OBITUARIES

Jul 2, 2021

William W. Jonah, 77, of Johnston, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at The Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Grace M. (Box) Jonah for 49 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George and Josephine (Kolodzijiczk) Jonah. Bill spent many years managing his rental properties. He loved kite flying,...

Jun 30, 2021

Elaine Provazza-Goss, 78, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Annunzio and Rose (Isabella) Provazza. Elaine worked as a paralegal for many years before retiring. She is survived by her aunt, Ethel Hornstein; and many cousins. Her funeral and burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery will be private.

Jun 29, 2021

BLANCHE (HAYES) POYER, 92, of Providence, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Edward W. Poyer for 68 years. She was born in Central Falls, RI in 1928. Blanche is survived by her son Edward C. Poyer and daughter-in-law, Denise Poyer; Denise's children, Christopher Burgess and wife Angela Strano; Kerrie Spencer and husband Russel...

Jun 28, 2021

Rose (Capobianco) DeAngelis, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Thomas DeAngelis. Born in Providence "Shoo Fly Village", she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Mary (Saurino) Capobianco. Mrs. DeAngelis loved cooking and spending quality time with her family,...

Jun 25, 2021

Armand S. Tessaglia, 69, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Lynn (Lithgow) Tessaglia. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Susan (Cipolla) Tessaglia. He is survived by his sons, James R. Tessaglia and his wife Yaneira and Edward...

Jun 25, 2021

Paul A. Wentworth, 77, of Seekonk, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI passed away at home on June 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Cappuccilli) Wentworth for nearly 50 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Gilman) Wentworth. From 1965-1971, he served in the Coast Guard Reserve as a second class...

Jun 23, 2021

Edward J. Conca, 70, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Marilynn (Wassman) Conca. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Lillian (Olcott) Conca. Edward was a manager at several local healthcare companies. He was formerly a member of the...

Jun 23, 2021

Jun 21, 2021

Victoria C. Mauro (Ricci), 98, of Smithfield, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, which would have been her 74th wedding anniversary, at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Peter Mauro. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Theresa (Caldarone) Ricci. She was a clerk for the RI Department of Motor...

Jun 15, 2021

Guido R. Proia, 74, of Cranston, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guido A. and Maria (Senatore) Proia. Guido worked as a self-employed stonemason for many years before retiring. He is survived by his two sons, Stephen Proia and his wife, Lori and Ronald Proia...

Jun 13, 2021

Filomena Campanelli (Calcagni), 101, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Campanelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Cirino) Calcagni. Filomena was a jewelry worker for the former Curtis Jewelry for over 20 years. She loved reading, sewing, cooking and...

Jun 7, 2021

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Adam, 69, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021, at home. He was the much-loved husband of 48 years to Christine (Keenan) Adam. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Leo Adam and Gertrude (Kosinski) Adam. Kenny was a 1970 graduate of his beloved La Salle Academy and Roger...

Jun 7, 2021

Brenda Johana Mota Urizar, 29yrs, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday June 7, 2021. She was the Spose of Jorge Alvarado. Born in Guatemala on March 15, 1992. She was the loving daughter of Cesar Mota and Silvia Urizar. She was loved by her brothers and sister. Cesar Mota Jr. Elvis Mota, Marlon Mota, Kevin Mota, Anderson Mota and...

Jun 1, 2021

Ann M. Bianco, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Bianco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Peters) DellaVentura. Mrs. Bianco worked as a registered nurse for many years before retiring. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Steven A....

Jun 1, 2021

May 31, 2021

Dona Rae (Perriello) Romano, 76, of North Providence passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 31, 2021 surrounded by her loving and devoted family and caregiver Renee Lovelace. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of the late Donato L. and Vera C. (Neri) Perriello, and loving sister of the late Stephen F. Perriello. She was the beloved...

May 17, 2021

George P. Andrews, Sr., 75, of Johnston, passed away at home on Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Providence, and a long-time resident of Johnston, he was married to the love of his life, the late Patricia M. (Ritter) for over 51 years, and the son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Petrucci) Andrews. George is also survived by his...

May 16, 2021

Anne (Vigliotti) Machado, 91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hospice Hulitar Center. She was the wife of the late Frank T. Machado. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Margherita (Palmieri) Vigliotti. Anne enjoyed ballroom dancing and cherished spending quality time with her friends and family. A loving...

May 12, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" DeAngelis, 58, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Steven DeAngelis. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Barboza) Deady. Liz was a nurse at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital for several years, and later in her career she provided home healthcare. She...

May 1, 2021

Theresa Gelsomino, 81, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at The Cedars on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gennaro and Jennie (DiSarro) Gelsomino. Theresa taught special education at the John F. Fogarty Center for many years before retiring. She is survived by her two brothers, John and Raymond Gelsomino; and her twin...