OBITUARIES

Helen Amitrano

Helen Amitrano

Apr 4, 2010

Helen Amitrano (Fanelli), 95, of Providence, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Amitrano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Egidio and Giuseppina “Josephine” (Cassiere) Fanelli. Helen had worked for Woolworth’s Department Store in Providence as a clerk until her retirement in...

Stanley Haygarth

Stanley Haygarth

Apr 4, 2010

Stanley Haygarth, 88, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Spartanburg Hospice Home in Spartanburg, SC. He was a longtime resident of Providence until his illness. Born in Bradford, England in 1921, he was a member of the Royal Air Force until moving to the U.S. He was employed by Raytheon for 28 years as an electrical engineer until his...

Edward Vigliotti

Edward Vigliotti

Mar 31, 2010

Edward Vigliotti, 73, of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Marion (DeCubellis) Vigliotti. Ed spent his career as a Registered Professional Engineer and served as the Association President. He was the owner and operator of Mt. Rainier Construction Co. of Warwick and...

Margaret Groccia

Margaret Groccia

Mar 31, 2010

Margaret Groccia, 90, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at Roger Williams Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of the late Natale and Concetta (Nigri) Groccia. Margaret was an inspector for the former Rau Fastener Co. of Providence until retiring in 1985. She was a member of the River Edge Senior Association and...

Dennis Natale

Dennis Natale

Mar 25, 2010

Dennis Natale, 50, of Smithfield, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was much beloved by his family and numerous friends. Born in Providence, he was the son of Saverino A. Natale of North Providence and the late Lillian (Darnbrough) Natale. Dennis was the owner and operator of Natale’s Auto Service, Johnston for over 25...

Robert A. Varone

Robert A. Varone

Mar 22, 2010

Robert A. Varone, 56, of Cranston, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 at home. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (Martin) Varone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Furrie “Frazz” Varone and Rose (DiOrio) Varone. Besides his wife of 31 years, he leaves three sons, Robert J. Varone, Brandon Varone and Joseph Varone; a...

Steven A. Sullivan

Steven A. Sullivan

Mar 8, 2010

Steven A. Sullivan, 62, of Johnston, formerly of Cranston, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Roberta I. (Epton) Sullivan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Amos and Lillian (Gardenston) Sullivan. Steven was an accomplished wood worker and a Vietnam-era Veteran of the United States Navy. Besides...

Joseph R. Baglini

Joseph R. Baglini

Mar 4, 2010

Joseph R. Baglini, 78, of Narragansett, formerly of Providence, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, peacefully at home. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Deziel) Baglini for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Angelina (Santangelo) Baglini of North Providence. He served in the United States Army for two years during the Korean...

Dr. Anthony J. Donatelli

Dr. Anthony J. Donatelli

Feb 24, 2010

Dr. Anthony J. Donatelli, 47, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Robert W. Donatelli and Carol A. (Daley) Donatelli. Dr. Donatelli was a self employed Chiropractor and was the owner and operator of East Coast Electrodiagnostic, Inc. He received a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition from the University of...

Constance "Connie" M. Millozzi

Constance "Connie" M. Millozzi

Feb 20, 2010

Constance “Connie” M. (Paolucci), 86, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, February 20, 2010 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Millozzi, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Pasqualina (D’Agostino) Paolucci. Besides her husband, of sixty-four years, she leaves a daughter, Nell M. Rianna and her husband Stephen;...

Brenda Madden

Brenda Madden

Feb 17, 2010

Brenda (DelVecchio) Madden, 56, of Simmonsville Village, Johnston, passsed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio "Anthony" and Anna (Ianiero) DelVecchio. A devoted mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived by her two daughters, Melanie Gambardella and her husband Matthew and Jennifer Madden;...

Alice Messore

Alice Messore

Feb 11, 2010

Alice Messore (D’Amico), 88, of Providence, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Messore. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Maria Clara (Macchio) D’Amico. Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves two daughters, Donna Ferrara and Linda Hopper and her husband...

Livia S. Patalano

Livia S. Patalano

Feb 9, 2010

Livia S. Patalano (Menna), 85, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicola T. Patalano, Sr. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Filomena (Martinelli) Menna. A loving caretaker to her parents, children and grandchildren for most of her life, she...

Lawrence "Lary" A. DeSantis

Lawrence "Lary" A. DeSantis

Feb 9, 2010

Lawrence A. “Lary” DeSantis, 89, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre. He was the beloved husband of Madeleine (Majerus) Moore DeSantis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Giuseppina (Marzilli) DeSantis. Mr. DeSantis had worked for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1983. He was an Army...

Alexander "Sam" Porrazzo

Alexander "Sam" Porrazzo

Feb 3, 2010

Alexander Porrazzo “Sam”, 94, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Anna (Rossi) Porrazzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francisco and Virginia (Paolucci) Porrazzo. He was employed by the Leesona Corporation as a polisher before retiring and was an Army...

Anthony Zannini

Anthony Zannini

Feb 1, 2010

Anthony Zannini, 93, of Providence, passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Luigi and Antonetta (Palumbo) Zannini. Anthony had worked in the jewelry industry in Rhode Island and was an Army Veteran of WWII. He leaves two sisters, Evelyn Rossi and Ida Hall and several nieces and...

Agnes J. Azarian

Agnes J. Azarian

Jan 28, 2010

Agnes J. Azarian (Bazigian), 87, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Hopkins Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Paramas Azarian. Born in Whitinsville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Toros and Elmas (Karagozian) Bazigian. Agnes had worked for the Spidel Corporation for 10 years until retiring in 1985. A devoted wife,...

Joseph R. DiPippo

Joseph R. DiPippo

Jan 27, 2010

Joseph R. DiPippo, 86, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Nicole R. (Zeppetella) DiPippo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Rita (Bellucci) DiPippo. Joseph worked at Gorham Manufacturing for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Manton Senior Citizens...

Thomas J. Twardowski, Sr.

Thomas J. Twardowski, Sr.

Jan 18, 2010

Thomas J. Twardowski, Sr., 80, of Providence, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Esther E. (Gaito) Twardowski. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angela "Alice" (Schab) Twardowski. He had been an auto technician at Tasca Ford and had later worked for Northeast Clarklift. He...

Domenic J. Matera

Domenic J. Matera

Jan 17, 2010

Domenic J. Matera, 84, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Hopkins Manor. He was the beloved husband of Corrinne (Zucchero) Matera. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Amalia (Picchione) Matera. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 33 years before retiring and was a volunteer at the VA...