Orlando L. Marciano
Oct 6, 2021
Orlando L. Marciano, 101, of East Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was the husband of the late Jessie (Silva) Marciano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raphael and Alessandra (DeCubellis) Marciano. Mr. Marciano was a jewelry designer for Vargas Manufacturing for many years before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of...
Assunta M. DiOrio
Sep 28, 2021
Assunta "Susie" M. DiOrio (Lisi), Centenarian, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Luigi "Zip" DiOrio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Clementina (Viti) Lisi. Susie was employed in the jewelry industry before retiring. She was proud of her Italian American heritage and enjoyed...
Margarida C.R. Amaral
Sep 22, 2021
Margarida C.R. Amaral, 72, of Providence, made her final voyage to Jesus in Heaven on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, after passing away peacefully at home in the arms of her husband. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Nicolau R. Amaral for 50 years. Born in San Miguel, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Virginio and Irene (Couto)...
Elizabeth C. Femino
Sep 2, 2021
Elizabeth C. Femino (Russo), 97, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at St. Antoine Residence. She was the beloved wife of Placido J. Femino, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Amelia (Ferrucci) Russo. Elizabeth was a waitress at the former Lombardi's Restaurant and the Club 400. She also served as...
Antonetta Pennine
Aug 30, 2021
Annette "Etta" (Porrazzo) Pennine, passed away on August 30, 2021 at The Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Frank Pennine. Born on May 15, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Virginia (Paolucci) Porrazzo and sister to the late Joseph, Pasquale, Vincent, Louis and Alexander Porrazzo. She is survived by...
Richard J. Raczelowski
Aug 29, 2021
Richard J. Raczelowski, 87, of North Providence, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn A. (Agnello) Raczelowski for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Sabina (Malkowski) Raczelowski. Richard worked for the State of Rhode Island, Department of Transportation as a resident...
Carolyn A. Cordeiro
Aug 27, 2021
Carolyn A. Cordeiro, 78, of Cranston, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard Cordeiro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guerino "Guido" and Rose (Adessi) Gasbarro. Carolyn was a graduate of Providence College. She worked as a Registered Nurse at RI Hospital...
Mary D. Cedroni
Aug 23, 2021
Mary D. Cedroni, 74, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home in Long Beach, California. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Antonetta (Capriolo) Cedroni. Mary worked as an alcoholism counselor for many years before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Cedroni; three siblings, Stephanie Cedroni, Andrea...
Joseph P. Accetturo
Aug 22, 2021
Joseph P. Accetturo, Esq., 74, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Anna Mary (LaChapelle) Accetturo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Matilda (DiStefano) Accetturo. Mr. Accetturo was a practicing attorney at Merolla, Accetturo & Lough. He was...
Louis Musumeci
Aug 21, 2021
Louis Musumeci, Jr., 71, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis Musumeci, Sr. And Olga (Lepre) Musumeci. Louie was an avid sportsman who excelled in bowling, billiards and playing cards. He was a quiet and humble man and enjoyed cooking and spending time with his...
Joseph Lombardi
Aug 18, 2021
Joseph Lombardi, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his daughter and with his sons by his side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia (Fortin) Lombardi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucia (Nasso) Lombardi. He is survived by his cherished children,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...