OBITUARIES

Josephine Scolardi

Josephine Scolardi

Mar 7, 2025

Josephine Scolardi, 95, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonette (Lepre) Scolardi.Josephine worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brother,...

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette

Mar 6, 2025

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette, age 86, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, after a brief illness. Moe was born in Central Falls, RI, the son of Robert and Noella (Boutin) Ouellette. He married his beloved wife, Claire (Rosini) Ouellette in 1963, and they enjoyed 45 devoted years together, before her passing in 2008. They are survived by their...

Yolanda Perrucci

Yolanda Perrucci

Mar 4, 2025

Yolanda (Vi, Viola) Marie Perrucci, 95, formerly of Providence, died peacefully at her home in North Smithfield on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Cosimo and Rose (Spaziano) Perrucci. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Perrucci Gentile, Bernadette Perrucci Burgess, Iolanda S Perrucci and brother, Barsanofio Perrucci; her nephew Frank...

Barbara Ciolfi

Barbara Ciolfi

Mar 2, 2025

Barbara A. Ciolfi, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Ciolfi. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James F. and Anna (Rogers) McGinn.

She was a telephone operator for the Verizon Phone Company for twenty-three...

Jeanette Restivo

Jeanette Restivo

Feb 28, 2025

Jeanette “Jean” (Lamantia) Restivo, 87, of North Providence, Rhode Island peacefully passed in the early morning hours of February 28, 2025, after spending a week surrounded by the large family she built alongside her late, beloved husband, Edmund (“Eddie”) Restivo.

Jean was born to the late Cosmo and Felicia (Giorgi) Lamantia, both Italian emigrates from Italy in the early 1920s. She...

Andrea Campanile

Andrea Campanile

Feb 28, 2025

Andrea M. Campanile, 68, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Louis C. Campanile. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi “Louis” Cedroni and Antonetta (Capriolo) Cedroni.

Andrea was a dedicated and compassionate woman. For 47 years, she worked tirelessly in various roles at Women & Infants...

Elizabeth Bolvin

Elizabeth Bolvin

Feb 23, 2025

Elizabeth A. (Aubin) Bolvin, 82, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Bolvin, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late David Aubin, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Quirk) Aubin.

Elizabeth was employed as a nurse at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence for over...

Olga Guccione

Olga Guccione

Feb 17, 2025

Olga Guccione, 103, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Palmo J. Guccione. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Federico and Michelina (Tagliaferro) Patriarca.

Olga is survived by her three children, one daughter, Linda Guccione; two sons, Joseph Guccione and Gerald Guccione and his wife Judy; her two...

Frances Sotolongo

Frances Sotolongo

Feb 16, 2025

Frances M. Sotolongo, 77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas Zona.

She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Romano, Deborah Sullivan-Tamboe, Laura McNulty and Jacqueline Sullivan Andre.

Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 3-4 p.m., at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381...

Laura Sherlock

Laura Sherlock

Feb 12, 2025

Laura A.G. Sherlock (Gattegno), 69, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Sherlock. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Doris (Binns) Gattegno.

Laura spent her professional life working in Office Management first at Travelers Insurance; Mass Mutal and later at Met-Life Insurance...

Paul Speakman

Paul Speakman

Feb 12, 2025

Paul Speakman, 72, of North Providence passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Paul is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (Farrell), two sons, Christopher (Lis) grandchildren, Oliver and Liliana; and Benjamin (Diana), grandchildren, Anden, Lana, Adrian and Luka; three sisters, Irene, Mary (Zan) and Rita, one brother Charles (Dorothy) and his in-laws, Michael (Cynthia), Diane...

Anthony J. Ricci

Anthony J. Ricci

Feb 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony J. Ricci, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, who peacefully passed away at the age of 90 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Cosmo and Laura (Scotti) Ricci.

Anthony was a proud Veteran of the United...

Gail Carello

Gail Carello

Feb 11, 2025

Gail (DiSanto) Carello, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was the beloved wife of Anthony (Tony) Carello for 65 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Augustino “Christy” and Mary (Piedolati) DiSanto.

She was the loving mother of three children, Cindy Iascone and her...

Joan Falcone

Joan Falcone

Feb 11, 2025

Joan H. Falcone, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2025. She was the wife of the late Michael D. Falcone. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Rose (Denett) Gormly.

She was employed in the banking industry as a teller and in the customer service for thirty-five years. Joan liked traveling and...

Cosimo LePera

Cosimo LePera

Jan 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Cosimo LePera, 87, of Providence, announces his passing on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. His life and legacy had a significant and far-reaching impact from the United States to Italy. He fought valiantly until the end to remain with his beloved wife of 61 years, Giovanna Aiello LePera. Born in Acri, Cosenza,...

Beverly Palombo

Beverly Palombo

Jan 22, 2025

Beverly A. Palombo, 72, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Morgan Health Center. She was the wife of the late Frank Palombo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore “Charlie” Ferranti and Theresa (Rego) Ferranti.

Beverly worked alongside her family at Modern Paper Box for many years, before retiring. She was an...

Alfred Browning

Alfred Browning

Jan 10, 2025

Alfred H. Browning, 89, of Smithfield, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann (Zanni) Browning for 60 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Sonny and Florence (Lawson) Browning.

Al was the proud owner and...

Gloria Giarusso

Gloria Giarusso

Jan 8, 2025

Gloria F. Giarusso, 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Orlando Giarusso. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Filella) Barbato.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her son, Steven Giarusso and his wife Kathryn; her sister, Frances Soccio; four...

Robert L. Mello

Robert L. Mello

Jan 3, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mello, 88, of Providence, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Matteo) Mello for 65 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Manuel and Yvonne (Provencher) Mello.

Bob was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army with...

Joyce Rizzo

Joyce Rizzo

Dec 31, 2024

Joyce E. (Ritz) Rizzo, 83, of West Warwick, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John (Rizzo) Ritz and the late Ida (Vescuso) Ritz.

Joyce was employed by the University of Rhode Island for 18 years before retiring. She was a devout catholic her entire life and...