OBITUARIES

Mar 26, 2021

Roland Sinesi, 82, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Petreccia) Sinesi for 59 years. Born in East Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Stella (Ingala) Sinesi. Mr. Sinesi was an applications specialist for CVS for many years...

Mar 22, 2021

James F. Wardick, Jr., 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Lorena (Corrente) Wardick for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James F. Wardick, Sr. Mr. Wardick served his community as a member of the Providence Police Department for 23 years before retiring as...

Mar 21, 2021

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Mar 13, 2021

Peter Lolli, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfredo and Vera (Vespia) Lolli and brother of the late Alfred and Rosalie Lolli. Peter leaves many kind and caring friends who will miss him dearly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Committal...

Mar 12, 2021

Joseph J. Beaudoin, 82, of Johnston, passed away at home on Friday, March 12, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Philomena (Di Giovanniantonio) Beaudoin. Mr. Beaudoin worked as a self-employed jewelry contractor for many years before retiring. He was an avid Frank Sinatra Fan. He loved to be on the water and fishing....

Mar 10, 2021

Marie Ann Houle, age 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at home. She was born September 11, 1943. She is survived by her five children, Richard Houle, Ann Pescarino, Michael Houle, Karen DeSano and Debbie Sciarra, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Domenic and Anna (Masi) Crapolicchio, her brothers, Anthony and...

Mar 8, 2021

Thomas N. Meglio, 66, of Providence, passed away at home on Monday, March 8, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of Norma (DiMario) Meglio and the late Vito Meglio. Tom worked as a Biological Researcher for various Boston Laboratories for many years before retiring. He was a 1977 graduate of Providence College and earned three master's degrees from...

Mar 5, 2021

Audrey I. Giglio, 54, of Providence, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Inge (Schneider) Lolli and James Giglio. Audrey had worked for Mainelli's Restaurant in Providence for many years. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her three sisters, Gina Giglio, Monica McLynch and her husband Michael and Tina Giglio;...

Mar 4, 2021

Rafael Yepez, 78, born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and a longtime resident of Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital on Thursday, March 4, 2021, after battling cancer and Covid-19. Rafael was a man who was rarely still but always had time to sit for a good cup of coffee. He is grieved by his brothers Galo & Julio, his...

Mar 3, 2021

Evelyn D. Farnesi (Baldoni), 89, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Stillwater Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Armando "Casey" Farnesi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Amelia (DiOrio) Baldoni. Mrs. Farnesi was Assistant Recreation Director for the City of Providence for many years before retiring. She had also worked...

Feb 22, 2021

Concetta DellaGrotta (Viti), 83, of Providence, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Salvatore DellaGrotta, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Magiacomo) Viti. A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her two children, Ken DellaGrotta and Linda DellaGrotta;...

Feb 20, 2021

Louis Costa (84) went home to God on Saturday, February 20, 2021, after a long fought battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Antonio and Maria de Lourdes (Raposo-Silva) Costa. He is survived by his wife Judith (Soares) Costa and his 7 children: Louis (spouse Holly) Costa, Jason Costa, Jennifer Costa, Aaron (spouse Renee) Costa, Michael Costa,...

Feb 19, 2021

Feb 19, 2021

Thomas R. "Skip" Grilli, Jr., 66, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at Oakland Grove Health Care Center on Friday, February 19, 2021. He will be sorely and sadly missed by his loving family. Thomas was the beloved husband of Linda (Marfeo) Grilli, his devoted wife for over 40 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late...

Feb 12, 2021

Dennis (Denny) Joseph Sullivan of Providence, Rhode Island went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 12th, 2021 at the age of 71. Except for his faith in Christ, Denny's top priority and joy in life was his family: his wife Dawn, daughters Bethany Sullivan, Rebekah DeMello, and Elizabeth Sullivan, and his son-in-law Tyler DeMello. He...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...