William Purro
Oct 25, 2022
William Purro, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Santa (DiScullio) Purro. William is survived by his sisters, Angela Caldarone and Patsy Martinelli. He was the brother of the late Luigi Purro and Dorothy Gallo. Relatives and friends are invited to a committal service...
Suze R. Desdunes
Oct 22, 2022
Suze R. Desdunes, 87, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Morinville Desdunes. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Alexandrine Remy. Born in Pétion-Ville, Haiti. She left Haiti in 1957 to attend nursing school in Quebec, Canada. Upon her graduation from nursing school, she moved to New...
Antoinette F. Patriarca
Oct 18, 2022
Antoinette F Patriarca, 83, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Saverio Patriarca. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonietta (Truppa) Arcaro. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Patriarca and his wife Kimberly of Cranston, and Richard Patriarca;...
Dolly A. Lonardo
Oct 16, 2022
Dolly A. Lonardo, 94, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Serafino and Palmarosa (Imondi) Lonardo. Dolly is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Reverend Alfred C. Lonardo, William, Armando, Serafino J., Albert, Michael, Edward, Elia, Celia, Margaret,...
Clara C. Cipriano
Oct 13, 2022
Claire Cipriano, 99, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph "Rudy" Cipriano. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Sandro and Emma (Bianco) Torelli. Clarie worked for AT Cross in Lincoln for many years before retiring. She was a member of...
Ethel V. Bowers
Oct 12, 2022
Ethel Virginia “Ginny”passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Howarth) Bowers. She studied sociology and criminal justice at Rhode Island College and worked as a client advocate at Beta Community Services in Attleboro, Massachusetts for many years. Ginny is survived by her...
Jerilyn A. Rucco
Oct 10, 2022
Jerilyn A. (Silva) Rucco, age 80, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Jeri was the beloved wife of the late Domenic A. Rucco who preceded her in death on August 30, 2022. Born in Warwick, Jeri was the daughter of the late Manuel M. and Georgine F. (Jones) Silva. Jeri...
Rose Marie DiRaimo
Oct 10, 2022
Rose Marie DiRaimo, 100, of Providence, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late William DiRaimo, Sr. for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Emilia (Prete) Altieri. Mrs. DiRaimo worked alongside her parents at their family-owned Altieri's Hardware Store in...
Americo A. Presciutti, Sr.
Sep 22, 2022
Americo "Rick" A. Presciutti, Sr., 93, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Paolella) Presciutti for 66 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Julia (Lepre) Presciutti. Americo was employed at Coro Manufacturing for 25 years, Pakula Jewelry...
Lauren L. Leonard
Sep 22, 2022
Lauren Lee Leonard, 69, of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully at The Warren Center, while listening to Beatles music on Sept. 22, 2022. She shed a tear for those she left behind. Born in Cambridge, Maryland and having lived in Solana Beach, California and Barrington, RI. Lauren was the loving wife of Lori Dahlberg and youngest child of the late...
James R. Gambardella
Sep 18, 2022
James R. Gambardella, 75, the son of the late Harry and Angela Gambardella, passed away on September 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Maureen E. (Riley) for forty-eight years. He is survived by his son Daniel J. and grandson Mason. He graduated from LaSalle Academy, Pembroke State University NC, and received a Master's Degree from Suffolk University. He...
Frances L. Martin
Sep 7, 2022
Frances L. Martin, 83, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Roland J. Martin. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Frances (Cannao) Riccitelli. Frances was an Insurance Underwriter for MetLife Insurance Company for many years...
Ethel G. Lough
Sep 2, 2022
Ethel G. Lough, 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ira J. Lough. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace (Barricelli) Petrone. Ethel earned her nursing degree from Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and worked at the...
Americo Colasanto
Sep 2, 2022
Americo "Rico" Colasanto, 97, of Providence, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was the husband of the late Luigina (Colangelo) Colasanto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emiro and Jennie (Pelaino) Colasanto. Rico owned and operated Blanche's Cleaners for twelve years and later worked as a tailor for Jordan Marsh before retiring in 1987....
Peter Iacobucci
Sep 1, 2022
Peter Iacobucci, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Benny and Mary (Corsi) Iacobucci. Peter worked for Type Setting Service, Inc. for 37 years and the Wanskuck Boys & Girls Club for over 40 years before retiring. He served in the Rhode Island National...
Thelma Mazzucchelli
Aug 31, 2022
Thelma Mazzucchelli, 89, of Providence, died peacefully on August 31, 2022, attended by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis J. Mazzucchelli, DDS, for 57 years. Born in Providence to Severino "Fred" and Viola (Muscente) DiLibero, she was raised in a household of art and music. Her grandfather, Antonino Muscente was a composer and band...
Domenic A. Rucco
Aug 30, 2022
Domenic A. Rucco, 73, of Rehoboth, MA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jerilyn (Silva) Rucco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Liberatore) Rucco. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Domenic A. Rucco,...
Glenn Van Ert
Aug 30, 2022
Glenn Allen Van Ert, Age 62, was born to eternal life on August 30, 2022. He was brought into the world by David and Barbara (Wokosin) Van Ert on March 10, 1960 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Glenn lived in several states across the United States but found his true home in Rhode Island where he built a network of friends....
Ida O. Baccari
Aug 23, 2022
Ida "Edith" Baccari, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at home. She was the wife of the late Hannibal "Mario" Baccari. Ida was the daughter of the late Phillip and Teresa (Lombardi) Cedrone. Ida was a financial counselor at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence for many years. She was a...
Marion B. Carlotti
Aug 23, 2022
Marion B. Carlotti, 104, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Carlotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eduardo and Adelina (Villari) Lonardo. She was formerly employed in the registrar's office at the Community College of Rhode Island and retired for many years. She...