Anthony M. Grosso
Jan 7, 2017
Anthony M. Grosso, 73, of Johnston, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Eileen L. (Giammarco) Grosso for 52 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Elena (DiFolco) Grosso. Anthony worked for Brown & Sharpe and TCI Cablevision of New England. He also...
Bartolomeo "Bill" Delle Fave
Jan 2, 2017
BARTOLOMEO “BILL” DELLE FAVE, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2017. He was the husband of the late of Yolanda (Marcone) Delle Fave. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Antonia (Marcis) Delle Fave and the father of the late Linda Delle Fave. Mr. Delle Fave was a letter carrier for the U.S....
Rita M. Simonetti
Dec 31, 2016
RITA M. SIMONETTI, 81, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was the wife of the late Anthony V. Simonetti whom she had celebrated 49 years of wedded bliss. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Eda (D’Amario) Albanese. She had resided in Cranston since 1959. She is survived by her children,...
Anne C. Farina
Dec 24, 2016
Anne C. (Caruso) Farina, 96, of Providence, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Steere House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Theodore Farina. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ciro and Angelina (D’Ambra) Caruso. Anne worked for Anthony’s Spa on Admiral St. for many years before retiring. She loved sewing, baking, painting...
Alfred Giuliano
Dec 22, 2016
Alfred Giuliano, 90, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Diana (Lautieri) Giuliano. Mr. Giuliano worked for Federal Products for many years before retiring. He is survived by his dear sister, Elena Giuliano; and nieces and nephews. He was the brother...
Anna R. Berardi Grant
Dec 20, 2016
ANNA R. BERARDI GRANT, 86, of Stuart, Florida and formerly of Providence, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the Hay-Medeira and Harper Hospice Houses in Stuart, Florida. She was the beloved wife of Leopold Grant. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Christine (Mirando) Berardi. Anna worked for Rhode Island Group Health and the...
Charles "Jack" Hyder
Dec 18, 2016
Charles “Jack” Hyder, 70, of East Providence, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Page) Hyder. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leonard G. and Anna M. (Welch) Hyder. Jack worked for McLaughlin Automotive for many years before retiring. He was an avid...
Marie T. Beaumier
Dec 12, 2016
Marie T. (Donahue) Beaumier, 82, of Providence, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Beaumier. Born in Ludlow, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Amanda “Maude” (LaPierre) Donahue. Mrs. Beaumier worked for the Providence School Department for many years before retiring. She...
Evelyn Polselli
Dec 9, 2016
EVELYN (LURGIO) POLSELLI, 92, of Johnston, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Polselli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Filomena (Vuocolo) Lurgio. Mrs. Polselli worked for several jewelry manufacturers before retiring. A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by her...
John "Tony" Fallone
Dec 6, 2016
JOHN A. “TONY” FALLONE, 98, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann (D’Arezzo) Fallone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Vittoria (Marsella) Fallone. Mr. Fallone was a painting contractor for many years before working with his brother at Mr. Joseph...
Owen J. Maisano
Dec 4, 2016
OWEN J. MAISANO, 93, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Sunday, December 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Rossi) Maisano. They were happily married for 29 years. Born in Bristol, RI, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Santo) Maisano. Mr. Maisano was a heavy machine operator...
Antonio "Tony" DeMarco, Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
Antonio R. DeMarco, Jr, “Tony” 88, of North Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie (Mansolillo) DeMarco. Tony was the owner of Paragon Plating Company, Johnston for many years before his retirement. He is survived by his loving daughter, Karen Anderson and her husband...
Elaine Famiglietti Ricci
Nov 26, 2016
ELAINE FAMIGLIETTI RICCI, 101, of North Providence died on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Hallworth House. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Cavaliere Vito N. and Carolina (St.Angelo) Famiglietti. She was the wife of late Edward Ricci to whom she was married for 54 years. She is survived by her children, Anthony N. Ricci and Caroline...
Blanche J. Cinquegrana
Nov 25, 2016
BLANCHE J. CINQUEGRANA, 90, of North Providence, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giovannina (DiSpirito) Cinquegrana. As a young woman, Blanche and her family owned and operated the Trojan Ice Cream Co. She was later employed by The Outlet Company as manager of the famous fountain/restaurant. Although Blanche...
Richard J. Schweitzer
Nov 21, 2016
Richard J. Schweitzer, 68, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife and children at his side on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of Martha A. (Eagan) Schweitzer for 33 years. Born in Oradell, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Walter and Rosemary...
Viola Palumbo
Nov 20, 2016
Viola M. Palumbo (Pearce), 89, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Palumbo. Born in Providence and raised in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Jane (Cathers) Pearce. She is survived by her loving daughters, Ann Flannery, Jane Sheehan and her husband...
Ann M. Benetti
Nov 18, 2016
Ann M. Benetti (Martino), 57, of Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 18, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Albert P. Benetti Jr. They were happily married for 33 years. Born in Providence,, she was a daughter of Catherine (Parrillo) Martino and the late John Martino. Besides her husband and mother, she is...
Jean N. Grzych
Nov 17, 2016
Jean N. Grzych (Patnaude), 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Captain Henry A. Grzych. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Harriet (Bacon) Patnaude. She is survived by her loving children, Daniel J. Grzych and his wife Gayle Lafond,...
John F. McPherson
Nov 17, 2016
John F. McPherson, 81, of Narragansett, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Briarcliff Manor. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Kennedy) McPherson. Born in Waltham, MA, he was the son of the late John F. McPherson II and Helen (Conrad) McPherson. Mr. McPherson worked as a foreman for many construction companies throughout Rhode Island Rhode Island before...
Benedetto B. "Uncle Bennie" Messore
Nov 8, 2016
Benedetto B. “Uncle Bennie” Messore, 82, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Benedetto B. Messore, Sr. and Letizia (Amore) Messore. Mr. Messore worked for the Providence School Department before retiring in 1989. He then moved to Florida and worked for the...