OBITUARIES

Rose M. Pugliese

Rose M. Pugliese

Jan 14, 2019

Rose M. Pugliese, 95, of Providence, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 14, 2019 at home. Born in Haverhill, MA, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Maria (Esposito) Barone. Rose was known for her academic excellence which led to a life-long career with the federal government. She started at age 18 in Washington, DC at the Office of...

Nellie DiDonato

Nellie DiDonato

Jan 10, 2019

Nellie DiDonato, 99, of North Providence, everyone's "Auntie Nellie", passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Amato and Christina (Torromeo) DiDonato. Nellie worked at the former Coro Manufacturing for 43 years. She also worked at Robert's Deli for many years. She is survived by her brother,...

Katherine C. Lisi

Katherine C. Lisi

Jan 7, 2019

Katherine C. Lisi, 82, of Johnston, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Vincenza (D'Elia) Lisi. "Miss Lisi", as she was known by her students, was an elementary school teacher in North Providence for many years before retiring at a relatively young age due to complications...

Charles W. Boyd

Charles W. Boyd

Jan 6, 2019

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Sandra M. Shahinian

Sandra M. Shahinian

Jan 2, 2019

Sandra M. (Gesualdi) Shahinian, 75, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Isabelle (Parenteau) Gesualdi. Sandra worked for Roger Williams Medical Center, before retiring. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her two children, Lisa Lynch...

Anthony B. Pesaturo

Anthony B. Pesaturo

Dec 30, 2018

Anthony B. Pesaturo, 74, of Providence, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer. Anthony was the former owner and president of Alpha Research Associates, Inc., widely recognized for its accurate political polling and prediction of election results.  He sold the firm in 1994, but continued to work as...

Antonio DiResto

Antonio DiResto

Dec 28, 2018

Antonio DiResto, 69, of Providence, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the beloved companion of Michelle Alexander.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gabriel "Bob" and Florence (Deevillez) DiResto. Mr. DiResto was the owner and operator of A. D. Plumbing. In addition to his companion he is survived by his son, Antonio...

Barbara Amaral

Barbara Amaral

Dec 25, 2018

Barbara (Seamans) Amaral, of North Providence, died peacefully surrounded by family at the Hope Hospice Center at the age of 81.   She was the wife of the late Joseph Amaral SR. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Mary Seamans. She had lived most of her life in Johnston RI. Residing also for years in Port St Lucie Fla....

Charles P. Lennon

Charles P. Lennon

Dec 21, 2018

Charles P. Lennon, 80, of North Providence, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at Miriam Hospital. Mr. Lennon worked as a self-employed contractor for many years before retiring. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Prayer Service on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Maceroni Funeral Home,...

Elda J. Blanchette

Elda J. Blanchette

Dec 20, 2018

Elda J. Blanchette, 75, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at home.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Veronica (Kelley) Blanchette. Elda worked for Paramount Cards and National Glass & Gate before retiring. She is survived by her brother, Ernest "Billy" Blanchette; two sisters, Sandra Teevens and Deborah Wojciechowski; and her many cherished...

Alba Fusco

Alba Fusco

Dec 13, 2018

Alba (Santopietro) Fusco, 93, formally of Johnston, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018, at Golden Crest Nursing Center in North Providence. She was the loving wife of the late Marco L. Fusco. She is survived by her children, Lorraine Natale and her husband Greg and Jane Fusco; grandson Gregory  Mark Natale; sister Vera Ragosta; and brother Anthony Santopietro.  She was the...

Vincent J. Montecalvo

Vincent J. Montecalvo

Dec 12, 2018

Vincent J. Montecalvo, Esq., 77, of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Catalano) Montecalvo for 48 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent "Jimmy" and Norma (Conca) Montecalvo.  Vincent earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University and operated his law practice from...

Marie E. Baldoni

Marie E. Baldoni

Dec 8, 2018

Marie E. Baldoni (Marciano), 91, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Baldoni, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ferruccio and Amelia (Fazzini) Marciano. Mrs. Baldoni was a bookkeeper for Team Sports, Inc. and later worked as a medical secretary for Dr....

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...