OBITUARIES

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...

Ronald M. Lombardi

Ronald M. Lombardi

Jan 3, 2014

RONALD M. LOMBARDI, 65, of North Providence and Narragansett, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 3, 2014 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (DePaola) Lombardi for 43 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Jennie (DiBattista) Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi graduated from the URI School of Pharmacy in...

Louise T. Ryan

Louise T. Ryan

Dec 31, 2013

LOUISE T. (CORSI) RYAN, 68, of Port St Lucie, Florida, passed away, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Mary (Silva) Corsi. Louise was an employee of Hasbro Toy Co. in Pawtucket, Rhode Island for 5 years. She then began her career working...

Josephine A. Mansolillo

Josephine A. Mansolillo

Dec 28, 2013

JOSEPHINE A. MANSOLILLO (CALDARONE), 78, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Mansolillo. Born in Providence, she was daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Derico) Caldarone. She leaves her loving children, John Mansolillo and Sandra DeQuattro and husband, David; a brother, Richard Caldtrone, Sr.; a sister, Anna Marie Bonsante and grandchildren...

Beatrice A. Marinelli

Beatrice A. Marinelli

Dec 27, 2013

BEATRICE A. MARINELLI “BeBe” (CAIRONE), 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Home & Hospice Center. She was the loving companion to Anthony Tortolano for 30 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Teresa (Bevilacqua) Cairone. Ms. Marinelli was a medical secretary for the former...

Janice "Jan" Usher

Janice "Jan" Usher

Dec 26, 2013

JANICE W. USHER “JAN” (PENDLEBURY), 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the Home & Hospice Center surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Usher. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Hargreaves) Pendlebury. Mrs. Usher was an RN at Memorial Hospital...

Anthony L. Marino

Anthony L. Marino

Dec 19, 2013

ANTHONY L. MARINO, 83, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Colarusso) Marino for 57 years. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Francisco and Anna (Saccoccia) Marino. Mr. Marino worked as a meat department manager for the First National Stores and...

Claire Ann DelSelva

Claire Ann DelSelva

Dec 19, 2013

CLAIRE ANN (WEFERS) DEL SELVA, 74, passed away, Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Gertrude (Fowler) Wefers and the stepdaughter of the late William Matthews. Mrs. DelSelva had worked for Raytheon for many years before retiring. She is survived by three sons, George DelSelva, Jr.,...