OBITUARIES

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...

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....