OBITUARIES

Charles J. Dandeneau

Charles J. Dandeneau

Feb 21, 2012

Charles, J. Dandeneau, 68, of LINCOLN, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Phillip H. and Jeannette (Lessard) Dandeneau. Charles had worked as a laborer for United Paper for many years. He is survived by his brother Gerard Dandeneau and his wife Jacquelyn;...

Antonetta Zienowicz

Antonetta Zienowicz

Feb 21, 2012

ANTONETTA (PISCOPO) ZIENOWICZ, 90, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. She was the wife of the late Julian Zienowicz. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Isabelle (Cappelli) Piscopo. Mrs. Zienowicz had worked in the jewelry industry before retiring. She was a Past President of the Knights of Columbus Bouffard Council Ladies...

Lucy E. Langella

Lucy E. Langella

Feb 20, 2012

Lucy E. Langella ( Vincitorio), 97, of Cranston, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Langella. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Tomasso and Maria (Cincetti) Vincitorio. Lucy was a Teachers Aid with the Providence School Department. She also worked at various local jewelry...

Maria Giuseppa Rivera

Maria Giuseppa Rivera

Feb 18, 2012

Maria Giuseppa Rivera (Di Nitto), 97, of Providence, died on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in the comfort of her home, with her loving daughter Rosa and son Antonio at her side. She was, for over 78 years, the devoted and loving wife of Emilio Rivera, who had died in 2002. Maria Giuseppa was the only child born to Domenico and...

John E. Morelli

John E. Morelli

Feb 17, 2012

JOHN E. MORELLI, 91, of Johnston, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Yolanda V. (Lanni) Morelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emanuel and Carolina (Federicci) Morelli. Mr. Morelli had worked for the Edmunds Company, New England Butt Co. and Guill Tool before retiring....

Erminia DiLibero

Erminia DiLibero

Feb 10, 2012

Erminia DiLibero (Serrecchia), 96, of Providence, passed away, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Anthony DiLibero and mother of the late Dennis DiLibero. Born in San Appolinara, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Maddelena (Costantino) Serrecchia. She is survived by four sons, Ronald DiLibero, Dr. Emilio...

Dora A. Casquilla

Dora A. Casquilla

Feb 9, 2012

Dora A. Casquilla (Ise), 90, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Casquilla. Born in Natick, RI, she was the daughter of the late Odone and Enrichetta (Lombardi) Ise. Dora was co-owner of Casru Jewelry. She leaves a son, John Casquilla; a daughter,...

Louis V. Petrucci

Louis V. Petrucci

Feb 8, 2012

Louis V. Petrucci, 97, of North Providence, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. He was the beloved husband of Lola (Vendettuoli) Petrucci.. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Vincent and Maryanne (Geremia) Petrucci. Mr. Petrucci graduated with honors from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Business...

Angelo M. Cerce

Angelo M. Cerce

Feb 7, 2012

Angelo M. Cerce, 91, of North Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Concetta (Fiorenzano) Cerce. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Antonetta (DeLillo) Cerce. Mr. Cerce had worked as a personnel officer for the Veterans Administration. After retiring, he joined...

Joseph G. Sarro

Joseph G. Sarro

Feb 7, 2012

Joseph G. Sarro, 94, of Johnston, formerly of Ames St,. Providence, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at home where he was lovingly cared for by his daughter Marcia. He was the husband of the late Diana (Patriarca) Sarro. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raffaele and Lea (Guglielmo) Sarro. Mr. Sarro was a letter carrier...

Anthony L. Santagata Sr.

Anthony L. Santagata Sr.

Feb 7, 2012

Anthony, L. Santagata, Sr., 81, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Pine Grove Health Center in Pascoag. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. (Nannarone) Santagata. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Archie and Madeline (Del Bene) Santagata. Mr. Santagata was a dispatcher for the City of Providence Public Works Department. He...

Marie C. Rianna

Marie C. Rianna

Feb 5, 2012

Marie C. Rianna. “Baboo” (Persechino), 83, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Center. She was the wife of Stephen D. Rianna, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Giovanna (Della Grotta) Persechino and the step-daughter of the late Amelia (Ricci) Persechino. Besides her husband of 62 years, she...

Daniel "Dante" Germani

Daniel "Dante" Germani

Feb 5, 2012

Daniel Germani "Dante", 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre in Smithfield surrounded by his family and the many friends he made there. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Libro and Maria (Protano) Germani. Daniel is survived by his wife Yolanda (Crugnale) of 62 years. He...

Catherine Katt Rowell

Catherine Katt Rowell

Feb 3, 2012

Catherine Katt Rowell, 96, passed away, Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Hogan) McCarthy. In her early career she was a professional dancer with The Corbett Review and the George White Troop. She traveled to Canada and throughout the United States where appeared...

Vincenzo Fortarezzo

Vincenzo Fortarezzo

Feb 3, 2012

Vincenzo Fortarezzo, 86, of Smithfield, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean McGinnis. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Geneveffa (Campanile) Fortarezzo and the father of the late Michael Fortarezzo. Vincenzo was a WWII Army Veteran and a member...

Victoria Antonizio

Victoria Antonizio

Feb 3, 2012

Victoria Antonizio (Campanile), 95, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, Friday, February 3, 2012 at Hebert Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Antonio Antonizio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Ursula (D'Ambra) Campanile and the mother of the late Kenneth Antonizio. Victoria loved her family, especially...

Marco M. Marchetti

Marco M. Marchetti

Jan 28, 2012

Marco M., Marchetti 83, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Hopkins Manor. He was the beloved husband of Lucy A. ( D’Andrea) Marchetti and the devoted father of the late Lynn A. Marchetti, Esq. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Rose (Carnavale) Marchetti. Marco worked for Sherman...

Aida M. Muccino

Aida M. Muccino

Jan 25, 2012

Aida M. Muccino, 93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. Born in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. Muccino and Carmella “Emily” (Rossi) Muccino. She lived most of her life in Providence before moving to North Providence in 1995. Aida was a clerk in the International...

Alice M. Colafrancesco

Alice M. Colafrancesco

Jan 25, 2012

Alice M. Colafrancesco (David), 95, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Cal” Colafrandesco. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Melanie (Gergora) David. Alice was a bookkeeper at Peerless Company and Startron. She loved reading, knitting, crocheting...

Esther L. Calicchia

Esther L. Calicchia

Jan 20, 2012

Esther L. Calicchia ( Buco), 85 of South Daytona Beach, FLA, formerly of Providence and Lincoln, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Carlton Shores Health and Rehabilitation Center in Daytona Beach, FLA. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Guido Robert Calicchia. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Tomasso and Mary A. (Pezza...