Ondina Benitez
Jun 24, 2018
Ondina Benitez, 85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Sabana De La Mar, Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of the late Virgilio Gervasio and Andrea Benitez. She is survived by her three daughters, Irma, Mayra and Raquel O. Hernandez; seven grandchildren, Pablo Ventura H., Esdras Ventura H., Paola Ventura...
Pietro Petteruti
Jun 23, 2018
Peter Petteruti, 69, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (DeCristofaro) Petteruti for 49 years. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, he was the son of the late Ulisse and Emilia (Maccarone) Petteruti. Besides his beloved wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Emilia Ceprano...
Gloria L. Del Rossi
Jun 17, 2018
Gloria L. DelRossi, 96, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Adolfo and Genovina "Irene" (Albergo) DelRossi. Gloria worked as a seamstress for LaSalle Tailor shop, a business owned by her father. She enjoyed traveling the world, bowling, playing bocce ball and cards. She was a member of...
David W. Almeida
Jun 15, 2018
David Almeida, 62, of Providence, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the son of Josephine (Santopadre) Almeida and the late Abel W. Almeida. Besides his mother, he leaves his sister, Patricia Murray and her husband, Mark; and a nephew, Jonathan Murray. His funeral and burial were private.
Giovanni Paris
Jun 9, 2018
Giovanni Paris, 76, of Hope, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Katia (Fogli) for almost 50 years. Born in Caserta, Italy, he was the son of the late Ercole and Anna (Prata) Paris. Mr. Paris worked as a jewelry designer for several local jewelry manufacturers before retiring....
Antoinette Murray
Jun 5, 2018
Antoinette "Annette" (Neri) Murray, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Brookdale Smithfield. She was the wife of the late William P. Murray, Sr. and mother of the late Edward J. Murray. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Barbara (Procopio) Neri. Mrs. Murray was a retired Rhode Island State Worker. She worked at the Department...
Anna M. Gesualdi
Jun 2, 2018
Anna M. (Maselli) Gesualdi, 95, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas Gesualdi for 65years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Marie (DiBiaso) Maselli. Besides her husband, she is survived by her two children, Angela Woodman-Thomson and Mario Gesualdi; and three grandchildren, Nicholas...
Catherine Perrotti
May 29, 2018
Catherine Perrotti, 89, of Providence, passed away at Landmark Hospital on May 29, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Laquaglia) Perrotti. She is survived by her brothers Anthony "Chuck" Perrotti and Frank Perrotti, and many loving nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Helen (Perrotti) Lonardo. A lifelong residence of Providence, Catherine retired as Director of...
Filomena T. Marzilli
May 27, 2018
Filomena "Phyllis" T. Marzilli, 95, formerly of Cranston, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Brookdale Smithfield. She was the wife of the late George N. Marzilli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francesca (Vaccaro) Solitro. Filomena worked for Columbus National Bank and Citizens Bank for many years before retiring. She was an active communicant of St....
Richard S. Loffredo
May 26, 2018
Richard S. Loffredo, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Colleen F. (Scully) Loffredo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Amato "Marco" Loffredo and Marie (Krantz) Coria. Richard worked as a pyrotechnician for Zambelli International and Colonial Fireworks for over...
Luigi La Prova
May 26, 2018
Luigi La Prova, 80, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Luisa (DeGiulio) La Prova for 52 years. Born in Teano, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Elvira (Paolino) La Prova. Mr. La Prova owned and operated International Upholstery on Reservoir Ave....
Richard G. Matarese
May 23, 2018
Richard G. Matarese, 82, of West Warwick, previously of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Anne (Russo) Matarese. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arcangelo and Assunta (Borrelli) Matarese. Richard was the Chief Financial Officer for Reed & Barton Silversmiths in Taunton, MA. He...
Helen D. Lonardo
May 20, 2018
Helen D. Lonardo (Perrotti), 82, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late William Lonardo, and the mother of the late William P. Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Laquaglia) Perrotti. For many years Helen was an owner...
Jennie R. Santoro
May 14, 2018
Jennie R. Santoro, 97, died May 14, 2018, in Sandy Spring, Maryland. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest J. Santoro. They were married for forty-one years before his death in 1985. Born in Cranston, Jennie was a daughter of the late Marco and Antonetta (Cerrito) Moretti. With her husband she owned and operated Ernest Santoro Builders and...
Denise A. Smith
May 14, 2018
Denise A. Smith, 49, of North Providence, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of William and Ann Marie (Regine) DeFusco. Denise was a friendly and outgoing person. She loved her dog Neeson, country music and horror movies. She also loved to laugh and make others laugh. Besides...