Jan 25, 2020

86, of Johnston passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020, at Fatima Hospital after a long battle with COPD. He was the husband of the late Irene Bonaventure (Dorio) for almost 50 years.

Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Leo and Rose (Daniel) Bonaventure.

After graduating from Cranston High School in...

Jan 23, 2020

Sanderson Cavallaro, Lauri, age 55 of Harrisville, RI, died unexpectedly at her home on Jan 23, 2020.

Lauri was born June 1964 in Westfield, MA to the late Ronald & Joyce (McNamara) Schaffer.

She is survived by her loving husband of 17 years Michael Cavallaro Sr., her son Daniel Sanderson of Florida, two stepsons Michael...

Jan 19, 2020

Jeffrey J. Gibbons, 67, of North Providence, RI, lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away on January 19, 2020.  He was the devoted husband of Michele Cerreta Gibbons.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Carmel Sgambato Gibbons and the late Raymond Gibbons.  He graduated from Roger Williams University...

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Carmel (Genovese) Azevedo, age 92, of Smithfield, Rhode Island passed away Saturday January 18, 2020.

She was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Pasquale and Raphael (Ruggiero) Genovese. She graduated from Wilson School of Laboratory Technology and worked at Sturdy Memorial Hospital as a lab technician, where she met her husband, A. Edward...

Jan 5, 2020

Garnett, John J. “Jack”, 70, of Johnston, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 5, 2020.  He was the husband of Laurie (Del Vicario) Garnett.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Margaret M. (Finnegan) Garnett and the late John E. Garnett.

Jack worked for the United States Postal Service...

Jan 5, 2020

Tartaglia, Claire (Ciotti), 101, of Smithfield, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the Greenville Health Center.  She was the wife of the late Tomaso Tartaglia. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Carmina (Masso) Ciotti.

Claire was a housekeeper for the former Lying-in Hospital, now Women and Infants Hospital for 30...

Jan 3, 2020

Dauphinais, Jason R., 32, of Greenville, passed on January 3, 2020 at his home.  Jason was a graduate of Smithfield High School.

He is survived by his loving family:  his parents Jason P. Dauphinais (wife Donna) and Sandra (Layfield) De La Cruz (husband Juan), a brother, Nicholas Dauphinais, a sister, Kayla Salvatierra, a...

Dec 31, 2019

Roberge, Cecile M., 86, of Smithfield, passed on December 31, 2019 at Cortland Place.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Anna (Breton) Roberge.

She is survived by two sisters, Yvette Schenck of North Smithfield and Theresa Rogeski of Woonsocket, a son, Gary Bernardo of Washington state, and many nieces...

Dec 31, 2019

D’Angelo, Christopher A., 60, of Smithfield, died on December 31, 2019 at home.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Esther (Ricci) D’Angelo.

Chris was the former owner of County Landscaping of Smithfield.  He had previously worked for Albert Realtors and with his father at D&S Plating.

Dec 28, 2019

Vacca, Luigi D., 83, of North Providence, died on December 28, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Loretta (Veader) Vacca.  Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late Sabatino and Pearl (Ricci) Vacca.

Luigi was a regional manager for Stop & Shop in Rhode...

Dec 25, 2019

Robert E. Farland, 73, of Johnston passed away on December 25, 2019.  He was the husband of Patricia M. (McMahon) Farland and they were married for 45 years.  He is survived by his daughter Carissa H. Farland and his granddaughter Aria.  He is also survived by his brother Eugene W. Farland of Orange, CA, sister Joan H. Caouette of...

Dec 24, 2019

Cutter-Marwell, Deborah J., 61, of North Providence, passed on December 24, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of Stephen C. Marwell (Lt., NPFD, Retired).  Born in Topeka, KS, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Jane (Bell) Cutter.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by four...

Dec 22, 2019

H. Robert Costa, 94, of North Providence, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Ann (Macioci) Costa.  Born in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Manuel H. and Elva (Rich) Costa.

Robert was a manager for Distinctive Embedments and Master Cast before retiring. He was a Marine Corps...

Dec 16, 2019

Janice M. (Berube) Cranshaw (80) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2019 after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late Robert (Bob) A. Cranshaw for 48 years.  Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. Berube, Sr. and the late Isabelle (Howard) Berube.

Janice grew...

Dec 16, 2019

James “Jimmy” Isom, 73 years old, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019, surrounded by loved ones.

Jimmy was born in Providence on March 5, 1946 and was the son of the late May Catherine Isom. He is survived by many cousins and many extended family members, particularly the staff of the Fogarty Center, Advocates in Action...

Dec 15, 2019

Dunford, Freda A., (Willis), 86 of North Providence, died December 15, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of the late Donald J. Dunford.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late George P. Willis Jr. and Freda A. (Douthwaite) Willis Smith and Samuel I. Smith.  She also was...

Dec 14, 2019

DiBenedetto, Michael Thomas, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 14th. He is survived by his father, Richard (Dick) DiBenedetto; mother, Crystal McNulty; brother Nikolas; niece Brooke; longtime girlfriend Maria Buccieri; and many, many wonderful friends.

Mike was a friend to all who knew him and could light up a room with his smile and...

Dec 14, 2019

Shadoian, Shirley (Stoddard), 93, of North Providence, passed into eternal life on December 14, 2019.  She was the beloved wife to the late Richard Shadoian.  Born on July 12, 1926 in Malden, MA to the late Charles and Eliza Blanche Stoddard, Shirley will be forever cherished by her family.

She is survived by her children,...

Dec 12, 2019

Bolton, Claire Y. (Demers), 88, of Smithfield, died December 12, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Reggie Bolton.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Grace (Pellerin) Demers.

Claire spent her early years growing up on Harris Avenue in Johnston.  She worked as a quality control...

Dec 9, 2019

O’Mara, Lillian D. (Haggerty), 104, of North Providence, passed on December 9, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late William F. O’Mara.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Kerion and Mary (Melia) Haggerty.

Lillian had worked for the former Uniroyal and former Uncas...