OBITUARIES

Henry W. Buckley

Henry W. Buckley

Feb 8, 2015

HENRY W. BUCKLEY (BUCK), 90, of Providence, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the husband of the late Anita (DiJoseph) Buckley. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Henry I. and Anne (Rawson) Buckley. Mr. Buckley worked as an Aircraft Mechanic at Quonset Point before retiring. He was an Airforce...

Elaine J. Butti

Elaine J. Butti

Feb 3, 2015

Elaine J. Butti (Gagnon), 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Butti, Jr., and loving mother of the late Lawrance and Christine Thibedau. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Lucille(Tetreault) Gagnon. She is survived by...

Jean Iovini

Jean Iovini

Jan 31, 2015

JEAN (CHIAPPINELLI) IOVINI, of Providence, passed away Saturday ,January 31, 2015 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of the late Victor Iovini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Sapio) Chiappinelli. Mrs. Iovini worked as a bookkeeper for Uncas Manufacturing, before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Iovini and many...

Mildred "Millie" M. Bursie

Mildred "Millie" M. Bursie

Jan 31, 2015

MILDRED “MILLIE” M. (PEZZI) BURSIE, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Hebert Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Matteo Bursie. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Carmela (Larco) Pezzi. Mrs. Bursie worked as Director of the Board of Canvassers for the Town of North Providence for 42...

John J. Ciotti

John J. Ciotti

Jan 29, 2015

JOHN J. CIOTTI, 49, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Mary Jane (Pelosi) Ciotti and the late John P. Ciotti. John was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 271. Besides his mother he is survived by two daughters, Corrina Kansiewicz and her...

Edith Ascenzi

Edith Ascenzi

Jan 22, 2015

EDITH ASCENZI (PALUMBO), 100, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015. She was the wife of the late Joseph Ascenzi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Theresa (Trillo) Palumbo. Edith is survived by her loving children, Vincent J. Ascenzi and Beverly A. Villella. She was the loving nana to four grandchildren,...

Stephen D. Rianna Jr.

Stephen D. Rianna Jr.

Jan 19, 2015

RIANNA, STEPHEN D. JR “STEVE-O” , 88, of Johnston, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marie C. (Persechino) Rianna. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stephen D. Rianna, Sr. and Jospehine (Silvaggio) Rianna. Mr. Rianna worked as an Automotive Clerk for the State...

Carolyn Picanza

Carolyn Picanza

Jan 18, 2015

CAROLYN PICANZA, 91, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Carmella (Gianatti) Picanza. Carolyn was a 1945 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing, received her Bachelors Degree from Boston College and a Masters...

George G. Capaldi

George G. Capaldi

Jan 17, 2015

GEORGE G. CAPALDI, 54, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Rosalyn (Aissis) Capaldi and the late Vincent H. Capaldi. George was co-owner of V.F. Capaldi Construction for 30 years where he worked as operating engineer overseeing the company’s garage and maintenance equipment. He...

Lewis John Pucci, Esq.

Lewis John Pucci, Esq.

Jan 10, 2015

Lewis J. Pucci, Esq., 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Monaco) Pucci. They were happily married for 53 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Caterina (Chiaro) Pucci. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a graduate of Boston University School...

Vincent "Poppy" Scolardi

Vincent "Poppy" Scolardi

Jan 8, 2015

Vincent Scolardi “Poppy”, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Magno) Scolardi. They were happily married for 71 years. He was the loving father of the late Joseph Scolardi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Felix and Elvera (Arivello) Scolardi. Mr. Scolardi was employed at the former...

Jennie W. Luszcz

Jennie W. Luszcz

Jan 5, 2015

JENNIE W. LUSZCZ, 88, of North Bay Manor in Smithfield, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Luszcz. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Nellie (Kucza) Mazur. Mrs. Luszcz worked for Universal Optical before retiring. She is survived by two...

Vincent Langella

Vincent Langella

Jan 5, 2015

VINCENT LANGELLA, 89, of Johnston, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Michelina (Caparelli) Langella for 68 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Camillio and Louise (DeFusco) Langella. Mr. Langella was the owner and operator of Langella Tire Inc. before retiring. He was...

Louise DiMaio

Louise DiMaio

Jan 3, 2015

LOUISE DI MAIO, 82, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home. She was the companion and dear friend of Carmino Baldinelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Immaculata (Balzifiore) DiMaio. Ms. DiMaio worked for the City of Providence – Tax Collector’s Office before retiring. She was a member...

Vivian Ann Toste

Vivian Ann Toste

Jan 2, 2015

VIVIAN A. TOSTE (ESPOSITO), 73, of Providence, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of Joseph B. Toste for 36 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Jennie (Nassa) Esposito. Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Kathy Ritchie (Tim), Carolyn Light (Jeff) and...

Eileen A. McKenna

Eileen A. McKenna

Dec 26, 2014

Eileen A. McKenna (Simmons) 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Walter E., and Grace C. (Byron) Simmons, she was the beloved mother of the late Raymond J. McKenna, Sr. She was the sister of the late Walter F. Simmons and Major Joseph H. Simmons. For many summers, Eileen was...

Angela A. Ricci

Angela A. Ricci

Dec 24, 2014

ANGELA A. (MOTTOLA) RICCI, 94, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Hopkins Manor Ltd. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin Ricci, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Umberto and Genaveina (Marcello) Mottola. Mrs. Ricci spent many years working as a weaver at The Worcester Textile Co and was...

Donna Mary Barlow

Donna Mary Barlow

Dec 24, 2014

DONNA M. BARLOW (PHILLIPS), 64, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Hopkins Manor surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and Linda (DiMeglio) Phillips and the stepdaughter of the late Angelina (Vispo) Phillips. Donna worked in the Providence School System since 1997, most recently working...

Linda Ann Mosca

Linda Ann Mosca

Dec 21, 2014

LINDA A. MOSCA (VANASSE), 64, of Providence, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Summit Commons. She was the wife of Joseph Mosca for 43 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Tripp) Vanasse. Linda worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island for 27 years before retiring. Besides her husband...

Marie Gazerro

Marie Gazerro

Dec 18, 2014

Marie (Tartaglione) Gazerro, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor surrounded by her cherished family. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Gazerro for over 67 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James “Big Jim” and Maria (Tedesco) Tartaglione. Mrs. Gazerro was a Bridal Consultant for Helene’s Bridal...