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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Eleuterio "Larry" Gemma
Dec 18, 2014
ELEUTERIO “LARRY” A. GEMMA, 86, of Providence and Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2014 surrounded by his cherished family at home. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (Grossi) Gemma. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Angelina Gemma. Mr. Gemma was the founder of Gem Plumbing and Heating, a business...
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
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
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
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...