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...

May 9, 2021

King, Blanche E. (LeBeau), 98, formerly of North Providence, died on May 9, 2021 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  She was the wife of the late Leo A. King.  Born in Burrillville, she was a daughter of the late Adolphis and Lodina (Tellier) LeBeau.

Blanche worked as a staff assistant at the Brown University Admissions...

May 6, 2021

Bain, Robert S., 89, of North Providence, died Thursday, May 6, 2021.   He was the devoted husband of the late Grace (Guglielmino) Bain.  Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late George and Ellen (Pickup) Bain.

Robert was a regional account manager for the Keebler Company for over 35 years before retiring.  He was...

May 4, 2021

Illiano, Eugenia L. "Jean" (DiStefano), 79, passed on May 4, 2021 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was the wife of the late Giuseppe Illiano.  Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late John M. DiStefano, Sr. and Fernande (Berube) DiStefano.

Jean was the owner with her late husband of the former Two...

Apr 28, 2021

John Michael Fahey, 78, formerly of Foster RI passed away suddenly on April 28th, 2021 at the age of 78.  He was born in Providence, RI on September 10, 1942 to the late John and Jeanne (Dubuc) Fahey.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son Michael and wife Zuzana Fahey...

Apr 16, 2021

Block, Jonathan, 74, of Cranston, died on April 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of the late Rosemary (Coppa) Block.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late David and Ruth (Laycock) Block.

Jonathan was a machinist at Electric Boat for many years before retiring.  He served in the Unites...

Apr 12, 2021

Yekelchik, Helen P. (Guidone), 83, of Johnston, died on April 12, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Leo Yekelchik.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Connolly) Guidone.

Helen worked in the medical records department of Women and Infants Hospital for many years before...

Apr 12, 2021

Stigelman, Wendy A. (Chisholm), 54, of Cumberland, passed away on April 12, 2021 at home.  Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Carol (Walker) Chisholm and stepdaughter of Elizabeth Chisholm of Attleboro, MA.

Wendy loved cooking and baking and worked as a chef until she found her true calling, a career in...

Apr 12, 2021

Duffney, Corinne R. (Bartlett), 87, passed away on April 12, 2021 at Bayberry Commons.  She was the wife of the late Norman A. Duffney.  Born in Concord, NH, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Marion E. (Carr) Bartlett.

Corinne is survived by her son, Mark A. Duffney and his wife Susan of Glocester,...

Apr 1, 2021

Passano, Carole S., 81, of Smithfield, passed peacefully on April 1, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Paul E. Passano, Jr.  Born in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Eleanore (Laabs) Johns.

Carole worked for Amica Insurance for forty years before retiring.  She was...

Mar 30, 2021

Roy, Edward R., 76, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet I. (Nolin) Roy.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Oliver J. Roy, Sr. and Margaret G. (Smith) Roy.

Edward worked for the Providence Journal and the former Providence Gravure for 31...

Mar 25, 2021

Nash, Rita R. (Berger), 78, of East Greenwich, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Scalabrini Villa.  She was the wife of Samuel Nash.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late David and Martha (Berk) Berger.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Wendy Breene of Cranston and Todd A....

Mar 19, 2021

Marinaro, Ronald M., 50, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at home.  He was the son of Ronald V. and Angela (Guglielmotti) Marinaro of Johnston.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Fred and Marc Marinaro, and his sister, Lara Hammond, as well as extended family members.

Relatives and friends...

Mar 13, 2021

LaPosta, Catherine (Macaruso), 87, died peacefully Saturday, March 13, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Mario LaPosta. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Marie (Lisi) Macaruso.

Cathy was the owner of Cathy’s Decorator Shop in Smithfield for 30 years.

Cathy is survived by her loving...

Mar 5, 2021

Ross, Dolores M. (Cerio), 83, of Johnston, died on March 5, 2021 at Morgan Health Center.  Born in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas Cerio and Margaret (Russo) Clouse.

Affectionately known to those who loved her as “DeeDee,” Dolores was funny, fun loving, and independent. She was a hard worker, having worked in...

Mar 4, 2021

Fox, Thomas H., 96, formerly of Chepachet, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Helen M. (Bonoyer) Fox.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Alexina (Gaudet) Fox.

Tom was a self-employed home builder, under the name of T. Fox...