Donald Mckay

Jun 6, 2020

McKay, Donald M., 91, of Smithfield, died on June 6, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Shirley (Fox) McKay.

Born in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Archie and Rosalind (Bergantine) McKay.

Donald had worked at Worcester Textile, Esmond Mill, and was a bus monitor for the Town of Smithfield.

Besides his...

Hilda Ricci

Jun 5, 2020

Ricci, Hilda, 93, formerly of North Providence, passed away on June 5, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Adolph Ricci.  Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Domenica (Ottaviano) Ricci.

Hilda could always be found at Ricci’s Supermarket, her family’s business.

She is survived by twelve...

Agnes Furtado

May 29, 2020

Furtado, Agnes L. (Piantedosi), 103, of Johnston, previously of North Providence, passed away on May 29, 2020.  She was the wife of the late John Costa Furtado.  Born October 5, 1916 in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Lucio and Isabella (Iafrate) Piantedosi.

Agnes worked in the textile and jewelry industry before retiring.

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Barbara Parenteau

May 27, 2020

Parenteau, Barbara M. (Darby), formerly of North Providence and Smithfield, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Overlook Nursing Home.  She was the wife of her late “Ever Lovin’ Husband” Raymond J. Parenteau and daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Hauser) Darby.

She is survived by her loving children, Janice Russo and her husband, Stephen, Jean...

Christopher Nelligan

May 26, 2020

Nelligan, Christopher R., 41, of North Providence, passed away on May 26, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Michelle Bishop.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Francine (Petrin) Nelligan and the late David Nelligan.

Christopher had worked as an auto mechanic for the past 25 years.  A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved riding...

Ralph Boushee

May 20, 2020

Boushee, Ralph R., 83, of North Providence, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Bernice L. (Celano) Boushee.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Archie and Margaret (Laramee) Boushee.

As a young man he worked for the former Paragon Worsted Mill in Olneyville.  He...

Theresa Sgambato

May 20, 2020

Sgambato, Theresa R. “GiGi”, 73, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Ralph “Jack” Sgambato.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine Caron.

Theresa was a giving person and loved her family deeply.

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Katherine Radican

May 19, 2020

Radican, Katherine E. (Grilli), 91, of Providence, passed away on May 19, 2020 at home.  She was the wife of the late George A. Radican.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Gemma (Policelli) Grilli.

Katherine loved to cook and treasured times with her family.  She was a loving mother,...

Virginia Cardone

May 19, 2020

Cardone, Virginia B. “Ginny” (Marks), 75, of Johnston, passed away on May 19, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the wife of the late Robert Cardone.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Ashton) Marks.

Ginny was a CNA for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Providence, as...

Joseph Boudreau

May 19, 2020

Boudreau, Joseph Francis “Bucky”, 88, died on May 19, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was last surviving child of the late Evrade and Anezie (Gaudet) Boudreau.  He was brother to the late Alphonse, Almy, Wilfred Boudreau, Veronica Owen and Florence Draper.

As a North Providence high school alumnus, he excelled in baseball, pitching in the...

Marie Iannuccilli

May 17, 2020

Iannuccilli, Marie L. (Del Signore), 87, died on May 17, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Carmine “Tommy” Iannuccilli.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Jellordo and Linda (Parrillo) Del Signore.

She had worked for Bulova Watch, Hedison Manufacturing, and Sharades Manufacturing before retiring.

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Thomas O'Rourke

May 16, 2020

O’Rourke, Thomas F. Jr., 92, of Smithfield, passed away on May 16, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (O’Keefe) O’Rourke.  Born in Providence, he was son of the late Thomas and Helena (Murphy) O’Rourke.

Thomas was a Loan Officer for the Small Business Administration before retiring.  He was...

Paul Godin

May 13, 2020

Godin, Paul R., 81, passed away on May 13, 2020.  He was a devoted husband to his wife Lillian for 47 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Irene (Dandeneau) Godin.  He had been a Johnston resident for over 70 years.

Paul worked as a quality technician and retired from Honeywell...

Olive Sutcliffe

May 12, 2020

Sutcliffe, Olive A. (Chew), 95, of Greenville, passed away on May 12, 2020 at the Village at Waterman Lake.  She was the wife of the late George L. Sutcliffe.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Eva (Berry) Chew.

Olive spent many years supporting her husband George at Bradford-Sutcliffe Insurance...

Arleen Malo

May 12, 2020

Malo, Arleen (St. Jean), 95, of Smithfield, formerly of Warwick, died on May 12, 2020 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  She was the wife of the late Alfred Malo for 69 years until his passing.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Florence (Roberts) St. Jean.

Arleen was...

Christine Grenier

May 11, 2020

Grenier, Christine E. (Whitehead), 87, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2020 at Briarcliffe Manor Nursing Home.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Hilda Whitehead.

Christine was a graduate of North Providence High School where she became a member of the RI Honor Society.  She was a past employee...

Helen Forgue

May 8, 2020

Forgue, Helen D. (Inman), 99, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Overlook Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Henry J. Forgue.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Helen (Lakey) Inman.

Helen was a longtime member of St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Providence....

Beverly Petit

May 8, 2020

Petit, Beverly A., 86, of North Providence, formerly of Franklin, MA, died on May 8, 2020 at Hopkins Manor.  She was employed by Friendly’s of Franklin, MA for five years until 1988.

She was the wife of Richard J. Petit.  She was born in Providence and lived in North Providence for 20 years.  She was the daughter...

Gregory Casali

May 7, 2020

Casali, Gregory P., 59, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020.  He now joins his parents, the late Charles and Carolina (Gelmi) Casali and his older brother, the late Anthony Casali.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Casali, his sister, Elizabeth Perkowski, and many nieces and nephews.

His services and...

Beverly Bowman

May 5, 2020

Bowman, Beverly L. (Ellison), 94, of Johnston, died peacefully on May 5, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Raymond Bowman for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2006.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Minnie (Illingworth) Ellison.

Beverly was a summer resident of...