Aug 11, 2021

Houde, Donald L. Jr., 48, of Smithfield, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Lori (Sherboken) Houde for 23 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Lynda (Pratt) Potwin and her husband Alan and the late Donald L. Houde Sr.

Donald was a truck driver for Mr. Messenger.  He loved...

Aug 6, 2021

Tongue, Jr., Brian G. “Greg”, 65, of Providence, died on August 6, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Brian and Valerie (Desjarlais) Tongue.

Brian received his undergraduate degree from Providence College, attaining a BS in Accounting.  He went on to earn his MBA from Bryant University and a second...

Aug 3, 2021

Sparadeo, Palma "Polly" (Iannuccilli), 94, passed away peacefully with her family in the Garden Room of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Born in North Providence, Rhode Island, on November 17, 1926, Polly was a daughter of the late Leonardo and Christina (Russo) Iannuccilli. She lived in a charming home built by her husband,...

Aug 2, 2021

Fran Sweet, son of Helen & Erwin Sweet, passed from this life on August 2, 2021.

A graduate of La Salle Academy, he spent his entire career with the City of Providence Fire Alarm as a much-respected fire and rescue dispatcher.

He was a family man and avid animal lover/caretaker.  He loved the beach, his...

Jul 21, 2021

Domina, John W., 74, of Providence, died suddenly on July 21, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the husband of Barbara (Bernardo) Domina.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank E. Domina, Jr. and the late Dorothy (Horsman) Domina and brother of the late Frank E. Domina, III.

John...

Jul 19, 2021

Rossi, Angela I. (Tulli), 97, of North Providence, died Monday, July 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph Rossi.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Irene (DiMuccio) Tulli.

She leaves two daughters, Diane Neri and her husband Kenneth, Sr., Donna Rossi and her husband William Mooney, four grandchildren,...

Jul 15, 2021

Vukas, Renee M. (Isabella), 54, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2021.  She was the wife of Mark R. Vukas.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of James and Elizabeth (DeRoche) Isabella.

Renee was a paralegal for Schneider Electric and had received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Vermont in...

Jul 10, 2021

Spaziano, Margaret “Pat” (English) (McChrystal), of Smithfield, died on July 10, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center.  She was the wife of Kenneth Spaziano.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Peters) English.

Besides her husband, Pat is survived by two children, Patricia and Michael McChrystal (wife Debra), and her granddaughter,...

Jul 10, 2021

Doucett, Oscar L. “Ozzie”, 90, of North Providence, died on July 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Rejeanne (Patanaude) Doucett for 62 years.  Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Everett and Lillian (Detige) Doucett.

Ozzie was a retired project engineer and served as...

Jul 8, 2021

Boudreau, Dennis M., 71, of North Providence, passed away on July 8, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a brief illness.  Born in Providence on May 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph Roland Boudreau and Anne Marie (Gaudet) Boudreau, and was a lifelong resident of North Providence.

From a very early age,...

Jul 4, 2021

Ottaviano, Michael F., 60, of North Providence, died on July 4, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center.  He was the former husband of Debra (Borino) Ottaviano.  A lifetime resident of North Providence, he was a son of the late Victor and Angela (Palombo) Ottaviano.

Michael was the owner of A & M Landscaping for 32 years, which...

Jun 22, 2021

Sorrentino, Elizabeth M. (Sammartino), 93, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Jennie (Paolisso) Sammartino.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by three children, Alan Sorrentino, Natalie Sorrentino, and Elisa Abbruzzese and her husband Richard, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. ...

Jun 15, 2021

Sprague, Nancy K. (Atkinson), 89, of Scituate, died on June 15, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late Forrest R. Sprague.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alan and Eva (Hallowell) Atkinson.

Nancy was a supervisor for Providence Gas Company from 1950-1956.  She also was the...

Jun 10, 2021

Jordan, Frank N., 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of the late Rachel E. (Young) Jordan.  Born in Providence on August 16, 1938, he was a son of the late Norman and Edith (Alarie) Jordan.

Frank was a maintenance supervisor for the State of Rhode Island before retiring.

Jun 6, 2021

Ricci, Felix A., 89, of Smithfield, passed on June 6, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of the late Roberta (Catelli) Ricci and the late Edith (Almonte) Ricci.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Venditelli) Ricci.

Felix was the co-owner along with his brother John of Ricci’s Restaurant of...

Jun 3, 2021

Quartino, Joseph J., 73, of Johnston, died Thursday June 3, 2021 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Angela (Addessi) Quartino.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas and Lee (Morelli) Quartino.

Joe was a machinist for the former BIF Company until its closing.  He then worked for the...

May 28, 2021

Mary Bruno (Bastianelli) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 28, 2021. Born April 8, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Domenico “Tom” Bastianelli and Anna (Janello) she was the cherished wife of Ralph P. Bruno (deceased) of Esmond, Rhode Island. Mary was the beloved mother of Ralph P Bruno Jr. (deceased) and...

May 28, 2021

Rotondo, Rita A. (Mimande), 87, of Johnston, died on May 28, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Richard Rotondo.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lancore) Mimande.

Rita is survived by her daughter, Deborah Fleming and her husband Robert, two sons, Michael Austin and his wife...

May 19, 2021

Cardarelli, Francis P., 77, of Andover, CT, passed away on May 19, 2021 at Hartford Hospital.  He was the husband of Jun Jang.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late G. Frank and Virginia (Harrington) Cardarelli.

Frank was a salesman in the food service industry for many years before retiring.  He enjoyed collecting classic...

May 16, 2021

Bruno, Jordan F. “Rocky” Sr., 76, of Johnston, formerly of Cranston, died on May 16, 2021.  He was the husband of Carol A. (Riess) Bruno.  Raised in the Knightsville section of Cranston, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Palumbo) Bruno.

Rocky was a glazier for over 40 years for the Local 1333.  In...