OBITUARIES

Joseph Palmieri

Joseph Palmieri

Nov 22, 2013

JOSEPH PALMIERI, 90, of Greenville, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Maria (Kattke) Palmieri for 27 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Carolina (Aceto) Palmieri. In 1943, at the end of Mr. Palmieri’s freshman year at Providence College, he enlisted in the...

Josephine Pensotti

Josephine Pensotti

Nov 20, 2013

JOSEPHINE PENSOTTI (DiPIRO), 93, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Steere House. She was the wife of the late Candido “Candi” Pensotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (Ballaro) DiPiro. Josephine was a kind and generous person who took extraordinary pride in her two grandsons, and who took great pleasure in caring...

Alfred A. DiStefano, Jr.

Alfred A. DiStefano, Jr.

Nov 16, 2013

ALFRED A. DiSTEFANO, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 16, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Roy) DiStefano. They were happily married for 59 years. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Jennie DiStefano. Mr. DiStefano was an Electrical Inspector for the State...

John C. Guglielmetti

John C. Guglielmetti

Nov 14, 2013

JOHN C. GUGLIELMETTI, 67, of Providence entered peacefully into eternal rest on November 14, 2013 at Roger Williams Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. He was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Carolyn T. (DiSanto) for 43 years. Born in and a lifelong resident of Providence, he was the loving son to the late...

Philip Manzo

Philip Manzo

Nov 14, 2013

PHILIP MANZO, 61, passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Nicholas and Rose (Cesino) Manzo. Besides his parents, he is survived by his loving children, Alexandra Manzo and her wife, Barbara and Marisa Manzo-Borino and her husband, Nickolas. He was the companion of Michaela Violet and...

Gerard R. Nadeau

Gerard R. Nadeau

Nov 8, 2013

GERARD R. NADEAU, 58, of Smithfield, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at home surrounded by his husband, family and friends. He was the cherished partner and husband of Mark Cesana for 30 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Theresa (Lambert) Nadeau and the late Rene Nadeau. Gerard worked in the business office at Our Lady of...

Cynthia M. Picard-Bryant

Cynthia M. Picard-Bryant

Nov 7, 2013

Cynthia M. Picard-Bryant, 46, passed Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Surrounded by her loving husband, Gregory Bryant; daughter, Meaghan Colannino; and immediate siblings, Robert Picard and Deborah Connors, Cynthia leaves behind a life filled with family, friendship, love, and selflessness. Born on December 9th, 1966 and raised in Cumberland, Rhode Island Cynthia most recently found a...

Salvatore DellaGrotta Jr.

Salvatore DellaGrotta Jr.

Oct 30, 2013

SALVATORE DELLAGROTTA, JR., 77, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at home surrounded by his cherished family. He was the beloved husband of Concetta (Viti) DellaGrotta for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Emily (Bocchino) DellaGrotta. Mr. DellaGrotta had worked for Clifford Metal before retiring and was honorably discharge from...

Frank Lisi

Frank Lisi

Oct 28, 2013

FRANK LISI, 95, of North Providence, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Assunta “Sue” (Montella) Lisi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Clementina (Viti) Lisi. Mr. Lisi had worked as a Water Analyst for the Narragansett Bay Commission before retiring. He...

Theresa Araujo

Theresa Araujo

Oct 27, 2013

THERESA “TERRY” (CARBONI) ARAUJO, 54, of Providence, passed away, Sunday, October 27, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Jeanette (Morin) Carboni and the late Joseph A. Carboni. Terry had worked at Rhode Island Hospital for the last 21 years. Besides her mother she is survived by two sons, Edward Patnaude and...

Joan M. DiFalco

Joan M. DiFalco

Oct 26, 2013

Joan M. DiFalco (Swallow) 66, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Pine Grove Health Center, Pascoag. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward DiFalco, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Mancini) Swallow. Mrs. DiFalco was employed at Monet Jewelry for many years before her retirement. She is...

Robert W. Donatelli

Robert W. Donatelli

Oct 26, 2013

ROBERT W. DONATELLI, 80, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Daley) Donatelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Giuditta (Urbano) Donatelli. Mr. Donatelli was an Owner and Operator of Donatelli Building Company. He graduated from Norwich University and was honorably discharged...

Margaret Sommaruga

Margaret Sommaruga

Oct 22, 2013

MARGARET SOMMARUGA (GUADAGNOLI), 91, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Ralph Sommaruga. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Angelina (Natale) Guadagnoli. Mrs. Sommaruga had worked for the Boston Store before retiring. She is survived by her brother, Pasco Guadagnoli, and several...

Jennie L. Iacobbo

Jennie L. Iacobbo

Oct 10, 2013

JENNIE L. (QUATTRUCCI) IACOBBO, 88, of Johnston, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Felix “Phil” Iacobbo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Anna (Como) Quattrucci. Mrs. Iacobbo was Vice President of Dexter Manufacturing before retiring. She is survived by her son, John R. Iacobbo...

Edward Leite

Edward Leite

Oct 9, 2013

EDWARD LEITE, 89, of Lincoln, RI and West Palm Beach, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Delia (Matera) Leite. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel and Evangeline (Amaral) Leite. Mr. Leite had worked for Speidel for...

Matthew J. Kelly

Matthew J. Kelly

Oct 8, 2013

MATTHEW J. KELLY, 57, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of Helen (Horsfield) Kelly and the late James Kelly. Matt worked as an electrician at Amtrak for the last 27 years. Besides his mother he leaves a son, Michael Kelly; two sisters, Leslie...

Irene A. Langella

Irene A. Langella

Oct 5, 2013

Irene A. Langella (De Iorio), 88, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Home & Hospice Care of RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” J. Langella . Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Lucia (DiMegilo) De Iorio. She is survived by her loving children, Anthony...

Teresa Petrone

Teresa Petrone

Oct 5, 2013

TERESA PETRONE (LePERA), 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 5, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Cosmo Petrone. They were happily married for 54 years. Born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Annunziata (Fondanella) LePera. Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Antonetta Upton and her husband Daniel of...

Rose A. Centore

Rose A. Centore

Sep 30, 2013

ROSE A. CENTORE, 88, of Johnston, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center surrounded by her cherished family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Elizabeth (Perrotti) Centore. Rose had worked as a supervisor at American Jewelry Chain before retiring. She is survived by her brother, Antonio “Tony” Centore; a...

Lena Lonardo

Lena Lonardo

Sep 30, 2013

LENA (LOMBARDI) LONARDO, 98, of North Providence, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Greenville Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Angelo Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Angelina (Montella) Lombardi. Lena was the Founder & President of the Rhode Island Association for Cardiac Children for 42 years, a non...

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