Nancy D. Lapolla
Mar 29, 2019
Nancy D. Lapolla, 87, of Providence, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at South County Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Addolorata (Petronella) Lapolla. Nancy worked in the video library at WJAR TV for many years and as an administrative assistant at Fleet Technology Solutions for 18 years, retiring in 2000. She is...
Franco G. Coletta
Mar 23, 2019
Franco G. Coletta, 87, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the husband of the late Vittoria (Mambro) Coletta. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Rosa (Paone) Coletta. Mr. Coletta was a tool and die maker for Guild Metal Products and the Frank Morrow...
Gaetano M. Colantonio
Mar 20, 2019
Gaetano "Guy" M. Colantonio, 72, of Johnston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of 49 years to Susan (Reichstetter) Colantonio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Fraioli) Colantonio. Guy was a dedicated elementary school teacher...
Ann L. DelSanto
Mar 15, 2019
Ann L. DelSanto (DeStefano), 83, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Michael DelSanto. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Pasqualina (Albanese) DeStefano. Ann was a special education teachers assistant for the Providence School Department for many years before retiring. She was a member of LIUNA...
Florence M. Avarista
Mar 15, 2019
Florence M. Avarista (DeTommaso), 98, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Mario V. Avarista. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Anna (Acciardo) DeTommaso. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Florence was the happiest when she spent time surrounded...
Marie F. Leonardo
Mar 14, 2019
Marie F. Leonardo, 91, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Paul A. "Blondie" Leonardo; and mother to the late Paul A. Leonardo, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Antoinetta (Nocente) Cinieri and was the sister of the late Tony...
Evelyn C. LaVena
Mar 14, 2019
Evelyn C. LaVena (Palumbo) 89, of North Providence, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Benito "Ben" LaVena. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Olympia (DiCecco) Palumbo. Evelyn was employed by the State of Rhode Island for most of her professional career. In her later years, she...
Anna F. Smith
Mar 4, 2019
Anna F. Smith, 89, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Capitol Ridge at Providence. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Smith. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (Luongo) DiPippo. Anna was chief stenographer for the State of Rhode Island Personal Appeal Board for over 30 years before retiring A loving mother,...
Dorothy Reichstetter
Mar 2, 2019
Dorothy Reichstetter (Shepard), 94, of Smithfield, formerly of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Cortland Place in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Herman O. Reichstetter, and the mother of the late Stephen F. Reichstetter. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Florence (Rigner) Shepard. Dorothy was a volunteer for South...
Wilburn E. Trammell
Feb 27, 2019
Wilburn E. "Bill" Trammell, Jr., 73, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. (Fisher) Trammell. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Wilburn and Grace (Morris) Trammell. In addition to his wife he is survived by his two children, Colby Trammell and...
David E. Costantino
Feb 18, 2019
David E. Costantino, 54, of North Providence, passed away at home suddenly on Monday, February 18, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Anthony and Mary Ann (Ricci) Costantino. David was known as a kind person with a good heart who loved animals and helping others in need. He had a delightful sense...