Warren Handren
Mar 27, 2023
Warren R. Handren, 75, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 27, 2023, surrounded by his cherished family. He was the beloved husband of Marie E. (Bernier) Handren for 53 years. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Harold and Marion (King) Handren. He was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts –...
Celia Groccia
Mar 27, 2023
Celia A. Groccia, 99, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Groccia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Maria (Simeone) Lancellotti.
She is survived by her son, Louis Groccia, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was...
Anthony D. Giarrusso, Jr.
Mar 26, 2023
Anthony D. Giarrusso, Jr., 71, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony D. Giarrusso, Sr. and Rosalie (Basone) Giarrusso
He graduated from the University of Rhode Island and was employed as an underwriter for the former Rhode Island Hospital Trust Bank.
Anthony is...
Barbara T. Monti
Mar 24, 2023
Barbara T. Monti, 91, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 at West View Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Vincent F. Monti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Mancini) DelVecchio. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her son, Joseph M. Monti; a...
Zachary J. Meyer
Mar 21, 2023
Zachary "Tank" Meyer, 34, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital. surrounded by immediate family.
A resident of Johnston, RI, Zachary spent his early years in Cincinnati, Ohio, a town he loved and his heart never left. He enjoyed walking his dogs, Meeka and Reiko, playing video games, and cheering for the...
Mary Cerbo
Mar 21, 2023
Mary T. Cerbo, 99, of Coventry, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Peter L. Cerbo. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Ricci) Russo.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Christina Flamand; her son, Peter L. Cerbo, Jr.; two brothers, Biagio...
Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo
Mar 19, 2023
Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo, 59, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 19, 2023 surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic, the daughter of Damian Encarnacion Lopez and the late Carlota Julia Lizardo.
Jacqueline Lopez-Lizardo loved to read purposeful Christian books and her Bible. She enjoyed traveling and performing evangelism work wherever she went. Jacqueline also enjoyed nature, eating, shopping, relaxing and pampering herself. Although she was extremely dedicated to attending to her children and her grandchildren and of course, helping and loving her family and anyone in need. Above all things, she was always a part of the morning's cries with the prayer warriors group. Jacqueline was a member of the First Free Methodist Church in Providence. A leader of the prayer intercession group, she could always be found walking in obedience of God's will, speaking the word of God and worshiping his name everywhere she went. Her passion was to adore and worship God's name. That will live on forever in others with extreme FAITH IN JESUS NAME.
A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by her three cherished daughters, Angie J. Bejarano, Jaileen J. Perez and Jianie F. Benavides; her brothers, Pedro A. Lopez and Fausto E. Lopez; sisters, Yovanny Lopez, Susana Lopez and Mayra Lopez, Dioscelina Lopez; her two treasured grandchildren, Ivan I. Rodriquez and Yves Delilah Bejarano and unborn baby grandchild on the way; and many additional siblings living in the Dominican Republic. She was the sister of the late Johnny Lopez.
Visitation will be held Saturday Morning, April 1, 2023 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., with a Prayer Service starting at 9:30 in the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence. In Jacqueline's memory, those in attendance are kindly asked to wear white clothing.
Live streaming of Jacqueline's Service will be available at https://facebook.com/maceronifuneralhome.
Jacqueline López-Lizardo, de 59 años, de...
William Ricci
Mar 18, 2023
William Ricci, 69, of Smithfield, formerly of Riverside, passed away at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, following a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born in Providence, he was preceded in death by his loving parents, Joseph S. Ricci and Mary (Arcuri) Ricci, of Riverside, his sister Karen Lee (Robert) and brother Joseph S. Ricci, Jr. (Phyllis), both of Seekonk.
Bill...
Donald Rogue
Mar 17, 2023
Donald Rogue, 78, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. He was the husband of Marjorie E. (McCarthy) Rogue. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Olivera) Rogue. Mr. Rogue was employed as a machinist at Madison Industries, Lincoln for many years...
Gennaro Gabriele
Mar 9, 2023
Gennaro Gabriele, 95, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Maria (Gabriele) Gabriele. Born in Arpino Frosinone, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Quadrini) Gabriele. Mr. Gabriele was a self-employed mason and owner of G&C Contractors for many years before retiring....
Giacomo C. Chiarini
Mar 5, 2023
Giacomo C. Chiarini, 92, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Jewelda (Wade) Chiarini for 70 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Fred and Julia (Fontes) Chiarini. Giacomo taught at North Smithfield High School for many years before retiring. Prior...
Domenico DiNitto
Mar 2, 2023
Domenico DiNitto, 90, of Johnston, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Lupoli) DiNitto for 67 years. Born in S. Ambrogio Sul Garigliano, Italy, he was the son of the late Pietro and Maria (Broccoli) DiNitto.
Mr. DiNitto worked for Gilbane Construction and Imperial Knife for many years before retiring. He was a member of...
Ronald DiOrio
Feb 25, 2023
Ronald Louis DiOrio, 82, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023 in Warwick, RI.
He was born on July 10, 1940 in Providence, RI, to Alfredo DiOrio and Palmina Sbardella DiOrio.
Ron graduated from Central High School in Providence, RI in 1959 and went on to earn a BA from Rhode Island College in 1963. He started his career as...
Linda Bertram
Feb 20, 2023
Linda S. Bertram, 84, of North Providence, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John Wansing. Born in Kansas City, Missouri a daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Johnson) Bertram.
Mrs. Bertram was employed as a Park Ranger in the Rocky Mountain National Park for...
Mario Forte
Feb 19, 2023
Mario Forte, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by his children on February 19, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife of fifty years and is now joyfully reunited with his beloved Clementina V. (Buonomano) Forte.
He is survived by his children Mario R. Forte (Diane) and Lynn A. Forte, his grandchildren Mario C. Forte, Marissa E. Needham (Chris), Patrick L. Cull...
Ciro Lotito
Feb 11, 2023
Ciro J. Lotito, Jr., 82, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ciro J. Lotito, Sr. and Lydia (Bove) Nuetell.
Ciro owned and operated Imperial Office Products and Arrow Print Shop for many years before retiring.
He is survived by his two children, Ciro J....
Frederick V. Tomolillo
Feb 11, 2023
Frederick “Fred” V. Tomolillo, 78, of Pawtucket, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Santa (Caspoli) Tomolillo.
Mr. Tomolillo was self-employed and the owner of Oz Hair Wizardy for many years before retiring. Fred was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
He is...
Umberto "Bert" Lisi
Feb 7, 2023
Umberto “Bert” Lisi, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Vincenza (D’Elia) Lisi.
Bert worked for the State of Rhode Island – Division of Taxation for many years, before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by his four brothers,...
Colleen Walker
Feb 6, 2023
Colleen A. Walker (Keenan) RN, 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Walker. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Brennan) Keenan.
She was a graduate of Bay View Academy (1954), St. Joseph School of Nursing (1957),...
Charles J. Squillante, Jr.
Feb 5, 2023
Charles J. Squillante, Jr., 76, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday February 5, 2023. He was the husband of Nicole (Prinz) Squillante. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Charles J. Squillante, Sr. and Luisa (Finocchio) Squillante.
Charlie worked for the City of Cranston, and at Post Road Sporting Goods in Warwick.
Charlie loved spending time travelling with...