OBITUARIES

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...

Madeline M. Natale

Madeline M. Natale

Feb 8, 2014

Madeline M. Natale (D’Arezzo), 92, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the beloved wife of the late Orlando Natale. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Genaro and Liberia (Tulino) D’Arezzo. She is survived by her loving children, Susan Vincent and William H. Natale...

George L. Brown

George L. Brown

Feb 6, 2014

GEORGE L. BROWN, 69, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014 at home. He was the husband of Annette S. (DiFruscio) Brown for 48 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George E. and Olivine M. “Olive” (Harrington) Brown. George worked as an auto body technician for Sousa’s Auto Body and previously owned and operated...

Barbara J. Fountaine

Barbara J. Fountaine

Feb 3, 2014

Barbara J. (Marshall) Fountaine, 84, passed away, Monday, February 3, 2014. She was the beloved wife of William Fountaine. They were happily married for 64 years. Born in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Helen (Barbara) Marshall. Mrs. Fountaine was a Teacher’s Aide for the Cumberland School Department for many years before her retirement. Besides...

Mary DeVito

Mary DeVito

Feb 3, 2014

Mary (Palazzo) DeVito, 91 of Johnston, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Phillip J. DeVito for 70 years. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Marie (D’Ambrosca) Palazzo. Mrs. DeVito worked as a floral designer for the Calart Flower Company before retiring. Besides her...

Jason J. Pickett

Jason J. Pickett

Jan 28, 2014

JASON J. PICKETT, 30, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of Donald H. Pickett, Jr. and Linda M. (Sullivan) Pickett. Besides his parents, he is survived by his son, Damion William-Jay Pickett; three brothers, Christopher A. Pickett, Toby J. Pickett and Keith A. Pickett; paternal...

Joseph Bello

Joseph Bello

Jan 22, 2014

JOSEPH BELLO, 84, formerly of Hope Street in Fox Point, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at EPOCH on Blackstone Blvd. He was the former husband of the late Mary E. Bello. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francisco and Elvira (Pacheco) Bello. Joe was an Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Bello was a proud...

Mary Lou Calcagni

Mary Lou Calcagni

Jan 17, 2014

MARIA LOUISE CALCAGNI “MARY LOU” (TESTA), of Providence, peacefully passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. She was the beloved wife of George A. Calcagni for 46 wonderful years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Matilda (D’Ambra) Testa. Besides her loving husband she is survived by her loyal son, G. Alfred Calcagni, Jr.; her devoted...

Edward Scampoli

Edward Scampoli

Jan 11, 2014

Edward Scampoli, 54, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (D’Ambra) Scampoli. They were happily married for 17 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael and Lillian (Golato) Scampoli. Mr. Scampoli was the owner and operator of E. Scampoli Landscaping. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving...

Philip V. Scandariato

Philip V. Scandariato

Jan 10, 2014

Philip V. Scandariato, 88, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gina (Baldiassare) Scandariato. They were happily married for 66 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Jack and Christina (Carmella) Scandariato. Mr. Scandariato was the former owner of Getty Gas Station, Mineral...

Susan Weisinger

Susan Weisinger

Jan 7, 2014

SUSAN WEISINGER ( (SPETRINI), 71, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Marvin C. Weisinger. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paolo and Leontina (Vannini) Spetrini She is survived by her loving children, Lori Harrison, Sheila Joost and Derek Weisinger. She is also...

Esther J. Simoli

Esther J. Simoli

Jan 5, 2014

ESTHER J. SIMOLI (ROSSONI), 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Annmarie G. Simoli. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Simoli, Sr. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Fusco) Rossoni. Mrs. Simoli was employed in the Town of...