Gregory Anthony Mercurio, Sr.
May 20, 2011
Gregory A. Mercurio, Sr., 83, of Providence, passed away after a brief illness Friday, May 20, 2011 at Roger Williams Medical Center. As he began his journey from his temporary life on earth to his eternal life, he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. They were joined by the team of kind, caring, compassionate physicians, surgeons ,nurses, allied...
Donald Phillip Griffeth
May 19, 2011
Donald Phillip Griffeth, 67, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at home. Born in Hartford CT, he was the son of the late Lewellyn and Cecilia (Pelletier) Griffeth. Donald was a Lieutenant with the North Providence Police Department for 27 years until retiring in 1999. He was President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 13 from...
Virginia A. Gray
May 10, 2011
GRAY, VIRGINIA “GINGER” (RICCI), 68, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of James C. Gray. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul A. Ricci, Sr. and Angela (DiPanni) Ricci. Ginger had worked for several banks before retiring. Besides her husband of 33 years, she leaves...
Albert Simonelli
May 10, 2011
Albert Simonelli, 83, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Alfonsina (Francazio) Simonelli. Albert had worked as a cook for Mental Health Services and Overbrook Academy. He leaves two daughters, Paula Langella and Peggy Thompson: a brother, Alfred Simonelli: a sister Eleanor Lombardi; seven grandchildren...
Shirley Blodgett
May 3, 2011
BLODGETT, SHIRLEY ( ROSSI), 75, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 3, 2011. Born in Providence on March 21, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of the late Angelo Rossi and Anna (Campanelli). She was the loving mother of Pamela Falcone of Lincoln and Kimberly Blodgett of West Warwick. She also leaves four granddaughters, Ariana and Bianca Falcone, Tiara...
Audrey L. Cambio Larkin
Apr 22, 2011
CAMBIO LARKIN, AUDREY L. (GUERTIN), 74, of North Providence, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Bartholomew Cambio and the late Leo Larkin. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Graichen) Guertin. Audrey was a clerk for the Town of North Providence....
Anthony "Camp" Ciampanelli
Apr 5, 2011
Anthony Ciampanelli “Camp”, 91, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline S. (Capaldi) Ciampanelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Carolina (Tavone) Ciampanelli. Anthony worked for the Narragansett Brewery for 41 years. An Army Veteran of WWII,...
Mary Burke
Apr 4, 2011
Mary Burke (Alessandro), 81, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at Summit Commons. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Burke. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Josephine Alessandro. Mary was the co- owner and operator, along with her sister Sally, of Mar-Vell’s Hair Salon. She leaves a son,...
Albert Azzoli
Apr 2, 2011
ALBERT AZZOLI, 89, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rose “Kitty” (Barbato) Azzoli. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Salvatore and Adeline (Oddi) Azzoli. Mr. Azzoli worked for the Woonsocket Call before retiring in 1986. He was an Army Veteran of...
Robert L. Garofano
Mar 21, 2011
Robert L. Garofano, 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Susanne A. (De Marco) Garofano and father of Robert L. Garofano, Jr. of Providence. He was the son of the late Frank and Angelina (DiPaolo) Garofano. Besides his wife and son, he leaves a brother, Richard Garofano and many nieces and...
Theresa Spolidoro
Mar 20, 2011
Theresa Spolidoro, 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Cortland Place in Smithfield. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Fratantuono) Spolidoro; the sister of the late Anthony, Nicholas, Frank and John Spolidoro, Anna Spolidoro, Evelyn DeAngelis and Louise Fegatelli and the aunt of her adored nephew, the late...
Camella J. Ford
Mar 19, 2011
Camella J. Ford (Manzo), 81, of Providence, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, she was the wife of the late William J. Ford, the daughter of the late Nicola and Nicoletta (Colafate) Manzo and the sister of the late Joseph Manzo. Well known to generations of Providence families, Camella retired...
Angelina "Angie" Lombardi
Mar 19, 2011
Angelina “Angie” Lombardi (DiDonato), 87, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lombardi and the mother of the late Carol Ann Lombardi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Amato “Pasquale’ and Christina ( Torromeo) DiDonato. Angie was a Kindergarten...
Juanita "Jennie" Marini-DiPietro
Mar 19, 2011
Juanita “Jennie” Marini-DiPietro (DaRocha), 81, of Providence, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Armando D. Marini, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Delfina (Souza) DaRocha. Juanita had worked at Flair Industries, LLC for 24 years, retiring in 2005. She was a volunteer for...
Carole A. Hughes
Mar 18, 2011
Carole A. Hughes (Barranco), 74, of Bristol, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William D. Hughes, Jr. Born in East Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Deveau) Barranco. Carole was a Pharmacist Technician for RI Group Health Association. She was a Hockey...
Marion DeSantis
Mar 14, 2011
Marion “Nina” DeSantis, 93, of North Providence, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. DeSantis and the daughter of the late Alphonse and Concetta (Ottaviano) Ricci. Marion and her husband had been the owner and operator of a fish and chip restaurant in the 1960s. Her “gravy” and lasagna...
William J. Rossi
Mar 13, 2011
William J. Rossi, 80, formerly of Wayland Avenue, Providence, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Bradenton, FL. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Lessard) Rossi for over 51 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Biagio & Angelina (Campana) Rossi. Mr. Rossi was President of the former Blue Ribbon Beef Company. He was an...
Amelia Zoglio
Mar 12, 2011
Amelia Zoglio “Millie” (Corrente). 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the 12th of March, 2011 in Naples Florida. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Carmine and Liberina (Fera) Corrente. Prior to moving to Naples in 2004, she had lived in Cranston for 44 years and with her daughter and son-in-law in Barrington. She...
Josephine DiFruscio
Mar 11, 2011
Josephine DiFruscio (Corso), 88, of Cranston, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late John DiFruscio, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Rose (Marra) Corso. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother she leaves her son, John DiFruscio, Jr. and his wife...
Louis Broccoli
Mar 11, 2011
Louis Broccoli, 63, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011, at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. Born in Marzano Appia, Italy, he was the son of the late Gioacchino and Maria (Paolino) Broccoli. Louie had love in his heart, especially for his family. There was always a smile on his face and a compliment from his lips. He had...