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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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...
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....