OBITUARIES

Paula Cappelli

Paula Cappelli

Apr 2, 2017

PAULA CAPPELLI (GUGLIELMETTI), 64, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 2, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Angelo R. Cappelli, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Teresa (Colantonio) Guglielmetti and the late Matteo P. Guglielmetti. Paula worked as a registered nurse for the State of Rhode Island -...

Elizabeth A. Bailey

Elizabeth A. Bailey

Mar 31, 2017

Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Littlefield) Bailey, 74, of North Providence, formerly of Marion, NY and Barrington, RI died at home peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31, 2017.  She was the wife of the late Maurice L. "Moe" Bailey.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Farrelly) Littlefield and was the mother of the...

Camillo Bianco

Camillo Bianco

Mar 28, 2017

Camillo "Junior" Bianco, 74, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  He was the beloved husband of Wanda (DeGregorio) Bianco.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Camillo and Angelina (Regine) Bianco. Besides his wife, he is survived by his adoring children, Jay C. Bianco and his wife Joy, Hilarie Bianco Vazquez...

Florence Camuso

Florence Camuso

Mar 25, 2017

Florence (Iannuccilli) Camuso, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Hallworth House.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pasco Camuso and daughter of the late Pasquale and Christina (Ricci) Iannuccilli. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Camuso and her husband, Dr. Eric Brown; a sister, Polly Sparadeo; a brother-in-law, Raymond Cardin; two grandsons, Jarred and...

Elena R. Amoriggi

Elena R. Amoriggi

Mar 22, 2017

Elena R. (Pezzi) Amoriggi, 91, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter M. Amoriggi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Carmela (Larco) Pezzi. Elena was a homemaker and worked alongside her family at Peter Amoriggi Seafood...

Robert J. DeLisi

Robert J. DeLisi

Mar 21, 2017

Robert J. DeLisi, 81, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Elmhurst Extended Care.  He was the husband of the love of his life, Beverly (DeSantis) DeLisi.  They had been married for 52 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Mareno and Barbara (Albanese) DeLisi and was the brother of the late Mareno DeLisi,...

Joan M. Murphy

Joan M. Murphy

Mar 18, 2017

Joan (Robertson) Murphy, 78, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Raymond Murphy for 58 years.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lillian Robertson. Joan worked as a CNA for the Village at Waterman Lake and Zambarano Hospital before retiring.  She was a member...

Gloria DeFelice

Gloria DeFelice

Mar 17, 2017

Gloria DeFelice, 90, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Hopkins Manor.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Ada (Pensa) DeFelice. Gloria worked for the University Club for 27 years before retiring in 1987.  She also worked for the Francisican Misionaries of Mary in North Providence. A loving mother, grandmother and...

Richard L. Zuromski

Richard L. Zuromski

Mar 14, 2017

Richard "Ricky" Zuromski, 42, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends, after a brief illness.  He was the cherished son of Richard and Antonette "Netty" (D'Andrea) Zuromski. Besides his parents he is survived by his loving sister, Jennifer Benell and her husband William; a nephew, Christopher Benell; a niece Isabella Benell; his aunts and uncles,...

Martha Donatelli

Martha Donatelli

Mar 10, 2017

Martha (O'Reilly) Donatelli, 76, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at Scalabrini Villa.  She was the wife of the late John Clark Donatelli.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James Addis and Josephine (Lavell) O'Reilly. Martha adored her family, friends and community.  Her doors were always open for short visits and even long term...

Ronald R. Ricci

Ronald R. Ricci

Mar 8, 2017

Ronald R. Ricci, 85, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  He was the beloved husband of the late Joan E. (Tetrault) Ricci.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Guisseppe and Angelica (Ballestrino) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was a toolmaker and production manager at Ostby & Barton Co. for...

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...