OBITUARIES

Albert C. Blais

Albert C. Blais

Aug 17, 2014

ALBERT C. BLAIS “Piṕere”, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 17, 2014. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Latinville) Blais and cherished grandfather of the late Michael A. Pannone. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Romeo J. and Simone A. (Blais) Blais. Mr. Blais was the former...

Dr. Anthony R. Amicarelli, DMD, MD

Dr. Anthony R. Amicarelli, DMD, MD

Aug 16, 2014

DR. ANTHONY R. AMICARELLI, D.M.D., M.D., 84, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Fraser) Amicarelli for 62 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Assunta (DeAmicis) Amicarelli Dr. Amicarelli was a 1948 graduate of Classical High School. He attended...

John "Jack" Emerson

John "Jack" Emerson

Aug 14, 2014

JOHN “JACK” E. EMERSON, 56, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Carmela A. (Paglia) Emerson for 29 years. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Donald A. and Mary Jane (Cullen) Emerson. Jack was...

Albert Vallarine

Albert Vallarine

Aug 12, 2014

ALBERT VALLARINE, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Gloria (Pascone) Vallarine and the loving father of the late John Edward Vallarine. He was the companion of Jean Iannucci. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Antonetta (Monaco) Vallarine. Mr....

Isabelle L. Manson

Isabelle L. Manson

Aug 7, 2014

ISABELLE L. (BAZINET) MANSON, 92, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Cortland Place. She was the wife of the late Ralph H. Manson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Zoel and Helen (Lupien) Bazinet. Isabelle had worked for Sardelli Manufacturing before retiring. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother,...

Marie A. Paulson

Marie A. Paulson

Aug 5, 2014

MARIE A. (PANTALONE) PAULSON, 86, of North Providence, RI, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at home. She was the wife of the late Harry C. Paulson, and the daughter of the late Vincent and Antonetta (Caione) Pantalone. Marie graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1946 and the University of Rhode Island in 1950, where she was a...

Pasquale "Pat" Giarrusso

Pasquale "Pat" Giarrusso

Aug 5, 2014

PASQUALE “PAT” GIARRUSSO, 99, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Louisa “Louise” (Martini) Giarrusso. They had been married for 72 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Leonardo and Rosa “Rose” (Liguori) Giarrusso. Pat worked as a Manager for Blacker Brothers Manufacturing for...

William "Billy" Box

William "Billy" Box

Aug 4, 2014

WILLIAM T. “BILLY” BOX, 81, of Johnston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Rose (Ucci) Box for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas D. and Angelina “Lena” (DeSantis) Box. Billy worked as a Supervisor for the Davol Rubber Company before retiring...

Yolanda Delle Fave

Yolanda Delle Fave

Jul 28, 2014

YOLANDA DELLE FAVE ( MARCONE), 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2014. She was the wife of Bartolomeo Delle Fave. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Mariani) Marcone and the mother of the late Linda Delle Fave. Yolanda was an Account Supervisor at FM Global, retiring in 1988. Besides her husband...

Mary Patriarca

Mary Patriarca

Jul 27, 2014

MARY PATRIARCA (IACONO), 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Patriarca. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Carmela (Mattera) Iacono. Mary is survived by three sons, David, John and Paul Patriarca, a daughter, Assunta Patriarca; a sister, Jennie Marapese...

Patricia J. Carroll

Patricia J. Carroll

Jul 26, 2014

Patricia J. Carroll, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Edward W. and Veronica (Murtaugh) Carroll. Ms. Carroll was employed at Providence College for many years before her retirement. She is survived by her loving brother, James L. Carroll of North Providence and many...

Carol T. Restivo

Carol T. Restivo

Jul 23, 2014

Carol T. Restivo (Hickey), 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Home & Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Restivo. Born in Uxbridge, MA, she was a daughter of the late James and Gladys (Richardson) Hickey. Mrs. Restivo was employed at Luca Music, North Providence, for many years before her...

Robert J. Macedonio

Robert J. Macedonio

Jul 18, 2014

ROBERT J. MACEDONIO, 79, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Maria (Corsetti) Macedonio’ He is survived by his sisters, Ann Cottle, Phyllis Altieri and Evelyn Tedeschi and a brother, Louis Macedonio. He was also the former husband of Mary Ann (Giuliano) Macedonio. He was...

Bianca Bruzzese

Bianca Bruzzese

Jul 18, 2014

Bianca Bruzzese (Condomitti), 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Home & Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent T. Bruzzese. Born in Grotteria, Calabria, Italy she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Caterina (Serro) Condomitti. She is survived by her loving children,...

Louis J. DiCarlo Sr.

Louis J. DiCarlo Sr.

Jul 12, 2014

LOUIS J. DiCARLO, SR., 80, of Hollywood, Florida, formerly of Cranston and East Greenwich RI, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at home. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Sanchirico) DiCarlo for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Grace (Roberto) DiCarlo. Mr. DiCarlo was self employed in the Real Estate Industry...

Francis E. Sarlo

Francis E. Sarlo

Jul 10, 2014

Francis E. Sarlo, 74, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Jones) Sarlo for 40 years. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Francisco and Marie (Picard) Sarlo. Mr. Sarlo had worked as a Truck Driver for the former Royal...

Shannon Lee Praski

Shannon Lee Praski

Jun 28, 2014

SHANNON LEE PRASKI, 32, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving and devoted family on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Home & Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was the loving daughter of Stephen and Theresa (Machado) Praski. She is survived by her companion, Jason Parks; their loving son Jason Parks Jr. and stepson, Tyler Parks. She is also...

Margaret R. Sano

Margaret R. Sano

Jun 25, 2014

MARGARET R. SANO (ROMEO), 72, of York, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Home. She was the beloved wife of Robert Sano for 49 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Livia (Delvecchio) Romeo. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Michelle Sano-Delorie of Buzzards Bay, MA, Maria...

Michael Piscopiello

Michael Piscopiello

Jun 25, 2014

MICHAEL PISCOPIELLO, 71, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michele and Maria (Cocciardi) Piscopiello. Michael worked for Joseph Tavone Painting and later worked for the Providence School Department before retiring. He was a member of the International Laborers Local 1033. In his younger days he loved...

Antonio "Tinny" Rosa

Antonio "Tinny" Rosa

Jun 24, 2014

ANTONIO J. ROSA “TINNY”, 94, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014. He was the husband of the late Anna (DaRocha) Rosa. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Domenica (Romano) Rosa. Mr. Rosa was the co-owner of Triangle Service Station in Providence and later in North Providence for over three decades. He was...