OBITUARIES

Olga Villella

Olga Villella

Nov 11, 2010

Olga Villella (Mollo), 92, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Piacitelli) Mollo. Olga was formerly employed by Imperial Knife of Providence. She leaves her son, Peter Villella and his wife, Beverly; two grandchildren, Gina Villella DiIorio and her husband,...

Edith Bucci

Edith Bucci

Nov 11, 2010

Edith Bucci (Palombo), 89, of North Providence, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Emilio “Butch” Bucci. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Angelina (DiStefano) Palombo. Edith had worked for Trifari Jewelry. She leaves her daughter, Gail Richardson; two brothers,...

Pasquale Colavita

Pasquale Colavita

Nov 10, 2010

Pasquale Colavita, 88, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Giovaninna (DiClemente) Colavita. Born in Campo Basso, Italy, he was the son of the late Francesco and Angela (Giosue) Colavita. Pasquale was employed by Atlantic Tubing in Cranston. Besides his wife of 65 years, he is survived by...

Veronica Ricci

Veronica Ricci

Nov 4, 2010

Veronica Ricci (Martini), 83, of Cranston, passed away Thursday November 4, 2010 at Morgan Health Center in Johnston. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Angelina (Sbardella) Martini and the mother of the late John Ricci. Veronica worked in the Rhode Island Jewelry Industry. She leaves a son, Steven Ricci; four grandchildren and a great...

Mary R. Mercurio

Mary R. Mercurio

Nov 2, 2010

Mary R. Mercurio (Mollicone), 82, of Johnston, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Mercurio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Maria Mollicone. Mary had worked for A&H Manufacturing of Johnston. She leaves a son, Steven Mercurio; two daughters, Deborah Insana...

Ernestina Carnevale

Ernestina Carnevale

Oct 27, 2010

Ernestina Carnevale (DeFusco), 92, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Carnevale. Born in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Emelio and Martha (Russo) DeFusco. Ernestina was Vice President of Anthony’s Electroplating until retiring in 1983. She was a communicant of Holy Ghost...

Denise S. Maceroni

Denise S. Maceroni

Oct 25, 2010

Denise S. Maceroni ( Reinikka), 44, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully, her husband Stephen by her side, on Monday, October 25, 2010. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Carolyn (Caroulo) Reinikka and the late David P. Reinikka. Denise worked as a Lab Technician at Bradley Hospital Sleep Lab. She was a Communicant of St. Jude Church in Lincoln...

James F. Belluscio, Sr.

James F. Belluscio, Sr.

Oct 24, 2010

James F. Belluscio, 89, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at Hebert Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Teresa (Napolitano) Belluscio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Lillian (Sweet) Belluscio. James was employed as a chain solderer at Chain Craft until retiring. He was a Grand Knight of the Knights of...

Ann Fraioli Dalnas

Ann Fraioli Dalnas

Oct 23, 2010

Ann Fraioli Dalnas (Monteliberto), of North Providence, passed away, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at South Pointe Rehabilitation Center, Fall River. She was the wife of the late John B. Fraioli and the late George Dalnas. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Teresa (Bosco) Monteliberto. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she...

Marie Lonardo

Marie Lonardo

Oct 22, 2010

Marie Lonardo (Moretta), 76, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the beloved wife of William Lonardo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Moretta. Prior to retirement, Marie was employed at the James P. Adams Library at Rhode Island College. She was a loving...

Frances M. Luther

Frances M. Luther

Oct 22, 2010

Frances M. Luther (Zampini), 96, of North Providence, died peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, where she had resided for the past three years.. She was the wife of the late John H. Luther, Sr. and mother of the late John H. Luther, Jr. Born in Bristol, RI, a daughter of the late Domenico and...

John R. Zodda

John R. Zodda

Oct 20, 2010

John R. Zodda, 82, of Johnston, RI and also of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (Bottone) Zodda. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Antonina (Olivo) Zodda. He was a Driver/Salesman for Continental Bakery for 35 years until retiring and later...

Francesco De Luca

Francesco De Luca

Oct 17, 2010

Francesco De Luca, 74, of Providence, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Flora (Porreca) De Luca. Born in Panni, Province of Foggia, Italy, he was the son of the late Michele and Michelina (Ciacierllo) De Luca. Francesco graduated from Il Liceo Classico Tarquato Tasso di Salerno, Italy, Parificato....

Martha R. Eagan

Martha R. Eagan

Oct 17, 2010

Martha R. (Kelly) Eagan, 85, of Providence, passed away, Sunday, October 17, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of James J. Eagan, Jr. Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Diskin) Kelly. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, besides her husband of 60...

Louis A. Carchia

Louis A. Carchia

Oct 13, 2010

Louis "Luigi" A. Carchia, 64, of Providence, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 13, 2010 while vacationing in Italy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni R. Carchia, Sr. and the late Anna M. (Giorgi) Carchia. Louis had worked at Rhode Island College for 23 years, before retiring. He is survived by five brothers, John R. Carchia,...

Maria J. Annaldo

Maria J. Annaldo

Oct 1, 2010

Maria J. Annaldo (Tromba), 77, of Johnston, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Anthony Annaldo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Camella (Pistillo) Tromba. Maria was a loving mother and grandmother. She leaves a son, Robert Annaldo; three daughters, Debora MacMurray, Carol...

Angelo F. Paolino

Angelo F. Paolino

Sep 29, 2010

Angelo F. Paolino, 88, a resident of North Providence since 2001, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Salzillo) Paolino. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Anna (Conca) Paolino. Angelo was the owner and operator of Décor Display, Inc. of Providence for...

William E Butti, Jr.

William E Butti, Jr.

Sep 29, 2010

William E. Butti, Jr., 71, of Skowhegan, Maine, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Redington-Fairview General Hospital. He was the husband of Elaine (Gagnon ) Butti. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William E. Butti, Sr. and Almerinda “Alma” (Napolitano) Butti. William worked as a Supervisor for both the Norton and Cowan Companies and also...

Jennie N. Aspry

Jennie N. Aspry

Sep 27, 2010

Jennie N. Aspry (Aspri), 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 27, 2010. Born in Utica, NY, she was the daughter of Roberto and Maria (Spinelli) Aspri. She was the beloved sister of Robert and Anita Aspry and of the late Anna Filippone, Palma Zinno, and Harry Aspri. She is survived by her...

Edward J. DelGreco

Edward J. DelGreco

Sep 17, 2010

Edward J. DelGreco, 78, of Johnston, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Briarcliffe Nursing Home. He was the husband of Joyce (Carello) DelGreco. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Elvira (Martini) DelGreco. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kim DelGreco and Pamela Montella and her husband, Michael; two brothers, Raymond...