OBITUARIES

Laura Longo

Laura Longo

Jun 7, 2013

LAURA LONGO “NANA” (DI NAPOLI), 96, of Johnston, another member of the “Greatest Generation”, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander M. Longo and the daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (D’Attoro) DiNapoli. Laura had worked for Beacon Records and had been active with St...

Donald S. Dutchover

Donald S. Dutchover

Jun 4, 2013

DONALD S. DUTCHOVER "DUTCH", 57, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013. He was the husband of Elaine (Young) Dutchover. Born in Providence he was the son of the late John and Alice (Provencher) Dutchover. Donald had worked as a Construction Superintendent for O. Ahlborg & Sons, Inc. and was a member of Carpenters Local 94. He had...

Anthony E. Lombardi

Anthony E. Lombardi

Jun 4, 2013

ANTHONY E., LOMBARDI 96, of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Matilda “Millie” (Ciccio) Lombardi for 71 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Henrietta (DeStefano) Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi was the owner and operator of Lombardi’s Service Station before retiring. An avid golfer, he was a...

Alfred A. Lamy

Alfred A. Lamy

May 31, 2013

ALFRED A. LAMY, 82, of North Providence, passed away suddenly at his summer residence in Brewster, MA (Cape Cod). He was the beloved husband of Barbara J. (DeLuca) Lamy for 57 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Emile and Elizabeth (Perry) Lamy. Mr. Lamy graduated from Providence College in 1953with a BS degree and earned...

Natalina "Natalie" DeAngelis

Natalina "Natalie" DeAngelis

May 29, 2013

NATALINA “NATALIE” DeANGELIS (MARZILLI), 100, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at St. Luke Hospital in New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank DeAngelis. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lucia (Cavalieri) Marzilli. Natalie was a homemaker and had worked at Imperial Knife and various local jewelry manufacturers....

Dora M. Paolucci

Dora M. Paolucci

May 26, 2013

DORA M. PAOLUCCI (DelGALLO ), 86, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of Domenick F. Paolucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Marianna (Tiberi) DelGallo. Besides her husband of 66 years, she leaves three sons, Richard, Robert and Alan Paolucci; two daughters, Joyce...

Anna Paolilli

Anna Paolilli

May 25, 2013

ANNA PAOLILLI (DI NUNZIO), 88, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Frank C. Paolilli. Born in Providence, the youngest of ten children, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovannina (Tasillo) DiNunzio. Anna worked in the Jewelry Industry...

Caroline Comella

Caroline Comella

May 24, 2013

CAROLINE COMELLA (FANDETTI), 93, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rachel (Fandetti) Fandetti. Caroline was a seamstress for Macy’s Department Store. She loved to sew, bake and cook. She is survived by her son, Gary Comella and his wife, Elyse; her daughter, JoAnn...

Pasqualina "Pat" Archilla

Pasqualina "Pat" Archilla

May 22, 2013

PASQUALINA "PAT” ARCHILLA (PORRECA), 53, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph T. Archilla. Born in Naples, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Agustino and Yolanda (Moscatiello) Porreca. Pat was a Teacher’s Aid at George J. West Elementary School in Providence. She enjoyed collecting antiques and she...

Frank Russo, Sr.

Frank Russo, Sr.

May 21, 2013

FRANK RUSSO, SR., 75, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Miriam (Cimorelli) Russo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Silvio “Chick” and Esther (Almonte) Russo. Frank was a Barber for 56 years and had worked at Park Senate Barber Salon in Cranston....

Egidia Simonetti

Egidia Simonetti

May 20, 2013

EGIDIA SIMONETTI (VENDETTUOLI), 98, of Cranston, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Simonetti, M.D. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Laura (Simonetti) Vendettuoli Egidia leaves two sisters, Mary Santagata and Lola L. Petrucci; four nephews, Vincent Santagata, Louis R. Petrucci, James...

William B. "Bill" Schettini

William B. "Bill" Schettini

May 17, 2013

WILLIAM B. SCHETTINI “BILL”, 89, of North Providence, died Friday May 17, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the loving husband of the late Arline U. (Angell) Schettini. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Biagio and Emelia (Cipolla) Schettini. Bill was a barber for over...

John J. Palombo

John J. Palombo

May 15, 2013

JOHN J. PALOMBO, 58, of Smithfield, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lois A. (Fabrizio) Palombo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Palumbo) Palombo. He worked as a manager for Stop & Shop for 42 years, most recently in Lincoln. He...

Margaret A. LeBlanc

Margaret A. LeBlanc

May 12, 2013

CORRECTION OF NEWSPAPER NOTICE; THE FUNERAL WILL BE HELD THURSDAY MAY 16, VISITATION WEDNESDAY MAY 15 Margaret A LeBlanc, (Di Marco), 86, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Mother’s day, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in the comfort of her home and in the presence of her children and grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Carmella...

Mary T. Rodriquez

Mary T. Rodriquez

May 11, 2013

Mary T. Rodriquez (Preece), 91, of Providence, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Steere House after a courageous and long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Rodriquez. Born in Ayr Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Hylton George and Margaret (Murray) Preece. Mary was a WWII war bride and moved...

Emily Lillian Weakley

Emily Lillian Weakley

May 10, 2013

Emily L. Weakley, (Leonardo) 87, of North Providence, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Weakley. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucy (DiStefanis) Leonardo. Emily was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves a daughter, Linda...

Julietta Califano

Julietta Califano

May 8, 2013

JULIETTA CALIFANO( AMOROSO), 85, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, May 8 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Gaetano “Guy” Califano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Loretta (Carnevale) Amoroso. Julietta had been employed by various local jewelry manufacturers and also worked at Cal’s Corner Restaurant in...

Rose Scappaticci

Rose Scappaticci

May 6, 2013

ROSE SCAPPATICCI ( PROCACCINI), 88, of North Providence, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Rocco Scappaticci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Annatonia (DeCotis) Procaccini. Rose attended Fruit Hill Day Services for the Elderly. She dearly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed cooking and...

Della Lepre

Della Lepre

May 4, 2013

DELLA LEPRE ( TROIANO), 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Carlo A. Lepre. Della had worked at Calart and later at M&C Jewelery and Vargas Manufacturing. She was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be...

Margaret Christopher

Margaret Christopher

May 3, 2013

MARGARET CHRISTOPHER (PALOMBO), 96, of North Providence, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Edward Christopher. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Angelina (DiStefano) Palombo. Mrs. Christopher had worked for Trifari Manufacturing before retiring. She was a member of the St. Ann...