OBITUARIES

Paul R. Rioles

Paul R. Rioles

May 24, 2017

Paul R. Rioles, 79, of North Providence passed away Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Christine (DeMasi) Rioles. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paul and Matilda (Del Russo) Rioles. Paul was a superintendent/carpenter for the Donatelli Building Company and longtime member of the Carpenters Union...

Joan Mary Ferland

Joan Mary Ferland

May 24, 2017

Joan Mary (McGowan) Ferland, 75, passed away peacefully May 24th, 2017 at home. She was born June 12th, 1941 in Providence RI, the daughter of James McGowan and Mary Eva Ducharme McGowan. She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and William Lord of Providence RI, son, Joseph Ferland of Illinois, son and daughter-in-law, Roland and Kristian Ferland of Johnston...

Dolores C. Iasimone

Dolores C. Iasimone

May 23, 2017

Dolores C. (DeRobbio) Iasimone, 87, of North Providence passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the devoted wife of the late Anthony E. Iasimone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Box) DeRobbio. A loving and cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her...

Gennaro Mastroianni

Gennaro Mastroianni

May 20, 2017

Gennaro Mastroianni, 84, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Vincenzina (Mazzei) Mastroianni for 60 years.  Born in Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Maria (Mazi) Mastroiani. Mr. Mastroianni immigrated to the United States of America in 1976...

Anthony L. Gaudiana

Anthony L. Gaudiana

May 18, 2017

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Madeline T. Amitrano

Madeline T. Amitrano

May 17, 2017

Madeline T. "Lena" Amitrano, 99, a lifelong resident of Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Maria (D'Ambra) Amitrano. Lena was a clerk at Imperial Knife for many years. During World War II, she worked at the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Providence...

Antonio M. Simeone

Antonio M. Simeone

Apr 29, 2017

ANTONIO M. "TONY" SIMEONE, 77, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  He was the beloved husband of Anna M. (Assante) Simeone for 53 years.  Born in Sant'Ambrogio sul Garigliano, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Amelia (Rivera) Simeone. Mr. Simeone worked as a master electrician for the IBEW Local...

Peter DeFelice

Peter DeFelice

Apr 28, 2017

Peter DeFelice, 74, of Cranston, died April 28, 2017 at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ralph and Lena "Lee" (Cipolla) DeFelice. Peter was employed by Imperial Knife and Precision Woodworking. He was the brother of Elizabeth "Betty" Ruggiero and her husband Richard. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, April 30,...

Edward J. Murray

Edward J. Murray

Apr 27, 2017

Edward J. Murray, 54, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Antoinette "Annette" (Neri) Murray and the late William P. Murray, Sr. Edward was a graduate of New England Tech, a master electrician and worked as a production controller at the Newport Naval Base....

Lawrence L. Raso

Lawrence L. Raso

Apr 24, 2017

RASO, LAWRENCE L, Raso, 96 "Be not afraid, I go before you always Come follow me and I will give you rest." A true gentleman and family man, Lawrence went home to the Lord on April 24, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of 74 years to Mary (Califano) Raso. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Jack...

Anna I. Argenti

Anna I. Argenti

Apr 24, 2017

ANNA I. ARGENTI (IZZO), 96, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic J. Argenti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Matilda (Santamaria) Izzo.   Anna was a teacher's aide at Centredale Elementary School in North Providence for 22 years....

Yolanda Palmieri

Yolanda Palmieri

Apr 22, 2017

YOLANDA PALMIERI (MAGNO), 94, of Providence, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Briarcliffe Gardens.  She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Palmieri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Louisa (DiFolco) Magno.   Yolanda was a cook at Rhode Island College for many years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother...

Stacey Shreve-Turner

Stacey Shreve-Turner

Apr 21, 2017

STACEY SHREVE-TURNER, 49, of Smithfield, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of John K. Turner.  Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Daniel Shreve MD, and the late Karen (O'Brien) Shreve.   Besides her husband and father, she is survived by her three daughters, Shannon,...

Doris I. Sykes

Doris I. Sykes

Apr 19, 2017

Doris I. Sykes, 87, of Providence passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert R. Sykes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Irene (Kohler) Major. Doris was a jewelry designer and artist for the former Weingeroff Company for 16 years. She had a...

Albert L. Gelsomino

Albert L. Gelsomino

Apr 18, 2017

ALBERT, L. GELSOMINO, 76, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the beloved husband of the late Linda Mae (Cioci) Gelsomino, and father of the late Albert L. Gelsomino, Jr.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Jennie (DiSarro) Gelsomino.   Albert was a postal worker at the...

Audrey DiMaio

Audrey DiMaio

Apr 18, 2017

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Edward Blackburn

Edward Blackburn

Apr 17, 2017

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Robert E. Sullivan

Robert E. Sullivan

Apr 14, 2017

Robert E. Sullivan, 84, of North Providence passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at home.  He was the beloved husband of Loretta (Alessandro) Sullivan.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Powers) Sullivan. Robert was a foreman for several local manufacturing companies for many years.  He was a proud Korean War era veteran and...

Lynne P. Sweet

Lynne P. Sweet

Apr 10, 2017

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Barbara A. Florio

Barbara A. Florio

Apr 5, 2017

Barbara (Corlito) Florio, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Jessie (Whitcomb) Corlito.   Barbara was a dedicated and hardworking CNA for several home care agencies before retiring.  A devout catholic, she prayed the rosary faithfully everyday.     A loving and devoted mother...