OBITUARIES

Gerald F. Cerce

Gerald F. Cerce

Apr 2, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” F. Cerce, 65, of Tequesta, Florida died early Tuesday morning, April 2, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the husband of Linda (Porcaro) Cerce. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo M. and Concetta (Fiorenzano) Cerce. Jerry graduated from Bryant College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

Richard J. Sarli

Richard J. Sarli

Apr 2, 2013

Richard J. Sarli, 64, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude (Box) Sarli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Lena (Dorazio) Sarli. Richard became a Master Toolmaker while at Imperial Knife and was Department Manager at Klitzner Industries, where he was recognized with their...

Concetta "Connie" Panciocco

Concetta "Connie" Panciocco

Mar 31, 2013

Concetta “Connie" Panciocco, 84, of Providence, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Peter Panciocco. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Carmella (Rocchio) DiGiacinto. Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her kindness, generosity, humor and smart wit...

Thomas H. Curran, Jr.

Thomas H. Curran, Jr.

Mar 31, 2013

Thomas H. Curran, Jr., 63, of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son the late Thomas H. and Mary Jane (Byrne) Curran. Thomas worked for the Town of Coventry, Parks and Recreation Department. He leaves a son, Thomas H. Curran III; two step-daughters, Heidi Bates and Shannon Alston; a sister,...

Thomas S. Muccino

Thomas S. Muccino

Mar 27, 2013

Thomas S. Muccino, 93, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Thelma M. (Nardi) Muccino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Emily (Rossi) Muccino. Thomas had worked for the Bulova Watch Company. He was an Army-Air Force Veteran of WWII....

Ralph Grieco

Ralph Grieco

Mar 27, 2013

Ralph Grieco, 88 of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Ibello) Grieco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Serafino and Stella (Nocera) Grieco. Ralph was a salesman for Providence Gas. He was a Volunteer North Providence Firefighter for 32 years and was...

Emma A. Mazzarella

Emma A. Mazzarella

Mar 17, 2013

EMMA A. MAZZARELLA ( RIVERA), 87, of Providence, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Mazzarella and the mother of the late Madeline M. Mazzarella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Eugenio and Giuseppina (Ronzio) Rivera. Emma was the co-owner and operator...

Theresa Andreozzi

Theresa Andreozzi

Mar 15, 2013

THERESA M. ANDREOZZI (CARANCI), of Cranston, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Vacca) Caranci. Theresa is survived by her husband, Victor A. Andreozzi; daughters, Ann Marie Catanzaro and husband, Stephen of Hope and Carol Marginson and husband, Stephen of Cranston. She was the sister of...

Edith M. Carlino

Edith M. Carlino

Mar 15, 2013

EDITH M. CARLINO, beloved wife of Raymond Carlino, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 after a lengthy illness. They had been married for 57 years. She was the daughter of the late Marco and Antonetta (Cerito) Moretti; devoted mother of Raymond M. Carlino and Robert Carlino; loving grandmother of Michael and James Carlino and sister of Jennie Santoro. She...

Louis Montecalvo

Louis Montecalvo

Mar 11, 2013

LOUIS MONTECALVO, 88, of Providence, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved and caring husband of Anna (Costantino) Montecalvo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Cursi) Montecalvo. Louis was a highly decorated World War II Army Veteran, receiving a Purple Heart for his service to...

Maria Gabriele

Maria Gabriele

Mar 10, 2013

MARIA GABRIELE (GABRIELE), 78, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at home. She was the beloved wife of Gennaro Gabriele. Born in Arpino, Frosinone, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Severino and Louisa (DeStefano) Gabriele. Maria was a seamstress with Lucilles Bridal where she designed bridal head pieces and veils. She loved travelling and cooking. Sewing...

Dorothy P. Ferri

Dorothy P. Ferri

Mar 10, 2013

DOROTHY P. FERRI (NOCENTE), 88, of Smithfield, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Inez (Melucci) Nocente and the mother of the late Inez “Cookie” Hailey. She leaves her son, Arthur E. Ferri and daughter Doris A. Guerra; a brother, Eugene Nocente; a sister, Ruby...

Richard A. Ciullo

Richard A. Ciullo

Mar 10, 2013

Richard A. Ciullo died peacefully at his home in North Ft. Myers, Florida, on Sunday, March 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jeannette (Aube) Ciullo, for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alfonso "Al" Ciullo and Adeline "Lilly" Ciullo. Dick graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. He served in the US Navy...

Irene H. Thomas

Irene H. Thomas

Mar 7, 2013

IRENE H. (BAZINET) THOMAS, 89, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Peter J. Thomas. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Zoel and Helen (Lupien) Bazinet. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she is survived by her two children, Kenneth Puglisi and...

Linda Delle Fave

Linda Delle Fave

Mar 6, 2013

LINDA DELLE FAVE, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at home, after losing a valiant battle against Cancer. Born on May 1, 1957 in Providence, she was the daughter of Bartolomeo and Yolanda; the sister of Maria A. Masse, the granddaughter of Domenico and Maria (Mariani) Marcone and Antonia and Michele Delle Fave. Linda was a 1979 Magna Cum Laude...

Albert H. Cram, Jr.

Albert H. Cram, Jr.

Mar 2, 2013

Albert H. Cram, Jr.. “Tiger”, 43, of Johnston, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the devoted husband of Alicia Ann Frank. Albert worked as an ironworker with the Iron Workers Union Local 37 and was an avid fisherman. His greatest joy was caring for his wife and feline companions. Besides his wife, he...

Benedetto V. Iasimone

Benedetto V. Iasimone

Mar 1, 2013

BENEDETTO V. IASIMONE, 83, of Johnston, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Anna (Giardino) Iasimone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Josephine (Buonanno) Iasimone. Mr. Iasimone had worked as a plumber with Iasimone Plumbing & Heating before retiring. He was an...

Robert J. Esposito, Sr.

Robert J. Esposito, Sr.

Feb 27, 2013

ROBERT J. ESPOSITO, SR., 81, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Born on September 22, 1931, Bob was the caring and dedicated son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Nassa) Esposito. He was the loving and devoted father of Dolores Rinaldi and her husband Kenneth of Johnston, Master...

David D. Traficante

David D. Traficante

Feb 20, 2013

David D. Traficante, 52, of West Warwick, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013 unexpectedly at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ann (Gammino) Traficante. David was the head of security at Ultra 88 Nightclub and beverage manager at the New York Yachting Club. He was an avid baseball fan and played men’s league...

Theresa Aiello

Theresa Aiello

Feb 16, 2013

THERESA AIELLO (PALLOTTA), 96, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred N. Aiello. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Concetta (Guercia) Pallotta. A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves two daughters, Barbara Langowski and...