Francis L. Drowne
Nov 2, 2020
Francis L. Drowne, 77, of Johnston, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Monday, November 2, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Thelma (Folco) Drowne for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank Drowne and Agnes (Davis) Cartier. Mr. Drowne worked for New Penn Trucking for many years before retiring. He was a...
Steven F. Ricci
Oct 29, 2020
Steven F. Ricci, 58, of Providence, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Marie (Simeone) Ricci. Steve worked for Woods Heating & Oil where he took pride in his work and enjoyed working with the customers and his co-workers. Steven was always available to help his...
Ann E. Kline
Oct 21, 2020
Ann E. (Conway) Kline, 88, a gentle and kind woman, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Earl L. Kline and Vincent F. Tomassi. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Norton) Conway. Mrs. Kline worked for Mack Trucks for many...
Anita C. Capaldi
Oct 17, 2020
Anita C. Capaldi (Acciavatti), 92, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert "Bucky" Capaldi. Born in Beverly Farms, MA, she was the daughter of the late Zopito and Celeste (Sardelli) Acciavatti. Mrs. Capaldi worked for Lee's Manufacturing in North Providence for many years before...
Carmine Vallese
Oct 14, 2020
Carmine J. Vallese, 79, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara D'Amore Vallese. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Sisto) Vallese. Carmine was a 1959 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He earned...
Albert Pisaturo
Oct 12, 2020
Albert Pisaturo, 90, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Falco) Pisaturo for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale "Pat" and Rosina "Rose" (Campano) Pisaturo. Mr. Pisaturo worked as a Printer for many years for Federated Lithograph Printing and Cogens...
Jean Tammaro
Oct 12, 2020
Jean (DelRossi) Tammaro, 86, of Johnston, entered into Eternal Life on Monday, October 12, 2020. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Genovina "Irene" (Albergo) DelRossi. Prior to her marriage she worked at The Outlet Co. She then was employed by The State of Rhode Island, Dept. of Motor Vehicles for 20 years. After her...
Joseph Petrucci
Oct 6, 2020
Joseph Petrucci, 98, of North Providence, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Tonderys) Petrucci. Mr. Petrucci was the end of a generation. Born on Federal Hill in Providence, the seventh of 14 siblings, he was the last living...
Michele Kane
Oct 3, 2020
Michele (Lesage) Kane, 64, formally of Seekonk, Massachusetts passed away early on the morning of October 3, 2020. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Rosemary (Clegg) LeSage. She is survived by three children, eldest child Christina Newman, eldest boy, Nicolas Justice and her youngest child, Michael Justice; four grandchildren Daniel, Godric, Caleb, and...
Adolph H. DelRossi
Oct 1, 2020
Adolph H. DelRossi Jr., 97, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Josephine (Gamba) DelRossi for 57 years. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Adolfo and Genovina "Irene" (Albergo) DelRossi. Adolph owned and operated LaSalle Tailor Shop for over...
Gloria J. Teolis
Sep 29, 2020
Gloria (Bozzi) Teolis, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at The Village at Waterman Lake from natural causes. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Teolis for 70 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Maria (Iannuzzi) Bozzi. She lived in North Providence for 60 years before moving to The...
Michael David Falcone
Sep 27, 2020
Michael D. Falcone, 89, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Gormly) Falcone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Anna (Felch) Falcone. Mike was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He started his career in the construction industry...
Howard E. Horton
Sep 27, 2020
Howard E. "Howie" Horton, 85, of Pascoag, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at Bayberry Commons. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Howard P. Horton and Irene Smith. Howie worked for American Chemical Works as a truck driver for many years before retiring. He was a member of Teamsters Local 251 and a Marine...
Joyce M. Brassard
Sep 27, 2020
Joyce Motte Brassard, 84, died peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2020 at Steere House Nursing Home, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Wife of Richard L. Brassard, she was born in Providence, the daughter of Fred and Helen Motte. Joyce was a lifelong resident of North Providence. She graduated from North Providence High School and Rhode Island College of...
Joseph V. Petruccillo
Sep 26, 2020
Joseph V. Petruccillo, 78, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Cornell) Petruccillo for 54 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Yolanda (Messina) Petruccillo. Mr. Petruccillo worked for the State of Rhode Island as a computer programmer for many years and later taught...
George T. O'Donnell
Sep 21, 2020
George T. O'Donnell, 81, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Mirarchi) O'Donnell for 60 years. Born in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the son of the late Michael and Violet (Riftis) O'Donnell. George owned and operated Donnell's Hair Studio in Johnston, RI for many years before retiring. He was a Navy Veteran of...
Luigi Purro
Sep 18, 2020
Luigi "Louie" Purro, 94, a lifelong resident of Federal Hill, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Anna (Palmieri) Purro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Santarella (DiScuillo) Purro. Mr. Purro worked for the City of Providence School Department for many years before retiring....
Carlota J. Lizardo
Sep 11, 2020
Carlota J. Lizardo, 79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the daughter of Emiliano Alburquerque and Ursula Lizardo. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her four children, Pedro A. Lopez, Yovanny Lopez, Fausto E. Lopez and...