATH (TRIPP), 94, of North Providence, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. McGrath. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Eldon and Sally (Eller) Tripp. Mrs. McGrath began her career at the Pentagon where she met her husband Thomas....
Amario DiOrio
Sep 26, 2014
AMARIO DiORIO, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 26, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorotea E. DiOrio. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Domenic and Cecilia (Signorelli) DiOrio. Mr. DiOrio was a Pharmacist and co-owner of Oaklawn Pharmacy on Oaklawn Avenue in Cranston for 45 years...
Antonio Cannavaro
Sep 24, 2014
ANTONIO CANNAVARO, 85, of Warren, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Vittoria (Aloi) Cannavaro for 60 years. Born in Librizzi, Messina, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Marianna (Sangari) Cannavaro. Mr. Cannavaro had worked as a...
Joan M. Schofield
Sep 24, 2014
JOAN M. (AUGUSTA) SCHOFIELD, 71, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Margaret (Breeding) Augusta. Joan had worked as a Proof Operator at Citizens Bank before retiring. She is survived by her son, D. Jayson Schofield and his wife Melissa; a brother, Charles...
Maria C. DiFante
Sep 23, 2014
Maria C DiFante. (Simeone), passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 . Born in Sant’ Ambrogio, Italy she was a daughter of the late Rosa Simeone. She is survived by her loving sons, Gino DiFante Jr., and his wife Tania, Giulio DiFante and his wife Jeanie, David DiFante and Dino DiFante; two...
Charlotte A. Sicksch
Sep 22, 2014
CHARLOTTE A. (DOLL) SICKSCH, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Harry G. Sicksch. Born in Heufeld, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Rupert and Therese (Pirzer) Doll. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her five children, Margit Rochon and her...
Dorothy E. Costanzo
Sep 22, 2014
Dorothy E. Costanzo (Diano), 83, of Providence, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Costanzo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Felcia (Russo) Diano. Mrs. Costanzo was a teacher for the Providence School Department for many years before retiring. She is survived by her loving...
Frank A. Bucci, Ph.D.
Sep 19, 2014
FRANK A. BUCCI, Ph.D., 81, of Glocester, passed away on September 19, 2014. Dr. Bucci enjoyed an illustrious career in education that spanned 47 years and all levels of academia. He began his career as a secondary school teacher, before reaching a number of “firsts” in various positions throughout his career. Dr. Bucci was appointed the first boys’ guidance counselor...
Dr. David Petreccia
Sep 12, 2014
DR. DAVID “DR. P” PETRECCIA, 59, of Yorba Linda, California, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday,September 12, 2014 at St. Jude Medical Center in California. Born in Providence, he was the son of Maria (Riccardi) Petreccia and the late Bernardino Petreccia. David was a graduate of Classical High School and Providence College. He received his Medical Degree from...
Ernest Iasimone
Sep 1, 2014
Ernest Iasimone, 82, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Bartolini) Iasimone. They were happily married for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Josephine (Buonanno) Iasimone. Mr. Iasimone was employed as a manager for Big G and Valueland Supermarkets for many years...
Edward Gardner Brothers
Aug 27, 2014
EDWARD GARDNER BROTHERS PASSED ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2014 AT THE HEBERT NURSING HOME. HE WAS THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE LATE MARIA (MATTSON) BROTHERS AND THE SON OF THE LATE EDWARD J. AND ELIZABETH (LATHAM) BROTHERS. BORN IN CRANSTON, MR. BROTHERS WAS AN ARMY VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II HAVING SERVED IN NORMANDY, FRANCE DURING 1943-1944. UPON RETURNING HE...
Elmer J. Phillips
Aug 26, 2014
ELMER J. PHILLIPS, 87, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina (Vispo) Phillips. Born in Pana, IL., he was a son of the late Charles E. and Dorothy (Fought) Phillips. Mr. Phillips was employed at Electric Boat for many years before his retirement and had previously worked for Guild Construction...
Mary "Mae" Tartaglione
Aug 24, 2014
MARY “MAE” TARTAGLIONE (MARZILLI), 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late John Tartaglione. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Gerarde and Palmina (Santopadre) Marzilli. Mrs. Tartaglione was a hairdresser for many years before her retirement. She is survived by her loving...
Robert Colson, Sr.
Aug 18, 2014
ROBERT COLSON, SR., 79, of North Providence, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at Grey Bruce Health Services in Ontario, Canada. He was the husband of the late of Yvonne R. (Gervais) Colson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick Colson, Sr. and Mary E. (Mikut) Colson. Mr. Colson worked for Bearing Service and Stop &...