OBITUARIES

Richard W. Sprague

Richard W. Sprague

Apr 3, 2014

RICHARD W. SPRAGUE, 65, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Gibson) Sprague. Born in Nashua, NH, he was the son of the late George Sprague and Victoria (Kristoff) Maragianis. Richard had worked for Sprague & Sons Construction, a business owned by his father. He loved motorcycles, gardening...

Mollie Carchia

Mollie Carchia

Apr 3, 2014

MOLLIE (BOVE) CARCHIA, 92, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre. She was the beloved wife of Daniel Carchia for 71 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Lucia (Costantino) Bove. Mrs. Carchia had worked for Carla Corp. before retiring. A loving and devoted wife, mother and...

Margaret Fera

Margaret Fera

Mar 29, 2014

MARGARET FERA (MASTANTUONO), 99, of Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, was born into eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Carmino Fera. They were married for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Pasqualina (Cristinziano) Mastantuono. She is survived...

Donald J. Voas

Donald J. Voas

Mar 28, 2014

DONALD J. VOAS, 77, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Antonelli) Voas. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph Voas, Sr. and Bertha (Lemieux) Voas. Donald had worked for Star Market and Almacs for many years before retiring. He...

Maria Vasconcellos

Maria Vasconcellos

Mar 28, 2014

VASCONCELLOS, MARIA (TUDINO), 87, of North Providence, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014. She was the wife of Edward Vasconcellos for 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Tudino) Tudino. Mrs. Vasconcellos had worked for Uncas Manufacturing before retiring. Besides her husband she is survived by a son, Michael Vasconcellos; a daughter,...

Armando Farnesi

Armando Farnesi

Mar 28, 2014

ARMANDO FARNESI “CASEY”, 86, of Johnston, passed away Friday, March 28, 2014 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the husband of Evelyn (Baldoni) Farnesi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Madeline (DiGuiseppi) Farnesi. Mr. Farnesi was a self-employed builder and later worked for The Jan Companies for many years before retiring. He was an...

Alma E. Tavarozzi

Alma E. Tavarozzi

Mar 20, 2014

ALMA E. (SPINARD) TAVAROZZI, 95, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.. She was the wife of the late Francesco Tavarozzi and was the mother of the late John J. Tavarozzi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Roggemoser) Spinard. Alma had worked for General Electric before retiring....

Frank Sollecito

Frank Sollecito

Mar 17, 2014

FRANK SOLLECITO, 85, of Vero Beach, Florida, died on March 17, 2014 at Indian River Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1929 in Providence, RI and served in the United States Navy. Mr. Sollecito was of the Catholic Faith. He worked most of his career as a self-employed plastering contractor in North Providence, RI and Grand Cayman. He retired...

Mary Ryan

Mary Ryan

Mar 17, 2014

MARY (MUSTAKOS) RYAN, 89, of Pawtucket, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014 at Golden Crest Nursing Center. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late George and Despina (Andreopoulos) Mustakos. Mary had worked for Levin Plating, Pawtucket for many years before retiring. She is survived by her daughter, Alexandria Ryan Pacia; a brother, James Mustakos; and two grandchildren,...

Gary J. Kiesling

Gary J. Kiesling

Mar 15, 2014

Gary J Kiesling age 75, of Cranston, died March 15, 2014 at home surrounded by his family, He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Janice Kiesling, his son Eric J KIesling, daughter in law Maria Kiesling and son Jeff A KIesling all of Cranston. Services were private.

Peter C. Villella

Peter C. Villella

Mar 6, 2014

Peter C. Villella, 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Ascenzi) Villella. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Carlo and Olga (Mollo) Villella. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Gina DiIorio and her husband Jim and Peter Villella, Jr....

Jeni Allard

Jeni Allard

Mar 4, 2014

JENI ALLARD (TUDINO), of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Allard. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Oreste and Teresa Tudino. Before retiring, Jeni worked at St. Ann School in Providence for over 26 years. She was a devoted member of St. Ann...

Robert J. Audet, Sr.

Robert J. Audet, Sr.

Feb 28, 2014

Robert J. Audet, Sr., 45, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Tracey (DelGuidice) Audet. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Judith C. (Roderiques) Audet and the late Raymond J. Audet, Sr. Robert worked as a Fleet Manager for AAA Southern New England. Besides his wife and...

Madeline H. Donatelli

Madeline H. Donatelli

Feb 23, 2014

MADELINE H. DONATELLI (HUNT), of Sturbridge, Mass., formerly of North Providence, R.I., died on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at the Overlook Life Care Community in Charlton, Mass., after a long illness. She celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 10th. Madeline’s husband of 55 years, Joseph A. Donatelli, died in 2007. She leaves her daughter Lynne Conceison and husband John of...

Viola D. Musco

Viola D. Musco

Feb 21, 2014

Viola D. Musco (DeVito), 92, formerly of Centerdale Manor, North Providence, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 21, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Musco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Philomena (Russo) DeVito. Viola is survived by her loving children, James Musco and his wife...

Veronica G. Mitchell

Veronica G. Mitchell

Feb 21, 2014

VERONICA G. (DeFUSCO) MITCHELL, 87, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late James P. Mitchell. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Raphaella (Merchelano) DeFusco. She is survived by her son, James A. Mitchell and his wife, Deborah; a daughter, Karen Wells...

Gregory A. Lombardo Jr.

Gregory A. Lombardo Jr.

Feb 19, 2014

GREGORY A. LOMBARDO, JR., 59, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gregory A. Lombardo, Sr. and Maria (DelMonico) Lombardo. Greg worked as a loan officer for Rhode Island Credit Union for over 30 years. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 76...

Marie DiNunzio

Marie DiNunzio

Feb 15, 2014

Marie DiNunzio (Palumbo,) 92, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 15, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DiNunzio and loving mother of the late Thomas J.J. DiNunzio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Olimpia (DiCecco) Palumbo. Mrs. DiNunzio was employed at Citizens Bank as an administrative assistant and in the foreign...

Carmella Paliotta

Carmella Paliotta

Feb 15, 2014

CARMELLA PALIOTTA (SANTAGATA), 95, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Daniel Paliotta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Sophie (Gianinni) Santagata. Mrs. Paliotta had worked for Lincoln Findings before retiring. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Muscente and Nancy Bianco and...

Irene Elby

Irene Elby

Feb 10, 2014

Irene Elby (Stanish), 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. Elby, Sr. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Theresa (Cambio) Stanish. Mrs. Elby worked as a cashier for Stop & Shop before retiring and had previously...