Dec 14, 2020

Vestri, Raymond, 96, of Johnston, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the husband of Frances G. (Rotondi) Vestri.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Caprino) Vestri.

Raymond was a self-employed barber for over 50 years before retiring.

Besides his wife, he...

Dec 13, 2020

Stroker, John Stanley Jr. passed away peacefully under the care and comfort of Hope Hospice with his family by his side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 91.  John was an active entrepreneur throughout his life as the founder and owner of Fit ‘N’ Stitch, a company he ran with his wife and sons...

Dec 3, 2020

Jeannette Arlene (Giessler) Meek, 75, passed away peacefully in her North Providence home after a brief battle with gallbladder cancer. Born August 3, 1945 to Ralph E. Giessler and Louise (Chagnon) Giessler. She attended North Providence High School before marrying William R. Meek on January 28, 1967 and becoming a loving mother to her three daughters, Cindy, Candy and...

Nov 30, 2020

Bruno, Albert “Al” Francis, 89, of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020.

Born and raised in the town of Smithfield, Al was born in Esmond to his parents, Enrico and Lucia (Corona) Bruno.  He was one of 7 children, brother to sisters Lavinia DiStefano, Lena Spino and Jenny DiStefano and brother James,...

Nov 29, 2020

Reed, Jean R. (Palmieri), of North Providence, passed away on November 29, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of Anthony Guccione for 37 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Margaret (Ricci) Palmieri.

Jean worked for Carol Cable Company before retiring.

A loving...

Nov 28, 2020

Hansen, Beverly Louise (Wiggins), 86, passed away on November 28, 2020.

She was born in North Providence, Rhode Island on August 16, 1934 to Edmond J. Wiggins and Alice (Foster) Wiggins.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Alfred E. Hansen and her brother E. Foster Wiggins.

Beverly is survived...

Nov 26, 2020

Chere, Ann M. (Reilly), 63, of North Providence, died on November 26, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the companion of Sammy Morales Vega.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Irene A. (Tatarian) Reilly.

She is survived by three children, Rebecca...

Nov 23, 2020

Riley, Lemuel A., Jr., 87, of North Providence, passed away on November 23, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (White) Riley.  Born in Cincinnati, OH he was a son of the late Lemuel A. and Susie (Frye) Riley.

Lemuel was the owner of...

Nov 21, 2020

Carmel Juliet (Sgambato) Gibbons passed away in her home on the 21st of November 2020.

Carmel was born on January 14, 1927 in Centerdale, Rhode Island to the late Juliet (Dandurand) and Frank J Sgambato (former Rhode Island State Majority Leader) and was sister to the late Frances Barker.

She made North Providence...

Nov 20, 2020

Patrick Joyce, age 78, a resident of Smithfield for 48 years, passed away suddenly on November 20th 2020.

He was the husband of Leona (Lea) Joyce and father to Joseph Joyce both of Smithfield.

Patrick was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Rita Joyce.

He was a member of the...

Nov 15, 2020

Helena Edith (Edie) Heller, of Lincoln, born November 15, 1935 passed away on her 85th birthday, November 15, 2020, after a life well lived.  Born in Greenwich Village, New York City, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Helena (Golen) Heller.  She was lovingly dedicated to her family. She is survived by her sister Joan Rollins,...

Nov 14, 2020

Blackmore, Paula M. “Auntie”, 69, of Smithfield, passed away on November 14, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul A. Blackmore MD and Elodie M. (Emin) Blackmore.

Paula worked as a computer specialist for Wheaton College, Acme-Chaston, and National Patent Medical for many years before retiring....

Nov 6, 2020

Lillian Martineau, known affectionately as Diamond Lil to family and friends, died peacefully in the early morning of Friday, November 6, 2020, at her home of 73 years in Johnston, RI.  She had family members present and caring members of in-home hospice.  Born in Providence, RI, Lillian had turned 99 years old earlier this year.  She was the wife...

Nov 4, 2020

Fair, Marilyn L. (Campbell), 81, of Greenville, died peacefully on November 4, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Fair. They had been married for 60 years prior to his passing in March.  Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late John and Madeline...

Nov 1, 2020

Jean (John) Caouette, 65, passed away at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center on Sunday November 1, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to Carolyn Caouette (Devine) for almost 34 years until his passing. John was born in Central Falls to the late Arthur and Elise Caouette.

John was a jack of all trades...

Oct 30, 2020

Anita R. DuPont (nee LaVallee), 74, passed away in her home in Greenville, Rhode Island on Friday, October 30, 2020.

A devout Catholic, Anita was born in Providence to the late Gabrielle (Belair) and Frederick R. LaVallee. She graduated from Saint Charles High School in Providence. Anita served food and cheer for 27 years at the Newport...

Oct 28, 2020

Petteruto, Debra A. (Hagen), 61, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly on October 28, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Allan M. Petteruto for 37 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ronald J. and Louise M. (Sousa) Hagen.

Debra was a graduate of St. Xavier...

Oct 26, 2020

Paiva, Gilda J. (Faella), 83, a lifelong North Providence resident, passed peacefully on October 26, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Norman J. Paiva, Sr. for 63 years until his passing.  Gilda was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Vincenza (Villa) Faella and sister of the...

Oct 19, 2020

Hardcastle, Joan Angell, of North Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully of complications stemming from Alzheimer’s Disease on October 19, 2020.  She was 90 years old.  Joan was born June 4, 1930 to Sidney and Florence Angell of Centerdale, Rhode Island, and graduated from North Providence High School in 1948.  She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Hardcastle. They married in 1952 and...

Oct 18, 2020

William Maciocio, 76, of Esmond, RI passed away October 18th 2020. He is survived by two adoring daughters, Kristen Kelley and Jessica Macioci, a son-in-law, Kevin Kelley, along with four granddaughters, Kaitlin, Kassidy, MacKenzie and Kyleigh. A caring family man, those he leaves behind will honor his memory with love. Bill was the son of the late William Anthony...