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...
Joseph Lancellotti
Feb 17, 2019
Joseph Lancellotti, 92, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Orchard View Manor in Riverside. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne (Valente) Lancellotti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alphonso and Mary (Simone) Lancellotti. Joseph was a storekeeper at Groton Navy Base for many years. He was an Army medic during...
Anita L. Colasanto
Feb 11, 2019
Anita L. (Ferri) Colasanto, 76, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Emiro "Tom" Colasanto for over 55 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Michelina (Venditto) Ferri. Anita was a graduate of Saint Mary's Academy of the Visitation,...
Celia Kammerer
Feb 10, 2019
Celia (Iavarone) Kammerer, 98, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Kammerer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Filomena (Sorrentino) Iavarone. Celia worked for Fulford Manufacturing as a jewelry quality control inspector for many years before retiring. She was...
Lucia N. Ricci-Curcio
Feb 10, 2019
Lucia Norma Ricci-Curcio (Sergiacomi), 90, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Amelio D. Ricci, and the mother of the late Norman A. Ricci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Adeline (Franciose) Sergiacomi Norma...
Clark A. Sammartino
Feb 5, 2019
With love and gratitude for his life, the family of Dr. Clark A. Sammartino announces his death on February 5, 2019. Characterized by an unassuming and cheerful nature, boundless energy, kindness, and respect for others, Clark's life was devoted to hard work consistently done well. Clark graduated in 1955 from Classical High School in Providence, and attributed his overall future...