Aug 25, 2021

Perry, John T. “JT” (Captain, USAF, Retired), 79, of North Providence, died on August 25, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Christie) Perry for 36 years.  Born in North Attleboro, he was a son of the late John J. and Mary (Mello) Perry.

Upon completion of high school, JT...

Aug 21, 2021

Chabot, Angela M. (Matarazzo), 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2021 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Chabot for 44 years, and the cherished daughter of the late Paulino and Marie (Bucci) Matarazzo.  Angela is survived by her son, Peter, whom she adored, her granddaughter, Summer, who was the light of her...

Aug 17, 2021

Partin, Bruce, 57, of Smithfield, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jake Tidmoe and Bernestine Partin.

Employed by the John Fogarty Center, he was a hard working guy.  He had attended Birch Vocational School.  He was a caring and...

Aug 13, 2021

Clemente, Dolores C., (Mello), 91, passed Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home in North Providence.  She was the wife of the late Michael J. Clemente. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Frances (Godinho) Mello.

She was a member and “social butterfly” at the Salvatore Mancini Senior Center, where she...

Aug 12, 2021

Iadevaia, Geraldine A. (Puccetti), 73, of North Providence, passed on August 12, 2021 at her home.  She was the longtime companion of Jack DeMendonca.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Delphina (Caranci) Puccetti.

Geraldine worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Senior Equal Opportunity Employment Officer for 30 years...

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...