OBITUARIES

Lynn Ann Lepore

Lynn Ann Lepore

Aug 16, 2021

Lynn Ann Lepore "Tiddle" (Cardente), 60, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Dubois) Tramontano. Tiddle was a loving and caring person who lived life to the fullest. She loved her Aunt Gail, Uncle Victor and her many friends. Besides her...

Gaetana C. Palumbo

Gaetana C. Palumbo

Aug 16, 2021

Gaetana "Katy" Palumbo (Colafrancesco), 87, of Providence, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Palumbo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Amelia (Natalia) Colafrancesco. Katy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was known for her cooking and passing on...

Richard W Jalbert

Richard W Jalbert

Aug 13, 2021

Richard W. Jalbert, 95, of Providence, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma (Varone) Jalbert. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Walter and Irene (Arcan) Jalbert. He served in WWII in the Navy as a fire control specialist on several submarines. He was...

Edward V. Chavez

Edward V. Chavez

Aug 10, 2021

Dr. Edward V. Chavez, 55, of Cumberland, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He leaves his faithful partner in parenting, Dr. Gina La Prova. Born in Bryan, OH, he was the son of Theresa DeLeon and the late Hubert Chavez. Dr. Chavez is also survived by his sons, Leonardo Chavez and Massimo Chavez; his brothers, Michael...

Stephen L. Caputo

Stephen L. Caputo

Aug 6, 2021

Stephen L. Caputo, Sr., 61, of Johnston, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Puopolo) Caputo. Born in Providence, he was the son of Raymond Caputo and the late Marie Ann (Tortolani) Caputo. Stephen was a brilliant Chef who worked at the finest restaurants in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Stephen's kindness...

Carmela E. Vellucci

Carmela E. Vellucci

Aug 1, 2021

Carmela E. Vellucci, 98, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Bayview Rehabilitation at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco Vellucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Ersilia (Fuoco) Petreccia. She was employed at Federal Products for many years before retiring. She was the cherished aunt...

Kathleen Branca

Kathleen Branca

Jul 28, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Branca (Grace), 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of John Branca for 42 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George Grace, Jr. and Marie (Neri) Grace. She was the beloved mom of Nicole Branca. Dear sister to George Grace and his...

Raffaele Medici

Raffaele Medici

Jul 21, 2021

Raffaele "Ralph" Medici, Sr., 89, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Helen (Dombrowski) Medici. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Genoveffa (Grande) and Luigi Medici. Ralph grew up in Silver Lake. He worked in the electrical department at the Providence...

Angela M. Dupre

Angela M. Dupre

Jul 16, 2021

Angela M. Dupre, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Dupre for 56 years. Born in Ruvo di Puglia, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Rafaele and Rita (Milani) Villari. Angela was a book repair specialist for the Providence Public...

George William Cherry

George William Cherry

Jul 14, 2021

George William (Bill) Cherry III, 80, of Johnston passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was the husband of Joyce L. (Carl) Cherry for 58 years. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Lydia and George W. Cherry Jr. George spent 33 years teaching German and French at East Providence High School. He loved learning for the sake...

Angela M. DiSano

Angela M. DiSano

Jul 13, 2021

Angela M. DiSano (Varricchione), 96, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario DiSano. Born in Cervinara, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Virginia (Mangini) Varricchione. Angela was a trained pattern designer and a seamstress for the former Outlet Company, Robert's Manufacturing...

Josephine A Falcone

Josephine A Falcone

Jul 11, 2021

Josephine A. Falcone (Lombardi), 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernardo "Bennie" Falcone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Jennie (DiBattista) Lombardi. Josephine worked briefly as a seamstress. She loved to cook and bake,...

Yelizaveta Milyavskaya

Yelizaveta Milyavskaya

Jul 4, 2021

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William W. Jonah

William W. Jonah

Jul 2, 2021

William W. Jonah, 77, of Johnston, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at The Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Grace M. (Box) Jonah for 49 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Josephine (Kolodzijiczk) Jonah. Bill spent many years managing his rental properties. He loved kite flying,...

Elaine Provazza-Goss

Elaine Provazza-Goss

Jun 30, 2021

Elaine Provazza-Goss, 78, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Annunzio and Rose (Isabella) Provazza. Elaine worked as a paralegal for many years before retiring. She is survived by her aunt, Ethel Hornstein; and many cousins. Her funeral and burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be private.

Blanche A. Poyer

Blanche A. Poyer

Jun 29, 2021

BLANCHE (HAYES) POYER, 92, of Providence, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Edward W. Poyer for 68 years. She was born in Central Falls, RI in 1928. Blanche is survived by her son Edward C. Poyer and daughter-in-law, Denise Poyer; Denise's children, Christopher Burgess and wife Angela Strano; Kerrie Spencer and husband Russel...

Rose DeAngelis

Rose DeAngelis

Jun 28, 2021

Rose (Capobianco) DeAngelis, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas DeAngelis. Born in Providence "Shoo Fly Village", she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Saurino) Capobianco. Mrs. DeAngelis loved cooking and spending quality time with her family,...

Armand S. Tessaglia

Armand S. Tessaglia

Jun 25, 2021

Armand S. Tessaglia, 69, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Lynn (Lithgow) Tessaglia. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Susan (Cipolla) Tessaglia. He is survived by his sons, James R. Tessaglia and his wife Yaneira and Edward...

Paul Arthur Wentworth

Paul Arthur Wentworth

Jun 25, 2021

Paul A. Wentworth, 77, of Seekonk, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away at home on June 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Cappuccilli) Wentworth for nearly 50 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Gilman) Wentworth. From 1965-1971, he served in the Coast Guard Reserve as a second class...

Edward J. Conca

Edward J. Conca

Jun 23, 2021

Edward J. Conca, 70, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Marilynn (Wassman) Conca. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Olcott) Conca. Edward was a manager at several local healthcare companies. He was formerly a member of the...