OBITUARIES

Melinda B. Bailey

Melinda B. Bailey

Apr 3, 2016

Melinda B. Bailey (Caprio), 52 of North Providence passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was the beloved wife of James Bailey. They were happily married for 31 years. Born in Providence, she was a cherished daughter of Ina and the late Armando Caprio. Melinda was a Registered Nurse for Women & Infants Hospital for many years before...

Anna M. Colannino

Anna M. Colannino

Mar 31, 2016

COLANNINO, ANNA M. (MOGATTI), 94, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Amedeo “Aime” Colannino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Giovannina (Zincone) Mogatti. Before retiring, Mrs. Colannino was the office manager for 23 years for her son, Dr....

Fausto "Junior" Andreozzi

Fausto "Junior" Andreozzi

Mar 25, 2016

FAUSTO “JUNIOR” ANDREOZZI, 85, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Rose E. (Baccari) Andreozzi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Diomede and Anita (Lombardi) Andreozzi. Mr. Andreozzi was the Food Service Director at Our...

Mary A. Ruggiero

Mary A. Ruggiero

Mar 24, 2016

MARY A. (MACIOROWSKI) RUGGIERO, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Michael A. Ruggiero for 55 years. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Anna (Augustyn) Maciorowski. She was a lifelong resident of Providence and a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. Mrs. Ruggiero worked for...

John B. Sionni

John B. Sionni

Mar 21, 2016

JOHN B. SIONNI, 91, of Providence, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara M. (Neri) Sionni for over 58 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Theresa (Gallo) Sionni. Mr. Sionni worked for Clark and Coombs Jewelry Manufacturing before retiring. An accomplished bowler, he...

Joseph Lombardi, III

Joseph Lombardi, III

Mar 21, 2016

JOSEPH LOMBARDI III, Born August 28, 1972, entered into eternal rest in Gainesville, Florida on March 21st after a two year battle with Cardiac Disease. At birth, Joe was tenderly cradled by his mother and at the end of his life he was held tightly by his father as he journeyed to his Maker. Joe was the beloved son of...

James J. Higham

James J. Higham

Mar 20, 2016

JAMES J. HIGHAM, 78, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley (Mann) Higham and the late Ernestina “Esther” (Quattrucci) Higham. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Cooper) Higham. Mr. Higham worked for the City of Providence Water Supply Board,...

Thomas Lucciola

Thomas Lucciola

Mar 18, 2016

Thomas Lucciola, 90, of North Providence, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Gloria (Cangi) Lucciola for 62 years. Born in Caserta, Italy on October 9, 1925, he was the son of the late Carlo and Emanuela (Verdone) Lucciola. Thomas was a member of the Disabled American...

Rose M. Fitzsimmons

Rose M. Fitzsimmons

Mar 18, 2016

Rose M. Fitzsimmons (Petreccia), 91, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Home and Hospice Care in Providence on Friday, March 18, 2016. She was the beloved wife of George H. Fitzsimmons. They were happily married for 65 years. She was the loving mother of the late Francis Fitzsimmons. Born in Providence, she was a daughter...

Anthony "Tony" Braga

Anthony "Tony" Braga

Mar 17, 2016

Anthony "Tony" M. Braga, 71, of North Providence, passed away peacefully into Eternal Life on Thursday, March 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Mary T. (McGeehin) Braga. They were happily married for 48 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest and Rose (Ruggierio) Braga. Tony retired after 32 years of state service from...

Doris M. Picard

Doris M. Picard

Mar 8, 2016

DORIS M. (MARTINEAU) PICARD, 85, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at home. She was the former wife of the late Robert E. Picard. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dora (Cote) Martineau. Mrs. Picard was an administrative assistant at Channel 12 News before retiring. Previously she had worked for Auto Parts...

Chester A. Leone

Chester A. Leone

Feb 29, 2016

CHESTER A. LEONE, 79, of Johnston, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 at home. He was the beloved husband of Martha (Chesney) Leone for 27 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Marco and Angela (Giorgi) Leone. Mr. Leone was a member of the Teamsters Local 251 and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was past...

Fred E. Foshey, Jr.

Fred E. Foshey, Jr.

Feb 24, 2016

FRED E. FOSHEY, JR., 94, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Fred E. Foshey, Sr. and Helen (Carter) Foshey. Mr. Foshey was an accomplished and talented magician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians for over 70 years. He also...

Alfred "Fred" Damiano

Alfred "Fred" Damiano

Feb 19, 2016

Alfred “Fred” Damiano, 87, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, entered into peaceful rest surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Lake Alfred, Florida, on Friday, February 19, 2016. He was the loving husband of Celia (Dorazio) Damiano. They were happily married for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Camillo and Carmella...

Linda C. Marshall

Linda C. Marshall

Feb 15, 2016

LINDA C. (PAOLOZZI) MARSHALL, 93, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at Grace Barker Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Marshall. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Christina (Muzilli) Paolozzi. Mrs. Marshall worked for Cal’s Jewelry and R.N. Koch before retiring. She was a committed homemaker in North Providence...

Donald T. Placido

Donald T. Placido

Feb 13, 2016

DONALD T. PLACIDO, 72, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Pasquale A. Placido, Sr. and Anna (DiLeonardo) Placido. Mr. Placido was the director the Boys & Girls Club of North Providence before retiring in 2001. He is survived by 12...

Maria Ciancio

Maria Ciancio

Feb 12, 2016

MARIA (DiFOLCO) CIANCIO, 92, of Cranston, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Ciancio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eleuterio and Anna (Scorpio) DiFolco. Mrs. Ciancio was known as an elegant dresser whose positive nature made her good company. With her unerring memory, she...

Anthony Callender

Anthony Callender

Feb 10, 2016

ANTHONY CALLENDER, 48, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Home. Born in New York, New York he was the son of Verdelle Callender and the late Fundadore Arroyo. Besides his mother he is survived by the love of his life, Noreen Perez; his cherished daughter, London Callender; four brothers, Dwayne Callender, Jeremiah Callender, Derrick Arroyo and...

Anna C. Antonelli

Anna C. Antonelli

Feb 10, 2016

ANNA C. (AMITRANO) ANTONELLI, 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at home surrounded by her cherished family. She was the wife of the late Thomas “Timmy” D. Antonelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Concetta (Roberti) Amitrano. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her son,...

Maria F. Pinheiro

Maria F. Pinheiro

Feb 4, 2016

MARIA F. (GOMES) PINHEIRO, 62, of Providence, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jose M. Pinheiro for 40 years. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Ivo Ideal Monteiro Gomes and Celeste Aurora de Faria Castro Gomes. Besides her husband, she is survived by her...