OBITUARIES

John E. Capozzi

John E. Capozzi

Jul 27, 2013

JOHN E. CAPOZZI., 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Petrillo) Capozzi. They were happily married for 57 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late, Saverio and Marie (Romagnano) Capozzi. John was a Postal Worker with the Providence Post Office for 38 years. He was...

Mrs. Elsie G. Carcone

Mrs. Elsie G. Carcone

Jul 24, 2013

Carcone, Elsie G., (Muschiano) 82, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She was the beloved wife of Emilio Carcone. They would have celebrated their 60th year Anniversary, Thursday, July 25, 2013. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late, Alfredo and Petrina (Imondi) Muschiano. She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Farhat, Richard and Gary...

Ms. Filomena P. Lupo "Mena"

Ms. Filomena P. Lupo "Mena"

Jul 24, 2013

Filomena “ Mena” Lupo, 65, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, July 24, 2013 at the Phillip Hulitar Home and Hospice Care, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the Late Luigi and Matilde (Miale) Lupo and devoted sister of the late Angelo Lupo. She was a Senior Programmer/Analyst for the Massachusetts State Police...

Colleen L. Rossi

Colleen L. Rossi

Jul 23, 2013

Rossi, Colleen (Scorpio) 78, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Morgan Health Center, Johnston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Luigi Jr., and Agnes (Pellegrino) Scorpio. Colleen was an avid Red Sox fan and loved playing bingo. She loved her cat Annabelle and her favorite late dogs, Jasmine and Sandy. She is survived...

Mr. Albert L. Cesario

Mr. Albert L. Cesario

Jul 15, 2013

Albert (Chinky) L. Cesario, 82, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 15, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Barone) Cesario. They were happily married for 62 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Luigi and Graziella (Fiorentino) Cesario. Mr. Cesario was employed as an Inspector for the State of RI for many years. After his...

Filomena "Phyllis" Lisa

Filomena "Phyllis" Lisa

Jul 13, 2013

FILOMENA “PHYLLIS “ LISA (ALMONTE), 97, of Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was the wife of the late Columbo “Carl” Lisa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John Almonte and Christina (Santucci) Almonte. Phyllis was a longtime office manager at Automotive Service Corporation in Providence and had been an active...

Mrs. Margarete M. Willard

Mrs. Margarete M. Willard

Jul 13, 2013

WILLARD, MARGARETE M., 87, of Cranston, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Douglas Willard, who served on the Providence Police Department and was an aide to former Mayor Vincent Cianci. She was also the companion of the late Eli Markoff. Margarete was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She leaves her...

Claire M. Del Guidice

Claire M. Del Guidice

Jul 13, 2013

CLAIRE M. DEL GUIDICE, 87, of Providence, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Elmhurst Extended Care. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Diamantina "Dina” Del Giudice. She lived in Providence most of her life and moved to North Providence in 2002. Claire was a Food Service Supervisor at the VA Medical Center in...

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...