OBITUARIES

Marie Ann Madirira

Marie Ann Madirira

Jun 1, 2007

MARIE A. MADIRIRA (CALISE) 65, of Providence, passed away Friday, June 1, 2007 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Santa (Mazzone) Calise. Marie was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother. She leaves two sons, Richard Toppi, Jr. and his wife Renee and Joseph Madirira, Jr. and his wife...

Sylvia J. Starnino

Sylvia J. Starnino

May 28, 2007

STARNINO, SYLVIA J. (SPIRITO), 78, of Providence, passed away Monday, May 28, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Julio “BoBo” Starnino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (Cullen) Spirito. Sylvia was a loving wife and mother and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived...

Joseph A. Donatelli

Joseph A. Donatelli

May 27, 2007

JOSEPH A. DONATELLI, 84, of Sturbridge, MA, formerly of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2007 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton, MA, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Madeline H. (Hunt) Donatelli; a daughter, Lynne Conceison and her husband John, of Sturbridge; grandchildren, Joseph and Caroline Conceison, both of...

Michael Accetturo

Michael Accetturo

May 23, 2007

Michael Accetturo, 91, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield . He was the beloved husband of Marie “Carrie” (DeNucci) Accetturo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emilio Accetturo, Sr. and Michelina M. “Maggie” (Bova) Accetturo. He had worked as a foreman for Parisi Tool Company for many years...

Teresa A. Nicolella

Teresa A. Nicolella

May 21, 2007

Teresa A. Nicolella (RUSSO), 66, of Cranston, passed away Monday, May 21, 2007 at home. She was the wife of Domenic Nicolella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Lambiase) Russo. Teresa was the co-owner of Nicole Inc. Jewelry Manufacturing. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother and grandmother. Besides her husband...

Filomena Perrotta

Filomena Perrotta

May 18, 2007

FILOMENA PERROTTA (LUBRANO), 97,of Providence, passed away Friday, May 18, 2007 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Perrotta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Maria Rosa (Impagliazzo) Lubrano. She moved to Italy with her parents at the age of 3 growing up in the Town of Monte di Procida...

Dennis A. Noel

Dennis A. Noel

May 13, 2007

Dennis A. Noel 54, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007 at home. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Foskey) Noel. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Lionel Joseph Noel and Florence Diana (Nolette) Noel. Dennis had worked as a laborer with several local companies. He was lead guitarist in the band Second...

Angelo M. Fandetti

Angelo M. Fandetti

May 13, 2007

Angelo M. Fandetti, 88, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007, at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Viola E. (Cennamo) Fandetti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Carmella (Benevento) Fandetti. Angelo had worked as a mail handler for the United States Postal Service in Providence...

José C. Rocha

José C. Rocha

May 13, 2007

José C. Rocha , 85, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2007 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Florinda (Sousa ) Rocha. Born in Terceira, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose C. Mendes and Maria A. Rocha. José was hard working and devoted to his family. Besides his wife he leaves his...

Eda H. Libutti

Eda H. Libutti

May 9, 2007

Eda H. Libutti, 95, of North Providence, formerly of Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Mary (Tasca) Libutti. Living most of her life in Providence, she moved to North Providence in 1995. She was a member of the DaVinci Center and the Providence Senior...

Antonio Gonzales

Antonio Gonzales

May 5, 2007

ANTONIO GONZALES,SR., 54, of Providence, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2007 at home. Born in Taylor, Texas, he was the son of Amelia (Gonzales) Fuentes and the step-son of the late Jose Fuentes, Sr. Antonio was currently working in maintenance at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He coached Elmwood Little League and was an avid bowler receiving numerous trophies....

Eugene D. Pistacchio

Eugene D. Pistacchio

May 4, 2007

EUGENE D. PISTACCHIO, 71, of North Providence, passed away Friday, May 4, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Petrone) Pistacchio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicandro and Marie (Cambio) Pistacchio. Eugene was a pharmacist and had owned and operated Community Pharmacy in Centerdale for 20 years. He...

Isidore M. Tricarico

Isidore M. Tricarico

May 2, 2007

ISIDORE M. TRICARICO, 86, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Squeo) Tricarico. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Lanzisera) Tricarico. He was a precision toolmaker and owner of Trico Tool and Machine Co. until 1981....

Joseph Palumbo

Joseph Palumbo

May 1, 2007

JOSEPH PALUMBO, 82, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Steere House in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Viola (Pearce) Palumbo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Caterina ( Ferrucci) Palumbo. Joseph worked as a toolmaker for Armbrust Chain Co. of Providence for 45 years. He was a loving...

Mary Monti

Mary Monti

Apr 28, 2007

MONTI, MARY (MONTECALVO), 95, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Joseph Monti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Carmella (Savella) Montecalvo. Mary had been a clerk for the former Gladdings Department Store in Providence. She is survived by two brothers, Mario and John Montecalvo;...

Guy A. Notarantonio

Guy A. Notarantonio

Apr 25, 2007

NOTARANTONIO, Guy Anthony, 70, of Lexington Ave., died Wednesday unexpectedly at RI Hospital. A lifelong resident of North Providence, Anthony, as he was known, was the son of the late Gaetano (Guy) and Grace (Venagro) Notarantonio. He was a graduate of North Providence High School, attended Rennselaer Polytecnic Institute in Troy , NY and graduated from Boston University where he...

Thomas I. Sant

Thomas I. Sant

Apr 24, 2007

Thomas I. Sant, 56, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Benedicti) Sant. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late William and Rose (Silvia) Sant. Thomas had worked as an Environmental Enforcer for the City of Providence, Dept. of Public Works....

Victor P. Fargnoli

Victor P. Fargnoli

Apr 20, 2007

Victor P. Fargnoli, 77, of Johnston, passed away Friday, April 20, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Loreta (Forte) Fargnoli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Filomena (DiTomassi) Fargnoli. Victor had worked as a polisher for Plainville Stock Co. of Attleboro, Mass. He was a member...

Loretto Marzilli

Loretto Marzilli

Apr 19, 2007

Loretto Marzilli, 83, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Antonetta “Etta” (Savastano) Marzilli. Born in Arce, Italy, he was the son of the late Eleuterio and Caterina (Forte) Marzilli. He had worked as a laborer and was a member of the Laborers Union,...

Richard Valente "Dick"

Richard Valente "Dick"

Apr 18, 2007

Richard Valente “DICK”, 65, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at Kent Hospital in Warwick. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ernest and Theresa (Moccia) Valente. Richard had worked as a bricklayer and was a member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union Local # 1. He coached North Providence East Little League, Johnston...