Apr 18, 2019

Crosby, Vincent H. Jr., 71, Retired JFD Battalion Chief passed away April 18, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Judith (Jackson) Crosby for 50 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Charlotte (Young) and Vincent H. Crosby Sr.  Vin was the third generation owner of...

Apr 13, 2019

Crepeau, Sandra J., 59, of Smithfield, died on April 13, 2019 at Hebert Health Center.  She was the loving daughter of Jacqueline (Jardin) Crepeau of Smithfield and the late Frederic Crepeau.

Sandra is also survived by three sisters, Deborah Foster, Jane Lemieux, and Lori Oates and eight nieces and nephews.

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Apr 12, 2019

Nikoloudakis, Georgios I., 70, of North Providence, died on April 12, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Eleni (Dolianitis) Nikoloudakis.  Born in Greece, he was one of eight children to the late Ioannis and Antigone (Paterakis) Nikoloudakis.  While in Greece, he was a Green Beret in the Greek Army and a Merchant Marine....

Apr 6, 2019

Mello, Walter L., 89, died on April 6, 2019 in Florida.  A 65-year resident of North Providence, he was the husband of the late Shirley (Muldoone) Mello and son of the late Manuel and Yvonne Mello.

Walter had worked at DOCPX on Charles St. for many years, as well as The Classic Restaurant,...

Apr 5, 2019

Tumminelli, Christopher A., 46, of Johnston, passed on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Deacon Joseph P. Tumminelli, USN, Retired and the late Claire (McDonald) Tumminelli.

Christopher was formerly employed by Mastro Electric Supply Company and is an Eagle Scout.

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Apr 2, 2019

Gagnon, Patricia S. (Hopper), 72, passed on April 3, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Philip B. Gagnon.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Claire (Caldwell) Hopper.

Patricia is survived by three sons, Philip Gagnon and his wife, Stephanie, Tim Gagnon and his...

Mar 27, 2019

Robertson, John E. “Jack”, 75, of Cranston, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the home he shared with his daughter Cheryl & her family.  He was the husband of the late Carol J. (Ratcliffe) Robertson.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John E. and Katherine (McDonald) Robertson.

Jack was employed by Verizon for...

Mar 19, 2019

SIBLEY, Marlene (Duell)

Age 77, of North Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Williston and Essex Junction, Vermont, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 19th, after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Tarrant (Tony) Sibley, her daughter Deborah Austin and son-in-law Marcel,...

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

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.

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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 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...