OBITUARIES

Virginia G. DiLibero

Virginia G. DiLibero

Jan 17, 2012

Virginia G. DiLibero, 82, of Providence, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Severino “Fred” and Viola I. (Muscente) DiLibero. Virginia was a career legal secretary for Rhode Island Legal Services and previously worked for the Legal Aid Society of RI. Two of her greatest...

Carmela "Mae" Zinno

Carmela "Mae" Zinno

Jan 16, 2012

ZINNO, CARMELA “MAE” (PACE), 98, of Providence, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at Victoria Court Assisted Living in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Zinno and the loving mother of the late Jackie Zinno and Sally Ann Zinno. She was the sister of the late Mary Ricci, Guido and Ernest Pace. Born in Providence,...

Rita I. Suchwalko

Rita I. Suchwalko

Jan 14, 2012

Rita I. Suchwalko, 83, of Providence, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucian and Rosanna (Duffy) Suchwalko. Rita had worked for the former McLean Trucking Company before retiring. She is survived by her sister, Jean Baginski; three nephews, Paul, Steven and Alan Baginski; five great nephews and her...

Josephine Verrocchio

Josephine Verrocchio

Jan 12, 2012

Josephine Verrocchio ( Fratterelli ), 85, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. She was the wife for 62 years of Joseph Verrocchio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Esterino and Josephine (Patullo) Fratterelli. Relatives and friends atre invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, January 14,...

Pauline "Paula" D'Errico

Pauline "Paula" D'Errico

Jan 10, 2012

Pauline “Paula” D'Errico ( Zabbo), 93, of Wakefield, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Scallop Shell Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of John V. D’Errico. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Teresa ( Balzifiore) Zabbo. Paula worked for A.T. Cross before retiring. Besides her husband of 50 years, she leaves two...

Nilda Martucci

Nilda Martucci

Jan 7, 2012

Nilda Martucci (Quaranta), 96, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 7, 2012 at North Bay Manor. She was the wife of the late Amadeo Martucci. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Lucia (DeGiulio) Quaranta. Mrs. Martucci and her husband were the owners of the former Martucci’s Fruit and Produce. Later she worked...

Vincent J. Giuliano

Vincent J. Giuliano

Jan 6, 2012

GIULIANO, VINCENT J., 88, of West Warwick, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at the VA Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Joan Andrews. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (Cifelli) Giuliano. Mr. Giuliano was the owner and operator of Giuliano’s Restaurant before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of World...

Carolyn Conley

Carolyn Conley

Jan 5, 2012

Carolyn Conley, 69, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Darcy) Conley. Carolyn was an advocate and volunteer for many local organizations supporting God’s work on earth. She leaves a daughter, Doreen Lingard; a sister, Joan Henderson and four grandchildren, Adam Lingard Christian...

Yvonne R. Colson

Yvonne R. Colson

Jan 4, 2012

YVONNE R. (GERVAIS) COLSON, 73, of North Providence, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Colson, Sr. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Romeo and Hannah (Barker) Gervais. Mrs. Colson had worked as a C.N.A. at various local nursing homes before retiring....

Tracey Lynn Laranjo

Tracey Lynn Laranjo

Jan 1, 2012

Tracey L. Laranjo. (DeRobbio), 46, of Bristol, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Dr. A. Vincent DeRobbio and the late Patricia (Gasbarro) DeRobbio. Tracey was a freelance writer and author of the book, “What’s Next”. Besides her father, she leaves two sons, Vincent DeRobbio and Tyler...

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...