OBITUARIES

Mary D. Grande

Mary D. Grande

Jun 26, 2009

Mary D. Grande (Patalano), 90, of North Providence, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Grande. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Francesca (Esposito) Patalano. Mary had worked for Brier Manufacturing before retiring. She is survived by her cherished...

Rosina Mosca

Rosina Mosca

Jun 25, 2009

Rosina Mosca “Rose” (DellaTorre), 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2009 surrounded by her children. Born in Providence in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Pasqualina DellaTorre. She married her beloved late husband, Salvatore Mosca, in 1945. They lived in Johnston for 35 years until his death in 1999. Mrs. Mosca is survived by...

James D'Arezzo

James D'Arezzo

Jun 23, 2009

James D'Arezzo, 83, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. . He was the beloved husband of Rita (Hamel) D’Arezzo. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of the late Albert and Victoria Maria (Franco) D’Arezzo. He was predeceased by his loving sister, Adeline Anna (D’Arezzo) Colaluca. Mr. D’Arezzo was a...

Richard Calvin Fidler

Richard Calvin Fidler

Jun 21, 2009

Here Lies the Avidest Man In the World Back-story: My father, Richard C. Fidler, died at 7 this morning, and it is now 11:45 pm. In the sixteen hours and forty-five minutes since Pop left this earth, I have informed friends and family of his death, taken a nine-hour train ride, and spent the evening talking about conflict resolution over...

Helen Hill

Helen Hill

Jun 20, 2009

Helen Hill (Moskaluk)(Onysko), 97, of Salisbury, NC, previously of Wellfleet, MA and Providence, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury. She was the wife of the late Edwin I. Hill and Harry Moskaluk. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mikola Onysko and Tekla Derlycia. Helen had previously worked for...

Anthony Rioles

Anthony Rioles

Jun 13, 2009

Anthony Rioles, 74, of Hope Valley, died Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Joyce (Roberts) Rioles. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Matilda (Del Russo) Rioles. Anthony was the owner and operator of Crestwood Home Improvement and a Korean War Veteran. Besides his wife,...

Norman J. Cabral

Norman J. Cabral

Jun 9, 2009

Norman J. Cabral, 76, of Rehoboth, MA, formerly of Providence, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rachel S. (Mansuetti) Cabral. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Chaves) Cabral. He had owned and operated the former Norman’s Pharmacy on Smith Hill for 25 years....

Ann D. Fallone

Ann D. Fallone

Jun 8, 2009

FALLONE, Ann D. Fallone (D’Arezzo), 89, of Providence, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of John A. “Tony” Fallone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucio and Maria (Zompa) D’Arezzo. Ann was employed as a jewelry worker for Mr. Joseph Inc. for 13 years and also for Lincoln...

Albert J. Renzi

Albert J. Renzi

Jun 1, 2009

Albert J. Renzi, 62, of North Providence, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sally L. (Winters) Renzi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Ruby (Clark) Renzi. Albert was Executive Vice President of the...

Burl J. Dawson

Burl J. Dawson

May 30, 2009

Burl J. Dawson, 87, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Parisi) Dawson. Born on Staten Island, NY, he was the son of the late Burl and Lillian V. (Fontoni) Dawson. Burl retired from Uniroyal in Providence after which he was employed at Fatima Hospital....

Antonio Barletta

Antonio Barletta

May 30, 2009

Antonio Barletta, 89, of Providence, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Ida A. (Iascone) Barletta. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfonso and Giovannina (LoBello) Barletta. Antonio had worked for Uniroyal and Paolino Properties before retiring. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus...

Angelina L. Balasco

Angelina L. Balasco

May 26, 2009

Angelina L. “Lena” Balasco (DelGizzo), 78, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Boston Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardo A. “Tippy” Balasco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Schiavone) DelGizzo. Lena had worked as a Repair Technician with the Colibri Corporation for 30 years. She...

Philomena "Fanny" Vincent

Philomena "Fanny" Vincent

May 25, 2009

Philomena “Fanny” Vincent (Vollaro), 88, of North Providence, formerly of East Providence, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur X. Vincent. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Rafaella (Respoli) Vollaro Fanny was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, She loved...

Grace M. Bain

Grace M. Bain

May 24, 2009

Grace M. Bain (Guglielmino), 73, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at home. She was the wife of Robert S. Bain. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Bordieri) Guglielmino). Grace had been a Senior Claims Manager for the State of Rhode Island Department of Labor. She leaves her children, Robin...

Elvira "Vera" A. Corsetti

Elvira "Vera" A. Corsetti

May 23, 2009

Elvira A.“Vera” Corsetti (Gazerro) , 87, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Gino Corsetti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernesto and Brigida (Del Sesto) Gazerro. Vera was a former Jewelry Worker, Homemaker and seamstress who was very handy and could fix...

Marjorie Frances Domina

Marjorie Frances Domina

May 22, 2009

Marjorie Frances Domina, 82, of D’Evan Manor, Cranston, passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at Miriam Hospital. She was a retired employee of the Providence School Department. She leaves a daughter, Christine D’Ambrosco; a grandson, Michael D’Ambrosco; a brother, Richard Domina and her longtime companion, Domenic Antonelli. Her funeral and burial will be private. ,

Elizabeth M. Rosetta "Bertha"

Elizabeth M. Rosetta "Bertha"

May 13, 2009

Elizabeth M. “Bertha” Rosetta (Ceppetelli), 87, of Providence, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 of heart failure. She was the beloved wife of Jack Rosetta. Born in Oxford, MA, she was raised in Webster, MA before moving to Providence. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Ida Ceppetelli and sister of the late Anna Rulli....

Sylvia K. Forti

Sylvia K. Forti

May 10, 2009

Visitation for Sylvia K. Forti (Klanian) will be held Saturday morning, May 16, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence. A Memorial Service will follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket,...

Olga M. Toppi

Olga M. Toppi

May 9, 2009

Olga M. Toppi (Giornelli), of Providence, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Miriam Hospital. She was married for 56 years to the late Leonard J. Toppi. Born in East Greenwich, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Assunta (Perretta) Giornelli. Mrs. Toppi was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, Providence and was a member of the...

Frederick E. Baldoni, Jr.

Frederick E. Baldoni, Jr.

May 5, 2009

Frederick E. Baldoni,Jr., 84, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Marie E. (Marciano) Baldoni. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frederick E. Baldoni and Amelia (DiOrio) Baldoni. Frederick worked for the City of Providence as Program Administrator and Director of the Federal Summer...