OBITUARIES

Catherine M. Cabana

Catherine M. Cabana

Jul 27, 2019

Catherine M. Cabana (Giannini), 97, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Cabana, to whom she was married for 48 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late William and Carmina (Morelli) Giannini. Catherine, known to her friends as Kay, was...

Fortunata G. Onesti

Fortunata G. Onesti

Jul 24, 2019

Fortunata "Gloria" Onesti (Florio), 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Hope Hospice & Pallativre Care in Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Onesti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Assunta (DiOrio) Florio. Gloria loved singing at weddings as a young woman, watching soap operas, and took great...

Julio E. Vega

Julio E. Vega

Jul 23, 2019

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Joseph Verrocchio

Joseph Verrocchio

Jul 19, 2019

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Deborah Ardente

Deborah Ardente

Jul 16, 2019

Deborah L. Ardente-DiSantis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16th 2019, her 68th birthday. She was the daughter of the late John Martin and Ann (Tartaglione) Martin of Providence. She was the wife of David DiSantis. Deborah was a registered nurse at Fatima Hospital and the Providence VA Medical Center. She was also a nursing instructor at CCRI. She is...

Frances M. Zajac

Frances M. Zajac

Jul 15, 2019

Frances M. Zajac, 76, of Johnston, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph W. Zajac, Jr. (Ret. Lt. N.P.P.D.); they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on December 28, 2018.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Albion and Jane (Morris) Holden. Before retiring, Frances worked as...

Ralph Florio

Ralph Florio

Jul 11, 2019

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Robert M. Libutti

Robert M. Libutti

Jul 6, 2019

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Dolores C. DeAngelis

Dolores C. DeAngelis

Jul 3, 2019

Dolores C. DeAngelis, 89, of Smithfield, was called into eternal life peacefully surrounded by her devoted and loving family on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  Born May 14, 1930 in Providence, Dolores was the daughter of the late Paul and Vera (Calenda) Martellini.  She was greeted by her loving husband Paul DeAngelis, Jr. into the gates of heaven. Dolores took most pride in...

Joan M. Jerome

Joan M. Jerome

Jul 2, 2019

Joan M. Jerome, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Briarcliffe Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late E. Raymond Jerome and Irving J. Malone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Green) Langton. Joan worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital and Pediatric...

Francine G. Medeiros

Francine G. Medeiros

Jul 1, 2019

Francine G. Medeiros, 65, of North Providence, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas Cotter.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Barbara (Davis) Mangiante. Fran worked for the Belknap White Group in Mansfield. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her brother, Robert Mangiante; her stepdaughter, Jennifer Sousa...

Barbara E. Samartano

Barbara E. Samartano

Jul 1, 2019

After a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's related dementia, Barbara passed away peacefully on her 77th birthday at Tockwotten On The Waterfront surrounded by her daughter and her loving caregivers. She leaves behind her husband and best friend Dr. Joseph G. Samartano of North Providence, her son Michael J. Samartano and his wife Lynn of Leeds, ME, her daughter...

Priscilla S. Parker

Priscilla S. Parker

Jun 25, 2019

Priscilla Standish Parker Orr died peacefully on Tuesday, June 25th 2019 at her daughter Suzy's home in Providence, Rhode Island, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Massachusetts on March 8th 1927, Priscilla moved to England and was married to Cdr. David Parker for 52 years until his death.  They raised three daughters Cheryl, Suzy and Nikki, before she returned to her roots in New England. Priscilla was a generous and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Steven W. Fregeolle

Steven W. Fregeolle

Jun 23, 2019

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Jordan R. Zahn

Jordan R. Zahn

Jun 21, 2019

Jordan R. Zahn, 31, of Providence, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at home. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Robert Zahn and Christine (Gesmondi) Kennedy. Jordan was a talented artist and musician. He loved to draw and paint. He played guitar and drums and was the drummer in the band Cosmic Winter. He was the assistant...

Amelia Florio

Amelia Florio

Jun 18, 2019

Amelia Florio (Dionisi), 105, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Berkshire Place in Providence. She was the wife of the late Antonio Florio. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Jenny (Cardillo) Dionisi. Amelia loved playing cards with her sisters and was an excellent cook. She is survived by her sons, Frank...

Ann C. Adessi

Ann C. Adessi

Jun 11, 2019

Ann C. Adessi  76, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucy (DiChiaro) Adessi. Ann's professional career included various roles at Fleet National Bank and Bank of America.  She achieved her Associate, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees while working full time.  Ann had a passion for volunteering since high school,...

Frank M. D'Alessandro

Frank M. D'Alessandro

Jun 8, 2019

On Saturday June 8, 2019, Frank Mario D'Alessandro, MD, passed away at the age of 85.  He was the beloved husband of Marta (Mimmi) D'Alessandro for 59 years.   Dr. D'Alessandro was born on October 7, 1933, in Providence, RI. He was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Clavio) D'Alessandro. Dr. D'Alessandro was a 1951 graduate of LaSalle Academy, a...

Louise Previte

Louise Previte

Jun 6, 2019

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