OBITUARIES

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...

Leonilda Pagliaro

Leonilda Pagliaro

Oct 19, 2018

Leonilda "Lee" Pagliaro, 96, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Angelina (Iacovino) Rossi, and the loving wife of the late Nicholas Pagliaro for 67 years. Their love was like no other. As a civilian during World War II, Mrs. Pagliaro worked...

Vincent A. DeCesare

Vincent A. DeCesare

Oct 19, 2018

Vincent A. DeCesare, Esq., 75, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Friday, October 19, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Diane (Musumeci) DeCesare for 30 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Antonetta (Bevilaqua) DeCesare and the late Armando DeCesare. A graduate of Providence College, Vincent began his career as a middle school Social Studies teacher...

Rocco DiBonaventura

Rocco DiBonaventura

Oct 17, 2018

Rocco DiBonaventura, 92, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the husband of the late Michalina (Gentile) DiBonaventura.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Vincenza (Testa) DiBonaventura.  Mr. DiBonaventura worked for Lorgnettte Manufacturing and Evans Findings before retiring. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is survived by his devoted...

Vincent Ricci

Vincent Ricci

Oct 13, 2018

Vincent Ricci, 84, of North Providence passed away, Saturday, October 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Hopkins Manor.  He was the husband of the late Maria D. (Scungio) Ricci.  Born in Scapoli, Italy, he was the son of the late Ludovico and Maria (Rufo) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was the owner and operator of American Tile & Marble Co., Inc. He...

Rita G Croce

Rita G Croce

Oct 6, 2018

Rita G. Croce, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Teresa (Spolidoro) Montanaro. Rita worked for the State of Rhode Island before retiring.  She was an avid reader and member of the Cranston Library Book Club.  She loved to sing and at one time was a member of Sweet Adelines.  She...

Mary M. Marcoccio

Mary M. Marcoccio

Oct 1, 2018

Mary M. Marcoccio, 100, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Scandinavian Home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Marcoccio.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Elvira (Caldarone) Marra. Mrs. Marcoccio worked for Carla Corporation for over 20 years before retiring.  Her family would like...

Michelle A. Caparco

Michelle A. Caparco

Sep 29, 2018

Michelle A. Caparco, 49, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Richard and Dolores (Restivo) Caparco. Michelle graduated from Coventry High School with honors and worked as a K9 Caretaker at Pro Grooming in Coventry. In addition to her mom and dad she is survived by her brother, Richard (Cindy) Caparco, Jr.; two...