OBITUARIES

Jan 19, 2026

Helen Ann (Montaquila) Feole, 99, of North Providence, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. Born in North Providence on September 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Imondi) Montaquila, and sister of the late Mary Gianquitti and Angelo Montaquila. Helen was predeceased by her loving husband, Alfred A. Feole, with whom she shared 72 years...

Jan 14, 2026

Joseph C. Angell, 83, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Leyden) Angell with whom he shared 63 years of marriage, partnership, and unwavering devotion.

Born in Providence, Joseph was the son of the late Clinton and Nancy (Arbolino) Angell. A proud and accomplished Iron Worker, he was...

Jan 27, 2026

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will follow at the Rhode...

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Jacqueline (Jackie) M. (Menghi) Canton, age 97, of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Golden Crest Nursing Centre on Monday, January 26, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late John (Jack) A. Canton, with whom she raised her family in Sharon, MA.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jackie is survived by her children, Kathleen...

Jan 22, 2026

Jacqueline (Larivee) Rehel, 93 of North Providence, Rhode Island passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Briarcliff Care Facility in Johnston, RI. She was the wife of the late Hector Larivee of North Providence.

Jacqueline (Jackie) was born in Canada where she met and married the late Hector Larivee and later moved to North Providence, Rhode Island in 1965. She...

Jan 18, 2026

Joseph R. Pellegrino, 88, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. He was the loving husband of Domenica “Mimi” L. (Marianetti) Pellegrino, and is survived by his daughter Paula Pellegrino.

Joseph was a proud graduate of La Salle Academy and College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a degree in liberal arts. From 1962, Joseph built his...

Jan 14, 2026

And now we say farewell to our dad, Peter John Lanctot... Peter: lover of books and words, capable of binge-reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy epics the way many people binge-watch new seasons of their favorite shows on Netflix. Peter John: a natural born woodsman who needed little more than a moment to memorize the outline of a trail map and couldn't...

Jan 14, 2026

Marie A. Falso, 90, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Falso.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrea and Agatha (Asilo) Mancini. Marie was a manager at Albert’s Hosiery in Providence for many years before retiring.

A...

Jan 13, 2026

John Amaral, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on January 13 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was born on October 28, 1958, and was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Barbara Amaral of North Providence.

John is survived by his loving siblings: Cheryl Marino of Johnston; Joseph Amaral Jr. and his wife JoAnn of Port Saint Lucie,...

Jan 8, 2026

Josephine Celentano, 103, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter the late Raffaele. and Rosa (Monteforte) Celentano.

Josephine was employed as a computer supervisor for many years before retiring.

She was the sister of Alice Macera and the late Pasco, Anthony, Ralph, Peter, John Celentano, Anna Di Sarro and...

Jan 8, 2026

Joseph T. Buontempo, 94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Carmela A. (D’Agostino) Buontempo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Dora (Piano) Buontempo.

Joe worked for Philips Electronics for many years before retiring from there. An Army Veteran who served...

Jan 7, 2026

Peter S. Pelosi, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Jennie (Walaska) Pelosi.

Peter leaves a daughter, Mandi Passano. He was the father of the late Peter Pelosi, brother of Mary Jane Ciotti and the late John Pelosi and his wife Kathleen, Thomas...

Jan 6, 2026

Agnes R. (Cerio) Geer, 98, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Johnston and raised in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Mary (DeRosa) Cerio. Agnes lived a long life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength, leaving behind a legacy...

Jan 5, 2026

Raymond L. Douglas, Jr., 77, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Raymond L. Douglas Sr., the late Elizabeth (Gebbler) Douglas.

He was a oil truck driver for DeBlois Oil Company and later for Petro...

Jan 1, 2026

Richard “Dick” A. Acciardo, 85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Celio) Acciardo.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Jennie (Argenti) Acciardo. He was the father of David S. Acciardo and...

Dec 31, 2025

Guido H. Nofi, 87, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Providence, Guido was the beloved son of the late Salvatore and Assunta (Santopadre) Nofi. He was the devoted husband of Helen (Faiola) Nofi and a proud, loving father to his daughters, Elizabeth...

Dec 30, 2025

Richard J. Starino, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Karen Daigle Starnino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Julio and Sylvia (Spirito) Starnino.

He worked as an Animal Control Officer for the Town of North Providence as well as the Town of Johnston for many...

Dec 28, 2025

Dorothy (Riccitelli) Ceci, age 93, of Providence, formerly of Glocester, passed into eternal rest on December 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Peter A. Ceci for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Riccitelli. She was the sister of the late Edward Riccitelli.

Known to her family and friends as...

Dec 27, 2025

Orsolina “Victoria Scungio, 94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Santina (Fontana) Testa. She is survived by her sister, Norma LoPresti, and her husband, Joseph, and by her brother, Aldo Testa, and his wife, Barbara.

Vicky was the...