Apr 14, 2020

Cain, William Harrison.  “Pa”

91, formerly of Johnston, beloved husband of the late Ann Marie (Gesualdi) Cain passed away on April 14 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.

Born in Los Angeles, California on August 7, 1928, he was the son of the late William E. Cain and Helen (Knudson) Cain.  He was the brother of...

Apr 5, 2020

Colucci, Barbara Frances (Arute) was born in Providence on July 27, 1929, the daughter of Samuel Arute and Philomena (Prete) Arute.  She passed on April 5, 2020.  Sister to predeceased siblings, Anthony Arute, Helen Costello, Anna Pouliot, Kathryn Paiva.  Barbara went to school in Providence and Pawtucket and attended Rhode Island School of Design for Costume Design.  Barbara was...

Mar 22, 2020

Caranci, Anna E. (Barbarita), 95, of North Providence, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  She was the wife of the late Francis Caranci.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late John and Bianca (Mattiucci) Barbarita.

Anna worked for many years...

Mar 19, 2020

Butera Jr., Salvatore “Sam”, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on March 19, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Arlene H. (Dolbey) Butera.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Gesualda (Rotondo) Butera.

Sam practiced law in Providence, until retiring.  He also was...

Mar 18, 2020

Fair, Joseph D., 85, of Greenville, died peacefully on March 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Marilyn L. (Campbell) Fair.  Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Flora (Menard) Fair.

Joseph was a salesman for the former Coyne Industrial Laundry for over forty years until retiring. ...

Mar 13, 2020

Forrest, Henry M. “Hank”, 80, of Johnston, passed on March 13, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Frances M. (Percival) Forrest.

Hank worked as a chef at various restaurants before retiring.  He was veteran of the US Army.

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Mar 12, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Talia A Shaw.

She was the daughter of the late James Dragon and Pamela Shaw. Granddaughter of Rita Dragon, niece of Susan Packer and Thomas Dragon all of Smithfield.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later...

Mar 6, 2020

Tessier, George P., 82, of Greenville, died Friday, March 6, 2020.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Sheers) Tessier.  Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Edmond and Doris (Desrochers) Tessier.

George was an electrician for Parkinson Manufacturing of Esmond for 20 years, retiring in 2005.  He was a US Navy veteran, serving...

Feb 29, 2020

Serapiglia, Ann J. (Zaccardelli), 88, passed away on February 29, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Saverio E. “Sam” Serapiglia.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Vittorio and Margaret (Bruno) Zaccardelli.

Ann retired from the Town of Smithfield after many years, where she...

Feb 14, 2020

Costa, Annamae (Daley), 89, of North Providence, died on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald L. Costa.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (McDonald) Daley.

Annamae taught at the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School...

Feb 13, 2020

Paterson, Walter E., 90, of Smithfield, passed away on February 13, 2020 at home.  He was the husband of Norma (Carlton) Paterson.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Horatio Rogers Nightingale Paterson and Mary B. (Balfour) Paterson.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.

Besides his wife, he is...

Feb 8, 2020

Bagley, Frances M. (Stepka), 84, of Johnston, died on February 8, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the wife of the late Charles H. Bagley.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Labus) Stepka.

Frances was a bookkeeper for Rally Point Raquet Club until retiring.  She...

Feb 7, 2020

Donald P. Hall was born on September 26, 1939, in Washington D.C., to the late James Emory and Martha (Piper) Hall.

Donald graduated from Luther Jackson High School in Merrifield, Virginia.  In his last year of high school, he was a member of the football team.  In his youth, he enjoyed singing popular songs of the time...

Feb 5, 2020

Labrie, Marjorie E. (Priestley), 93, of Smithfield, passed into eternal rest with her loving family by her side, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was the wife of the late Francis R. Labrie.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Clarice (Carr) Priestley

Marjorie had worked for the Mine Safety Appliance Company,...

Feb 1, 2020

Allen Anthony Garzone, 66, of Smithfield, RI, passed away on Saturday February 1, 2020, surrounded by his loving and devoted family after a brave battle with illness.

Allen, beloved son of the late Paul A. and Elenora E. Garzone of North Providence, was born in Providence on August 4, 1953.  He is survived by his...

Jan 31, 2020

Laurino, John A., of North Providence, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Angela (Eremita) Laurino for 57 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John Laurino and Lucy (Zambucco) Laurino.  Besides his wife, he is survived by his two children, John M. Laurino and Karen M. Laurino -Fuzek,...

Jan 30, 2020

Morris, Ronald J., 64, of Johnston, passed on January 30, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence he was a son of Phyllis (Morris) Gath of Johnston and Robert C. Ward.

Ronald was formerly an auto mechanic for Shannon Motors.  He was a classic car enthusiast.

Besides his...

Jan 30, 2020

Casali, Sandra L. 66, of Johnston, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 30, 2020.  She was the wife and best friend of Robert C. Casali.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Louise (Bicho) Rameika.

Sandra worked as a payroll manager at CCRI for many years before...

Jan 27, 2020

Travison, Albert J., 67, passed on January 27, 2020.  He was the longtime companion of Debra Zelazny.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Graclyn (Langelier) Travison and the late Albert E. Travison.

Albert worked as a security guard for the University of Rhode Island, Providence Campus for 22 years before retiring...

Jan 26, 2020

LEONTI, Joseph Michael, 64, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on June 16, 1955 in Providence to Marie Leonti and the late Joseph Leonti.  He had lived in North Providence until moving to Brooksville three years ago.

Joe was the owner of a construction...