OBITUARIES

Romolo Evangelista

Romolo Evangelista

Oct 30, 2016

Romolo Evangelista, 94, of Providence and Hollywood Beach, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. He was the beloved husband of 49 years of the late Teresa (Maceroni) Evangelista. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Eduardo and Clorinda (Baratta) Evangelista. Romolo was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling...

John Lawrence Capuano

John Lawrence Capuano

Oct 16, 2016

John Lawrence Capuano, 91, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday October 16, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Gloria L. (Paolino) Capuano for 67 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Angelina (Serena) Capuano. John retired from the US Postal Service in 1988. He previously worked for many years in professional...

Mary Forloney

Mary Forloney

Oct 11, 2016

Mary (Maurano) Forloney, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. She was the wife of the late Donald Forloney. Born in Scituate, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Civita (Marandola) Maurano. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she is survived by her daughter, Donna Lee Forloney; a son Gary Forloney and his wife Barbara, a sister,...

Louise Del Rossi

Louise Del Rossi

Oct 8, 2016

Louise (Maceroni) Del Rossi, 93, of Providence, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Del Rossi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Giuseppina (DiFolco) Maceroni. Mrs. Del Rossi was a Librarian at Holy Ghost School for 23 years. A very active parishioner...

Therese M. Gagnon

Therese M. Gagnon

Oct 8, 2016

Gagnon, Therese M. (Gosselin) 87, of Lincoln , and formerly North Providence and Pawtucket passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Paul S. Gagnon and loving mother of the late Ginette Paglia. Born in La Patrie, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alphonsine (LaPointe) Gosselin. Mrs....

Wojciech S. Kurpiewski

Wojciech S. Kurpiewski

Oct 8, 2016

Wojciech S. Kurpiewski, 50, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Ewa (Giera) Kurpiewski for 31 years. Born in Warsaw, Poland, he was the son of the late Zdzislaw and Irena (Jefimow) Kurpiewski. Wojciech was a truck driver for the City of Warwick. A professional athlete, he was an accomplished...

Mary E. Pelland

Mary E. Pelland

Oct 5, 2016

Mary E. Pelland (Pirraglia), 57, of North Scituate, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was the beloved wife of William Pelland. They were happily married for 31 years. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of Anna (DeChristopher) Pirraglia and the late John “Jack” Pirraglia. Mary was an amazing artist. She attended RISD on a scholarship....

Joseph B. Toste

Joseph B. Toste

Oct 4, 2016

Joseph B. Toste, 84, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre. He was the loving husband of the late Vivian (Esposito) Toste. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cruz) Toste. He is survived by seven children, Joseph Toste (Lysa), Honore Meeneghan (Kim), Margurite Leffingwell (William), Mark Toste...

Rosemary Russo

Rosemary Russo

Oct 2, 2016

ROSEMARY (DiNUCCI) RUSSO, 97, of Providence, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Russo. Mrs. Russo worked in Textile Manufacturing for many years before retiring. She is survived by her son, George Russo and his wife Carol. She was the mother of the late Renato M....

Margaret Ruozzo

Margaret Ruozzo

Sep 24, 2016

Margaret Ruozzo, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Emily (Gallo) Ruozzo. Margaret was a supervisor at AT&T for many years before her retirement. She was the sister of the late John Ruozzo. A service will be held on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 11am in...

Anna F. Amitrano

Anna F. Amitrano

Sep 21, 2016

Anna F. (Proia) Amitrano, 95, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Amitrano. Mrs. Amitrano was the owner and operator of Lori-Ann Beauty Salon in the City of Providence for many years before retiring at the age of 74. She was a member of the...

Italo Fargnoli

Italo Fargnoli

Sep 21, 2016

Italo Fargnoli, 94, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his cherished family. He was the husband of the late Amelia (Ronzio) Fargnoli. Born in Sant’Apollinare, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria Grazia (Valentini) Fargnoli. Mr. Fargnoli worked for Univise Optical for many years before retiring. He was a member...

Gilda C. Ferria

Gilda C. Ferria

Sep 16, 2016

Gilda C. Ferria (Mazzei), of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John P. Ferria. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Potito and Incoronata (Petruzzi) Mazzei. Mrs. Ferria worked for General Electric – Providence Base Plant for over 32 years...

Eleanor M. Schavone

Eleanor M. Schavone

Aug 27, 2016

Eleanor M. Schavone (Procaccini), 96, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at the Scandinavian Home on Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank E. Schavone and daughter of the late Antonio and Filomena (Marrocco) Procaccini. Born in Providence, she was a 1938 graduate of Classical High School. She worked at the family bakery (Procaccini’s) for...

Marie J. Grieco

Marie J. Grieco

Aug 24, 2016

MARIE J. (IBELLO) GRIECO, 88, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Hopkins Manor Ltd. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Grieco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Elvira (Campanelli) Ibello. Mrs. Grieco worked for the State of Rhode Island - Department of Administration before retiring. She is...

Jennie M. Pelosi

Jennie M. Pelosi

Aug 19, 2016

Jennie M. (Walaska) Pelosi, 97, of Providence, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Roger Williams Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John Pelosi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Melvina (Skamarakas) Walaska. Mrs. Pelosi worked for Uncas Manufacturing before retiring at the age of 75....

Mariette P. Zambarano

Mariette P. Zambarano

Aug 17, 2016

MARIETTE P. (PELLETIER) ZAMBARANO, 88, formerly of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Zambarano. Born in Burrillville, she was the daughter of the late William and Corona (Lamothe) Pelletier. Mrs. Zambarano received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Boston University. She was an...

Anna M. Iasimone

Anna M. Iasimone

Aug 10, 2016

ANNA M. IASIMONE (GIARDINO), 84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Benedetto V. Iasimone. Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas “Tommy” and Mary (Orlando) Giardino. Mrs. Iasimone worked for Bulova Watch for many years before retiring....

Carmela Vispo

Carmela Vispo

Aug 9, 2016

Carmela Vispo, 91, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Mancini) Vispo. A communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church for many years, she is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George, Armando, Mario, Vicky and Mafalda Vispo and...

Joyce DelGreco

Joyce DelGreco

Aug 8, 2016

Joyce (Carello) DelGreco, 80, of Johnston, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward J. DelGreco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Madeline (Ruizzo) Carello. Joyce was an avid New York Giants and Boston Red Sox Fan. Her greatest passion was baking for her...