OBITUARIES

Paul Rizzo

Paul Rizzo

Aug 21, 2024

Paul F. Rizzo, 83, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Morgan Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of Marcia (Haun) Rizzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Guy and Rita (Costigan) Rizzo.

Paul was a graduate of LaSalle Academy, Class of 1959. He was active in the North Providence...

Matilda  "Millie" Wassman

Matilda "Millie" Wassman

Aug 21, 2024

Matilda “Millie” (Pellegrino) Wassman, 97, formerly of Providence and Palm City, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luciano and Maria (Companatico) Pellegrino. She was married to her beloved late husband John Wassman for 66 years.

A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother,...

Peter Scarpellino

Peter Scarpellino

Aug 21, 2024

Peter Scarpellino, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Bagdigian) Scarpellino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Checchia) Scarpellino.

Peter was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and worked as a printer at Federated Lithographics.

He...

Anthony Martino

Anthony Martino

Aug 18, 2024

Anthony Martino, 104, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Mary (Pellegrino) Martino.

Anthony was a machinist at Thurston Manufacturing for 35 years, retiring in 1975. He was a Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his sister, Florence Deming and several...

Raymond Pistoni

Raymond Pistoni

Aug 18, 2024

Raymond Guido Pistoni, age 91, of North Providence passed away at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Manieri) Pistoni who preceded him in 1985. Raymond was the second son of the late Guido and Margaret (Simonelli) Pistoni and brother of the late Thomas and Robert Pistoni. He was the loving father of...

Domenic A. Rucco, Jr.

Domenic A. Rucco, Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Domenic A. Rucco, Jr., age 43, of Rehoboth, MA, sadly passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his four loving sisters, Deborah Mellor, Allison Dickson, Donna Rathbun, and Dyanna Rucco. In addition to his sisters, Dom is survived by his two nieces, Chelsea Accetta and Hailey Robinson, a nephew, Jake Rathbun, and four great nieces and nephews, Carter,...

Antonio L'Europa

Antonio L'Europa

Aug 17, 2024

Antonio "Tony" L'Europa, 89, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Maria (DiNitto) L'Europa for 65 years.

Born in Sora, Frosinone, Italy, Antonio was the son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Uriati) L'Europa. He was a skilled cabinet maker with Monarch Manufacturing and a proud member...

Elvira Tutay

Elvira Tutay

Aug 16, 2024

Elvira "Vera" Tutay, 94, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Tutay. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Josephine (DeVito) Spicola.

Vera worked for Coro Jewelry for 39 years as a private secretary until their closing in 1979....

Raena Rendine

Raena Rendine

Aug 14, 2024

Raena M. Rendine, 53, of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Anthony M. Rendine for 22 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Donna (Perrillo) Romano.

Raena worked for the State of Rhode Island for many years. She was a loving and devoted wife, and mother.

In...

Diana Patriarca

Diana Patriarca

Aug 14, 2024

Diana A. Patriarca, 88, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Luigi "Louie" Patriarca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Josephine (Rigali) Togneri.

Diana was a longtime member of the Holy Ghost Catholic Women's League.

She is survived by her...

Sharon Kennedy

Sharon Kennedy

Aug 1, 2024

Sharon A. Kennedy, 68, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Mary (Miozza) Kennedy.

 She is survived by her brother, John J. Kennedy, two nieces Mikaela and Makenzie Kennedy, one nephew, John P. Kennedy.

 Her funeral and burial will be private.

Domenic Carbone, Sr.

Domenic Carbone, Sr.

Jul 28, 2024

Domenic Carbone, Sr., 96, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was married to the love of his life Anna M. (Vigorito) Carbone for 65 years, until her passing in 2019. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Assunta “Susan” (Tedeschi) Carbone.

Domenic was a loving and...

Ann Marie Corona

Ann Marie Corona

Jul 22, 2024

Ann Marie Corona, 67, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her wife and family after a courageous battle against cancer.

Ann Marie was born on September 25, 1956 to the late Pasco and Lucy (Amicarelli) Corona in Providence, RI. Ann Marie was an outspoken, energetic, generous, kind and competitive child, who...

Frederick Gasbarro

Frederick Gasbarro

Jul 21, 2024

Frederick A. Gasbarro, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Binns) Gasbarro.

Fred served on the Providence Police Department from 1967-1987, retiring as a Juvenile Detective and held various positions with the State of Florida from 1989 to 2006, including the Juvenile Justice Department.

He is survived...

Steven Weidinger

Steven Weidinger

Jul 15, 2024

Steven X. Weidinger, 51, of North Providence, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved son of Stasia (Niedzwiadek) and the late Franz "Frank" Weidinger.

Steven was a tailor, along with his father and brother, at Frank's Fine Tailoring. He was also a very successful car salesman for several local dealerships.

Besides his mother, he is survived...

Angelo Cappelli

Angelo Cappelli

Jul 14, 2024

Angelo R. Cappelli, Jr., 70, died Sunday July 14, 2024, at home. He was the husband of the late Paula (Guglielmetti) Cappelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo R. Cappelli, and the late Anna (DiRaimo) Cappelli.

He was a correctional officer for the State of Rhode Island before retiring. 

Angelo is survived by his daughter Jacquelyn Lawton...

MaryJane Votta

MaryJane Votta

Jul 14, 2024

MaryJane M. Votta, 84, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024, at Roger Williams Hospital, Providence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Votta, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and MaryJane (Byrns) Curran.

 She was a self-employed CNA in the healthcare industry for many...

Joseph Americo Box

Joseph Americo Box

Jul 10, 2024

Joseph Americo Box died July 10,2024 at the age of 77. He was a devoted and loving son to Americo and Gertrude (Abel) Box. He was the brother to Gertrude Sarli, wife to the late Richard Sarli; Grace Jonah, wife to the late William Jonah. Joe was the uncle to Kim-Marie Stalaboine (husband: Joseph Stalaboine), Kevin Sarli (wife: Denice Sarli),...

Frank Amalfitano

Frank Amalfitano

Jul 10, 2024

Frank J. Amalfitano, 83, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Miriam Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (DiStefano) Amalfitano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine (Damiano) Amalfitano.

Frank was a Master Plumber for over 60 years. He was an avid fisherman for most of...

Mary Magno

Mary Magno

Jul 8, 2024

Mary R. "Noni" Magno (Rega), 95, of Cranston, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Saverio "Sammy" Magno. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late John and Antonia (Iannuccilli) Rega.

She is survived by her daughters, Louise Lussier and her husband Mark, Ann Pirraglia, Rita...