Mario Forte
Feb 19, 2023
Mario Forte, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by his children on February 19, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty years and is now joyfully reunited with his beloved Clementina V. (Buonomano) Forte.
He is survived by his children Mario R. Forte (Diane) and Lynn A. Forte, his grandchildren Mario C. Forte, Marissa E. Needham (Chris), Patrick L. Cull...
Ciro Lotito
Feb 11, 2023
Ciro J. Lotito, Jr., 82, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ciro J. Lotito, Sr. and Lydia (Bove) Nuetell.
Ciro owned and operated Imperial Office Products and Arrow Print Shop for many years before retiring.
He is survived by his two children, Ciro J....
Frederick V. Tomolillo
Feb 11, 2023
Frederick “Fred” V. Tomolillo, 78, of Pawtucket, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Santa (Caspoli) Tomolillo.
Mr. Tomolillo was self-employed and the owner of Oz Hair Wizardy for many years before retiring. Fred was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is...
Umberto "Bert" Lisi
Feb 7, 2023
Umberto “Bert” Lisi, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Vincenza (D’Elia) Lisi.
Bert worked for the State of Rhode Island – Division of Taxation for many years, before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his four brothers,...
Colleen Walker
Feb 6, 2023
Colleen A. Walker (Keenan) RN, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Walker. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Brennan) Keenan.
She was a graduate of Bay View Academy (1954), St. Joseph School of Nursing (1957),...
Charles J. Squillante, Jr.
Feb 5, 2023
Charles J. Squillante, Jr., 76, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday February 5, 2023. He was the husband of Nicole (Prinz) Squillante. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Charles J. Squillante, Sr. and Luisa (Finocchio) Squillante.
Charlie worked for the City of Cranston, and at Post Road Sporting Goods in Warwick.
Charlie loved spending time travelling with...
Mafalda "Muffy" Puopolo
Feb 1, 2023
Mafalda “Muffy” Puopolo, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ralph Puopolo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francesca (Damiani) Lasorsa.
Mafalda was employed at School House Candy for twenty-five years. After retiring, she enjoyed staying at home baking and cooking for her family, enjoying her daily T.V....
Anthony Manzo
Jan 18, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Manzo, 94, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Buccelli) Manzo for over 57 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Phillip and Mary (Ciampanelli) Manzo. Tony was an accomplished horse trainer for 65 years, before...
Frank R. Bursie
Jan 17, 2023
Frank R. Bursie, 72, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a long courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was the beloved husband of Cathy M. (Buffi) Bursie for 37 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Matteo and Mildred “Millie” (Pezzi) Bursie. Frank was Commissioner of Public Safety for the of...
TC Rogers
Jan 13, 2023
TC Rogers, 46, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023. TC was the wife of Andrea Dougherty and the devoted mother of Samantha Dougherty-Rogers, their greatest source of joy. TC was born in Providence and was the daughter of Richard D. and Sharon A. (Guglielmo) Rogers. TC graduated from Johnston High School in 1994 and graduated with...
Peter J Ricci
Jan 7, 2023
Peter J. Ricci, 84, of North Providence, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Sharon E. Ricci. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Alvina (Conca) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was a member of the Teamsters Local 251 for many years before retiring....
Nancy M. Penza
Jan 5, 2023
Nancy M. Penza, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Raymond W. Penza for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert G. Murphy and Elizabeth (Walsh) Murphy. Nancy was a devoted educator, beginning her career as a librarian at Lincoln School for Girls. She would...
Peter D. Olobri
Jan 5, 2023
Peter D. Olobri, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence in Florida. Born in Warwick, he was the loving son of John P. and Donna M. (Chaffin) Olobri. Peter was a talented and sought after software engineer, having worked on retainer for several companies in the aviation, medical, and financial industries as an independent contractor. Peter...
Dolores M. Stowik
Jan 3, 2023
Dolores Stowik of Smithfield, Rhode Island passed away on Jan 3, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Barbara A. DeAngelis
Dec 29, 2022
Barbara A. DeAngelis, 90, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late David L. DeAngelis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Concetta (Iannazzi) Polselli. Mrs. DeAngelis and her late husband David were nominated by Special Olympics for family...
Marion Coppolino
Dec 29, 2022
Marion Coppolino, 81, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of Ralph "Lefty" Coppolino. Born on Federal Hill in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Accetturo) Cunetta. Marion was a teacher's aide at Holy Ghost School and worked as an office administrator for the Real...
Harvey E. Frank
Dec 28, 2022
Harvey E. Frank, 74, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Belinda (Larkin) Frank. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Ada F. (Harvey) Frank. Harvey served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was awarded the...
Michael A. Ruggiero
Dec 25, 2022
Michael A. Ruggiero, 94, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. Ruggiero (Maciorowski) for 55 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Brigida (DeDonato) Ruggiero. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy. Mr. Ruggiero was a buyer for the former Providence Wholesale...
Claire M. Hoerlein
Dec 25, 2022
Claire M. Hoerlein, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Hoerlein. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Payette) Howard. Mrs. Hoerlein was a clerk in the detectives division for the Providence Police Department for many years before retiring. Claire was...
Lydia A. Sweeney
Dec 24, 2022
Lydia A. Sweeney, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John Sweeney. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria "Josie" Pugliese DeFusco Silvestro. Mrs. Sweeney was a jewelry worker for many years before retiring. Lydia was the mother of John...