May 2, 2022

Elsie H. Hirst, 100, passed away May 2nd, 2022, at Roger Williams Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Johnston, Rhode Island, Elsie was the second daughter of the late Ernest Hirst and Hannah (Illingsworth) Hirst. Elsie’s family later moved to North Providence to be closer to family, living in Fruit Hill and Greystone; spending weekends with...

Apr 29, 2022

Cabral, Maria F. (Freitas), 89, of North Providence, died on April 29, 2022 at Roberts Health Center.  She was the wife of the late Heitor P. Cabral.  Born in Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Dos Anjos) Freitas.

Maria is survived by two daughters, Maria F. Correia and her husband, John...

Apr 20, 2022

Dorazio, Leona C., 91, of North Providence, died on April 20, 2022 at The Holiday in Lincoln.  She was the wife of the late George D. Dorazio.  Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Aristide and Antoinette (Lombardi) Petrocelli.

In her younger years she worked at Providence Metalizing until retiring to raise her...

Apr 13, 2022

Barchi, David A., 73, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022 at Hopehealth Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Wieslawa (Karwowska) DiCenso. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Andrew and Etta (Casolla) Barchi.

The ancient Greeks didn’t write an obituary for a person when he or she passed...

Apr 4, 2022

Charles Sydney Pickles, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Miriam Hospital. He felt the love of his family as his health declined and throughout his life. Charlie was born on December 20, 1947, son of the late Sydney and Hazel (Clark) Pickles and raised in North Providence, R.I. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Feddersen)...

Apr 3, 2022

Folco, Timothy W., 38, of Woonsocket, died on April 3, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center.  Raised in Smithfield, he was the son of Danny Folco, Sr. and Shirley (Stearns) Folco.

Timothy loved spending time with his son, throwing footballs back and forth or visiting the beaches in Galilee.

Besides his parents, he is survived by...

Mar 26, 2022

Paul A. Bouchard 90, of North Providence passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26th.  He was the beloved husband of, Joan (Godek) Bouchard for 65 years.   Born in North Providence, the son of the late Omer and Margerie (Hogan) Bouchard.  Brother to the late Arthur Bouchard, Janette Bouchard and his twin sister Pauline Zambarano.  He lived in North Providence...

Mar 21, 2022

Gravelin, Betty Anne, 79, a lifelong resident of Smithfield, died Monday, March 21, 2022.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph George and Julia (Golembieski) Gravelin.

Baptized in St. Michael Church in Smithfield, she and her parents were lifelong dedicated parishioners of the church.  She volunteered at the church for the Bazaars and...

Mar 17, 2022

Lytle, Marilyn J. (Stubbs), 83, died on March 17, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late John P. Lytle.  Raised in North Providence by her parents, the late Edward and Margaret (Clark) Stubbs, she was a longtime resident of Smithfield.

Marilyn was a retired bookkeeper, working for both Textron and...

Mar 17, 2022

Pezza, Thomas L. Sr., 93, of North Providence, died on March 17, 2022 at HopeHealth Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Pauline L. (Frappier) Pezza for 65 years until her passing. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Amelia (Pesaturo) Pezza. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

Mar 15, 2022

Walter Marchetti, 72, passed away on Tuesday, March 15th, at RI Hospital.  He is survived by his loving partner of 25 years, Barbara Penza of Warwick, his son, Jason Marchetti of Seekonk, and his sister, Charlotte Mellilo of Cranston.  He was the father of the late Jeffrey Marchetti of Smithfield and brother to the late Louis, Kenneth, and Mary...

Feb 27, 2022

Gobeille, Alfred L., 81, of Smithfield, died on February 27, 2022 at Briarcliffe Manor.  He was the husband of Jeannette M. (Lizotte) Gobeille for 58 years.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Emile and Helen (Douglas) Gobeille.

Al had worked for National Grid for 40 years before retiring.  He was a longtime CYO...

Feb 24, 2022

Corsini, Dianne M. (Laberge), 69, formerly of North Providence, died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 24, 2022 at home.  She was married for 49 years to Raymond W. Corsini, Sr. until his death on October 29, 2021.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Marie (Simpson) Laberge.

Dianne had worked for Petro...

Feb 24, 2022

Morin, Robert A., 80, of Johnston, died on February 24, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Elaine M. (Parrillo) Morin.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Edmund and Angeline (Brochu) Morin.

Robert was an avid collector of antique model cars.  Most of all, he enjoyed being with...

Feb 22, 2022

Radican, Judy A., 69, of Johnston, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the Hopehealth Hospice Center in Providence, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Katherine E. (Grilli) Radican

Judy was a manager at Macy’s for 43 years before retiring. She was a graduate...

Feb 20, 2022

Louis Longo, 70, of Foster, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Sandra L. Bibby.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Angela (Cardente) Longo.

Louis worked as a financial counselor for the New England Institute of Technology and Johnson and Wales University before retiring.  He...

Feb 18, 2022

Frank Sullo III, of Cranston, died Friday, February 18, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Frank Sullo Jr. and Virginia Sullo, and the former husband of Patricia (Constantino) Sullo.

He was the sexton of St. Mary’s Church in Cranston.

Besides his parents and former wife, he leaves his daughter Amanda R....

Feb 12, 2022

Dillon D. Viens, 16, of Johnston RI, died unexpectedly on February 12, 2022. He is deeply missed by his mother Rhonda Brewster, father David Viens Sr., sister Racquell Viens, brother David Viens Jr., maternal grandparents Ann Trotman & Joseph Brewster, paternal grandparents Mickey Guatieri & Terry Collins, as well as his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Feb 6, 2022

Leath, Mary K. (Rector), 87, of Johnston, died on February 6, 2022 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Community.  She was the wife of Colin W. Leath for 66 years.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mary (Daugherty) Rector.

Mary graduated from Classical High School in 1952 and attended RI...

Feb 3, 2022

Knowles, Robert M., 84, of North Providence, died on February 3, 2022 at Hebert Health Center.  Born in Portland, ME, he was a son of the late Maxcie Knowles and Irene (Fortin) Bean and brother of Ronald, Richard, Bobette, and Maxcine.

Robert was employed by Sears Roebuck Company.  He served in the United States Army during the...