Audrey I. Giglio
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;...
Rafael Antonio Yepez
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...
Evelyn D. Farnesi
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...
Concetta DellaGrotta
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;...
Louis Costa
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,...
Thomas R. Grilli
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...
Dennis J. Sullivan
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...
Doris Frances Dellava
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...
Irene Enrica Spirito
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...
Elvira Rossi
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...
Albert Franklin Williamson
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...
Anna R. Mercurio
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...
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...