Jan 28, 2017

Kinnecom, Sharon R. (Folco), 55, of Johnston, died January 28, 2017 at Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Dragon) Folco.

She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Laliberte and Michael Kinnecom, a granddaughter, Isabella, and three other grandchildren, three brothers, Al, George, and Louis Folco,...

Jan 26, 2017

Gorman, Mary I. “May” (Vigneau), 96, of North Providence, passed away at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital on Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Gorman, Jr. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bella (Dutil) Vigneau. May was a popular entertainer in and...

Jan 25, 2017

Stepka, Emily Mary (Kozinski), died peacefully on January 25, 2017. She was the wife of the late Boleslaw F. Stepka. Emily was the loving mother of William F. Stepka, Thomas V. Stepka, and David P. Stepka. She was the sister of Stella Kloc, Wanda Trinidad, the late Genevieve Sleboda, and the late Thomas Kozinski. Emily was the...

Jan 25, 2017

Bourassa, Ronald, 65, of Smithfield, died January 25, 2017. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alcide J. and Ida Mary (Breton) Bourassa.

Ronald worked in construction and was an excellent carpenter.

He is survived by two children, Daniel Bourassa of Scituate and Michele Bourassa of Orlando, Florida, a sister,...

Jan 17, 2017

Jackson, Robert E. “Bob”, 95, of Glocester, died January 17, 2017 at Brookdale Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Green) Jackson. He was the son of the late Florence (Hopkins) Jackson and William E. Jackson.

He was the beloved father of Dr. Robert E. Jackson, Jr. and his wife Dawn, Donald...

Jan 17, 2017

Franco, Joseph, 93, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late I. Edith (Feuti) Franco. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antonio and Concetta (Pesca) Franco.

Joseph was a Merchant Marine Veteran, serving in WWII. After the war, he sailed aboard...

Jan 12, 2017

Mullins, Edith M., 96, of North Providence, died January 12, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Clinton B. Mullins. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late George T. Hawkins Sr. and Agnes (Gill) Hawkins.

Edith worked as a central service technician at Florida Hospital, Orange County....

Jan 6, 2017

Ingegneri, Joseph F., 94, formerly of Johnston, passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at Brookdale Smithfield. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Amodeo) Ingegneri. Born in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Dr. Frederick and Esther (Tagliabue) Ingegneri.

Joseph was an Assistant Physical Plant Director of Rhode Island College for...

Jan 1, 2017

Eaton, Lynn M. (Buck), 71, of Greenville, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 1, 2017 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Eaton, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Fred I. and Agnes (Collins) Buck.

Lynn was a homemaker and...

Dec 31, 2016

Martin, Joel V., 74, of Warwick, died Sunday, December 31, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Yolanda (Hortencia) Martin. Born in Abrest, France, he was a son of the late Lucien and Suzette Martin.

Joel was an avid painter, photographer and loved gardening.

Besides his wife, he...

Dec 29, 2016

Martino, Rosemary (Ricard) 72, passed away on December 29, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Rosario and Jennie (Mollo) Ricard. She was the beloved wife of Ascenzo (Vinnie) Martino.

Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Gina Peterson and son-in-law Russell of Smithfield, RI, and Cynthia Martino of Greenville, RI, a sister, Claire...

Dec 22, 2016

Gesualdi, Vito W., Jr., 54, died suddenly on December 22, 2016 at his home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Vito W. Gesualdi, Sr. and the late Thelma (Carr) Gesualdi.

Vito was a systems analyst for TM Floyd & Co. He was a graduate of Bryant College.

Besides his father, he...

Dec 22, 2016

Goff, James E., Jr., 68, died Thursday December 22, 2016 at the Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Ellen (Hughes) Goff.

James worked at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in the shipping and receiving department and Foxwoods Casino. He was an Army veteran serving...

Dec 15, 2016

Houde, Donald L. Sr., 65, of Smithfield, died December 15, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond and Alice (Proulx) Houde.

He is survived by four children, Donald L. Houde, Jr. of Smithfield, Virginia Rice of Vermont, Rebecca DiPietro of New Hampshire, and Donald...

Dec 9, 2016

Wagner, Vincent R. “Rudy”, died peacefully on December 9, 2016. He was 95 years old. He was the loving father of Karen Kidd of South Kingstown, Donna Haynes of CT and Wanda Wagner of Florida. He was step-father to the late Bill Mc Kenna and Janice Morrissette. He leaves six grandsons, Steven and David Kidd, Michael and...

Dec 8, 2016

Northup, Helen V., 91, of Johnston, died Thursday December 8, 2016 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late William C. Northup, Jr. Born in Massachusetts; she was the daughter of the late Walter and Bertha Naylor.

She is survived by her daughter and sin-in-law, Virginia F. and Leslie J. Schneider of...

Dec 3, 2016

Hicks, Cora B. (Levesque), 91, died December 3, 2016 at Cortland Place Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Hicks. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Cora B. (Michaud) Levesque.

Cora was an inspector at Gorham Manufacturing before retiring. She had volunteered at Our...

Dec 1, 2016

Arruda, Jeannette B. (Gauthier), 90, died December 1, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late John Arruda. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Eliza (Tetreault) Gauthier.

Jeannette was a machinist for A.T. Cross in Lincoln. She enjoyed her time spent at Heritage...

Dec 1, 2016

Brousseau, Kathleen M. (Gauvin), 59, of North Providence, died on December 1, 2016. She was the daughter of Hazel (Flinkfelt) Gauvin and the late Kenneth Gauvin.

Besides her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Melissa Robin, her sister, Nancy Thomsen, her brother, David Gauvin, and her close friend, Deanne Gagne - to infinity and...

Nov 30, 2016

DiNitto, Robert A., 59, died November 30, 2016. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Armando A. and Alberta (Golini) DiNitto.

He is survived by a daughter, Ashley (DiNitto) Bruni, a son, Gian DiNitto, a sister, Diane DiNitto and his former wife, Deborah DiNitto.

His funeral will be held...