OBITUARIES

Doris Frances Dellava

Doris Frances Dellava

Feb 10, 2021

Doris F. Dellava, 81, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at HopeHealth Hullitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Daniel Vecchia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Mary (Godlewski) D'Amico. She was the head of security for Ann & Hope for over 25 years. She loved to cook and...

Irene Enrica Spirito

Irene Enrica Spirito

Feb 3, 2021

Irene E. Spirito (Gasbarro), 88, of East Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank "Shiekie" Spirito and mother of the late Paul M. Spirito. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (Petrone) Gasbarro. Irene was a secretary at Amica Insurance Co. and the...

Elvira Rossi

Elvira Rossi

Feb 3, 2021

Vera Rossi (Mollicone), 98, of Johnston, passed away surrounded by her children on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Rossi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Maria (DeSantis) Mollicone. She was a jewelry worker for many years at Wilton Jewelry...

Albert Franklin Williamson

Albert Franklin Williamson

Feb 2, 2021

Albert F. Williamson, Jr., 72, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Lisa (Silva) Williamson. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Albert and Melissa (Hinnant) Williamson. Albert served 22 years in the Navy, and upon retirement, he worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal...

Anna R. Mercurio

Anna R. Mercurio

Feb 1, 2021

Anna R. "Annie" Mercurio (Valletta), 92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Valdo A. Mercurio for 70 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arduino and Concetta (Mastromattei) Valletta. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie Mercurio; her son, James Mercurio...

Carolyn Joyce Lombardi

Carolyn Joyce Lombardi

Jan 29, 2021

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Paul Richard Jakeways

Paul Richard Jakeways

Jan 28, 2021

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John Colafrancesco

John Colafrancesco

Jan 28, 2021

John Colafrancesco, Jr., 86, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Guistina "Tina" (DiFruscio) Colafrancesco for over 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Angelina (DiFolco) Colafrancesco. Mr. Colafrancesco was chief accountant for the State of...

Samuel M. Curria

Samuel M. Curria

Jan 25, 2021

Samuel M. Curria, Jr., 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at HopeHealth Hullitar Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Samuel M. Curria and Frances (Pallotta) Curria. Sam was the co-owner of Valley Brass and Copper in Providence for 20 years. He enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending...

Nancy E. Bianco

Nancy E. Bianco

Jan 24, 2021

Nancy E. Bianco (Paliotta), 76, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Bianco for over 53 years and missed him dearly. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Carmella (Santagata) Paliotta. Nancy was a loan clerk at Rhode Island Credit Union for many years,...

David A. Russo

David A. Russo

Jan 22, 2021

David A. Russo, 63, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was the husband of Linda (Costa) Russo. Born in Providence, he was the son of Joanne (DeStefano) Russo and the late Vito Russo. David worked for the Town of North Providence in the Department of Public Works. In his free time, he enjoyed singing kareoke....

Ernesto Folcarelli

Ernesto Folcarelli

Jan 21, 2021

Ernesto Folcarelli, 99, a longtime resident of North Providence, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Concetta "Connie" (DiOrio) Folcarelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Carmella (Pegna) Folcarelli. Ernie entered the army in 1943 and served as...

Frank Russo

Frank Russo

Jan 21, 2021

Frank Russo, Jr., 58, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Providence, he was the son of Miriam (Cimorelli) Russo and the late Frank Russo, Sr. Frank was a mortgage and real estate investor and was a 1981 graduate of LaSalle Academy. He enjoyed being with his family, particularly spending his summers...

Eleanor Moore

Eleanor Moore

Jan 19, 2021

Eleanor C. Moore (Lombardi-Simonelli), 90, passed away peacefully at home January 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late U.S Navy Serviceman, Roy E. Moore. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Alfonsina (Francazio) Simonelli. She was the beloved mother of Robert Lombardi and wife Linda, David Lombardi, Michael Lombardi and wife Ruth, Stephen...

Loretta May DeFedele

Loretta May DeFedele

Jan 18, 2021

Loretta M. DeFedele (Morrone), 86, of Smithfield, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph DeFedele Sr. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Genaro and Laurette (Bessette) Morrone. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her 8 children, Joseph DeFedele...

Barbara R. Spaziano

Barbara R. Spaziano

Jan 16, 2021

Barbara R. Spaziano (Mirarchi), 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021 with her loving daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Spaziano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Lucia (Catalano) Mirarchi. Born in Providence, RI, Barbara's family ventured to Sicily to see relatives...

Anthony Palumbo

Anthony Palumbo

Jan 14, 2021

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Anthony Joseph Ferri

Anthony Joseph Ferri

Jan 13, 2021

Command Sergeant Major Anthony J. Ferri, Jr., aged 93, died on January 12, 2021. A life-long resident of Providence, RI, he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma; his son, Anthony, and his wife, Linda; his grandchildren Steven, Lauren, Penny and Kelly; his 3 great-grandchildren Landon, Liam and Brooke; his niece Linda and nephews Vincent, Richard and Anthony....

Frank Vescera

Frank Vescera

Jan 12, 2021

Frank Vescera, 90, of North Providence, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of AnnaMarie "Marie" (DeAngelis) Vescera for the past 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Domenica (Cappabianca) Vescera. A talented sign painter, Frank owned and operated the Armory Sign Company and later worked...

Etta Jean Palumbo

Etta Jean Palumbo

Jan 9, 2021

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