Amanda Marie Paolucci
Jan 9, 2021
Amanda M Paolucci, 36, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Alan Paolucci and Julianne (D'Arezzo) Iasimone. Amanda was a hair stylist at Fantastic Sams in Johnston. She loved her family, friends, cats and baby sitting for her nieces. She had just completed her CNA Certification...
Antonetta M. Grande
Jan 8, 2021
Antonetta M. Grande (Paolucci), 88, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late George Grande for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Pasqualina (D'Agostino) Paolucci. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her four children, Christine...
Corrinne Matera
Jan 6, 2021
Corrinne Matera (Zuchero), 92, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Domenic J. Matera. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Gabriella (Campopiano) Zuchero. She is survived by her son, Richard J. Matera; her daughter, Cory M. Matera; three grandchildren; and six...
Richard Frank DeRobbio
Jan 4, 2021
Richard F. DeRobbio, 85, of Cranston, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Gesualda (Castaldi) DeRobbio. Richard graduated from LaSalle Academy and received a Master's Degree in Education from Providence College. He taught English at Bristol and Portsmouth High Schools and was an Army Veteran...
Christopher DeSessa
Jan 2, 2021
Christopher DeSessa, 74, of Providence, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony "Teddy" DeSessa and Anna (Canzano) DeSessa. Chris was an Associate Professor of Travel and Tourism at Johnston & Wales Hospitality College for many years before retiring. He is survived by...
Irene D. Farnesi
Dec 30, 2020
Irene D. Farnesi (Gianetti), 92 of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lena (Frenze) Gianetti. She lived in Providence for over 60 years before moving to Lincoln. Irene was a faithful parishioner and choir member of Holy Cross Church in Providence for...
Gloria A. Sciarra
Dec 30, 2020
Gloria A. Sciarra (Piti), 76, of North Providence, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of David Sciarra for 52 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Barresi) Piti. Gloria worked as a dental receptionist for Barone Orthodontics for many years before retiring....
Robert A. DeAngelis
Dec 28, 2020
Robert A. DeAngelis, 80, of North Providence, passed away at St. Anne's Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco and Jennie (Caparco) DeAngelis. Mr. DeAngelis served on the Barrington Police Department before becoming a narcotics officer for the State of Rhode Island - Division of Drug Control. He was an...
Rose M. Ketchel
Dec 28, 2020
Rose M. Ketchel (Iascone), 87, passed away at Westerly Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was the wife of the late Terry L. Ketchel. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Nuvello) Iascone. Rose worked for General Electric Base Works in Providence for many years before retiring. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother...
Elsie R. Silva
Dec 28, 2020
Elsie Silva (BUCCI), passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 95. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelina (Iannetta) and Peitro Bucci. She was the loving mother of Dolores Centracchio (Domenic) and Joyce Palmieri Traini (Anthony). Elsie was forever surrounded by the love of her 5 grandchildren, David and Donald Centracchio, Donna (Centracchio) Rizzo,...
Stanford L. Quick
Dec 27, 2020
Stanford "Stanley" Quick, 85, of Johnston, passed away at The Miriam Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Glenn and Mary (Silva) Quick. Stanley worked for Fleet Construction in Cumberland before retiring. He was a member of Teamsters Local 251 and a lifetime member of Johnston Hose Company 3. He is...
Pauline T. Torregrossa
Dec 26, 2020
Pauline T. Torregrossa (Tomaselli), 90, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Torregrossa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Pasqualina (Nicolorgio) Tomaselli. Mrs. Torregrossa earned her bachelor's degree from URI and worked for Fleet Bank for many years before retiring. Pauline...
Gregory H. Petzold
Dec 26, 2020
Gregory H. Petzold, 68, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 26, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Schmidt) Petzold. Born in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he was the son of Howard Petzold and Joyce (Hardy) Bishop. He was the stepson of Robert Bishop. Greg was the owner...
Edna M. Caprio
Dec 19, 2020
Edna M. Caprio (Morsilli), 89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, at her daughter's home, on Saturday December 19, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore C. Caprio for 64 years. Born in North Providence and raised in Esmond, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Virginia (Ferreira)...
Patricia A. Lomba
Dec 19, 2020
Patricia A. Lomba (Cunningham), 75, of Providence, passed away on Saturday December 19, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Lomba. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Julia (Sheehan) Cunningham. Patricia worked as an LPN at several Rhode Island Nursing Homes for over 50 years before retiring....
James C. Sisco
Dec 17, 2020
James C. Sisco, 96, of Smithfield, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Ida J. (Izzi) Sisco. They had been married for 71 years. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Demetro and Francesca (Corino) Sisco. Jim was a graduate of Brown University and worked as an insurance producer...
Rose Gasbarro
Dec 10, 2020
Rose Gasbarro (Adessi), 104, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre with her granddaughter, Elizabeth, by her side. She was the wife of the late Guerino "Guido" Gasbarro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eduardo and Annunziata (Companatico) Adessi. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother she is...
Thomas R. Curcio
Dec 9, 2020
Thomas R. Curcio, 87, of Johnston, passed away at Morgan Health Center on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Carello) Curcio and Norma (Ricci) Curcio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Box) Curcio. Mr. Curcio was a Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived...