Mar 19, 2019

Burk, Ruth C. (Lapteff), 82, of Smithfield, passed away on March 19, 2019 at the Hebert Health Center.  She was the wife of Jerome E. Burk for 60 years.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Usenia) Lapteff.

Ruth was a housewife, as well as a secretary at Hospital...

Mar 12, 2019

Cifelli, Joseph, 89, died Tuesday March 12, 2019 at the Hebert Health Center surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Christine (Mylen) Cifelli. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Clara (Jannello) Cifelli.

Joseph worked as a foreman for New England Container and TMI of North Smithfield before...

Mar 2, 2019

Simmons, Lucy (Rotondo), 82, passed away on March 2, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Thomas Simmons, Jr.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late John and Rita (Verdelotti) Rotondo.

Besides her husband, Lucy is survived by a daughter, Doreen Favreau, a son-in-law, Paul Bucci, a grandson, Mark...

Feb 16, 2019

Melucci, Cecile C., 85, died Saturday February 16, 2019 at the Greenville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Alfred Melucci, Sr. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Rosalie (Bissonnette) Hebert.

She is survived by three children, Debra Delomba of North Providence, Lisa Quattrucci of East...

Feb 6, 2019

Ferrucci, Cecile M. (Demers), 80, of Johnston, passed on February 6, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Richard C. Ferrucci, Sr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Alice (Lusignan) Demers.

Cecile worked for Johnston Public Schools for over 30 years before retiring.  She...

Feb 6, 2019

Igoe, Ellen Rose (Fox), 90, of North Providence, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on February 6, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Patrick Igoe.  Born in Ballinamore, County Leitrim, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Dolan) Fox.

Rose...

Feb 4, 2019

Barbato, Michael R. “Mad Man”, 63, of Smithfield, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank and Barbara (Sprague) Barbato.

Michael was a fork lift mechanic for Ocean State Fork Lift and currently for New England Fork Lift Co.  He was a former member...

Jan 28, 2019

Buchanan, Mildred A., 97, of Providence, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Overlook Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late William J. Buchanan.  Born in Lowell, MA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Agnes Kurpis.

Before retiring, Mildred was a self-employed seamstress.  She was a communicant of St. Pius V Church....

Jan 13, 2019

Terceiro, Marion T., 90, of North Providence, died Sunday January 13, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph T. Terceiro. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late John and Marion (Perry) Resendes.

Marion was an avid gardener. She loved walking...

Jan 12, 2019

Giessler, Denise A. (Newton), 67, of Greenville, died on January 12, 2019 at her son’s home in Arizona while visiting her beloved grandchildren.    She was the wife of the late Ronald E. Giessler.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Myrtle (Rubin) Newton.

She is survived by two children, Brian...

Jan 1, 2019

Bucci, Tommy (Amedee), 65, of Johnston, passed on January 1, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  He was the husband of Donna (Tuxbury) Bucci.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Anna R. (Imondi) Bucci of Johnston and the late Amedeo T. Bucci.

Tommy was an accomplished carpenter for most of his life. ...

Dec 31, 2018

Libby, Onorina (Iafrate), 97, recently of Clermont FL, passed on December 31, 2018.  She was married to the late Harry Libby for 24 years until his passing in 1983.  Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Louisa (Gabriele) Iafrate.

She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Libby Hanna...

Dec 25, 2018

Barnett, James S., 65, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Janice (Beaumier) Barnett. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Florence (Carter) Barnett.

James enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, spending time at the ocean and taking tropical vacations. His love...

Dec 22, 2018

Blanchet, Jr., Mark M. 65, of Smithfield, died December 22, 2018 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Mark and Jennie (Minalgo) Blanchet.

Mark was an iron worker for various construction companies. He was very good with his hands and could fix anything. Mark also enjoyed fishing.

Dec 22, 2018

Brothers, Anna C. (Ryan), 94, formerly of North Providence, passed away on December 22, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Ralph J. Brothers.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Doris (Wilson) Ryan.

Anna is survived by four children, Patricia Fura...

Dec 17, 2018

Chew, Arlene A. (Gorman), 82, of North Providence, died on December 17, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the wife of Raymond A. Chew.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Gaudreau) Gorman.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Raymond A. Chew (Kathleen) of Roseville,...

Dec 17, 2018

Chabot, Peter, 84, of North Providence, passed peacefully at home on December 17, 2018.  He was the husband of Angela (Matarazzo) Chabot.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Pierre Chabot Sr. and Edna (Petit) Chabot.

Besides his wife, Peter is survived by his son, Peter, and granddaughter, Summer.

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Dec 17, 2018

Mignanelli, Evelyn (Zoglio), 89, of Johnston, formerly of Providence, died on December 17th, 2018 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the wife of Marino Mignanelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Emma (Smith) Zoglio and sister to Louis Zoglio, Delores Parente, Barbara Lonardo, and Ada DelFino.

Besides her husband, she is survived by...

Dec 6, 2018

Bilodeau, Gail L. (Robbins), 65, passed away on December 6, 2018 at her home.  Gail was the beloved wife of 38 years of the late James E. Bilodeau.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Berry) Robbins of Smithfield.

Gail will be remembered as a kind and gentle person who loved...

Dec 6, 2018

Mancini, Nello, 91, died Thursday, December 6th, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Bessie (Carnevale) Mancini for 58 years. Born in Quincy, MA, he was a son of the late Caesar and Milinda Mancini.

Nello was a WWII veteran stationed in Panama. He worked at the Industrial National...