OBITUARIES

Albert L. Langella

Albert L. Langella

Oct 4, 2019

Albert L. Langella, Sr. "Poppy", 83, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of the late Anna M. (Velleco) Langella. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Camillo Langella, Sr. and Louise (DeFusco) Langella. Mr. Langella worked for the Boys & Girls Club of Providence and the U.S. Postal...

Martin J. Krikorian

Martin J. Krikorian

Oct 3, 2019

Martin J. Krikorian, 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Anna (Fargnoli) Krikorian.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Sarkis and Mary (Heogsian) Krikorian. Mr. Krikorian owned and operated Mary's Shoe Repair for many years before retiring.  He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was...

Ida J. Sisco

Ida J. Sisco

Sep 27, 2019

Ida J. Sisco, 93, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of James C. Sisco for 71 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Carolina (Rufo) Izzi. Ida enjoyed bowling, bocce ball, golfing and playing cards.  She was an active member of AARP, the Sons of Italy and was a...

Melvin R. Jenkins

Melvin R. Jenkins

Sep 26, 2019

Melvin R. "Mal" Jenkins, 90, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Edna (Randle) Jenkins. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Bates) Jenkins. Mal was a machinist for Carol Cable Co. for 30 years. He was an avid...

Frank S. Gerardi

Frank S. Gerardi

Sep 24, 2019

Frank S. Gerardi, Jr., 66, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Berkshire Place.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank S. Gerardi, Sr. and Gustina DiIorio. Frank worked as a dealer for the MGM Grand and Sam's Town Casino in Las Vegas. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Gerardi and his wife Jan; his...

John Di Palma

John Di Palma

Sep 23, 2019

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Joseph M. Amalfitano

Joseph M. Amalfitano

Sep 23, 2019

Joseph M. Amalfitano, 52, of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of North Providence, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Frank and Rosemary (DiStefano) Amalfitano. Joseph was a field technician for AstroNova, Inc. for 30 years. He was an avid bowler...

Adelaide Pistacchio

Adelaide Pistacchio

Sep 22, 2019

Adelaide "Adele" Pistacchio (D'Ercole), 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Vincent Pistacchio.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Camillo and Annunciata D'Ercole. Mrs. Pistacchio worked as a hairstylist for many years before retiring.  She had also worked for Cherry & Webb and the DaVinci...

Olga R. Paolilli

Olga R. Paolilli

Sep 21, 2019

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Alfred A. Andreozzi

Alfred A. Andreozzi

Sep 18, 2019

Alfred A. Andreozzi, Jr., 76, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred Andreozzi, Sr. and Mary V. (Ferraro) Andreozzi. Al owned and operated Alfredo's Restaurant on Thayer St. in Providence for many years before retiring. He is survived by his two sons, Alfred...

Pasquale C. Riccardi

Pasquale C. Riccardi

Sep 12, 2019

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Rose Mesolella

Rose Mesolella

Sep 8, 2019

Rose Mesolella (Musumeci) -Our beloved Mother passed Sunday morning, September 8th at Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI.  Born in Providence August 8, 1921, she was 98 years young at the time of her passing. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Domenica (Cardente) Musumeci.  Rose was the wife of the late Vincent Mesolella, Sr. Rose was a devoted wife, mother,...

Lorraine Turchetti

Lorraine Turchetti

Sep 6, 2019

Lorraine Turchetti, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late John Turchetti.   Mrs. Turchetti was co-owner and operator with her husband of the JCL Jewelry Company for many years before retiring. She is survived by her son, John C. Turchetti; two daughters, Laurie M. Turchetti and Carol A. Turchetti; and her granddaughter, Lauren...

Yaldus S. Hasso

Yaldus S. Hasso

Aug 29, 2019

Yaldus S. Hasso, 95, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019. She was the wife of the late Dr. Haddy S. Hasso. Mrs. Hasso was born in Mosul, Iraq. She was the daughter of the late Sulaiman and Latifa (Jardack) Khoory. Mrs. Hasso graduated from Queen Alia Institute for Higher Education in Baghdad with a degree in...

Rinaldo R. Mandarelli

Rinaldo R. Mandarelli

Aug 20, 2019

Raymond R. Mandarelli, 97, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Christine R. (Duffy) Mandarelli.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Frances (Sinapi) Mandarelli. Mr. Mandarelli worked for Amtrack for many years before his retirement.  He also worked for Rhody Roofing...

Matilda Lombardi

Matilda Lombardi

Aug 15, 2019

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Edith Coppola

Edith Coppola

Aug 14, 2019

Edith Coppola, 98, passed away peacefully at Grace Barker Health on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Pasco "Pat" Coppola.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Julia (Zanni) Folco. Edith worked for Carl Art Jewelry for many years before retiring. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  She was the sister...

Joseph P. Golomboski

Joseph P. Golomboski

Aug 9, 2019

Joseph P. Golomboski, 59, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at Cherry Hill Manor on Friday, August 9, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Teresa (Pascone) Golomboski. A graduate of Rhode Island College, Joe worked for the Johnston School Department and was a member of Laborers Local union 808. He enjoyed fishing and was...

Florence M. Fornaro

Florence M. Fornaro

Aug 5, 2019

Florence M. Fornaro (Skerritt), 98, of North Scituate, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alfred Fornaro. Born in Kingston, NY, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (DeBow) Skerritt. Florence was an Army veteran of WWII. She was a devoted wife,...