OBITUARIES

Angelina Fiorenzano

Angelina Fiorenzano

May 29, 2012

Angelina Fiorenzano, age 93, of Simmons Village, Johnston, formerly of Yale Avenue, Providence, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giuseppina (Coccioli) Fiorenzano. Miss Fiorenzano was an assembler at Femic Inc. for four years before retiring in 1985. She previously worked for the Brier Manufacturing Company for 38 years. She...

Clare Iarocci

Clare Iarocci

May 22, 2012

Clare Iarocci (Nero), 87, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Iarocci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Henrietta (Petorella) Nero. Besides her husband of 63 years, she leaves a son, Anthony Iarocci and his wife, Michelle; three daughters, Linda Tierney...

Garry A. Presnol

Garry A. Presnol

May 19, 2012

Garry A. Presnol, 60, passed suddenly Saturday, May 19, 2012. He was the husband of Judith (Blair) Presnol. Born in Pawtucket, He was the son of the late Yola (Plouff, Presnol) Peloquin and Matthew Presnol. His greatest love in life were his wife and children, Greg Presnol and his wife, Laura, Justin Presnol, Brad Presnol and his wife, Melissa, Eric...

Salvatore Gelsomino

Salvatore Gelsomino

May 18, 2012

Salvatore Gelsomino, 88, of Johnston, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Carmela (Rocchio) Gelsomino. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Michele and Gelsomina (DeGennaro) Gelsomino. Sal was a Builder and the owner and operator of Modern Building Company. He was a 40...

Anna Emily Rucco

Anna Emily Rucco

May 17, 2012

Anna Emily Rucco ( Liberatore), 89, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Lifecare of Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Anthony G. Rucco, daughter of the late Teresa (Noviello) and Santo Liberatore and sister of Mario Liberatore, the late Rose (Liberatore) Marcello, Mary, Eva and Nicholas Liberatore. Born in Providence, Anna worked the sales...

Everett A. Ferri

Everett A. Ferri

May 15, 2012

Everett A. Ferri, 79, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Greenville Health Center. He was the husband of Miriam (Corey) Ferri. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur Ferri and Elizabeth (Pistachio) Der. Everett had worked as a landscaper before retiring. Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Selma Fleming; three grandchildren,...

Paul E. Cardin

Paul E. Cardin

May 13, 2012

Paul E. Cardin, 61, of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Joanne M. (Pacheco) Cardin. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Roudolphe and Violette ( Morissette) Cardin. Paul was a machinist at Health Tex Industries and at various other manufacturers before retiring. He was a member...

David G. Simon

David G. Simon

May 12, 2012

David G. Simon, 68, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late David and Mary (Asward) Simon. He is survived by his brother, Raymond Simon and three nephews. He was the brother of the late Elizabeth Jane Walker. A Service will be held Wednesday, May 16,...

Oscar Angelo Placco

Oscar Angelo Placco

May 10, 2012

On May 10, 2012, Oscar Angelo Placco was embraced in death by his daughter Barbara who passed away in 1986. Oscar was born on June 25, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, to Oscar Frank Placco and Olga (Nast) Placco. He led a life filled with adventure, laughter, meaning and much love. A graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and Brown...

Olivine,"Olive" M. Brown

Olivine,"Olive" M. Brown

May 9, 2012

Olivine M. “Olive” Brown (Harrington), 98, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Brown and the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Smith) Harrington. Olive leaves a son, George L. Brown and his wife, Annette, a brother, Frank Harrington; three grandchildren, Annette Marie Brown,...

Rose L. Terino

Rose L. Terino

May 7, 2012

Rose L (Catanese) Terino, 87, of Providence, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis P. Terino and the mother of the late Joseph L., Joseph R. and Gerard P. Terino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna ( Bongiovanni )...

Peter J. Posta

Peter J. Posta

May 2, 2012

Peter J. Posta, 58, of Johnston, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of Margherita (Silvaggio) Posta and the late James J. Posta. Peter was a truck driver for Rhode Island Resource Recovery. Besides his mother, he is survived by three brothers, Robert Posta, James J. Posta and Dennis Posta...

Nina M. Bell

Nina M. Bell

May 1, 2012

Nina M. Bell. (Laurenza) of Warwick, formerly of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Bell and the mother of the late Andrew M. Bell. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Cecilia (Migliozzi) Laurenza. Nina was a supervisor at...

Peter N. Fratantaro

Peter N. Fratantaro

May 1, 2012

Peter N. Fratantaro, 57, of Chepachet, set about on a new journey, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the devoted husband of Judith J. (Bates) Fratantaro for 25 years. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Anna (Aceto) Fratantaro and the late Peter J. Fratantaro. Pete was the President/Owner of Datalink Inc. He...

Anthony S. "Ramp" Rampone Sr.

Anthony S. "Ramp" Rampone Sr.

Apr 30, 2012

Anthony S. Rampone, Sr. “Ramp”, 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Grande) Rampone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Conca) Rampone. Anthony was a foreman at the RI Board of Elections for 26 years...

Louise Broccoli

Louise Broccoli

Apr 27, 2012

Louise Broccoli (Cedroni), 84, died peacefully on April 27, 2012. She is survived by her sister Anna DiStefano, her brother Carmino Cedroni and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Burial will be private. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Christopher Antonelli Jr.

Christopher Antonelli Jr.

Apr 25, 2012

Christopher Antonelli, Jr., 82, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Girardi) Antonelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Cristofaro and Filomena (Piacitelli) Antonelli. Chris was a garage superintendent for Cardi Corporation for 15 years and for Campanella and Cardi...

Joseph Ciancio

Joseph Ciancio

Apr 25, 2012

Joseph Ciancio, 94, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the beloved husband of Maria (DiFalco) Ciancio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Davide and Teresa (Bianchi) Ciancio. Joseph had worked for his family business, Anthony Plumbing & Heating. Besides his wife of 60 years, he is survived by many...

Jonny Maria Comparone

Jonny Maria Comparone

Apr 7, 2012

Jonny Maria Comparone (DeSarro), 67, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 7, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Comparone. Born in Rapid City, SD, she was the daughter of Beulah (Burd) DeSarro and the late Louis DeSarro. Besides her husband of 47 years and her mother, she leaves two sons, Ralph Comparone and wife Ani, and...

Jason C. Penza

Jason C. Penza

Apr 6, 2012

Jason C. Penza., 38, of North Providence, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at home. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Raymond W. and Nancy M. (Murphy) Penza. Jason was a volunteer for the imPossible Dream and had worked for Avis Car Rental. He was a graduate of Classical High School and Rhode Island College. Besides his parents...