OBITUARIES

Sandra Dudzik

Sandra Dudzik

Aug 24, 2017

Sandra (Shepard) Dudzik, 72, of North Providence, formerly of Johnston, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Dunbar) Shepard. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea Shepard and her fiancé Mark Dolan, and Tracy Chuk and her husband Hov; and three grandchildren,...

Jennie Scotto

Jennie Scotto

Aug 22, 2017

Jennie Scotto (Ravo), 97, a lifelong resident of Providence, passed away Tuesday August 22, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito A. Scotto for 50 years. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Pasqualina (Filacci) Ravo. Jennie was a jewelry stone setter for Hedison Manufacturing and Sardelli Jewelry....

Catherine Doonan

Catherine Doonan

Aug 14, 2017

Catherine (Neri) Doonan, of Smithfield, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017.  She was the wife of the late William E. Doonan.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Demetrio and Barbara (Procopio) Neri. Mrs. Doonan worked for the former American Universal Insurance Company.  She also worked for Little Learners Day Care before retiring.  A loving and dedicated...

Esther D'Aloisio

Esther D'Aloisio

Aug 10, 2017

Esther D'Aloisio (Bruni), 99, of Cranston, passed away August 10, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late A. Elmer D'Aloisio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Serafini) Bruni.  Esther was a jewelry worker for several local manufacturers including National Chain, Welch's Manufacturing and Briers Manufacturing....

Loretta A. Sullivan

Loretta A. Sullivan

Jul 31, 2017

Loretta A. Sullivan (Alessandro), 84, of North Providence passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Sullivan.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Orazio and Grace (Sindone) Alessandro. Loretta was the Deputy Tax Collector at the Town of North Providence for 27 years,...

Claire M. D'Amore

Claire M. D'Amore

Jul 27, 2017

Claire M. D'Amore (Olszewski), 78, of Providence, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Golden Crest Nursing Center in North Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Mario C. D'Amore. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Lena (Campanile) Olszewski. Besides her husband of 58 years, she is survived by her son, Mario C....

William M. Esser

William M. Esser

Jul 19, 2017

William M. Esser, Jr., 82, of Bristol, formerly of North Providence, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2017 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Coral (Tanner) Esser. William was a construction laborer for the H. Carr Construction Co. before retiring in 1971. He served in the Air Force...

Margaret E. DiMeo

Margaret E. DiMeo

Jul 19, 2017

Margaret E. DiMeo, 98, of Warren, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Michael G. DiMeo. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Erna (Marquarte) Brey. Margaret was a dietary aid at Miriam Hospital. She is survived by her son, Michael F. DiMeo, and a granddaughter,...

Therese M. Hamel

Therese M. Hamel

Jul 19, 2017

Therese M. Hamel (Fontaine), 86, of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Norman R. Hamel. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (LaBeau) Fontaine. Therese was a textile winder at Worcester Textile for many years. She was a hard...

Lucille T. Olsen

Lucille T. Olsen

Jul 18, 2017

Lucille T. Olsen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday July 18, 2017 at Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry.  She was the beloved wife of the late John D. Olsen, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lena (Lombardi) Lonardo. Lucille was a homemaker who was truly devoted to her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. She is survived...

Linette M. Tammelleo

Linette M. Tammelleo

Jul 17, 2017

Linette Mary Tammelleo (Triangolo), 85, of Providence, passed away Monday July 17, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Tammelleo, Jr. and the mother of the late Joseph Tammelleo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Latizia (Petrarca) Triangolo. Linette was a teacher at Mt....

Michael J. Mendillo

Michael J. Mendillo

Jul 15, 2017

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Teresa Golomboski

Teresa Golomboski

Jul 14, 2017

Teresa (Pascone) Golomboski, 96, of Johnston, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston.  She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Golomboski. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Ciarciella) Pascone. Teresa was a waitress for the former Venice Hall Catering, which was her family business. She...

Robert A. Zambarano

Robert A. Zambarano

Jul 12, 2017

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Lucille Sgambato

Lucille Sgambato

Jul 12, 2017

Lucille (Agnew) Sgambato, 91, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Albert Sgambato.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Rose (Brouillard) Agnew. Mrs. Sgambato worked for the Biltmore Hotel for many years before retiring.  She was a member...

Gilda Gemma

Gilda Gemma

Jul 8, 2017

Gilda (Vigliotti) Gemma, 99, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.  She was the wife of the late Victor A. Gemma.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margherita (Palmieri) Vigliotti.  A loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother she is survived by her two sons, Edward...

Robert E. Fairbrothers

Robert E. Fairbrothers

Jul 7, 2017

Robert E. "Bobby" Fairbrothers, 79, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Marie A. (Purro) Fairbrothers for 60 years.  Born in Providence, George W. Fairbrothers, III and Carmella (Scuncio) Fairbrothers. Mr. Fairbrothers was a proud 40 year member of Laborers Local 271.    Besides...

Victor Ricci

Victor Ricci

Jul 3, 2017

Victor Ricci, 95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Brookdale Greenwich Bay.  He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Patrone) Ricci for 68 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Carmela (Montaquilla) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was an assistant manager for Star Market for many years before retiring.  He was...

Helen M. DeRobbio

Helen M. DeRobbio

Jul 2, 2017

Helen M. (Tavano) DeRobbio, 96, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Cortland Place.  She was the wife of the late Joseph D. DeRobbio.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina (Cartri) Tavano.  A loving and dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother she is survived by her four children, David J. DeRobbio and his...