Luigi Esposito
Feb 25, 2012
Luigi Esposito, 59, of Cranston, passed away, Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Martha (Riccardi) Esposito. He is survived by his daughter, Cameo Carr Esposito a son, Freddy Esposito; a brother, Richard Bedrosian a sister, Patricia Jones. Many nieces and nephews, including, Dawn Periquito, Sherry Rivers and Wayne...
Ralph DeFelice
Feb 25, 2012
Ralph DeFelice, 92, of Providence, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the husband of the late Lena “Lee” (Cipolla) DeFelice and son of the late Pietro and Isabella (Campopiano) DeFelice. Mr. DeFelice was a steel handler for Imperial Knife before retiring and was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was a devoted Yankees...
Mary Montanaro
Feb 25, 2012
MARY (ALGENI) MONTANARO, 93, formerly of Johnston, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Victoria Court, Cranston her home for the past four years where she received loving care from their staff and enjoyed warm friendships with fellow residents. She was the wife of the late Louis Montanaro, her husband of 58 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter...
Carmela Morgan
Feb 25, 2012
Carmela Morgan (Gelsomino), 90, of Warwick, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late William Morgan. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Jennie (DiSarro) Gelsomino. She had been employed by Tri Jay Electroplating and previously worked for Calabro Manufacturing. Carmella was a loving...
Sue Conti
Feb 24, 2012
Sue Conti (Bozzi), 99, of Providence, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of the late Frank Conti and daughter of the late Domenic and Maria (Iannuzzi) Bozzi. At an early age, Sue worked in the family business, Bozzi’s Bakery, where she developed her strong work ethic. In her later years, she worked...
Antonetta Zienowicz
Feb 21, 2012
ANTONETTA (PISCOPO) ZIENOWICZ, 90, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was the wife of the late Julian Zienowicz. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Isabelle (Cappelli) Piscopo. Mrs. Zienowicz had worked in the jewelry industry before retiring. She was a Past President of the Knights of Columbus Bouffard Council Ladies...
Charles J. Dandeneau
Feb 21, 2012
Charles, J. Dandeneau, 68, of LINCOLN, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Phillip H. and Jeannette (Lessard) Dandeneau. Charles had worked as a laborer for United Paper for many years. He is survived by his brother Gerard Dandeneau and his wife Jacquelyn;...
Lucy E. Langella
Feb 20, 2012
Lucy E. Langella ( Vincitorio), 97, of Cranston, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Langella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Tomasso and Maria (Cincetti) Vincitorio. Lucy was a Teachers Aid with the Providence School Department. She also worked at various local jewelry...
Maria Giuseppa Rivera
Feb 18, 2012
Maria Giuseppa Rivera (Di Nitto), 97, of Providence, died on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the comfort of her home, with her loving daughter Rosa and son Antonio at her side. She was, for over 78 years, the devoted and loving wife of Emilio Rivera, who had died in 2002. Maria Giuseppa was the only child born to Domenico and...
John E. Morelli
Feb 17, 2012
JOHN E. MORELLI, 91, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda V. (Lanni) Morelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Carolina (Federicci) Morelli. Mr. Morelli had worked for the Edmunds Company, New England Butt Co. and Guill Tool before retiring....
Erminia DiLibero
Feb 10, 2012
Erminia DiLibero (Serrecchia), 96, of Providence, passed away, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Anthony DiLibero and mother of the late Dennis DiLibero. Born in San Appolinara, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Maddelena (Costantino) Serrecchia. She is survived by four sons, Ronald DiLibero, Dr. Emilio...
Dora A. Casquilla
Feb 9, 2012
Dora A. Casquilla (Ise), 90, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Casquilla. Born in Natick, RI, she was the daughter of the late Odone and Enrichetta (Lombardi) Ise. Dora was co-owner of Casru Jewelry. She leaves a son, John Casquilla; a daughter,...
Louis V. Petrucci
Feb 8, 2012
Louis V. Petrucci, 97, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Lola (Vendettuoli) Petrucci.. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Vincent and Maryanne (Geremia) Petrucci. Mr. Petrucci graduated with honors from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Business...
Joseph G. Sarro
Feb 7, 2012
Joseph G. Sarro, 94, of Johnston, formerly of Ames St,. Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at home where he was lovingly cared for by his daughter Marcia. He was the husband of the late Diana (Patriarca) Sarro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Lea (Guglielmo) Sarro. Mr. Sarro was a letter carrier...
Angelo M. Cerce
Feb 7, 2012
Angelo M. Cerce, 91, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Concetta (Fiorenzano) Cerce. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Antonetta (DeLillo) Cerce. Mr. Cerce had worked as a personnel officer for the Veterans Administration. After retiring, he joined...
Anthony L. Santagata Sr.
Feb 7, 2012
Anthony, L. Santagata, Sr., 81, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Pine Grove Health Center in Pascoag. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. (Nannarone) Santagata. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Archie and Madeline (Del Bene) Santagata. Mr. Santagata was a dispatcher for the City of Providence Public Works Department. He...
Marie C. Rianna
Feb 5, 2012
Marie C. Rianna. “Baboo” (Persechino), 83, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Center. She was the wife of Stephen D. Rianna, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna (Della Grotta) Persechino and the step-daughter of the late Amelia (Ricci) Persechino. Besides her husband of 62 years, she...
Daniel "Dante" Germani
Feb 5, 2012
Daniel Germani "Dante", 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre in Smithfield surrounded by his family and the many friends he made there. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Libro and Maria (Protano) Germani. Daniel is survived by his wife Yolanda (Crugnale) of 62 years. He...
Catherine Katt Rowell
Feb 3, 2012
Catherine Katt Rowell, 96, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Hogan) McCarthy. In her early career she was a professional dancer with The Corbett Review and the George White Troop. She traveled to Canada and throughout the United States where appeared...
Vincenzo Fortarezzo
Feb 3, 2012
Vincenzo Fortarezzo, 86, of Smithfield, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean McGinnis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Geneveffa (Campanile) Fortarezzo and the father of the late Michael Fortarezzo. Vincenzo was a WWII Army Veteran and a member...