Oct 28, 2017

Kelley-Haynes, Marcia F. (Cronan), 79, passed away on October 28, 2017 at Hebert Health Center. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Earl and Hazel (Williams) Cronan.

She is survived by two children, Marcia-Jean Kelley and her husband Paul Passano and Joseph Kelley, two grandchildren, Megan and Nicholas Tella, two brothers, Earl...

Oct 20, 2017

Sinapi, Andrew J., 62, died October 20, 2017 at the Philip Huiltar Hospice Center. He was the beloved companion of Deborah DiFazio for 46 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of Alexander Sinapi and his step mother Joyce of Warwick and the late Josephine (Muratore) Sinapi.

Cars were Andrew’s first and life-long love....

Oct 18, 2017

Brown, Carol A. (Cooper), 74, of North Providence, died Wednesday October 18, 2017 at home. She was the wife of William A. Brown, Sr. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ida (Chace) Cooper.

Carol was a custodian for the Providence School Department for many years and was...

Oct 17, 2017

Longo, James, 62, formerly of Johnston, died October 17, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Lori A. (O’Brien) Longo of Lakewood Ranch, FL. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Angela (Cardente) Longo.

James owned Jim’s Landscaping for over 40 years before retiring.

Besides...

Oct 17, 2017

Roberta Marie (Catelli) Ricci lived life on her own terms. We loved her for her feisty spirit.

We are heartbroken at her passing on Wednesday, October 17, surrounded by her loving family and friends at home in Smithfield, R.I.

We loved her for her sense of style, outspoken opinions, and unwavering generosity. “Bert”...

Oct 6, 2017

Ciano, Christine A., 39, of Johnston, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline (Cerio) Ciano.

Christine is also survived by her brother, Glenn Ciano and his wife, Gina, and two nieces, Charlotte and Natalie Ciano.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 8:15-10:15 am in...

Oct 2, 2017

Breckel, Robert B. Jr., was born on April 2, 1951 in Providence, RI to the late Robert B. Breckel Sr. and Mary (Catterson) Breckel. He died surrounded by his family after a four month battle with cancer on October 2, 2017.

Robert worked for the Water Department in Oakland Park, Ft. Lauderdale, FL for many...

Sep 24, 2017

DaSilva, Hilda, 94, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Hilda was the daughter of the late Mariano and Maria (Ramos) DaSilva. After working in area mills, she had a 32 year career working in the Meat Department for the Star Market in the Olneyville section of Providence. She...

Sep 22, 2017

Dooley, Ruth E., passed away at the age of 89 on September 22, 2017. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Kay and Mary Possal and wife of the late George C. Dooley.

She attended school in Pawtucket and was employed by Hasbro Manufacturing in Central Falls.

She...

Sep 22, 2017

Forte, Deborah A., 58, of North Providence, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of Barbara E. (Montecalvo) Souza and the late Robert Forte.

Besides her mother, she is survived by a sister, Donna Pieti. She was the sister of the...

Sep 20, 2017

Girard, James P., 84, died September 20, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Marion (Gudaitis) Girard for 60 years. Born in Georgiaville, he was a son of the late Phillippe and Ella (Wiley) Girard.

James was a groundskeeper for the Smithfield School Department for 20 years before retiring. He...

Sep 17, 2017

Levesque, Sadie A. (DiFilippo), 94, formerly of Brook Village, North Providence, died peacefully on September 17, 2017 at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late W. Thomas Levesque. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Alesandrina (Pracario) DiFilippo.

Sadie had worked for Worcester Textile and Brown &...

Sep 14, 2017

Blanchet, Jennie (Minalgo) 95, of Smithfield, died Thursday September 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Mark Blanchet. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was a daughter of the late Kasper and Vincentia (Subocz) Minalgo.

Jennie enjoyed traveling, cooking and knitting.

She is survived by her...

Sep 12, 2017

Pedder, Patrick T., of Glocester, died September 12, 2017 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Alyce M. (Balme) Pedder and was the son of the late Norman Pedder and the late Ruth (Pepler) Merrill.

He worked at Cavanagh Company for 35 years. He was a member of the Chepachet Union...

Sep 9, 2017

Butera, Arlene H., 87, of Lincoln, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Salvatore Butera, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Harold S. and Doris (Bedford) Dolbey.

Arlene was a nurse, graduating from the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She...

Sep 7, 2017

Gollotto, Jeanne M., 65, formerly of North Providence, died September 7, 2017 at her home in Palm Coast, Florida. She was the wife of John A. Gollotto, Jr.

Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Fleury and the late Marian (Breeding) Borden.

Jeanne was retired from the State Fire...

Sep 3, 2017

Jackson, Lisa A., 59, of North Providence, formerly of Johnston, died September 3, 2017 at Cortland Place Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Greenwood) Jackson.

She is survived by her dear friend, Joseph Torrusio, and her sister, Diane Souza.

Her funeral service will be held Thursday at...

Sep 1, 2017

Parker, Robert, M., 64, died Friday, September 1, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Eugenia M. (Bellanger) Parker. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank T. Parker, Sr. and the late Ruth (Hallock) Parker.

Robert was a teamster with Local 251. He was...

Aug 30, 2017

Harriet Freelove Briggs Salisbury (97) of Lincoln, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on August 30, 2017. Harriet was born in Connecticut on November 17, 1919 to the late Genevieve Arnold Briggs and the late Harry King Briggs. She was the faithful wife of the late Raymond Salisbury of Lincoln and beloved mother of the late...

Aug 24, 2017

Bishop, Catherine L., 61, died August 24, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the longtime companion of David Franklin. Catherine had worked for Swarovski Crystal for 28 years.

She is also survived by two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle Bishop, both of North Providence, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three brothers, Leon Sr., Thomas, and James...