OBITUARIES

Bessie L. Quaranto

Bessie L. Quaranto

Mar 7, 2017

Bessie L. (Giordano) Quaranto, 95, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Henry A. Quaranto for 66 years.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Luisa (Angelio) Giordano. Bessie loved cooking, baking, sewing and entertaining.  She was dedicated to her family...

Umberto Iacono

Umberto Iacono

Mar 5, 2017

Umberto Iacono, 98, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at West Shore Health Center.  He was the husband of Anita (Silvestri) Iacono for 64 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Lucia Iacono. Mr. Iacono worked for Jeans, Inc. and was Deputy Treasurer for the City of Providence before retiring.  He was an Army...

Vincent Rainone

Vincent Rainone

Mar 4, 2017

Vincent Rainone, 84, of North Providence, passed Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Carmella (Sullo) Rainone. Mr. Rainone worked in jewelry manufacturing for many years before retiring.  He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his sister, Elena Burford;...

Raymond C. Petrone

Raymond C. Petrone

Mar 3, 2017

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Anita M. Aspry

Anita M. Aspry

Mar 2, 2017

Anita Aspry, 77, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.  She was the daughter of the late Roberto and Maria (Spinelli) Aspri.     She is survived by her loving family, including brother Robert of East Greenwich, sister-in-law Carmella Aspri of Warwick, and her many nieces and nephews and their children.  She was the sister of...

Joseph C. Martino

Joseph C. Martino

Feb 25, 2017

Joseph C. Martino, 89, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Ciliberto) Martino for 67 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guiseppi and Alfonsina (Spina) Martino. Mr. Martino worked for Sears as a carpet and flooring installer for many years before...

Amaliya S. Avanesova

Amaliya S. Avanesova

Feb 23, 2017

Amaliya (Mkrtchian) Avanesova, 89, of Pawtucket, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was the wife of the late Ivan Avanesov. Born in Baku, Azerbajan, she was the daughter of the late Seno and Markarit Mkrtchian. Mrs. Avanesova worked for an Oil Rifinery for many years before retiring. She was an Armenian genocide survivor of 1988 in Baku, Azerbajan. She...

Viola M. DeLuca

Viola M. DeLuca

Feb 18, 2017

Viola M. (Almonte) DeLuca, 91, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. DeLuca and mother of the late Stephen and David DeLuca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Christina (Santucci) Almonte. Mrs. DeLuca was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church and...

Denise A. DeRosa

Denise A. DeRosa

Feb 17, 2017

Denise A. (Duffy) DeRosa, 60, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Carlo DeRosa, Jr. and mother of the late Christopher James DeRosa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Jeanine (Lauro) Duffy. A loving mother, grandmother and sister, she is survived...

Robert Musumeci

Robert Musumeci

Feb 16, 2017

Robert Musumeci, 52, of Johnston, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the former husband of Livia (Mallozzi) Musumeci. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas R. and Dorothy R. (Tucker) Musumeci. Robert worked as a general contractor for many years until his illness. He...

Maria C. Asermely

Maria C. Asermely

Feb 16, 2017

MARIA C. ASERMELY, 56, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Asermely. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mary (Gallucci) Biondi and the late Antonio V. Biondi. Maria was a stay at home mom who became the first in her family...

Paul Degli Angeli

Paul Degli Angeli

Feb 11, 2017

PAUL DEGLI ANGELI, 83, of Providence, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn J. (Cifelli) Degli Angeli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Mariano and Esther (Ricci) Degli Angeli. Paul was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving honorably on the USS Albany (CA123)....

Robert S. Rotella

Robert S. Rotella

Feb 9, 2017

Robert S. Rotella, 61, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Baillargeon) Rotella. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Falcone) Rotella. Robert was a customer service representative for Rhode Island Novelty for 12 years. He was a wonderful...

Norma M. Russo

Norma M. Russo

Feb 7, 2017

Norma M. (NICOLO) Russo, 83, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter M. Russo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Emma (Ise) Nicolo. Mrs. Russo was the owner and operator of Casru Jewelry before retiring. She is survived by her son, Peter M. Russo,...

Mary L. Iamarone

Mary L. Iamarone

Feb 6, 2017

Mary Lou Iamarone (Hanley) passed away at the age of 72 surrounded by her loving family. She was the youngest of four children born to the late Dr. Francis and Doris Hanley. Mary Lou was married to her husband Daniel Iamarone, and celebrated 47 years of happiness, love, joy, and faith. Together they raised four children who have grown into...

Thomas A. Geer

Thomas A. Geer

Feb 6, 2017

Thomas A. Geer, 89, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 6, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Agnes (Cerio) Geer for 65 years and was the youngest son of the late Seth and Mary (Sullivan) Geer. Mr. Geer was a retired Postal Clerk from the Providence Post Office. He was a decorated US...

Catherine J. Maselli

Catherine J. Maselli

Feb 3, 2017

Catherine, J. Maselli (Palumbo), 102, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of the late John Maselli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Olimpia (DiCecco) Palumbo. Catherine was a Communicant of St. Augustine Church in Providence for over 67 years. She was an avid bowler...

Louise E. Simonson

Louise E. Simonson

Jan 29, 2017

Louise E. Simonson, 82 of Johnston, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Dale H. Simonson for forty-seven years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Elizabeth (Perrotti) Centore. Louise worked as a supervisor at American Jewelry Chain before retiring. She was...

William R. Lonardo

William R. Lonardo

Jan 26, 2017

William R. Lonardo, 85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Moretta) Lonardo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Serafino and Palmarosa (Imondi) Lonardo. Mr. Lonardo worked with his brother at M. Lonardo Painting Co. for many years, before...

Evelyn R. Merolla

Evelyn R. Merolla

Jan 26, 2017

EVELYN R. MEROLLA (PEZZI), 88, of Johnston, passed away at Roger Williams Medical Center on Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic A. "Tom" Merolla. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Carmela (Larco) Pezzi. Evelyn worked for many years as a bridal consultant at Bride's Showcase and later...