Hector Benoit
Sep 25, 2025
Benoit, Hector of South Attleboro died peacefully at home with family at his side on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 95.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Henry and Clara (Demers) Benoit. Hector was predeceased by his wife Eunice (Martel). He was the brother of the late Henry and Alfred Benoit and Jeanette St...
Vincent A. Colagiovanni
Sep 29, 2025
Vincent A. Colagiovanni, 72, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Vincent J. and Corrine E. (Barbato) Colagiovanni.
Vincent was the proud co-owner and operator of Lincoln Packing Company in Cranston for many years before his retirement. He was a kind soul who put everyone...
Marie A Fairbrothers
2025
Marie A. Fairbrothers (Purro), 86, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 peacefully at home following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert E. “Bobby” Fairbrothers. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Santarella (DiScullio) Purro.
Marie received her nursing degree from the Community College of Rhode Island and worked as...
Alfred J. "Sonny" White
Sep 21, 2025
Alfred J “Sonny” White 90 of North Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by his family September 21, 2025. He was the husband of the late Gloria A (Senerchia) White for 63 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Albert T and Rose Ann (Hackett) White. Alfred was the father of Kenneth White, Judy Krawiec (Mark) and...
Mary Falk
Sep 21, 2025
Mary E. Falk, 99, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21st, surrounded by her loving family and friends—just one month shy of her 100th birthday.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni “John” and Josephine (Curci) Pugliese.
In 1947, Mary married the love of her life, Alfred Falk, who preceded her in death. Together, they built...
Giuseppe Capalbo
Sep 12, 2025
Giuseppe “Joe” Capalbo, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He was the husband of Rose Marie (Cambio) Capalbo.
Born in Acri (Cosenza) Italy, he was the 9th of 10 children born to the late Antonio and Maria Rosa (Zanfini) Capalbo. After living in Germany for 6 years, at the age of 25, he came to America in...
Joseph P. Cicerchia
Sep 10, 2025
Joseph P. Cicerchia, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and the Elvira (Riccardi) Cicerchia.
He worked as a campus police officer at the University of Rhode Island, Providence Campus for many years.
Joseph leaves a nephew, Anthony Cicerchia and a niece, Andrea Cicerchia. He...
Dr. Jerry Kheradi, MD, FACG
Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Jerry M. Kheradi, MD, FACG, age 84, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of his cherished family.
A man of deep intellect, compassion, generosity, humor, and unwavering dedication, Jerry was the beloved husband of Celeste (Beaudette) Kheradi, his partner in life and love for 44 extraordinary...
Joseph Mazzeo
Sep 4, 2025
Joseph J. Mazzeo, known by many as Jerry, 73, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with his illness.He was the beloved husband of Debra A. (Landolfi) Mazzeo, with whom he shared 21 devoted years of marriage. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Alice (Foeri) Mazzeo.Joseph worked...
Francesco Magro
Aug 27, 2025
“Larger than Life”That’s a phrase used to describe a lot of people, but there’s no one it applies to more than my father, Francesco Magro. Francesco was born in 1932 in Randazzo, Sicily to Antonio Magro and Venera Salanitri Magro. He was the middle child of 3 boys, and spent his childhood helping his father in the family-run wine vineyards.
He...
Benjamin V. Scungio
Aug 21, 2025
Benjamin V. Scungio, 97, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by his lifelong partner, Vicky, and his beloved children and grandchildren.
Born in Providence to the late Thomaso and Filomena (Iannuccilli) Scungio. He survived the passing of his two younger sisters, Marie Ricci and Anna DeFelice. The family grew up during difficult times with Filomena...
Rosa Flores
Aug 21, 2025
Rosa Flores, de 86 años, de Cranston, falleció pacíficamente en su casa el jueves 21 de agosto de 2025, rodeada de su amada familia. Nacida en la República Dominicana, era hija del difunto Juan María y Filomena Flores.
Madre, abuela y bisabuela devota, a Rosa le sobreviven sus tres hijos: José Miguel Paulino, Minerva Paulino y María Paulino. También deja atrás...
Frank Fiori, Sr.
Aug 19, 2025
Frank Fiori, Sr., 87, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and craftsmanship.
Frank was the devoted husband of Barbara (Pagnozzi) Fiori, with whom he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage—a partnership built on mutual respect, laughter, and unwavering support.
Born in Providence to the late Frank L. Fiori...
Jacqueline Glantz
Aug 17, 2025
Jacqueline M. Glantz, 41, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Andrew D. Glantz.
Born in Warwick, she was the cherished daughter of Robert R. and Lori (Hafferty) Ricci.
Jacqueline was employed for many years as an Assistant Manager at Washington Trust Bank in Cranston, where she...
Sandra Kelly
Aug 11, 2025
Sandra L. Kelly (Krupka) 79, of North Providence, formerly of Smithfield, and a longtime resident of North Attleboro passed away quietly with the attention of her loved ones on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Sandy leaves behind her husband of 59 years, James “the Dude” Kelly of North Providence. Her beloved son Timothy, her loyal...
Annabelle Pirraglia
Aug 11, 2025
Annabelle Pirraglia passed on August 11, 2025, at the age of 91. She is survived by her daughter Deb and her husband Mike and their children Sterling and Dahlia, her daughter Elizabeth and her husband Matthias and their child Ray, her son Paul and his wife Christine and their children Kat and Ian, and her sister Mariellen. Her late husband...
John C. McGehearty
Aug 8, 2025
John C. “Jack” McGehearty, Retired Providence Police Detective, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 77 years old.
Jack was born and raised in Providence, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Kelly) McGehearty. Jack graduated from Hope High School in 1966 and honorably served...
Michael F. Howland
Aug 7, 2025
Michael F. Howland, 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at home. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (McParlin) Howland. Born in Newton, Ma., he was the son of Richard E. Howland and the late Dorothy (Gallagher) Howland.
He worked as a pipe fitter for 30 years at Technic Inc. He served in the Navy with the seabees.
Michael...
Thomas Papa
Aug 6, 2025
Thomas A. Papa, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Lois (Giorgi) Papa, with whom he built a life filled with love, commitment, and family. Lois and Tom were high school sweethearts at Mount Pleasant High School.
Born in Providence, Tom was the son of the late Rocco and Pearl...
Albert Colafrancesco
Aug 6, 2025
Albert Colafrancesco, 84, of Johnston and Lighthouse Point, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Ann (DelBonis) Colafrancesco, sharing a lifetime of love for over 60 years.
Born in Providence, Albert was the son of the late Giovanni and Angelina (DiFolco) Colafrancesco.
Albert spent his career working as a chef and manager for various...