Dolores Fonseca
Nov 5, 2023
Dolores Fonseca, 89, of East Providence, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Ayres Fonseca, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (DiSano) DelSanto. She grew up on Federal Hill in Providence. She was a cook at the...
Carolyn Lonardo
Nov 2, 2023
We lovingly remember Carolyn “Cookie” Lonardo, a source of joy and love, who peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, in North Providence, surrounded by her family. At the age of 80, she left behind a legacy of warmth and compassion. In her passing, she rejoins her beloved late husband, Robert Lonardo, in the realm of cherished memories. ...
Richard L. Brassard
Nov 1, 2023
Richard L. (Dick) Brassard, 89, of North Providence passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2023. Born and raised in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alfred and Theresa (Blanchard) Brassard. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Motte Brassard for over 60 years. He was a graduate of Pawtucket West High School and was a...
Barbara A. Parisi
Oct 26, 2023
Barbara A. Parisi, 82, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Filomena (Festa) Parisi.
She was an office worker for the State of Rhode Island for many years before retiring.
Barbara leaves her nephew Michael Parisi and was the...
John O. Rosetta
Oct 22, 2023
John O. “Jack” Rosetta, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Jack was married for 44 years to the late Elizabeth (Ceppetelli) Rosetta. He was the loving companion of Patricia Houston. Born in Providence, a son of the late John and Mary (Mahon) Rosetta. He was a toolmaker in the jewelry business for many years before retiring. He...
Evelyn A. Brousseau
Oct 20, 2023
Evelyn A. Brousseau, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Brousseau, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Rossi) Vinacco. Evelyn loved cooking Italian dishes from her eggplant and lasagna to her rice pie and ricotta pies for Easter. Her Christmas cookie trays...
Deborah Lisi
Oct 18, 2023
Deborah F. Lisi, 71, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Vera (Domenicone) Beaulieu. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her four children: Debbie Lisi-Paris, Deana Lisi, Dino Lisi and his fiancée Angell Williams,...
Donna Maria O'Dea
Oct 16, 2023
Donna Maria (Mekuto) O'Dea, 68, passed away peacefully at home after a prolonged battle with cancer on Monday, October 16th, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Anthony A. Mekuto, Sr. and Dolores (DeAngelis) Mekuto of Johnston, Rhode Island, and the second born of 6 children, Anthony Mekuto, Corrinne Mekuto, and she will be welcomed by her sister...
Mary L. Newton
Oct 13, 2023
Mary L. Newton, 87, of North Providence, passed away on Friday October 13, 2023, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Anna (Connors) Newton.
She was an office worker at Machine Parts for many years before retiring. Mary loved spending time with her family and had a deep passion...
Frances M. Vaillancourt
Oct 13, 2023
Frances Marie (Hamilton) Vaillancourt, 92 of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Fran was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Ellen (Rogers) Hamilton. She was the wife of the late Ret. Lt. John F. Vaillancourt, NPPD, and mother of the late Ret. John F. Vaillancourt, II, NPFD.
Fran is...
Mary A. Marandola
Oct 11, 2023
Mary A. Marandola, of Providence, 101, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Hatte Ide Chaffee Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Arthur G. Marandola, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jeanette (Nero) Marchetti. She was a 1940 graduate of Classical High School, Providence, and received a...
Marie I. Gemma
Oct 11, 2023
Marie I. Gemma, of Providence, 88, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Gemma, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Marie I. (Moquin) Butler.
She was a display assembler in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.
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Evelyn Votolato
Oct 11, 2023
Evelyn (Parisi) Votolato, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 after a long and happy life with her family.
Evelyn was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Cribari) Parisi and the youngest sister of 8 children who have all predeceased her: John Gigliodoro, Rose Sylvestri, Josephine Laporte, Pasquale Gigliodoro, Frances Shuman, Louis Parisi, and Amelia Conte.
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Anthony P. Costantino
Oct 8, 2023
Anthony P. Costantino, of North Providence, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Ricci) Costantino. They were married for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Josephine (Carnevale) Costantino. Mr. Costantino was...
John Martin
Oct 6, 2023
John K. Martin, 83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” (Hill) Martin. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John B. Martin and Ruth (Rauch) Martin.
John served proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years and retired as a Chief Boatswain’s Mate. After being inspired by an article he read in 1958, John...
Philip F. Ouellette
Sep 25, 2023
Philip F. Ouellette, 99, of Cranston, passed away at The Cedars on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was the husband of the late Vera (Lombardo) Ouellette. Philip owned and operated his manufacturing business for many years, before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. His funeral and burial...
Irving Gorman
Sep 24, 2023
Irving X. Gorman, 93, of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Castellana) Gorman. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Beatrice (Moran) Gorman. Irving was an electrical engineer for New England Gas & Electric & Eversource Energy for many years...
Letizia Capuano
Sep 24, 2023
Letizia "Letty" A. (Russo) Capuano, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023 after a long and contented life with her family and friends. Born on April 11, 1928 in North Providence, where she was a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of Achille and Mary (Capasso) Russo. Letty was the wife of the late Joseph Capuano who predeceased...
William DiRaimo
Sep 23, 2023
William J. DiRaimo, 70, of Providence, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William J. DiRaimo Sr. and Rose Marie (Altieri) DiRaimo. William worked as a substitute teacher for many years, before retiring. He is survived by his loving and cherished sister, Paula DiRaimo....
Lorraine Andreozzi
Sep 9, 2023
Lorraine (Duguay) Andreozzi, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 66. Lorraine held the hands of her beloved daughter and sister as she passed.
Lorraine was the daughter of Richard and Yvonne Duguay and grew up in Providence, Rhode Island. A part of a large family, she was...