Linda Tramontano
Oct 21, 2025
Linda M. (Dubois) Tramontano, 83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Macon, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dubois, Sr. and Madeline (Filippi) Dubois.
Linda, known to most simply as Nana, spent many summers working with her family at Ballard’s on Block Island, later...
Maria Garganese
Oct 28, 2025
Maria M. Garganese, 86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Domenico and Lena (Gianotti) Bruno.
Before her retirement, Maria dedicated many years of service to Fulford Manufacturing.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, Maria leaves behind two loving daughters, Carla M. Minutelli and her husband Anthony, and...
Vincent Giandolfi
Oct 26, 2025
Vincent Giandolfi, 76, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Hope Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, RI, on May 3, 1949, Vincent was the beloved son of the late Peter S. Giandolfi and Olga R. (Antonni) Giandolfi. He was predeceased by his cherished wife, Gail Marro-Giandolfi.
Vincent is survived by his devoted sisters,...
Arline Iacobucci
Oct 23, 2025
Arline (Battista) Iacobucci, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Domenica “Minnie” (Masello) Battista.
Arline worked at Rhode Island College for many years before retiring.
A loving and devoted mother and sister, Arline is survived by her children, Lynn Briggs and her husband Gordon...
Deborah D. Mattiace
Oct 13, 2025
Deborah D. Mattiace, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Michael Mattiace, Sr. and Gilda (Lolli) Mattiace.
Debbie dedicated many years of service to MetLife and Macy’s before retiring. She was known for her generous heart, always willing to lend a hand. Her loving and caring spirit...
Gary G. Pellicano
Oct 8, 2025
Gary G. Pellicano, Esq., 66, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gregory and Joan (Handfield) Pellicano. He was the former husband of Karen Lepore-Pellicano and the proud, devoted father of Alessandra R. Pellicano and Giavanna T....
Gerard Collins
Oct 5, 2025
Collins, Gerard J. 65 of West Warwick died peacefully at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, with his family at his side on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gerard W. and Anna (Gargaro) Collins. He was employed as a mechanic in his early adult years and later self-employed in home improvement.
Gerard is survived...
Thomas A. Kennedy
Oct 5, 2025
Thomas A. Kennedy, 87, of North Providence, passed away on October 5, 2025, at The Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Russo) Kennedy, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Providence, Tom was the son of the late Leo and Ann (Halpin) Kennedy.
He was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy in 1955 and went on...
Anthony Donfrancesco
Oct 2, 2025
Anthony Donfrancesco, 91, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to the late Concetta “Connie” (Procaccini) Donfrancesco for 67 years. He was the son of the late Antonio and Adeline (DiStefano) Donfrancesco.
Anthony deeply cherished his family, with a special love for his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He found great joy...
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...
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...
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...