Blanche J.. Hooper
May 26, 2023
Blanche J. Hooper, 95, formerly of Providence, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Louis P. DeIorio.
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Elizabeth (Orr) Hooper.Blanche was a meat cutter at Stop & Shop for many years before retiring.
Her funeral...
Nina R. Caminiti
May 22, 2023
Nina R. Caminiti, 92, of Johnston, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Caminiti, Sr. Mrs. Caminiti was a supervisor at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for many years before retiring. She is survived by her son, Thomas L. Caminiti, Jr.; and her grandson, Anthony Caminiti. Nina...
Alan Gasbarro
May 16, 2023
Alan P. Gasbarro, 70, of Johnston, passed away suddenly in New Hampshire on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Laurie (Angarella) Gasbarro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfred P. and Mildred E. (Binns) Gasbarro.
He is survived by his two brothers, Frederick Gasbarro of Warwick, RI and Robert Gasbarro of North Providence, RI and his wife Elice; his sister-in-law, Andrea Crosby of North Kingstown, RI, his...
Nicholas Gesualdi
May 8, 2023
Nicholas Gesualdi, 96, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna M. (Maselli) Gesualdi. Born in Panni Foggia, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Donata (Melino) Gesualdi. Mr. Gesualdi was the owner and operator of Continental Pools for many years before retiring. He is survived by his...
Josephine Buccini
May 6, 2023
Josephine Buccini passed away on May 6th at Cra-Mar Meadows, she was 97 years old. Josephine was born on January 15, 1926, in Campagnolo, Italy to the late Emilio and Anna Maria (Cherella) De Iorio. She was the wife of the late Joseph Buccini and Elia Lepore. She leaves behind her loving sister Adele and brother-in-law Raymond. She was predeceased by her cherished daughter...
Frank Tutalo
May 3, 2023
Frank A. Tutalo Sr., of Cranston, RI, 77, passed away on May 3, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of nearly 54 years to Annette (Mercurio) Tutalo, devoted father to two children, Frank Tutalo Jr., and Jennifer Lynn Tutalo; adored “Papa” to Tyler and Carmella Tutalo; and cherished father-in-law to Patti (Brady) Tutalo....
William Britt
Apr 22, 2023
William "Bill" Britt passed away on Saturday, April 22nd after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left this world peacefully in the embrace of his beloved wife Pamela; to whom he was married to for 30 years. He was 69 years young.
Bill's legacy is his two sons, William M. "Will" Britt of Miami, FL and Tyler D....
Anna Rose Compagnone
Apr 21, 2023
Anna Rose (Esposito) Compagnone, 69, of Providence, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 21, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Salvatore Michael Compagnone, Jr. to whom she was married for 50 years. They were destined to be together, born on the same day, one year apart.
Anna was born in Providence to the...
James Fuoroli
Apr 18, 2023
James M. Fuoroli, 91, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Ford) Fuoroli, to whom he was married for 68 years, and the much-loved father of his children, Caryn James, Kim Smeltzer and James M. Fuoroli, Jr., and grandchildren, James M. Fuoroli, III and Marissa Fuoroli.
Jim Fuoroli was a...
Laura McCormick
Apr 18, 2023
Laura A. McCormick, 65, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born and raised on Union Ave in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Sara (Norigian) Derderian.
She was employed at Women & Infants Hospital, Providence for over 25 years before retiring in January 2023. She was known by...
Gertrude Saritelli
Apr 17, 2023
Gertrude F. (Dubois) Saritelli, 94, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Gertrude was a recent resident of Steere House Nursing Center. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 17, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Louis and Delia Dubois.
Surviving are her four children Mary-Jane Newbert (Robert), David Kilmartin (Julie), Pat Lincoln (Michael), and Rosemarie Royal...
Joseph Bradley
Apr 16, 2023
Joseph Bradley, 84, of New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, joining his late sisters, Doris Tremblay and Claire Goulet and his late parents, Joseph & Ella (Tetreault) Bradley in Heaven.
A loving and devoted father and grandfather, he is survived by his two sons, David Bradley and Kevin Bradley; his youngest daughter, Jennifer Marsella; four grandchildren, William...
Evelyn Marino
Apr 16, 2023
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Evelyn A. (Colarusso) Marino, 88 of North Providence. Evelyn passed on Sunday April 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence to the late Felice and Elisabetta (DeCristofaro) Colarusso, she was the beloved wife of the late Anthony L. Marino for 57 years.
Evelyn was a...
Carmela Buontempo
Apr 13, 2023
Carmela A. Buontempo, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Apri1 13, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Joseph T. Buontempo for 69 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Paolino) D'Agostino.
Carmela worked alongside her father at Eagle Laundry, prior to becoming a teacher at the Holy Ghost Daycare for...
Olga Pezza
Apr 11, 2023
Olga (Coletta) Pezza, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Apri1 11, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernardo and Antonetta (Iasa) Coletta.
Olga worked in the Alumni Department of Rhode Island College and also worked alongside her family at LaSalle Bakery for many years, before retiring.
She is survived by her two children, Cheryl Manni...
Melissa Fernandes
Apr 8, 2023
Melissa R. Fernandes, 56, of Cumberland, passed away at home on Saturday, Apri1 8, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Steve S. Fernandes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Gloria (Nero) Palmieri.
Melissa worked for Dave's Marketplace, EquipNet, Nyman Manufacturing. She volunteered countless hours at Mercymount Country Day School, Mount St. Charles...
Mary Martino
Apr 6, 2023
Mary Martino, 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born in Astoria, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Santa (Insana) Martino.Mary worked in the jewelry industry for many years, before retiring.
She is survived by her sister, Santa “Sadie” Codagnone; her nieces, Lynn Penkala, Patricia Marurono-Provau; and her nephews, Dr. Robert Codagnone, Michael Marurono and Richard Marurono. She is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews....
Nancy L. Gonnelli
Apr 1, 2023
Nancy L. Gonnelli, 81, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Frank A. Gonnelli for over 62 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Helen (SanMartino) Carbone. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her husband, she is survived...
Maria A. Fruggiero
Mar 31, 2023
Maria A. Fruggiero, 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Fruggiero. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Caporale) Capobianco.
Maria enjoyed cooking, baking, and reading and most importantly, spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.
A loving...
Elena Fox
Mar 28, 2023
Elena Fox (DeFusco), 96, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William Fox. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Caroline (Lisi) DeFusco.
She cooked lunch for the children at Central High School and Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School for many years. Her...