OBITUARIES

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...

Domenic J. Mansolillo

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

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

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.

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

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...

Evelyn M. Montanaro

Evelyn M. Montanaro

Apr 22, 2013

EVELYN, M. MONTANARO (LOFFREDO), 98, formerly of Narragansett, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at the Grand Islander Center, Middletown. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Montanaro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Maria (Martellini) Loffredo. Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. Throughout her life, she worked at various...

Thomas DiPippo

Thomas DiPippo

Apr 18, 2013

THOMAS Di Pippo, 93, of Providence, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol on Thursday, April 18, 2013 surrounded by his Band of Brothers, all truly members of the greatest generation. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Simeone) DiPippo for 66 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late...

John J. Fuoroli

John J. Fuoroli

Apr 15, 2013

JOHN J. FUOROLI, 92, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Boffi) Fuoroli. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late James and Gloria (Rodrick) Fuoroli. John was an Administrator for the U.S. Postal Service and for the last 12 years was General...

Edward Andreozzi

Edward Andreozzi

Apr 13, 2013

EDWARD ANDREOZZI, 87, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Edith (Altieri) Andreozzi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Angelina (Lepore) Andreozzi and the father of the late Edward Andreozzi, Jr. Edward was a driver/salesman for Hoods Dairy and Sunbeam Bread. His greatest joy in life...

Rose C. DaRocha

Rose C. DaRocha

Apr 12, 2013

ROSE C. DA ROCHA (ROSA), 82, of Johnston, previously of Providence, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor DaRocha. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Josephine (Comella) Rosa. She leaves two sons, Victor J. DaRocha and Steven Da Rocha; five...

Eleanor M. Crocker

Eleanor M. Crocker

Apr 11, 2013

ELEANOR M. CROCKER (RYAN), 92, of Warwick, formerly of Providence, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at North Bay Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Crocker. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Bransfield) Ryan. Eleanor was a member of St. Augustine Church Rosary and Altar Society and Mt....

Dana R. Cedroni

Dana R. Cedroni

Apr 11, 2013

DANA R. CEDRONI, 44, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital, after losing a valiant battle against Cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of John Belluscio and Mary Cedroni. Dana was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in Providence and a Member of the Neighborhood Health Advocacy Group. Besides her parents, she is survived by...

Alfred "Freddy" Picozzi

Alfred "Freddy" Picozzi

Apr 11, 2013

ALFRED PICOZZI “FREDDY”, 87, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (D’Alessandro) Picozzi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Tommaso and Angelina (Cicerone) Picozzi. Alfred was a tailor and salesman for Howard Clothes for 26 years and later...

Lidia Bernardoni

Lidia Bernardoni

Apr 8, 2013

Lidia Bdernardoni ( Folco), 91, of Providence, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Americo Bernardoni. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Julia (Zanni) Folco. Lidia had worked for Amburst Chain Company before retiring. She leaves her sister, Edith Coppola and many nieces...

Anthony "Mike" Catauro

Anthony "Mike" Catauro

Apr 5, 2013

Anthony M. “Mike” Catauro, 90, of Providence, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Gianquitti) Catauro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Teresa (Mangione) Catauro. Mike was co-owner and operator of Quality Beef. He was a professional saltwater fisherman and a...