Stephen Brody Rianna
May 15, 2020
Stephen "Brody'' Rianna, Sr., 69, of Johnston and formerly of Providence, Passed away on May 15, 2020. He was the son of the late Stephen D. Rianna, Jr. and Marie C. (Persechino) Rianna. Mr. Rianna was a 1968 graduate of Mt Pleasant High School. Also, in 1968 he enlisted in the USAR, 76 Division, taking his basic infantry training at,...
Claire May Botelho
May 14, 2020
Claire May (Capaldi, Sciotti) Botelho, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her home after a brief illness. She leaves her sons Glen Sciotti and his wife Jane of Lincoln, Paul Sciotti and his wife Nancy of North Attleboro, MA, her daughter Gail (Sciotti) Boyce and her husband Timothy of Lincoln, grandchildren Geoffrey Sciotti and his fiancé Danielle...
Virginia Elsie Luzzi
May 13, 2020
Virginia E. Luzzi, 92, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Cherry Hill Nursing Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Anna (Calcione) Luzzi. She grew up in Providence but later moved to North Providence where she spent most of her adult life. She graduated from Central High School where she learned the...
Ronald Potter
May 11, 2020
Ronald Potter, 84, of Johnston, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of Rosalyn (Patalano) Potter for 60 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harris Potter, Sr. and Marie (Grady) Potter. Mr. Potter retired in 1976 as a Lieutenant on the Rhode Island State Police after 20...
Edith Perkins
May 8, 2020
Edith Perkins, 93, of North Providence, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Albert Perkins. Born in Whitehall, NY, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine (Campney) Walstrom. Edith worked as a salesperson for several local clothing stores to include Shephard's and Donnelley's. She loved painting,...
Raymond Joseph Foisey
May 6, 2020
Raymond J. Foisey, Jr., 68, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at The Miriam Hospital. Born in Putnam, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond J. Foisey and Katherine (Pescosolido) Correia. Raymond is survived by his son, Raymond Iarocci, his wife Nicole and his two beloved grandchildren, Dante and Liliana Iarocci. He was the brother of the...
Michael W. Rahill
May 6, 2020
Michael W. Rahill, 64, of North Providence, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born in California, he was the son of the late William "Tootsie" Tallo, Jr. and Catherine (Beavers) Rahill Tallo. Mike worked for Custom Design, Inc. in North Kingstown for 40 years. He is survived by six brothers, Gale Rahill, Richard Rahill, William...
Rose Marie Giusti
May 2, 2020
Rose Marie (DeCesare) Giusti, 91, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Theodore "Ted" Giusti for 68 years. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (DePasquale) DeCesare. Rose was employed as an Executive Assistant/Manager at Duffy & Shanley for many years before retiring. She was a graduate of Classical...
William J. DiRaimo
May 1, 2020
William J. DiRaimo, 92, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Rose Marie (Altieri) DiRaimo for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Mario and Pauline (Acciardo) DiRaimo. Mr. DiRaimo was a Superintendent for Gammino Construction for 35 years and was Vice President of DiRaimo Construction...
Pauline Mollica
Apr 30, 2020
Pauline (Boccanfuso) Mollica, 94, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020 at Cortland Place (Stillwater Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing) where she was cared for by the loving, dedicated staff for more than 10 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore J. Mollica. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Paolo and Immacolata (DelPonte) Boccanfuso. She...
Joseph A. DeSantis
Apr 29, 2020
Joseph A. DeSantis Sr., 77, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Frances M. (Gilbert) DeSantis for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Maria (Lisa) DeSantis. Mr. DeSantis was an industrial radiographer for...
Joseph A. De Santis
Apr 29, 2020
Joseph A. De Santis Sr., 77, of West Kingston, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Frances M. (Gilbert) De Santis for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armando and Mary (Lisa) De Santis. Mr. De Santis was...
Ellen A. Ansaldi
Apr 27, 2020
Ellen A. Ansaldi, 76, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late J. Joseph and Bernadine Hazel (Duffy) Fogarty. Ellen loved to cook and was employed as a baker at Stop & Shop for many years before retiring. She is survived by her two sons,...
Diane R. Leveillee
Apr 26, 2020
Diane R. Leveillee, 66, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the loving wife of Denis Leveillee for 46 years. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Estelle (Vigneau) Hendricks. Diane worked at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for 40 years before retiring....
Fiorita DiLorenzo
Apr 23, 2020
Fiorita DiLorenzo (Chiodo), 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23rd surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, John DiLorenzo of 59 years; daughter, Lori DiLorenzo; son John DiLorenzo and his wife Marisa, all of North Providence; three sisters, Josephine Chiodo, Yolanda DelConte and Stella McVeigh; and several nieces and nephews. Born...
Teresa Ann Capozzi
Apr 23, 2020
Teresa A. "Terry" Capozzi, 79, of North Providence, passed away at home on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Marie (Romagnano) Capozzi. Teresa was a senior customer service representative for National Grid, retiring after 33 years of service. She is survived by her nephews, Peter, Anthony, Andrew and his wife Marty,...
Alfred DiOrio
Apr 20, 2020
Alfred DiOrio, Jr., 90, of Johnston, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfredo and Palmina (Sbardella) DiOrio. Alfred was a short order cook for several local restaurants. He is survived by his brothers, Edward DiOrio and Ronald DiOrio. He was the brother of the...