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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...