OBITUARIES

Antonetta Angelina Thompson

Antonetta Angelina Thompson

Dec 18, 2014

Antonetta A. (LaMarra) Thompson, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 18, 2014. She was the beloved wife of John A. Thompson, Sr. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angelina (Cerrone) LaMarra. She is survived by her loving children, John Thompson Jr. and Ann Marie Florio; and a devoted...

Arthur Joseph Vecchio

Arthur Joseph Vecchio

Dec 15, 2014

Arthur Joseph Vecchio, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 15, 2014 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Palmino and Jennie (Andreozzi) Vecchio. He was the brother of the late Raymond Vecchio and Marie Vecchio Serabian. Arthur was a devoted and loving father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Arthur was employed as an...

Marie Emily Acciardo

Marie Emily Acciardo

Dec 11, 2014

MARIE E. ACCIARDO (TUTALO), 77, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Acciardo for over 50 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Mollicone) Tutalo. Mrs. Acciardo worked for First Line Products before retiring. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

John Francis Vaillancourt

John Francis Vaillancourt

Dec 9, 2014

JOHN F. VAILLANCOURT, Ret. N.P.P.D., 76, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Frances M. (Hamilton) Vaillancourt for 55 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Theovila and Flora (Cloutier) Vaillancourt. John was a Lieutenant on the North Providence Police Department and was acting Captain...

Joan E. Ricci

Joan E. Ricci

Nov 28, 2014

JOAN E. (TETRAULT) RICCI, 80, of North Providence, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at Cortland Place. She was the beloved wife of Ronald R. Ricci for 61 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred P. and Gladys M. (Bishop) Tetrault. Mrs. Ricci worked for Ostby & Barton, The Curtman Company, Uncas Manufacturing and Salois...

Sandra A. Lancellotti

Sandra A. Lancellotti

Nov 27, 2014

SANDRA A. (RASO CONTI) LANCELLOTTI, 73, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Luca A. Lancellotti for 50 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Carmine Conti and the late Carmella (Raso) DeCristofaro. Sandra worked at Royal of America and most recently...

Luis Alberto Sousa

Luis Alberto Sousa

Nov 27, 2014

Luis A. Sousa, 75, of Providence, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at home surrounded by his family, after battling cancer for three years. He was the beloved husband of Rosa G. Sousa. Born in 1939 in São Miguel, Portugal, Mr. Sousa graduated from the National School of Agriculture (ERA) in 1960 and served in the Portuguese Armed Forces....

Louise Dawson

Louise Dawson

Nov 25, 2014

Louise (Parisi) Dawson, 90, formerly of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Greenville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Burl J. Dawson. Born on Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Maria (Piscopo) Parisi. Mrs. Dawson worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone before retiring....

Josephine Bussear

Josephine Bussear

Nov 23, 2014

Josephine (D’Arezzo) Bussear, 84, of Johnston/North Providence, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Agostino and Mary “Carmella” (Mollo) D’Arezzo. She is survived by her two sons, Mitchel and Michael Bussear. She was the sister of the late Carmino D’Arezzo and the late Mary...

Charles "Chucky" Santiano

Charles "Chucky" Santiano

Nov 22, 2014

Charles M. Santiano “Chucky”, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael and Yolanda (Giuliano) Santiano. Chucky graduated from LaSalle Academy and attended the University of Rhode Island. He was self employed in the automotive industry for many years before retiring. He was a gentle giant with a...

Dorothy " Dot " Troiano

Dorothy " Dot " Troiano

Nov 21, 2014

Dorothy M. “Dot” Troiano (Leonardo), 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 21, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael D. Troiano Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Concetta (Venditto) Leonardo. Mrs. Troiano was a devoted mother and homemaker. She leaves her loving children, Deborah...

Gertrude Elsa Box

Gertrude Elsa Box

Nov 21, 2014

GERTRUDE E. BOX (ABEL), 93, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Americo “Rico” Box. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Elsa (Rogler) Abel. Mrs. Box was a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary Posts 25 and 35. She is survived...

Anna Gasbarro

Anna Gasbarro

Nov 20, 2014

Anna Gasbarro (Varone), 90, of Barrington, RI, passed peacefully November 20, 2014. She was the wife of the late Philip L. Gasbarro whom she married in 1948. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Annunziata (Antonelli) Varone. Mrs. Gasbarro was an owner of Flo-Ann’s Dress Shop in Pawtucket and continued her love of fashion and...

Kasper "Joe" Kazarian

Kasper "Joe" Kazarian

Nov 16, 2014

KASPER J. “JOE” KAZARIAN, 87, of Providence, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rosa (Valletta) Kazarian for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kasper and Rose (Izzi) Kazarian. Mr. Kazarian worked for the New England Butt Company before retiring. He was an Army Veteran...

Michael Massarone

Michael Massarone

Nov 7, 2014

Michael Massarone, 65, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was the beloved companion of Linda Perry. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francis and Jennie (Boccanfuso) Massarone. Michael owned and operated the L&M Precision Tool and Die Company. He was president of the Maria S.S. Della DiFesa Society for over 30 years. Most recently...

Earle Tammelleo

Earle Tammelleo

Nov 5, 2014

Earle Tammelleo, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was the husband of Lorraine (Marinelli) Tammelleo. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the beloved son of John Tammelleo and the late Lillian (Franks) Tammelleo. Earle was a self-employed sheet metal mechanic for many years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and spending time with his loving...

John "Jack" Keegan

John "Jack" Keegan

Nov 5, 2014

JOHN P. “JACK” KEEGAN, 92, of Naples, Florida, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully with his two daughters by his side, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Avow Hospice Center in Naples. He was the husband of the late Mildred L. “Millie” (Labadie) Keegan. Born in Slatersville, RI, he was the son of the late Patrick A. and Christina E....

Kenneth J. Robinson

Kenneth J. Robinson

Nov 2, 2014

KENNETH J. ROBINSON On November 2nd 2014, our hearts were broken. Kenneth J. Robinson peacefully departed this earth surrounded by his loving family. He shared 31 wonderful years with his beautiful wife Christine A. (Santoro) Robinson, whom he adored more than anything in this world. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Marie (Maglio) Robinson and the...

Marie A. Magno

Marie A. Magno

Nov 1, 2014

MARIE A. MAGNO (CANNONE), 88, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late John Magno. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Carmela (Landi) Cannone. Marie graduated from CCRI and worked as an LPN at Women & Infants Hospital before retiring. She will be...

Mario Liberatore

Mario Liberatore

Oct 31, 2014

MARIO LIBERATORE, 87, of Providence, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Santo and Teresa (Noviello) Liberatore. Mr. Liberatore worked as a tile setter for Roman Tile & Terrazzo for many years before retiring. He was a Navy War Veteran. He is survived by many nieces and...