OBITUARIES

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...

Aram Tateosian

Aram Tateosian

Jan 25, 2017

Aram Tateosian, 89, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. He was the beloved husband of Martha (Markarian) Tateosian for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nishan and Berjoohi (Simonian) Tateosian. Mr. Tateosian was a Meat Department Manager at Star Market for many years before retiring. He was a...

Louis F. Caputo

Louis F. Caputo

Jan 24, 2017

LOUIS F. CAPUTO, 87, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Loreta (Forte) Caputo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Viola (Riccitelli) Caputo. Louis was a postal worker at the Turnkey Post Office in Providence for 35 years. He loved his...

Therese Speakman

Therese Speakman

Jan 22, 2017

Therese (Callahan) Speakman, 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Speakman. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Myatt) Callahan. Mrs. Speakman worked for the State of Rhode Island as Secretary to the...

Talia M. Barbato

Talia M. Barbato

Jan 19, 2017

Talia M. Barbato, 35, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Joseph Barbato, III and Cynthia (DePetrillo) Barbato. Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother, Joseph C. Barbato; her paternal grandmother, Gloria (Purro) Barbato; and many aunts uncles and cousins. She was the granddaughter of the late Joseph Barbato, Jr. and...

Richard A. DiMario

Richard A. DiMario

Jan 18, 2017

Richard A. DiMario, 88, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Hebert Nursing Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Mary (Mendillo) DiMario. Mr. DiMario was a screenwriter in broadcasting for many years before retiring. He was a volunteer cameraman at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Chapel and was an...

Kenneth R. Campagnone

Kenneth R. Campagnone

Jan 13, 2017

KENNETH R. CAMPAGNONE, 64, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 13, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Mosca) Campagnone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine S. and Antonetta “Jennie” (DiPrato) Campagnone. Kenneth was the Postmaster at Weybosset Hill Post Office and worked for the Postal Service for over 40...