Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

George Masso

George Masso

Oct 22, 2019

Masso, George P., 92, passed on October 22, 2019 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.  He was the husband of the late Louise (Levesque) Masso and son of the late Thomas and Helen (Thibodeau) Masso.

Mr. Masso was a classical composer and arranger of note with many published works and performances by the Brown University...

Evelyn Nadeau

Evelyn Nadeau

Oct 20, 2019

Evelyn Nadeau, 84, of North Providence, passed on October 20, 2019.

Evelyn was a final inspector for the former Bulova Watch Company for 25 years, retiring in 1980. She was a godly women and faithful to her religion. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her selflessness and loving nature. She is survived by her...

Patricia Viner

Patricia Viner

Oct 17, 2019

Viner, Patricia (Carr), 89, formerly of Centredale Manor, passed on October 17, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Irene E. (Breen) Carr.

Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Viner...

Margaret Montecalvo

Margaret Montecalvo

Oct 16, 2019

Montecalvo, Margaret A. (Crosta), 95, passed peacefully on October 16, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Rangeley, ME.  She was the wife of the late Saverio J. Montecalvo.  Born in Franklin, MA, she was the youngest of seven children of the late Ralph and Maria T. (Palumbo) Crosta.

Margaret, with her late husband,...

Alvah Vernava

Alvah Vernava

Oct 13, 2019

Alvah W. Vernava

April 7, 1940 – October 13, 2019

Alvah W. Vernava, son of the late Arthur and Livia (DiValerio) Vernava and brother to the late Arthur Vernava, Jr.  Besides his wife of 56 years Barbara Vernava, he leaves behind daughter Kimberly Vernava, son Jon Vernava, daughter-in-law Crystal, and grandsons Nathan and Mitchell, all...

Lois Waldron

Lois Waldron

Oct 3, 2019

Waldron, Lois E. (Sorrentino), 68, passed on October 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Elizabeth (Sammartino) Sorrentino and the late Louis Sorrentino.

Lois was a strong, ambitious woman with a good heart, who adored her children and grandchildren.

She is survived...

Cinthia Zarr

Cinthia Zarr

Oct 2, 2019

Zarr, Cinthia (Folco), 66, died on October 2, 2019 at her home.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco Folco, Sr. and Gloria (Pimental) Folco.

Cinthia is survived by her children, Julie Zanchi (Todd), Joseph Rydberg (Nikki), and James Rydberg (Kirsten), eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, Carolann Bessette, Cathy...

Kenneth Smith, Jr.

Kenneth Smith, Jr.

Oct 1, 2019

Smith Jr., Kenneth A, 77, of Burrillville, passed on October 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late glorious Sheila Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Smith.

Kenneth was married to his childhood sweetheart for fifty-three years. He was a family man, known for his...

Marie Deady

Marie Deady

Oct 1, 2019

Deady, Marie A. (Cicoro), 84, passed on October 1, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.  She was the wife of the late John Deady.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Christina (Perrotti) Cicoro.

She is survived by her children, John J. Deady and his wife Annmarie of North Scituate...

Stephen Parente

Stephen Parente

Sep 28, 2019

Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Parente, 73, of East Matunuck, South Kingstown, passed away on September 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Elaine A. (Vacca) Parente.  Born in Providence on October 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Gino and Catherine (Maguire) Parente.

Besides his wife, Stephen is survived...

Daniel Harkins Iii

Daniel Harkins Iii

Sep 25, 2019

Harkins, Daniel J. III, 65, of Providence, passed on September 25, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Harkins Jr. and Anna (O’Brien) Harkins.

Daniel was a longtime member of the Fogarty Center, where he also worked.

Daniel is survived by...

Alphonse F. "Butch" Dionne, Jr.

Alphonse F. "Butch" Dionne, Jr.

Sep 18, 2019

Dionne, Alphonse F. Jr. “Butch”, 72, of Smithfield, passed on September 18, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Viola (Fenner) Dionne.

He is survived by two daughters, Renee Blanchette and her husband Ronald and Michelle Amarante and her husband Juan, and three grandchildren, Matthew and Madeline Amarante and...

T. Stephen Garthwaite

T. Stephen Garthwaite

Sep 14, 2019

In Loving Memory

T. Stephen Garthwaite, 74, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 14th in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Providence to George V and Jane T Garthwaite. He served on a submarine in the Navy; received an Associate’s degree in accounting at RI Junior College in 1969; and...

Theresa Peters

Theresa Peters

Sep 8, 2019

Peters, Theresa “Ruth”, 87, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield.  She was the wife of the late Richard J. Peters.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Mary (Caine) Charbonneau.

Ruth was a homemaker and a long-time resident of Smithfield.

She leaves five children,...

Rachel Rhude

Rachel Rhude

Sep 6, 2019

Rhude, Rachel A. (Pinto), 97, died Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late North Providence Councilman John W. Rhude.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Rosati) Pinto.

Rachel had worked as a Farberware Representative in the former Outlet Company, and had been a nurse’s assistant for...

Steven Lawson

Steven Lawson

Aug 30, 2019

Lawson, Steven Scott, 62, passed on August 30, 2019 .  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Wojtowicz) Lawson.  He was the son of Kenneth and Monya (Usenia) Lawson and is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Lawson Jr., his daughter, Holly Fitton, and two grandchildren, Noah and Madylin Fitton.  He was predeceased by his brother Robert...

Roger Champoux

Roger Champoux

Aug 29, 2019

Champoux, Roger J. “Chip”, 68, of Smithfield, died on August 29, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of Joan I. (Hoyt) Champoux.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis.H. and Irene (Walsh) Champoux.

Besides his wife, Chip is survived by his brother, Robin A. Champoux.  He was the brother...

Alice Heroux

Alice Heroux

Aug 26, 2019

Heroux, Alice E., 88, of Smithfield, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Ernest N. Heroux.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Mulligan) Barr.

Alice worked at the former Hospital Trust Bank and the former Bank Boston...

Alma Boudreau

Alma Boudreau

Aug 24, 2019

Boudreau, Alma J. (Mimande), 83, of North Providence, passed on August 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lancore) Mimande.

Alma was an inspector for Mine Safety Appliances.  She then was a bus driver for the Johnston School Department until retiring....

Josephine Lolicata

Josephine Lolicata

Aug 21, 2019

Lolicata, Josephine “Jody”, 94, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Lolicata.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Pavalone) Iannazzi.

Jody was a switchboard operator for the former New England Telephone Company before retirement.  Very active...