OBITUARIES

Lucy M. Colvin

Lucy M. Colvin

Dec 19, 2015

LUCY M. (PIRRAGLIA) COLVIN, 98, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Home & Hospice Care of RI. She was the wife of the late George Colvin. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Pelosi) Pirraglia. Lucy was a homemaker, a talented and creative cook, and the most kind-hearted lady you...

Jonathan A. Pacheco

Jonathan A. Pacheco

Dec 17, 2015

JONATHAN A. PACHECO, 24, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015 at home. Born in Providence he was the son of Toni Jean (Caruso) Wall and the late John Pacheco. He was the stepson of James Wall. Jonathan was a graduate of Davies High School. He had a passion for music and continued his studies at the Musicians Institute...

Angelina "Lena" Catauro

Angelina "Lena" Catauro

Dec 12, 2015

Angelina Catauro “Lena” 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Born in Providence, she was a loving daughter of the late Vincent and Teresa (Mangione) Catauro. Lena was an office manager at Quality Beef for many years before her retirement. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was the devoted sister of the...

Ann Montanaro

Ann Montanaro

Dec 7, 2015

ANN MONTANARO (SMALDONE), 93, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Grandview Center in Cumberland. She was the wife of the late William J. Montanaro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Lorenzo) Smaldone. Mrs. Montanaro worked as a secretary at WGBH before retiring. She is survived by her niece, Nancy Dandurand; two great...

Silvio Pompei

Silvio Pompei

Nov 29, 2015

Silvio Pompei, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Gilda (Folco) Pompei. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Carolina (Cestrone) Pompei. Silvio was a toolmaker for many years before his retirement. He was an Army Veteran serving during WWII....

Steve McGuinness Jr.

Steve McGuinness Jr.

Nov 28, 2015

J. STEPHEN McGUINNESS, Jr. “Steve”, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Home & Hospice Care of RI on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Barbara L. (Ford) McGuinness for 52 wonderful years and loving father of the late J. Stephen McGuinness, III. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late...

Carmela Capraro

Carmela Capraro

Nov 25, 2015

CARMELA (MARCIANO) CAPRARO, 90, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Carmino A. Capraro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Alessandra (DeCubellis) Marciano. Mrs. Capraro worked as a controller for the Parka Corporation before retiring. She is survived by her...

Anita "Nita" Altomari

Anita "Nita" Altomari

Nov 17, 2015

With the sun barely in the sky for an hour ‪on Tuesday morning, Anita “Nita” Altomari passed on November 17 at Epoch on Blackstone. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Altomari. She is survived by her children, Christine Altomari and Michael Altomari. She was the co-owner of RI Appliance Center in Cranston. Her early life was practically...

Ann M. Mottola

Ann M. Mottola

Nov 16, 2015

ANN M. (PALUMBO) MOTTOLA, 85, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardo Mottola. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Zompa) Palumbo. Ann worked as a jewelry worker for many years, retiring in 1986. She was a parishioner at St. Thomas Church...

Vincent S. Trombetti

Vincent S. Trombetti

Nov 13, 2015

Vincent S. Trombetti, 90, of North Providence, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Gallo) Trombetti. Born in Johnston, he was a son of the late Peter and Vincenza (D’Agostino) Trombetti. Vincent was a Deputy Sheriff with the Providence County Sheriffs Department. He was also Banquet Manager...

John M. "Jack" Perrotta

John M. "Jack" Perrotta

Nov 12, 2015

John M. “Jack” Perrotta , 68, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Felicia (Boschetti) Perrotta. Jack was a homicide detective for the Providence Police Department for many years before his retirement. He was also an Air Force Veteran serving during the...

Lucille A. Amicarelli

Lucille A. Amicarelli

Nov 11, 2015

LUCILLE A. AMICARELLI (DeANGELIS), 82, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of late Domenic F. Amicarelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Viola (Lepore) DeAngelis. Lucille enjoyed cooking and Red Sox Baseball. She was an avid reader and animal lover. A...

Eva C. DiNitto

Eva C. DiNitto

Nov 9, 2015

EVA C. DiNITTO (GIARRUSSO) 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony DiNitto, Sr.. Loving mother of Marie Spero (Anthony), Joseph A. and Anthony DiNitto, Jr.. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Spero, Jr., Adam, Eric and Millison DiNitto. Cherished great-grandmother of Avery. Devoted sister of Theresa Messore and Edward Giarrusso. She...

Edward William Poyer

Edward William Poyer

Nov 9, 2015

EDWARD WILLAIM POYER, 89, of Providence, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the beloved husband of Blanche A. (Hayes) Poyer for 68 years. Born in Northbridge, Massachusetts he was the son of the late Edward and Antoinette (Malboeuf) Poyer. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Edward C....

Edmund A. Restivo

Edmund A. Restivo

Nov 5, 2015

EDMUND A. RESTIVO, 80, of North Providence, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jeanette “Jean” (Lamantia) Restivo for 59 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Mariano and Pasqualina (Pilozzi) Restivo. Mr. Restivo was the owner and operator...

Roland W. St. Pierre

Roland W. St. Pierre

Nov 2, 2015

ROLAND W. ST. PIERRE, 78, of Providence, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Home. He was the husband of the late Jean R. (Maratto) St. Pierre. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Roland St. Pierre. Roland worked as an auto body technician, before retiring. He is survived by his son, Kevin St. Pierre and his...

Christine Ruth Mandarelli

Christine Ruth Mandarelli

Oct 26, 2015

Christine R. Mandarelli (Duffy), 92, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 26, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Rinaldo “Raymond” Mandarelli. They were happily married for 73 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late, Charles and Ruth (Noble) Duffy. Mrs. Mandarelli was in charge of housekeeping at the...

Evelyn B. Rossi

Evelyn B. Rossi

Oct 23, 2015

EVELYN B. ROSSI (ZANNINI), 95, a long time resident of Providence, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Home & Hospice Care of RI. She was the wife of the late Pasquale “Pat” Rossi. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Antonetta (Palumbo) Zannini. Mrs. Rossi, along with her husband, owned and operated for many...

Carol S. Sprague

Carol S. Sprague

Oct 17, 2015

Carol S Sprague (Gibson), 67, of Johnston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 17, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard W. Sprague. Born in Allentown, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Grace (Palmer) Gibson. Mrs. Sprague was a manger at Country Barn Motel in Nashua, New Hampshire...

Anna F. Lombardi

Anna F. Lombardi

Oct 15, 2015

ANNA F. (LOFFREDO) LOMBARDI, 91, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank Lombardi, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Tutalo) Loffredo. Mrs. Lombardi worked in the Jewelry Industry for over 75 years. Her last place of employment was at...