OBITUARIES

Concetta Folcarelli

Concetta Folcarelli

Feb 16, 2007

CONCETTA “CONNIE” FOLCARELLI(DiORIO), 81, of North Providence, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Ernest Folcarelli. They were married 54 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Palmina (Sbardella) DiOrio. Connie lived in Providence throughout her youth and married life until 1972 when her family...

Isabel Calitri (DiPiro)

Isabel Calitri (DiPiro)

Feb 15, 2007

ISABEL CALITRI (DiPIRO), 84, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Peter Calitri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (Ballaro) DiPiro. Mrs. Calitri was an expeditor for the former Henderson Manufacturing Co. of Lincoln. She spent her later years babysitting her...

Thomas A. Elby

Thomas A. Elby

Feb 14, 2007

THOMAS A. ELBY, SR., 78, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Irene ( Stanish) Elby. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexander and Martha Elby. Thomas was employed as a postal worker until his retirement. He was a member and officer...

Catherine "Kitty" Viti

Catherine "Kitty" Viti

Feb 13, 2007

Catherine “Kitty” Viti, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Restituta (Veccia) Viti. Catherine had worked as a floor lady for Uncas Manufacturing. She leaves a sister, Helen Viti. She was the sister of the late Gaetano, Anthony,...

Petrina "Pat" Bianco

Petrina "Pat" Bianco

Feb 10, 2007

PETRINA “PAT” BIANCO (POMPA), 97, of North Kingstown, formerly of Johnston, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007, at Scalabrini Villa. She was the wife of the late Michael Bianco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmino Pompa and Angelina (Scotti) Antuono. She was a communicant of St. Rocco Church in Johnston and enjoyed cooking and baking....

Mary M. Burgio

Mary M. Burgio

Feb 8, 2007

MARY M. BURGIO (LANCHESTER), 93, of Providence, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Briarcliff Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian “Mike” Burgio. Born in Brookline, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Isabella W. (Fram) Lanchester. She moved to Providence in 1939, Mary had worked as a sales clerk...

Celia Monjeau

Celia Monjeau

Feb 1, 2007

CELIA MONJEAU (DeBIASE), 85, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Monjeau. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Concetta (Imondi) DeBiase. She moved to North Providence in 1966. She had worked as a salesperson for the former Enterprise Department Store for several years....

Laura P. Esposito

Laura P. Esposito

Feb 1, 2007

ESPOSITO, LAURA P. (IANNAZZI), 96, of Greenville, formerly of Johnston, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Haven Health Center in Greenville. Born in the Silver Lake section of Providence on August 5, 1910, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Paolone) Iannazzi. Laura had been employed as a jewelry worker with several local manufacturers. She is...

Joseph Soprano

Joseph Soprano

Jan 31, 2007

JOSEPH SOPRANO, 78. of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2007. He was the beloved husband of the late Helena (Castaldi) Soprano. Born in Providence, the son of the late Benedetto and Antonetta (Lepizzera) Soprano, he was the owner and operator of Soprano’s market in Cranston for over 25 years. He is survived by a son, Joseph...

Mary DellaVentura

Mary DellaVentura

Jan 30, 2007

Mary DellaVentura (Peters), of Providence, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late George DellaVentura. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Delia (Caida) Peters. Mary had worked as a Sales Associate for the former Outlet company of Providence for...

Helen E. Savino

Helen E. Savino

Jan 28, 2007

HELEN E. SAVINO, 90, a resident of Providence for the past 65 years, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of the late Frank Savino. Born in Mapleville, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Sofie (Kralik) Drabik. Helen had worked in the Dietary Department of Roger Williams Medical Center for...

Joseph Martino

Joseph Martino

Jan 24, 2007

Joseph Martino, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Laura (Montella) Martino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Genovina (Manocchia) Martino. Joseph had owned and operated Fain Leather Co. and Property Rentals, both...

John P. Dutchover

John P. Dutchover

Jan 24, 2007

JOHN P. Dutchover, SR., 83, of Pawtucket, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Alice E. (Provencher) Dutchover. Born in El Paso, TX, he was the son of the late Frank and Nellie (Lyle) Dutchover. John had worked as a Construction Superintendent for O. Ahlborg & Sons for...

Michael Caldarone, Jr.

Michael Caldarone, Jr.

Jan 20, 2007

MICHAEL CALDARONE, Jr., 68, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007, at home. He was the beloved husband of Norma (Silvestro) Caldarone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael Caldarone, Sr. and Concetta (Conca) Caldarone.He had lived in North Providence for 42 years. Michael had worked as a diamond tool cutter for J&M Diamond...

Rose Ann C. Belluchi

Rose Ann C. Belluchi

Jan 20, 2007

ROSE ANN C. BELLUCHI (BRADY), 64, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of Alfred F. Belluche. Born in White Plains, New York, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Mary (McKernan) Brady. She had lived in North Providence for the...

Anthony "Teddy" DeSessa

Anthony "Teddy" DeSessa

Jan 19, 2007

ANTHONY “Teddy” DeSESSA, 88, of Providence, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007, surrounded by his loving family, at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the husband of the late Anna (Canzano) DeSessa. They had been married for 61 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Christy and Irene (Malzone) DeSessa. Anthony was the proprietor of...

Armando Ricci

Armando Ricci

Jan 17, 2007

ARMANDO RICCI, 76, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at Hopkins Manor. He was the husband of Velia (Calcagni) Ricci. Born in Sulmona, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Ricci) Ricci. Armando was the founder and former owner and operator of Armando Ricci & Sons until his retirement in 1989. He was...

Anthony J. Langella

Anthony J. Langella

Jan 17, 2007

ANTHONY J. “TONY” LANGELLA, SR., 80, of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at Kent County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Irene (DeIorio) Langella. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Camillo and Luisa (DiFusco) Langella. Tony was the owner and operator of the former Anthony’s Service Center in Providence. He was a devoted...

Salvatore J. Campanelli

Salvatore J. Campanelli

Jan 16, 2007

SALVATORE J. CAMPANELLI, 87, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Steere House in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Filomena (Calcagni) Campanelli. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Marie (Capuano) Campanelli. Salvatore worked as a foreman for the former Bradley Seed Store of Providence for over 20 years....

Edward F. Donnelly

Edward F. Donnelly

Jan 8, 2007

EDWARD F. DONNELLY, SR., 85, of East Providence, passed away Monday, January 8, 2007 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna (Lupo) Donnelly. Born in Barrington, he was the son of the late Charles A. Donnelly, Sr. and Hannah M. (Simmons) Donnelly. Edward had worked as a warehouseman for the former Uniroyal Rubber Company of Providence...