Dec 24, 2017

Annaldo, Elizabeth J. (Cole), 72, died December 24, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of Larry J. Annaldo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Ann (Zoglio) Cole.

Elizabeth was a secretary at the Johnston Police Department for 24 years before retiring.

Besides her husband,...

Dec 24, 2017

Snell, Earl F., Jr., 58, died Sunday December 24, 2017 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Earl F. Snell, Sr. and the late Yvonne (Berube) Snell.

Earl was the office manager of West Park Stamping of Attleboro. He is survived by uncles and cousins.

His funeral...

Dec 15, 2017

Pacheco, Zelia M. (Correia), 61, of Pawtucket, RI, died Friday, December 15, 2017 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI. She was the wife of Armando Pacheco. Born in Agua de Alto, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Bento and Angelina (Medeiros) Correia.

Zelia worked at Kent Hospital as a dietary aide...

Dec 14, 2017

Riquier Joan (Paterson), 75, passed away peacefully Thursday December 14, 2017 at St. Antoine Residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Maurice O. Riquier. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ronald “Scotty” and Rose (Menard) Paterson.

Joan worked for Miller Electric and Polytop for many...

Dec 11, 2017

Amaral, Frank J., 97, of Smithfield, died December 11, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Assunta “Sue” (DiMauro) Amaral. Born in New Bedford, he was a son of the late Frank and Rose (Amarantes) Amaral.

Frank was one of the organizers of Teamsters Local 251. During his forty-year...

Dec 8, 2017

Walker-Nass, Norma D., of East Providence, formerly of North Providence, Johnston, and Glocester, died on December 8, 2017 at Linn Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Ernest “Gub” Walker and mother of the late Capt. Ronald D. Nass, USAF. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ellen...

Dec 6, 2017

Ackroyd, Irene A. (Pickthall), 96, died December 6, 2017 at Brookdale-Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Stanley Ackroyd. Born in Smithfield on February 24, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Carter) Pickthall.

Mrs. Ackroyd worked for Worcester Textile and Mr. Christmas, retiring in 1986. She was a lifelong...

Dec 2, 2017

Catallozzi, Betty Jean-Ivy, 82, of Lincoln, died Saturday December 2, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Mildred Ivy.

Betty proudly raised her four children on her own. She loved her job as a CNA for many years. She...

Nov 30, 2017

Avella, Jeanne G. (Pisaturo) 81, died Thursday November 30, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Edward Avella. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Helena (DiOrio) Pisaturo.

She is survived by a son, Stephano Avella, a daughter, Susan Lemek, a granddaughter, Amanda Lemek and many...

Nov 28, 2017

Helen Graves (born Rose Helen Browning), age 94, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Smithfield RI Health Center on November 28, 2017. She was the wife of late Charles E. Graves, the love of her life. She was the mother of Patricia Gobeille, Laconia NH, Helen Sisco, Smithfield, RI, and of the late Charles T. Graves, Jamestown, RI....

Nov 26, 2017

Sparadeo, Gordon A., 89, died November 26, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. He was the husband of Marjorie (Rennard) Sparadeo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Donato and Anna (Vernava) Sparadeo.

Gordon worked as a meat cutter at the former A&P Supermarket in Johnston for 23 years. He was a life member...

Nov 25, 2017

Richard Moran Sproch, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep on November 25, 2017 at the age of 92.

Richard was born in Latrobe, PA to parents Michael and Mary Sproch (née Lechman). He was a proud resident of 350 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ for 45 years before moving to North Providence, RI in 2000....

Nov 22, 2017

LeBeau, Jean M. (Golembieski), 75, died November 22, 2017 at Hebert Health Center. She was the wife of the late Louis “Vic” LeBeau. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Nancy A. (Pallini) Golembieski of North Providence and the late Roman Golembieski.

Jean worked as a nurse at various nursing homes before retiring.

Nov 20, 2017

Labion, Lorraine A. (Pelosi), 70, of Plainfield, CT, died November 20, 2017 at Coventry Health Center. She was the wife of Reinhard Labion. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasco and Lydia (Amato) Pelosi.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Heidi Whitford and Lorie Silva, three grandchildren, Kayla...

Nov 18, 2017

Deusch, Dorothy E. (Winsor), 83, passed away at home on November 18, 2017. She was the wife of Fred H. Deusch Sr.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Irving and Mildred (Tyler) Winsor. For many years, Dorothy and Fred spent their weekends on Cape Cod. They also enjoyed restoring vintage cars,...

Nov 14, 2017

Folco, Thomas A. Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born in Providence, Thomas was also a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thomas was the youngest son to the late Tomasso and Celeste (Menghella) Folco. He was the last surviving sibling of Gaetano, Domenic, Louis, Rocco, and Vincent Folco, Josephine Andrews, and Anna...

Nov 9, 2017

DiChiaro, Dennis A., 75, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Providence, died November 9, 2017 in Richmond. He was a son of the late Domenic and Marian (Tremblay) DiChiaro.

Dennis had attended Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in photography, before receiving his engineering degree from Providence College.

He is survived by his brother,...

Nov 5, 2017

Guccione, Salvatore A “Sammy”., 98, of North Providence, died Sunday November 5, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Vienna (Principe) Guccione for over 65 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Salamone) Guccione.

Salvatore worked at Providence Granite and Castellucci & Associates...

Nov 4, 2017

Jordan, Rachel E. (Young), 79, of Johnston, died on November 4, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Frank N. Jordan. Born in Mansfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Merle Young and the late Virginia (Plausse) Dunn.

Besides her husband, Rachel is survived by four children, Lynda Folco, James Higham, Lorraine...

Nov 1, 2017

Albert, Gail D. (Musard), 62, died November 1, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of Dorothy (Guidi) Musard and the late Paul Musard.

Besides her mother, Gail is survived by her husband, Mark Albert, two daughters, Alexa and Natalia Albert, her grandchildren, Kaylianna, Rayanna, Yenailis, Raymond, and Jeremiah, many other “children” and “grandchildren”, her...