OBITUARIES

Orlando L. Marciano

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

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...

Florence A. Gauthier

Florence A. Gauthier

Sep 26, 2021

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Margarida C.R. Amaral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...