OBITUARIES

Marie Lonardo

Marie Lonardo

Oct 22, 2010

Marie Lonardo (Moretta), 76, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of William Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Moretta. Prior to retirement, Marie was employed at the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. She was a loving...

Frances M. Luther

Frances M. Luther

Oct 22, 2010

Frances M. Luther (Zampini), 96, of North Providence, died peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, where she had resided for the past three years.. She was the wife of the late John H. Luther, Sr. and mother of the late John H. Luther, Jr. Born in Bristol, RI, a daughter of the late Domenico and...

John R. Zodda

John R. Zodda

Oct 20, 2010

John R. Zodda, 82, of Johnston, RI and also of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (Bottone) Zodda. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Antonina (Olivo) Zodda. He was a Driver/Salesman for Continental Bakery for 35 years until retiring and later...

Francesco De Luca

Francesco De Luca

Oct 17, 2010

Francesco De Luca, 74, of Providence, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Flora (Porreca) De Luca. Born in Panni, Province of Foggia, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Michelina (Ciacierllo) De Luca. Francesco graduated from Il Liceo Classico Tarquato Tasso di Salerno, Italy, Parificato....

Martha R. Eagan

Martha R. Eagan

Oct 17, 2010

Martha R. (Kelly) Eagan, 85, of Providence, passed away, Sunday, October 17, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of James J. Eagan, Jr. Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Diskin) Kelly. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, besides her husband of 60...

Louis A. Carchia

Louis A. Carchia

Oct 13, 2010

Louis "Luigi" A. Carchia, 64, of Providence, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 13, 2010 while vacationing in Italy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni R. Carchia, Sr. and the late Anna M. (Giorgi) Carchia. Louis had worked at Rhode Island College for 23 years, before retiring. He is survived by five brothers, John R. Carchia,...

Maria J. Annaldo

Maria J. Annaldo

Oct 1, 2010

Maria J. Annaldo (Tromba), 77, of Johnston, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Anthony Annaldo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Camella (Pistillo) Tromba. Maria was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves a son, Robert Annaldo; three daughters, Debora MacMurray, Carol...

Angelo F. Paolino

Angelo F. Paolino

Sep 29, 2010

Angelo F. Paolino, 88, a resident of North Providence since 2001, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Salzillo) Paolino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Conca) Paolino. Angelo was the owner and operator of Décor Display, Inc. of Providence for...

William E Butti, Jr.

William E Butti, Jr.

Sep 29, 2010

William E. Butti, Jr., 71, of Skowhegan, Maine, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Redington-Fairview General Hospital. He was the husband of Elaine (Gagnon ) Butti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William E. Butti, Sr. and Almerinda “Alma” (Napolitano) Butti. William worked as a Supervisor for both the Norton and Cowan Companies and also...

Jennie N. Aspry

Jennie N. Aspry

Sep 27, 2010

Jennie N. Aspry (Aspri), 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 27, 2010. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of Roberto and Maria (Spinelli) Aspri. She was the beloved sister of Robert and Anita Aspry and of the late Anna Filippone, Palma Zinno, and Harry Aspri. She is survived by her...

Edward J. DelGreco

Edward J. DelGreco

Sep 17, 2010

Edward J. DelGreco, 78, of Johnston, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Briarcliffe Nursing Home. He was the husband of Joyce (Carello) DelGreco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Elvira (Martini) DelGreco. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kim DelGreco and Pamela Montella and her husband, Michael; two brothers, Raymond...

Evelyn Pezzi

Evelyn Pezzi

Sep 17, 2010

Evelyn Pezzi (DiJoseph), 91, of Greenville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Pezzi. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Abramo and Antonetta (Vedechia) DiGuiseppe. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Evelyn was happiest in her life when she...

Antonetta "Etta" Perrotta

Antonetta "Etta" Perrotta

Sep 10, 2010

Antonetta “Etta” Perrotta, 74, of Johnston, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Perrotta, Sr. and Katherine “Katie” (Palmieri) Perrotta. Etta was an Administrative Assistant with the Providence School Department for 30 years until retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Clerical...

Angela Ricci

Angela Ricci

Sep 7, 2010

Angela Ricci (DiPanni), 90, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. Ricci, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carmela (DeCotis) DiPanni. Angela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She leaves a son,...

Henry Rotondo

Henry Rotondo

Sep 6, 2010

Henry Rotondo, 81, of Warwick, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Josephine (Puetti) Rotondo. A carpenter by trade until retiring in 1991, Henry was a member of Carpenters Union Local 94 for over 50 years. He was an Army Korean War Era...

Ralph C. Mandarini

Ralph C. Mandarini

Aug 28, 2010

Ralph C Mandarini., 92, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. He was the beloved husband of Immacolata (Lepre) Mandarini. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pansera) Mandarini. Mr. Mandarini was a foreman for Esposito Jewelry before retiring. As a journey carpenter he had worked in...

Jennie Esposito

Jennie Esposito

Aug 27, 2010

Jennie Esposito ( Maceroni), 92, of North Kingstown, passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 at Roberts Health Center in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late G. John Esposito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Angelina (Pelozzi) Maceroni. Jennie was a member of the Woman’s Youth League of R.I. She was a...

Mary Cottrell

Mary Cottrell

Aug 24, 2010

Mary Cottrell (Bucci), 83, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Francis Cottrell. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinetta (Matteo) Bucci. Mary was proudly employed by the Providence Journal as an Executive Secretary for many years, retiring in 1989. She...

Everett J. Ignagni

Everett J. Ignagni

Aug 23, 2010

Everett J. Ignagni passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 23, 2010 in Naples, Florida.He was the loving husband of Mary Tierney Ignagni who passed away in 1996. He was born in Providence on February 28, l928 to Vincenzina and Pasquale Ignagni. Mr. Ignagne was a 25-year veteran of the Providence Fire Department, led the investigative unit of...

Alfred Russo

Alfred Russo

Aug 18, 2010

Alfred Russo, 88, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Teresa (Ombrellaro) Russo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Patrizia (Dolce) Russo. Mr. Russo worked for the City of Providence School Department, initially as a Truant Officer, then Teacher and Guidance Counselor...