OBITUARIES

Gateano Califano

Gateano Califano

May 26, 2020

Gaetano "Guy" Califano, 94, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Julietta (Amoroso) Califano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Marchetti) Califano. Guy was a proud Army veteran of WW II, serving in the European theater...

Ruth Ashton

Ruth Ashton

May 24, 2020

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John Charles Hall

John Charles Hall

May 21, 2020

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Salvo Joseph LiBassi

Salvo Joseph LiBassi

May 20, 2020

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Marianna Ursillo

Marianna Ursillo

May 18, 2020

Marianna (Broccoli) Ursillo, 86, of North Providence, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Crestwood Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Antonio Ursillo and the mother of the late Annamaria Ursillo.  Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gioacchino and Maria (Paolino) Broccoli. Mrs. Ursillo worked for Roger Williams Medical Center for many years before...

Frank Pasco Piccirillo

Frank Pasco Piccirillo

May 17, 2020

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Raymond S. Matthieu

Raymond S. Matthieu

May 17, 2020

Raymond S. Matthieu Jr. passed away Sunday May 17th with his family by his side, at his home in Attleboro, MA.  He was 71. Ray was born in Pawtucket RI, the son of the late Raymond S. and Margaret (Greenhalgh) Matthieu.  He grew up in the Pinecrest neighborhood of Pawtucket and attended Pawtucket Vocational high school. Ray was a decorated veteran...

Martin J. Nemirow

Martin J. Nemirow

May 17, 2020

Martin J. Nemirow, 79, of Warwick passed away Sunday, May 17 after a brief illness. He leaves the love of his life of 54 years Janet (Falcone) and the apples of his eyes Jennifer of Bristol & David of San Diego, Ca, He was also beloved "Uncle Marty" to his many nieces and nephews who he loved beyond words. And...

Stephen Brody Rianna

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

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

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...

Angelo Vincent DeRobbio

Angelo Vincent DeRobbio

May 13, 2020

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Ronald Potter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...