OBITUARIES

Celestino "Charlie" Martuccelli

Celestino "Charlie" Martuccelli

Mar 24, 2024

     Celestino "Charlie" Martuccelli, age 96, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of the late Gemma (Feole) Martuccelli.  Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Raffaela (D'Attorre) Martuccelli.     Celestino was a graduate of the University of Naples.  After immigrating to the United...

Kathleen Magro

Kathleen Magro

Mar 24, 2024

Kathleen A. Magro, 59, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of Anthony Magro for 39 years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Claire (Hourihan) Brassil and the late Charles Brassil.



In addition to her husband, she is survived by her four children, Francis Magro, Christina Evans and her husband...

Elena Vendittelli

Elena Vendittelli

Mar 19, 2024

Elena Vendittelli,103, of North Providence, passed away on St. Joseph's Day, March 19, 2024 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Vendittelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Angelina (Palozzi) Maceroni.

Family always came first with Elena, her granddaughter and great grandchildren being the...

Patricia Worrall

Patricia Worrall

Mar 17, 2024

Patricia M. Worrall, 73 of Cumberland passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Brian D. Worrall.  Born in Uxbridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Sweeney) Baca and the mother of the late Michael Baca.



Patricia was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Rose E. Groccia (Ciolli)

Rose E. Groccia (Ciolli)

Mar 7, 2024

Rose E. Groccia, 95, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at home. She was the wife of the late Armando Groccia. Born in Providence,  she was the daughter of the late John and Lucia (DeQuattro) Ciolli.  

Rose was the deputy town clerk for the Town of North Providene for many years before retiring.

She leaves her two sons, David...

Carol A. Renaldo

Carol A. Renaldo

Feb 24, 2024

Carol A. Renaldo, 82, of Johnston, passed away on Saturday February 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jennie (Pompei) O’tocki.

 Carol graduated from Mt Pleasant High School in 1959 and was a resident of The City of Providence almost her entire life. Carol worked at Roger Williams...

Earl M. Bishop

Earl M. Bishop

Feb 18, 2024

Earl M. Bishop, 80, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in Delray Beach, Florida.  He was the husband of Maria (Czaja) Bishop and ex-wife, Jeanne Bishop, and the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Juszczak) Bishop.

Earl also leaves behind three sons, Robert Bishop, Christopher Beal and John Beal, as well his brothers, Edward and Dennis Bishop and deceased...

John Savastano

John Savastano

Feb 10, 2024

John Savastano, 82, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, with his loving family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Katherine (Majhrovicz) Savastano for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Carmella (DelMonico) Savastano.

John had many passions, baking and cooking for his family, enjoying the outdoors,...

Ernest S. Persechino, Sr.

Ernest S. Persechino, Sr.

Feb 4, 2024

Ernest S. Persechino, Sr., 77, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Pesaturo) Persechino for 54 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Carmella (Maratta) Persechino.

Ernie was the owner and operator of multiple auto dealerships over the years, most notably - Capital Car...

Margaret M. Murray

Margaret M. Murray

Feb 1, 2024

Margaret M. Murray, 93, of North Providence, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, February 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late John H. Murray. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward P. and Catherine (Phillips) Morgan.

 She worked in the Admissions Department at Fatima Hospital, North Providence for many years before retiring.

 Margaret leaves her daughter,...

Jean A. Rivera

Jean A. Rivera

Jan 27, 2024

Jean A. Rivera, 88, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene P. Rivera, MD. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guarino and Evelyn (Rotondo) Coletti.



A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her four children and four grandchildren. She...

Manuel G. Vernancio

Manuel G. Vernancio

Jan 26, 2024

Manuel G. “Manny” Vernancio, 67, of North Providence, passed away on Friday January 26, 2024, at Woonsocket Health Center, Woonsocket. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel C. and Catherine (Trambukis) Vernancio.

 

Manny was one of the 1st graduates of the RI Jewelry Institute. He had a long career as a plater in the jewelry industry. He was...

Ann DiRissio

Ann DiRissio

Jan 22, 2024

Ann V. DiRissio, 86, of North Scituate, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. DiRissio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eleuterio and Virginia (Ursillo) Forti.Mrs. DiRissio was the owner of A.D. Properties and worked in the Special Education Department of Rhode Island...

Laura Rita D'Arezzo

Laura Rita D'Arezzo

Jan 21, 2024

Laura Rita D’Arezzo (Hamel), 91, of South Kingstown, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late James D’Arezzo. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Yvonne (Turcotte) Hamel.

She is survived by her daughter, Laura Lee Lawing and her husband Bruce; her brother, Gerard...

Genevieve A. Gasbarro

Genevieve A. Gasbarro

Jan 21, 2024

Genevieve A. Gasbarro, 81, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday January 21, 2024, at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late John Gasbarro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Enrico R. and Nancy M. (Martino) Simonelli.

 

She was an inspector at the Monet Company retiring in 1986.

 

Genevieve leaves her nieces Angela Simonelli and Sharon Busch,...

Lori Ann Lepore

Lori Ann Lepore

Jan 18, 2024

 Lori Ann Lepore (Cardente), RN (Retired), 63, of Cranston, RI and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was the wife of Michael J. DeCristoforo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Dubois) Tramontano and grew up in North Providence, RI.

Lori attended the former Saint Patrick's School and...

Palma Forte

Palma Forte

Jan 18, 2024

Palma A. Forte, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024.  She was the wife of the late William Forte.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Louisa (Pascale) Chece.



A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her three children, William D. Forte and his wife Karen, Joyce Finley and...

Jean Iannucci

Jean Iannucci

Jan 17, 2024

Giovina "Jean" Iannucci (Paolino), 95, of East Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugo E. Iannucci, Jr. and long-time companion of the late Albert Vallarine. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Angelina (Contillo) Paolino.

As a young woman, Jean worked as a telephone operator...

Thomas J. Caramante

Thomas J. Caramante

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas J. Caramante, 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the husband of Jeannie  (Colatacci) Caramante. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph Caramante and Carmella (Valletta) Caramante Cerce.   Thomas worked for the former Providence Gas Company for 40 years before retiring.   Besides his wife, he leaves two...

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