OBITUARIES

Anthony Tudino

Anthony Tudino

Apr 11, 2025

Anthony Tudino, a retired Detective Sergeant for the North Providence Police Department died peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 with his son Anthony by his side. He was the husband of the late Norma (Martin) Tudino. They were married for 65 years.Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael Tudino and Theresa (Bianco) Tudino. He moved to...

Geoffrey M. Driscoll

Geoffrey M. Driscoll

Apr 5, 2025

Geoffrey Moore Driscoll, 58, died unexpectedly in Providence, RI on April 5, 2025. Geoffrey was born in Tarrytown, NY in 1967, the third son of Catherine Moore and William Driscoll. He grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. As a young boy, he sailed and played tennis, was an altar server at St. Stanislaus Koska Church, and was an avid curler and...

Louis A. Boschetti

Louis A. Boschetti

Apr 5, 2025

Louis A .Boschetti, age 93, passed away on Saturday April 5, 2025. He was the husband of the late Anna D. Boschetti (DiRuzzo). He was born in Providence , the son of the late Frank M. Boschetti and Celia Boschetti (Catuto).

He was employed for over 30 years as a salesman for Sears in Providence, starting in men's clothing and working...

Nicholas Minutelli

Nicholas Minutelli

Apr 2, 2025

Nicholas J. Minutelli, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted and cherished husband of JoAnn (Procaccini) Minutelli for 62 years. Born in Providence, Nick was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Buffardi) Colardo.

Nick was a loving father to Anthony Minutelli, Sr. and his wife Carla,...

Felix "Bobo" Marinelli, Sr.

Felix "Bobo" Marinelli, Sr.

Mar 27, 2025

Felix “Bobo” Marinelli, Sr., 88, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Irene J. (Catanzaro) Marinelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vito and Christina (Comella) Marinelli.

Felix was the owner and operator of FM Paving and Bobo’s Junkyard along with the Johnston Boxing...

A. Francis DiMeglio

A. Francis DiMeglio

Mar 25, 2025

A. Francis “Frank” DiMeglio was born in Providence, RI on January 3, 1931. Following a longstanding illness, he passed away suddenly at The Miriam Hospital on March 25, 2025. Frank was predeceased by his parents Antonio DiMeglio and Santina (Marsella) DiMeglio of Providence, RI, and sisters Madeline Ball (Jack) of Coventry, RI and Antonetta Philips (Edward-deceased) of Apple Valley, CA....

Albert Olsen

Albert Olsen

Mar 24, 2025

Albert J. Olsen, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of the late Rita A. (D'Ambrosco) Olsen, and a devoted father and grandfather. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late E. Philip Olsen and Mary E. (O'Hern) Olsen.

Al enjoyed a long and fulfilling...

River L. Lavin

River L. Lavin

Mar 10, 2025

River S. Lavin, age 30, passed peacefully on Monday, March 10th, after a brief illness. River was born in Norwood, MA, he is the son of James and Joanne (Cannon) Lavin, and brother Brian Lavin. His spirit and legacy lives on through his friends, family and most importantly, his three fur-babies Willow, Phoebe, and Ravioli.His funeral services are to be...

Josephine Scolardi

Josephine Scolardi

Mar 7, 2025

Josephine Scolardi, 95, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antonette (Lepre) Scolardi.Josephine worked in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring.

She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her brother,...

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette

Mar 6, 2025

Maurice “Moe” P. Ouellette, age 86, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, after a brief illness. Moe was born in Central Falls, RI, the son of Robert and Noella (Boutin) Ouellette. He married his beloved wife, Claire (Rosini) Ouellette in 1963, and they enjoyed 45 devoted years together, before her passing in 2008. They are survived by their...

Yolanda Perrucci

Yolanda Perrucci

Mar 4, 2025

Yolanda (Vi, Viola) Marie Perrucci, 95, formerly of Providence, died peacefully at her home in North Smithfield on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Cosimo and Rose (Spaziano) Perrucci. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Perrucci Gentile, Bernadette Perrucci Burgess, Iolanda S Perrucci and brother, Barsanofio Perrucci; her nephew Frank...

Barbara Ciolfi

Barbara Ciolfi

Mar 2, 2025

Barbara A. Ciolfi, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Ciolfi. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James F. and Anna (Rogers) McGinn.

She was a telephone operator for the Verizon Phone Company for twenty-three...

Jeanette Restivo

Jeanette Restivo

Feb 28, 2025

Jeanette “Jean” (Lamantia) Restivo, 87, of North Providence, Rhode Island peacefully passed in the early morning hours of February 28, 2025, after spending a week surrounded by the large family she built alongside her late, beloved husband, Edmund (“Eddie”) Restivo.

Jean was born to the late Cosmo and Felicia (Giorgi) Lamantia, both Italian emigrates from Italy in the early 1920s. She...

Andrea Campanile

Andrea Campanile

Feb 28, 2025

Andrea M. Campanile, 68, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late Louis C. Campanile. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi “Louis” Cedroni and Antonetta (Capriolo) Cedroni.

Andrea was a dedicated and compassionate woman. For 47 years, she worked tirelessly in various roles at Women & Infants...

Elizabeth Bolvin

Elizabeth Bolvin

Feb 23, 2025

Elizabeth A. (Aubin) Bolvin, 82, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Bolvin, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late David Aubin, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Quirk) Aubin.

Elizabeth was employed as a nurse at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence for over...

Olga Guccione

Olga Guccione

Feb 17, 2025

Olga Guccione, 103, of North Providence, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was the wife of the late Palmo J. Guccione. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Federico and Michelina (Tagliaferro) Patriarca.

Olga is survived by her three children, one daughter, Linda Guccione; two sons, Joseph Guccione and Gerald Guccione and his wife Judy; her two...

Frances Sotolongo

Frances Sotolongo

Feb 16, 2025

Frances M. Sotolongo, 77, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas Zona.

She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Romano, Deborah Sullivan-Tamboe, Laura McNulty and Jacqueline Sullivan Andre.

Visitation will be Friday, February 21, 2025, from 3-4 p.m., at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381...

Laura Sherlock

Laura Sherlock

Feb 12, 2025

Laura A.G. Sherlock (Gattegno), 69, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Sherlock. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Doris (Binns) Gattegno.

Laura spent her professional life working in Office Management first at Travelers Insurance; Mass Mutal and later at Met-Life Insurance...

Paul Speakman

Paul Speakman

Feb 12, 2025

Paul Speakman, 72, of North Providence passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Paul is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathleen (Farrell), two sons, Christopher (Lis) grandchildren, Oliver and Liliana; and Benjamin (Diana), grandchildren, Anden, Lana, Adrian and Luka; three sisters, Irene, Mary (Zan) and Rita, one brother Charles (Dorothy) and his in-laws, Michael (Cynthia), Diane...

Anthony J. Ricci

Anthony J. Ricci

Feb 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony J. Ricci, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, who peacefully passed away at the age of 90 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Providence, the son of the late Cosmo and Laura (Scotti) Ricci.

Anthony was a proud Veteran of the United...