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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph A. DiPippo
Jan 13, 2024
Joseph A. DiPippo, 78, of Barrington, Rhode Island, passed peacefully on Saturday January 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Joseph R. and Nicole R. (Zeppetella) DiPippo and brother of the late Michael D. DiPippo. Joey is survived by his cousins Gina M. LeClair, Deborah Conti, Rocco L. Zeppetella, and their families. Joey lived the past few years of...
Lucille Haytaian
Jan 10, 2024
Lucille (Hanoian) Haytaian, 91, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Charles Haytaian Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Frances (DellaGratta) Hanoian.
Lucille worked for Delta Home Care for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Fruit Hill Juniors.
She is...
Salvatore Compagnone
Jan 5, 2024
Salvatore M. Compagnone, 95, of Providence, RI, and Deerfield Beach, FL, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for 67 years to the late Mary Evelyn (Fuoroli) Compagnone. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Michael and Lydia (DiMeo) Compagnone. Sal...
Michelle C. Young
Jan 5, 2024
Michelle Christine Young, 56, of Warwick, Rhode Island, died Friday, January 5, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. She was born in Richmond, Virginia, on October 5, 1967, grew up in Providence and moved to Warwick in 2002. The daughter of Nancy B. Young of Windham, Connecticut and the late Frederick A. Young...
Brian Ethan Brandt
Jan 2, 2024
Brian Ethan Brandt, 52, perished tragically on January 2, 2024, in a fire at his apartment in Cambridge, MA. He was born on November 27, 1971 in Providence, RI, to Bruce Brandt and Pamela (Petrucci-Brandt) Scanlan.
Brian graduated from Johnston High School in 1990, after attending 3 years at LaSalle Academy in Providence. He went on to earn a BS...
John Mansolillo
Jan 2, 2024
John M. Mansolillo, 69, of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marlene M. (Ceseretti) Mansolillo for over 45 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas W. and Adeline A. (Marcello) Mansolillo.
John worked in the Supply and Repair Division of the Providence Fire Department for many years, before retiring. He had...
Armando Notardonato
Dec 26, 2023
Armando Notardonato, 95, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023. Armando was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in combat with the 45thInfantry Division. Armando owned a tuxedo rental shop and was employed by the Providence Post Office, Colibri Manufacturing, and Lincoln Greyhound Park. Companion of the late Carmela Lucylle Gates. His brothers Benjamin, Frank, Julius,...
Edward Courville
Dec 17, 2023
Edward George Courville, 84, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Coletti) Courville. Born in Swanton, VT, he was the son of the late George and Celeste (Campbell) Courville.
In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by his son, Steven...
David Benoit
Dec 15, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Benoit at the age of 66, surrounded by his family on Friday, December 15, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, commitment and unwavering dedication.
David was the cherished and devoted husband of Lori (Campopiano) Benoit. He grew up in South Attleboro and was the son of the late Rita (Martel) Benoit. Professionally, David stayed busy -...
Manda Nunley
Dec 14, 2023
Manda Lee Nunley, 74, of West Warwick, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward "Alabama" and Dorothy (Bosworth) Nunley.
Manda worked at Blue Cross and in the medical field until her retirement. She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church,...
Franz "Frank" Weidinger
Dec 12, 2023
Franz Xavier Weidinger, passed away at home in the afternoon of Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88. Born and raised in Freising a town in Bavaria, Germany to the late Franz Weidinger and Maria (Gortenthaler) Weidinger. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Stasia (Niedzwiadek) Weidinger. The couple resides...