OBITUARIES

Jean Tammaro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald F. Gillen

Donald F. Gillen

Sep 11, 2020

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Diane A. Alberico

Diane A. Alberico

Sep 11, 2020

Diane A. Alberico, 68, of Bicentennial Way, North Providence, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her apartment in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo A. Alberico and M. Ida (Trombetta) Alberico. She was the wife of late husband George Bell of Missouri. Diane worked as a social worker for several years helping adults...

Richard William Hyatt

Richard William Hyatt

Sep 9, 2020

Richard W. Hyatt, 74, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late Richard Hyatt and Alma (DeRoker) Phillips. Ricky was a registered nurse and worked as a charge nurse at John Clarke Retirement Center in Middletown, retiring in 2015. He was...

Velia M. Ricci

Velia M. Ricci

Sep 7, 2020

Velia M. (Calcagni) Ricci, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Brentwood Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Armando Ricci.   She was born in Arce, Italy, the youngest child of Gaetano and Maria (Polselli) Calcagni.  She was the stepdaughter of Josephine Fanelli Calcagni.  She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She is survived by...

Diane Alberico Bell

Diane Alberico Bell

Sep 6, 2020

Diane A. Alberico, 68, of Bicentennial Way, North Providence, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at her apartment in North Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo A. Alberico and M. Ida (Trombetta) Alberico. She was the wife of late husband George Bell of Missouri. Diane worked as a social worker for several years helping adults...

Leo Perrotta

Leo Perrotta

Sep 2, 2020

Leo Perrotta, 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Norma (Rattenni) Perrotta for 60 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Filomena (Lubrano) Perrotta. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 6 children, Leo J Perrotta (Debbie) of Portsmouth,...

Vincent M. Cipressi

Vincent M. Cipressi

Aug 31, 2020

Vincent M. Cipressi, 62, of Glocester, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 31, 2020.  He was the beloved husband of Christine (Sherblum) Cipressi for 25 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Frances (Piti) Cipressi. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sisters, Carol Cappuccilli,  wife of the late...

Valerie Jean Monteiro

Valerie Jean Monteiro

Aug 28, 2020

Valerie Jean Monteiro, 64, of Woonsocket, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 28, 2020.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara (DeBarros) Monteiro.  She is survived by her two sisters, Denise Jacobson and Karen Monteiro-Gaspar; three nieces, Shaina Ellis, Kolby Hayter and Kalli Hayter; and her nephew, Jake Hayter. Valerie's funeral and burial will be...