OBITUARIES

James R. Potter

James R. Potter

Dec 25, 2021

James R. Potter, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Saint Antoine Residence. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, he was the son of the late Harris H. Potter, Sr. and Marie L. (Grady) Potter. Jim was a proud graduate of Cranston East High School and Roger Williams University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal...

Elda M. Castillo

Elda M. Castillo

Dec 25, 2021

Elda M. (Lopez) Castillo, 82, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021. She was the wife of Jorge Castillo. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Nicasio "Casio" Lopez and Juana "Mita" (Sanchez) Lopez. Elda worked for various jewelry manufacturers for many years before retiring. A devout and faithful Christian, she was...

Marcia McCullough

Marcia McCullough

Dec 24, 2021

Marcia M. (Markrush) McCullough, 73, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 24, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena (Fracasso) Markrush. Marcia worked for Mine Safety, North Safety and Speidel for many years before retiring. She is survived by...

Albert A. Menna

Albert A. Menna

Dec 23, 2021

Albert A. Menna, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Marianna (Bertoldi) Menna for 39 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Antonette (Petrarca) Menna. Al was a Deli Manager for Valueland, Shaw's, and Publix supermarkets for many years before retiring....

Ellenjane C. Croke

Ellenjane C. Croke

Dec 21, 2021

Ellenjane Cox Croke, 87, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away December 21, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Major Robert T. Croke, US Army (ret). She was the daughter of the late James L Cox and Anna Houston Cox, and sister of the late Virginia Varone. Ellenjane graduated from Salve Regina College and taught school early in her...

Thomas L. Caminiti

Thomas L. Caminiti

Dec 20, 2021

Thomas L. Caminiti, 93, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Nina (Gelardi) Caminiti for 70 years. Mr. Caminiti was a Merchant Marine and worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut as a young man. In later years, he worked as a home contractor. He was an...

John J. DeSantis

John J. DeSantis

Dec 16, 2021

John J. DeSantis, 74, of North Scituate, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Ricci) DeSantis. He had a strong passion for helping inner city children and touched may lives as a school teacher in the Providence school system for 25 years. He was...

Janet M. Ciampanelli

Janet M. Ciampanelli

Dec 16, 2021

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Livia S. Donnelly

Livia S. Donnelly

Dec 15, 2021

Donnelly, Livia S. (DeQuattro) 103, of Providence passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, December 15, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by her loving family. Livia was born in Providence, RI, in 1918 and she was the beloved wife of the late Edward V. Donnelly. She was the daughter of the late Fabiano and...

Paula A. Caminiti

Paula A. Caminiti

Dec 14, 2021

Paula A. Caminiti, 65, of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of Thomas and Nina (Gelardi) Caminiti. Paula worked as a hairdresser and instructor, licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts for over 45 years, working at Christian's Hair Salon, Kutting Edge Salon,...

Freda Scopelliti

Freda Scopelliti

Dec 13, 2021

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Maria Petreccia

Maria Petreccia

Dec 13, 2021

Maria Petreccia (Riccardi), 98, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernardino Petreccia. Born in S'Ambrogio, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Erasmo and Carlotta (Ranco) Riccardi. Maria came here from Italy and worked hard all of her life. She loved to cook and bake and enjoyed gardening....

Joan F. Lombari

Joan F. Lombari

Dec 12, 2021

Joan F. Lombari, 69, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 12, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Alexandra (Jemorakos) Pitocco. She is survived by her son, Mark E. Lombari; her sister, Elaine Moeller; her granddaughter, Gabriella Lombari, and her former husband and friend, Guyde Lombari, Jr. Visitation will be...

Lena M. Butera

Lena M. Butera

Dec 11, 2021

Lena M. Butera, 95, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore C."Sam" Butera. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late William and Amelia (Bertolini) Bianchini. A devout parishioner of St. Anthony Church, Mrs. Butera served as a Eucharistic Minister, a Religious Education Teacher and...

Paula J Margadonna

Paula J Margadonna

Dec 5, 2021

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Angelo R. Lauro

Angelo R. Lauro

Dec 3, 2021

Angelo R. Lauro, 87, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jean M. (Rachiele) Lauro for 65 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Helen (Bellini) Lauro. Angelo was the owner and operator of Bellini Jewelers in Johnston....

Kenneth J. O'Grady

Kenneth J. O'Grady

Dec 2, 2021

Kenneth J. O'Grady, 79, a resident of North Providence since 1985, died Thursday December 2, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence, surrounded by his loving family. His quiet dignity, wisdom and strength were an inspiration to all who knew him, and he touched the lives of many with his integrity, kindness and grace. Ken was the beloved husband of Marion...

Anna A. Picone

Anna A. Picone

Nov 30, 2021

Anna A. Picone, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late Vincent A. Picone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonetta (Simone) Pompei. While centering her life around her children, Anna worked for the Rhode Island Department of...

Francesco A. Boiano

Francesco A. Boiano

Nov 26, 2021

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Jay Thorton Hargreaves

Jay Thorton Hargreaves

Nov 24, 2021

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