OBITUARIES

Barbara Marzilli

Barbara Marzilli

Jul 4, 2013

BARBARA (DelGRECO) MARZILLI, 96, formerly of Providence, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alexander Marzilli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe DelGreco and Maria Grazia (Rizza) DelGreco. Mrs. Marzilli had worked for AT Cross before retiring. She is survived...

Frances C. Paolantonio

Frances C. Paolantonio

Jul 3, 2013

FRANCES C. (SIVO) PAOLANTONIO, 66, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Mequon, WI. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Savino “Sal” and A. Carmela (Bonetti) Sivo. Frances spent several years in a variety of roles in the legal and retail industry. However, her greatest passion was being a...

Michelina "Mickey" Palmieri

Michelina "Mickey" Palmieri

Jul 2, 2013

MICHELINA M. “MICKEY” PALMIERI (RUO), 90, formerly of North Providence and Pawtucket, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ruo. Mickey was a loving mother and a caring person who will be sadly missed by her friends and family. She enjoyed many wonderful...

Salvatore "Sam" Musumeci

Salvatore "Sam" Musumeci

Jul 2, 2013

SALVATORE “SAM” MUSUMECI, 95, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Home & Hospice Care of RI in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Schlink) Musumeci. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Santo and Domenica (Cardente) Musumeci. Sam was a Painting Contractor and was the owner and operator of...

Margaret R. Gemma

Margaret R. Gemma

Jun 26, 2013

MARGARET R. GEMMA (BRITLAND), 92, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the Scandinavian Home, Cranston. She was the wife of the late Louis F. Gemma. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Elizabeth (Poirier) Britland. Margaret was a Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Veteran of World War II. A loving...

Marie J. Lonardo

Marie J. Lonardo

Jun 26, 2013

MARIE J. (GILCHRIST) LONARDO, 83, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Palma (Carparco) Gilchrist. She is survived by seven sons, Edward, Raymond, Anthony, Stephen, John, Joseph and Robert Lonardo;...

Lena M. Campbell

Lena M. Campbell

Jun 23, 2013

LENA M. CAMPBELL ( RIVERA), 87, of North Providence, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Summit Commons in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Calvin C. Campbell. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Raffaela (Riccardi) Rivera. She leaves two sons, David F. Campbell and his wife, Janice and Robert A....

Mario D. Martinelli

Mario D. Martinelli

Jun 21, 2013

MARIO D. MARTINELLI, 96, of Johnston, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. He was the husband of the late Caroline (Masciarelli) Martinelli. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Vincent and Jennie (Tresca) Martinelli. Mr. Martinelli worked as a supervisor for the U.S. Naval Department - Engine Branch before retiring. Later he worked for Anderson Little in...

Norman M. Jones

Norman M. Jones

Jun 21, 2013

NORMAN M. JONES, 92, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. Jones for 55 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Markham and Edna (Rylander) Jones. Mr. Jones had worked for Industrial National Bank for...

Charles F. Vierling

Charles F. Vierling

Jun 20, 2013

Charles F. “Chuck” Vierling, 67, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Rita (Cassidy) Vierling. Charlie was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Providence College and Perkins Institute in Boston. He became a teacher of the visually impaired and taught for many...

Frank Botelho

Frank Botelho

Jun 17, 2013

FRANK BOTELHO, 75, of Seekonk, MA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Celeberto) Botelho. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Silva) Botelho. Frank was a Letter Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years until retiring. He had served in the United...

Michalina Ann Di Bonaventura

Michalina Ann Di Bonaventura

Jun 17, 2013

MICHALINA A. DI BONAVENTURA (GENTILE), 86, of Johnston, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of Rocco DiBonaventura. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Maria (Corrado) Gentile. Mrs. DiBonaventura had worked for Excell Manufacturing before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Besides...

Theresa A. "Tess" Monti

Theresa A. "Tess" Monti

Jun 14, 2013

THERESA A. MONTI “TESS” (ZURRO), 83, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14, 2013 at McCarthy Baseball Field. She was the wife of the late Vincent F. Monti. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Martini) Zurro. Tess had worked as a secretary for the Providence School Department for 26 years before...

John Brown Marzilli, Sr.

John Brown Marzilli, Sr.

Jun 12, 2013

JOHN BROWN MARZILLI, SR., 85, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (DiChristopher) Marzilli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Lucia (Cavalieri) Marzilli. John is survived by five children, Marie Principe and her husband Tony, John Marzilli, Jr., Michael Marzilli and his...

Donna Lee Raviele

Donna Lee Raviele

Jun 11, 2013

DONNA L. RAVIELE (DiSANTIS), 65, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Adeline (Lombardo) DiSantis. Donna was a registered nurse at the VA Hospital in Providence and had previously worked at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She leaves her...

Helen Anne Petrucci

Helen Anne Petrucci

Jun 9, 2013

HELEN A. PETRUCCI 89, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Petrucci. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Paseck) Tonderys. Helen had worked at J&P Coats in Woonsocket. She attended the Fruit Hill Day Services...

John DiDonato

John DiDonato

Jun 9, 2013

JOHN Di DONATO, 79, of Providence, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Shirley J. (Boscalia) DiDonato. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Colucci) Di Donato. John was the owner and operator of Eastern Plating. He was a member of the Elks Club...

Joseph Cinieri

Joseph Cinieri

Jun 9, 2013

JOSEPH CINIERI, 86, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Tomaso and Grace (Leone) Cinieri. Joseph was a Jewelry Polisher with various local manufacturers. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He loved to dance and was an avid Yankee fan. He leaves a son,...

Vincent A. Picone

Vincent A. Picone

Jun 8, 2013

VINCENT A. PICONE, 88, of Providence, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Anna A. (Pompei) Picone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine (Della Porta) Picone. Vincent was a Patrolman with the Providence Police Department before retiring and later worked as a Gold...

Jean Moriarty

Jean Moriarty

Jun 8, 2013

JEAN MORIARTY (DeRESTA), 65, died in her daughter and son-in-law’s home on June 8, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She passed away too young after a long and brave fight. Jean was born in Providence and was the beloved daughter to the late Joseph and Elena DeResta. She was the generous and loving mother to her daughter...