OBITUARIES

Evelyn A. Ferruolo

Evelyn A. Ferruolo

Dec 31, 2011

Eveln A. Ferruolo ( D’Attoro), 86, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Edward Ferruolo for 64 years. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Amelia (Giglio) D’Attoro. Evelyn was an avid ballroom dancer and along with her husband taught ballroom...

Ann Pellegrini

Ann Pellegrini

Dec 29, 2011

Ann Pellegrini (Algeni), 88, a lifelong resident of Cranston, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Home and Hospice Care of RI. She was the wife of the late Antonio Pellegrini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Filomena (Damiano) Algeni. Ann was a waitress for the Biltmore Hotel and the Red Coach Grill for...

John R. Palombo

John R. Palombo

Dec 26, 2011

John R. Palombo, 87, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 26, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved husband of the late Nella B. (Berti) Palombo. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Americo and Angelina (DiStefano) Palombo. John worked as a Technician at Trifari Jewelry for many years. He was a Navy...

Emilio Accetturo

Emilio Accetturo

Dec 16, 2011

Emilio Accetturo, 91, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Morgan Health Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (DiOrio) Accetturo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Emilio Accetturo, Sr. and Michalena (Bova) Accetturo. Emilio was a painter with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local...

Maria D. Ricci

Maria D. Ricci

Dec 16, 2011

Maria D. Ricci (Scungio), 75, of North Providence passed away, Friday, December 16, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of Vincent Ricci for 56 years. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Filomena (Iannuccilli) Scungio. Mrs. Ricci had worked for Grinnell Fire Protection...

Bernardino "Benny" Petreccia

Bernardino "Benny" Petreccia

Dec 15, 2011

Bernardino Petreccia "Benny", 87 of North Providence, passed away Thursday December 15, 2011 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Riccardi) Petreccia. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Carmine and Concetta (Fargnoli) Petreccia. Benny was an organic chemist who graduated from Brown University and worked at Colfax Packing Company for over 30 years....

Armond R. Cioni

Armond R. Cioni

Dec 8, 2011

Armond R. Cioni, 85, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved husband of Emma (Capogrosso) Cioni. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ferdinando and Elena M. (Nannini) Cioni. Mr. Cioni worked for Uniroyal and later for the State of Rhode Island before retiring. He was a Navy...

Lillian M. Jones

Lillian M. Jones

Dec 6, 2011

JONES, LILLIAN, M. (Laprade), 87, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2011 peacefully at her home. She was the wife of the late Harry Jones. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Amelia (Bolduc) Laprade. Lillian was a Regional Manager for Stanley Home Products for over 40 years, retiring in 1982. She is survived...

Anthony Rainone

Anthony Rainone

Nov 28, 2011

Anhony Rainone, 89, of North Providence, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Mangiante) Rainone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Costanzo and Maria (DeRosa) Rainone. Anthony was a Revenue Officer with the RI Department of Employment Security for 20 years until retiring...

Diamond Tagliatela

Diamond Tagliatela

Nov 25, 2011

Diamond Tagliatela “Dippy”, 91, of Providence, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Joanne F. (Calise) Tagliatela. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Angelina (Nassa) Tagliatela. Mr. Tagliatela worked in jewelry manufacturing for Vargas, Rappaport and Klitzner Manufacturing before retiring. He was a 70...

Joseph Joly

Joseph Joly

Nov 24, 2011

Joseph Joly, of North Providence, beloved husband of Donna L. Joly, died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George and Dorothy (Fowler) Joly. He had lived in North Providence for 13 years. He is survived by his son Anthony Plunkett and his wife, Jo Ann of North Providence;...

Annamaria "Anna" Ursillo

Annamaria "Anna" Ursillo

Nov 23, 2011

Annamaria "Anna" Ursillo, of North Providence, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Marianna (Broccoli) Ursillo and the late Antonio Ursillo. Anna worked in Medical Records at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. During her life, she enjoyed acting, singing and bowling and especially loved her pets. She leaves her...

Thomas Caldarone Jr.

Thomas Caldarone Jr.

Nov 23, 2011

Thomas Caldarone, Jr. “Cal”, 84, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the son of the late Thomas Caldarone, Sr. and Louise (Petrucci) Caldarone. Thomas worked at Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by three sisters, Ruby Simonelli, Helen Caldarone, Dorothy...

Concetta "Connie" Fabrizio

Concetta "Connie" Fabrizio

Nov 21, 2011

Concetta “Connie” Fabrizio ( Morra), 82, of North Providence, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Fabrizio, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Tatta) Morra. Connie worked for the Town North Providence in the office of the Tax Collector. She was a...

Guido R. Attanasio

Guido R. Attanasio

Nov 21, 2011

Guido R. Attanasio, 96, of North Providence, passed away peacefully Monday, November 21, 2011 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. He was the devoted husband of Ann R. (Capizano) Attanasio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Agostino and Letizia (Falasca) Attanasio. Guido held positions with the US Postal Service, Quonset Point Naval Air Station and was...

Elvira A. Cicchitelli

Elvira A. Cicchitelli

Nov 18, 2011

Elvira A. "Vera" Ciccitelli (Ricci), 93, of Johnston passed away, Friday, November 18, 2011 at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugo Cicchitelli. Born in New York, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Domenica (Barbato) Ricci. Alongside her husband, Elvira was co-founder of Mt. Pleasant Dairy, later known as...

Lillian Edna Pasquale

Lillian Edna Pasquale

Nov 17, 2011

Lillian Edna Pasquale ( DiFusco), 95, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, November 17th, 2011 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. A former resident of Cranston, Lillian lived in Eliot, Maine for the past decade. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Pasquale. Born in Providence on August 19th, 1916, she was the daughter of the late...

Emilio Mercadante

Emilio Mercadante

Nov 15, 2011

Emilio Mercadante “Mickey”, 86, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Carmela “Cammie” (Prisco) Mercadante. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Santopadre) Mercadante. Emilio was a salesman for several area manufacturers. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and served in the...

Charles T. Smith

Charles T. Smith

Nov 12, 2011

Charles T. Smith, 82, of North Providence, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. He was the beloved husband of Anna F. (DiPippo) Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Harry and Alice (Massey) Smith. Charles was a sales representative for Paramount Restaurant Supply. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during...

Celia Boschetti

Celia Boschetti

Nov 9, 2011

Celia Boschetti (Catuto), 101, of North Providence, previously of Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Hopkins Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank M. Boschetti. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (DeRita) Catuto. Celia was employed for many years at Autocrat Coffee Co. She enjoyed cooking...