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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lawrence L. Chin
Feb 4, 2016
Lawrence L. Chin was born in China and grew up in Providence, RI. He prospered in his youth, graduating from Classical High School in RI. and then from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Shortly after receiving his bachelor’s degree, Larry served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where his dream of traveling and...
Joseph O. Salvadore
Jan 22, 2016
JOSEPH O. SALVADORE, 90, of Cranston, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Born in Norton, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Michele and Maria Grazia (Costantino) Salvadore. He is survived by his three devoted sons, David J. Salvadore and his wife, Lori, of Johnston, Joseph C. Salvadore, Esquire and his wife, Maria, of Lincoln...
Louis Musco
Jan 22, 2016
Louis Musco 89, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (Rosa) Musco. They were happily married for 66 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Angelo and Anna (Basile) Musco. Mr. Musco was employed in the maintenance department at Lincoln Senior High School for 42 years before his retirement....