OBITUARIES

Antoinette F. Patriarca

Antoinette F. Patriarca

Oct 18, 2022

Antoinette F Patriarca, 83, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Saverio Patriarca. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Antonietta (Truppa) Arcaro. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Patriarca and his wife Kimberly of Cranston, and Richard Patriarca;...

Dolly A. Lonardo

Dolly A. Lonardo

Oct 16, 2022

Dolly A. Lonardo, 94, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Serafino and Palmarosa (Imondi) Lonardo. Dolly is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Reverend Alfred C. Lonardo, William, Armando, Serafino J., Albert, Michael, Edward, Elia, Celia, Margaret,...

Clara C. Cipriano

Clara C. Cipriano

Oct 13, 2022

Claire Cipriano, 99, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Adolph "Rudy" Cipriano. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Sandro and Emma (Bianco) Torelli. Clarie worked for AT Cross in Lincoln for many years before retiring. She was a member of...

Ethel V. Bowers

Ethel V. Bowers

Oct 12, 2022

Ethel Virginia “Ginny”passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Howarth) Bowers. She studied sociology and criminal justice at Rhode Island College and worked as a client advocate at Beta Community Services in Attleboro, Massachusetts for many years. Ginny is survived by her...

Rose Marie DiRaimo

Rose Marie DiRaimo

Oct 10, 2022

Rose Marie DiRaimo, 100, of Providence, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late William DiRaimo, Sr. for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Emilia (Prete) Altieri. Mrs. DiRaimo worked alongside her parents at their family-owned Altieri's Hardware Store in...

Jerilyn A. Rucco

Jerilyn A. Rucco

Oct 10, 2022

Jerilyn A. (Silva) Rucco, age 80, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Jeri was the beloved wife of the late Domenic A. Rucco who preceded her in death on August 30, 2022. Born in Warwick, Jeri was the daughter of the late Manuel M. and Georgine F. (Jones) Silva. Jeri...

Americo A. Presciutti, Sr.

Americo A. Presciutti, Sr.

Sep 22, 2022

Americo "Rick" A. Presciutti, Sr., 93, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Paolella) Presciutti for 66 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Julia (Lepre) Presciutti. Americo was employed at Coro Manufacturing for 25 years, Pakula Jewelry...

Lauren L. Leonard

Lauren L. Leonard

Sep 22, 2022

Lauren Lee Leonard, 69, of Riverside, RI, passed away peacefully at The Warren Center, while listening to Beatles music on Sept. 22, 2022. She shed a tear for those she left behind. Born in Cambridge, Maryland and having lived in Solana Beach, California and Barrington, RI. Lauren was the loving wife of Lori Dahlberg and youngest child of the late...

James R. Gambardella

James R. Gambardella

Sep 18, 2022

James R. Gambardella, 75, the son of the late Harry and Angela Gambardella, passed away on September 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Maureen E. (Riley) for forty-eight years. He is survived by his son Daniel J. and grandson Mason. He graduated from LaSalle Academy, Pembroke State University NC, and received a Master's Degree from Suffolk University. He...

Frances L. Martin

Frances L. Martin

Sep 7, 2022

Frances L. Martin, 83, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Roland J. Martin. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Frances (Cannao) Riccitelli. Frances was an Insurance Underwriter for MetLife Insurance Company for many years...

Americo Colasanto

Americo Colasanto

Sep 2, 2022

Americo "Rico" Colasanto, 97, of Providence, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was the husband of the late Luigina (Colangelo) Colasanto. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emiro and Jennie (Pelaino) Colasanto. Rico owned and operated Blanche's Cleaners for twelve years and later worked as a tailor for Jordan Marsh before retiring in 1987....

Ethel G. Lough

Ethel G. Lough

Sep 2, 2022

Ethel G. Lough, 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2022 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ira J. Lough. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Grace (Barricelli) Petrone. Ethel earned her nursing degree from Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and worked at the...

Peter Iacobucci

Peter Iacobucci

Sep 1, 2022

Peter Iacobucci, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Benny and Mary (Corsi) Iacobucci. Peter worked for Type Setting Service, Inc. for 37 years and the Wanskuck Boys & Girls Club for over 40 years before retiring. He served in the Rhode Island National...

Thelma Mazzucchelli

Thelma Mazzucchelli

Aug 31, 2022

Thelma Mazzucchelli, 89, of Providence, died peacefully on August 31, 2022, attended by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis J. Mazzucchelli, DDS, for 57 years. Born in Providence to Severino "Fred" and Viola (Muscente) DiLibero, she was raised in a household of art and music. Her grandfather, Antonino Muscente was a composer and band...

Glenn Van Ert

Glenn Van Ert

Aug 30, 2022

Glenn Allen Van Ert, Age 62, was born to eternal life on August 30, 2022. He was brought into the world by David and Barbara (Wokosin) Van Ert on March 10, 1960 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Glenn lived in several states across the United States but found his true home in Rhode Island where he built a network of friends....

Domenic A. Rucco

Domenic A. Rucco

Aug 30, 2022

Domenic A. Rucco, 73, of Rehoboth, MA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jerilyn (Silva) Rucco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Liberatore) Rucco. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Domenic A. Rucco,...

Marion B. Carlotti

Marion B. Carlotti

Aug 23, 2022

Marion B. Carlotti, 104, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Carlotti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eduardo and Adelina (Villari) Lonardo. She was formerly employed in the registrar's office at the Community College of Rhode Island and retired for many years. She...

Ida O. Baccari

Ida O. Baccari

Aug 23, 2022

Ida "Edith" Baccari, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at home. She was the wife of the late Hannibal "Mario" Baccari. Ida was the daughter of the late Phillip and Teresa (Lombardi) Cedrone. Ida was a financial counselor at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence for many years. She was a...

Patricia M. Starnino

Patricia M. Starnino

Aug 16, 2022

Patricia “Patty” M. Starnino, 67, of Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Julio “Bobo” and Sylvia (Spirito) Starnino. She was a self-employed jewelry worker for many years. She is survived by her husband Donald Donth; one...

Allyssa Rose Shadd

Allyssa Rose Shadd

Aug 9, 2022

Allyssa Rose Shadd, known as “Ally” to her friends, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2022. She was only 34 years old. Our family is devastated and shocked by this loss. Allyssa was born on September 5, 1987, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She was the loving daughter of Monique Bourque and Garrett Shadd. Allyssa was a beautiful person with piercing green...