OBITUARIES

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...

Marie P. Pino

Marie P. Pino

Aug 8, 2016

MARIE P. (BOIRE) PINO, 97, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Manor. She was the wife of the late Matthew Pino. Born in Sherbrook, Quebec, she was the daughter of the late Alva and Marie Anne (Comtois) Boire. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Yvan Boire and Simone...

Mary Scolardi

Mary Scolardi

Jul 30, 2016

Mary Scolardi (Magno), 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Scolardi and mother of the late Joseph Scolardi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Louisa (DiFolco) Magno. She is survived by a loving daughter, Judy Pelagalli and her husband Larry...

Anthony Fiorenzano

Anthony Fiorenzano

Jul 28, 2016

Anthony Fiorenzano, 89, of Groton, CT., passed away peacefully at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston on Thursday, July 28, 2016. He was the beloved companion of Rachel Melanson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Giuseppina (Coccioli) Fiorenzano. Mr. Fiorenzano was a draftsman at Electric Boat for many years before his retirement. He was an Army Veteran...

Mary DiLorenzo

Mary DiLorenzo

Jul 24, 2016

Mary DiLorenzo (Andreozzi), 87, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2016 at Oakland Grove Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. DiLorenzo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Diomede and Anita (Lombardi) Andreozzi. She is survived by her loving children, John J. DiLorenzo, Ronald E. DiLorenzo,...

Thomas R. Musumeci

Thomas R. Musumeci

Jul 21, 2016

THOMAS R. MUSUMECI., 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Tucker) Musumeci. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Domenica (Cardente) Musumeci. Mr. Musumeci owned and operated Masi Construction and Real Estate Development Company for many...

Salvatore Carl Fratantaro

Salvatore Carl Fratantaro

Jul 21, 2016

Salvatore C. Fratantaro, 97, of East Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Adeline I. (Cardillo) Fratantaro. They were happily married for 67 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicola and Teresa (Tine) Fratantaro. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving son, Salvatore N. Fratantaro...

Donald Henry Pickett, Sr.

Donald Henry Pickett, Sr.

Jul 18, 2016

Donald H. Pickett, Sr., 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor M. (Beauleau) Pickett, loving grandfather of the late Jason Pickett and great-grandfather of the late Cameron Pickett. Born in Attleboro, MA., he was the son of the late William and Mary (LeBeau) Pickett. He is...