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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Domenic J. Mansolillo
May 2, 2013
DOMENIC J. MANSOLILLO, 87, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Lena (Diano) Mansolillo for 62 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Domenico and Assunta (Carchia) Mansolillo. Mr. Mansolillo was a Senior Inspector for the State of RI Division of Motor...
Thomas J. Pirraglia
May 2, 2013
THOMAS J. PIRRAGLIA, 93, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Hopkins Manor. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Connors) Pirraglia and the father of the late Thomas J. Pirraglia, Jr. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Pelosi) Pirraglia. Thomas was the owner of Thomas Pirraglia Inc., Home Builder....
Lorna J. Colantonio
Apr 29, 2013
LORNA J. COLANTONIO ( FALCO), 71, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenic Colantonio, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gabriele and Alice (Lambriese) Falco. Lorna was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves two sons, Marc...
Nicholas J. Barricelli, Sr.
Apr 27, 2013
NICHOLAS J. BARRICELLI, SR. “NICK”, 84, of Providence, the beloved husband of the late Katherine “Kay” (Santopadre) Barricelli, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was the son of the late Domenico and Celesta (Iannuzzi) Barricelli and the father of the late Nicholas J. Barricelli, Jr. Nick worked at the Narragansett Electric Company for 40 years, receiving the Award of...
Yolanda Viola Morelli
Apr 26, 2013
YOLANDA V. MORELLI (LANNI), 89, of Johnston, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Hebert Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Morelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto and Elena (Melfi) Lanni. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by two sons, John M. Morelli and...