OBITUARIES

Eleuterio Calcagni

Eleuterio Calcagni

Dec 3, 2018

Eleuterio "Larry" Calcagni, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vittorio "Victor" and Raffaeluccia "Lucy" (Esposito) Calcagni. Larry was a Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as a logistics specialist for several local manufacturing companies. A 1944...

Robert A. Franchetti

Robert A. Franchetti

Nov 25, 2018

Robert "Skid" Franchetti, 62, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Kelly (Graham) Franchetti for 31 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Carmela (Coia) Franchetti. Skid worked for Beacon Mutual for many years before retiring. He was a member of the...

Jeannette V. Guevara

Jeannette V. Guevara

Nov 25, 2018

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Richard L. Cervone

Richard L. Cervone

Nov 18, 2018

Richard L. Cervone, MD, 63, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 in Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Lori (Dantone) Cervone. Born in Providence, he was the son of Anthony and Mary (Borrelli) Cervone. Rick was a lifelong learner. He began his career as a physical education teacher in Providence, RI. He then furthered his...

Theresa Pesaturo

Theresa Pesaturo

Nov 17, 2018

Theresa (Gemma) Pesaturo, 98, passed away on November 17th, surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Golden Crest Nursing Center in North Providence for the last several years, having previously made her home in North Providence. Theresa was the last of a family of 12 siblings. The Gemmas were a proud Italian-American family of 9 boys and...

Edward E. Taylor

Edward E. Taylor

Nov 14, 2018

Edward E. Taylor, 62, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marquita (Blais) Taylor. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Chester and Lydia (LeFebvre) Taylor. Edward was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. An avid...

Ida A. Barletta

Ida A. Barletta

Nov 13, 2018

Ida A. Barletta (Iascone), 90, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Antonio Barletta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Noviello) Iascone. Mrs. Barletta worked for Uniroyal and Brian Supply Company for many years before retiring. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and...

Richard H. Marsocci

Richard H. Marsocci

Nov 12, 2018

Richard Henry Marsocci, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at age 76. Richard was the son of the late Susie (DiSarro) Marsocci Whigham and  Simeone Marsocci. He is survived by his brother, S.Gerald Marsocci (Constance), several nephews,  grand nieces and grand nephews. Richard enjoyed spending time with his nephew David G. Marsocci (Jennifer) and his family....

Maria L. Verardo

Maria L. Verardo

Nov 7, 2018

Maria Lynn Verardo, 55, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.  Born in Providence, she was the Daughter of the late John P.Ferria and Gilda C. (Mazzei) Ferria. A loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother and Sister, Maria loved spending time with her family, especially her Grandchildren. She is survived by her two cherished Sons, Micheal S. Verardo Jr...

Giovaninna Colavita

Giovaninna Colavita

Nov 7, 2018

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Vincent C. Messina

Vincent C. Messina

Nov 7, 2018

Vincent C. Messina, 69, of Davenport, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Ave., Providence. Burial will be private. Visitation respectfully omitted.  Donations in Vincent's memory may be made...

Victor Filippi

Victor Filippi

Nov 3, 2018

Victor Filippi, Jr., 42, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018 at home. He was the beloved husband of Sara (Williams) Filippi. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Janice (Boissy) Filippi and the late Victor Filippi, Sr. Victor was the owner, along with his wife, Sara, of the Bella Luna Candle Company. He graduated with honors...

Irma I. Tortolani

Irma I. Tortolani

Oct 28, 2018

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Anthony C. Andreozzi

Anthony C. Andreozzi

Oct 26, 2018

Anthony C. Andreozzi, 87, of Providence passed away, Friday, October 26, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Filomena (Peluso) Andreozzi.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Rose (Piacitelli) Andreozzi. Mr. Andreozzi worked for Fleet Bank until retiring and had previously worked with his family at Andreozzi's Liquors.  A devoted picker and...

Bronwen W. Rocchio

Bronwen W. Rocchio

Oct 25, 2018

Bronwen W. Rocchio, 71, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018.  She was the beloved wife of Raymond Rocchio.  Born in Oswego, New York, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Phyllis (Tifft) Williams. In addition to her husband she is survived by three children, Irene Rocchio Leddy and her husband Frank, Raymond Rocchio, Jr. and his...

Antonio Rabaiotti

Antonio Rabaiotti

Oct 25, 2018

Antonio Rabaiotti, 95, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary (Lonardo) Rabaiotti.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Bartolomeo and Maria (Colafrancesco) Rabaiotti. Mr. Rabaiotti worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years before retiring.  An Army Veteran of World War II, he was a recipient...

Thomas F. DiPaolo

Thomas F. DiPaolo

Oct 23, 2018

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Langdon Wilby

Langdon Wilby

Oct 20, 2018

Langdon Wilby, 85, of Hollywood, Florida and formerly of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 20, 2018.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur and Aldea (SanSouci) Wilby. Lang was a general manager at the Shipyard Drive-In, Pike Drive-In and others before opening The Carillion Restaurant in Johnston.  He continued his restaurant success...