May 4, 2020

DiLazzaro, Vincenza (Mancini), 96, of North Providence, passed away on May 4, 2020 at Kent Regency.  She was the wife of the late Giuseppe DiLazzaro.  Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Bartolemeo and Pasqualina (DeCivita) Mancini.

Vincenza worked at Worcester Textile before retiring.

She is survived by...

May 1, 2020

Danielian, Margaret, 94, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Leon Danielian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Karekin and Yeranohee Haytaian.  Margaret loved being with her family.

She leaves her children, Catherine Markarian (Arthur), Kenneth Danielian (Nancy), and Jeffrey Danielian (Donna),...

May 1, 2020

Nero, Virginia Anne (Coleman) “Vig”, passed away unexpectedly Friday Mary 1, 2020.  She was married to Ernest “Cal” Nero for 63 years.  She was the daughter of the late John B. Coleman and the late Mary Alice (Kane) Coleman.

Virginia is survived by her husband Ernest “Cal” Nero and six children, Richard W. (Rebecca) Nero,...

Apr 28, 2020

Jardin, Beatrice M., 101, a lifelong Smithfield resident, died on April 28, 2020 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Repoza) Jardin and sister of the late Evelyn Soito.

Bea was employed at Worcester Textile and Allendale Mill.  She then worked as a hostess at...

Apr 28, 2020

Bush, Thomas M., 75, a lifelong resident of Greenville, passed away on April 28, 2020 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  Born in Oak Park, IL, he was a son of the late Dr. Mitchell and Winifred (Coughlan) Bush.

Tom was a 1962 graduate of Lasalle Academy.  He then attended the University of Rhode...

Apr 25, 2020

Trementozzi, Ronald J., 89, of Smithfield, passed away on April 25, 2020 at West View Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was the beloved husband of Mary B (Gianfrocco) Trementozzi for 52 years until her passing in 2012.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Nicolina (Stacqualursi) Trementozzi.

Ronald worked as a...

Apr 17, 2020

Letourneau, Claire C. (Payette), 85, of Johnston, passed away on April 17, 2020.  She was the wife of Clement D. Letourneau.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cecelia (Lapointe) Payette.

She had worked for New England Telephone for many years before retiring.  She was an avid Red Sox and 49ers fan and loved to...

Apr 15, 2020

Vieira, Dorothy R (Montella), 91, of North Providence, died on April 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Vieira and was the sister of the late Lillian VanAmersfoort and the late Barbara O’Gara.

She was the loving mother of Thomas M. Vieira and his wife Stephanie, Robert J Vieira and his companion...

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...