Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Virginia Ricci

Virginia Ricci

Dec 2, 2013

Ricci, Virginia V. (Beccari), 88, of North Providence, died December 2, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife and caretaker of David L. Ricci, and a daughter of the late Massimo and Oliva (Perrini) Beccari. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, John D. Ricci and his wife Maureen of Smithfield, David...

Francis Thuotte

Francis Thuotte

Nov 30, 2013

Thuotte, Francis J., 91, died Saturday November 30, 2013 at the West View Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Violet M. (Bellemore) Thuotte. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Isaie and Eleanor (Phinney) Thuotte. Francis was a facilities manager at Nulco Manufacturing until his retirement. He was a WWII Army veteran....

Harold Darby, Jr.

Harold Darby, Jr.

Nov 30, 2013

Darby, Harold Jr. 87, of Smithfield, a former supervisor of Alumiline/Vistiwall Corp. from 1952 until his retirement in 1990, died Saturday 30 November 2013. He was the husband of the late Rosalie (Parenteau) Darby. Born in Providence February 9, 1926, he was the son of the late Harold and Laura (Hauser) Darby of North Providence. He lived in Smithfield...

Hollianna Telles

Hollianna Telles

Nov 29, 2013

Telles, Hollianna, M. 32, of Manville Rd. passed away peacefully, Friday November 29, 2013 witnessed by family and close friends. Born in Portsmouth, VA, she was a daughter of Eugene Telles of Colorado Springs, CO and Dianne (Lawrence) Alvarado of Smithfield,RI. Besides her parents, she is survived by two children, Adam Foss, Jr. and Johanna Lacey, her grandparents, Walter...

Janet Giroux

Janet Giroux

Nov 27, 2013

Giroux, Janet B. "Jennie", 91, formerly of North Providence, died November 27, 2013 at the Hebert Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Giroux, Sr. Born in Castle Rock, Utah, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Andrews) Lambie. Jennie worked for the former Mine Safety Appliances in Esmond for 35 years...

Teresa Albanese

Teresa Albanese

Nov 22, 2013

Albanese, Teresa M. (Carnevale) 95, of North Providence, died Friday November 22, 2013. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Albanese. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Maria (Lepore) Carnevale. Teresa was a long time hairdresser and homemaker. She was a 1936 graduate of Central High School and a parishioner St....

Barbara Shorey

Barbara Shorey

Nov 20, 2013

Shorey, Barbara J., 55, a homemaker, of Cottage Ave, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Napoleon and Evelyn (Ducharme) Nadeau. She was a dedicated and beloved mother and grandmother. She leaves four children, Kenneth Shorey of Uxbridge, MA, Keri Sagaties of North Providence, Tiffany...

Mary Fennessy

Mary Fennessy

Nov 17, 2013

Fennessy, Mary A. (Hague), passed away peacefully November 17, 2013, in her 92nd year, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William J. Fennessy. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Luke E. and Elizabeth R. (McCaughey) Hague, she is survived by two daughters, Eileen Murray and her husband Robert...

John Johnson

John Johnson

Nov 17, 2013

Johnson, John W., 61, of Johnston, died November 17, 2013 at the home of his brother. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charlotte (Walker) Smith and the late Walter W. Johnson. John was a retired superintendent for the City of Providence. Recently, he had worked part time for the Rhode Island Auto Warehouse in North...

Shirley Fall

Shirley Fall

Nov 11, 2013

Fall, Shirley E., 70, of Wakefield, a Johnston native, died November 11, 2013 at her home. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Edna (Blackburn) Fall. Shirley was employed at Ronci Manufacturing for 18 years until it closed and then worked as a housekeeper at Cherry Hill Manor until retiring in 2000. She...

Theresa Coccia

Theresa Coccia

Nov 8, 2013

Coccia, Theresa, 77, of Mt. Pleasant Ave., died November 8, 2013 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. A life-long resident of Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Coccia, Sr. and the late Clara A. (Rainville) Coccia. Theresa is survived by her brother Joseph A. Coccia of Providence, and nieces and nephews. She was a sister of...

Wilfred Grossi

Wilfred Grossi

Nov 6, 2013

Grossi, Wilfred A., 81, died November 6, 2013 at the Overlook Nursing Home. He was the husband of A. June (Finucane) Grossi for 26 years. A resident of Cranston until moving to Glocester in 1986, he was the son of the late Loreto and Eva (Moretti) Grossi. Wilfred was a heavy equipment operator for Cardi Construction and other companies....

Rose Lossini

Rose Lossini

Nov 1, 2013

Lossini, Rose M. (Carvoski), 82, of Johnston, passed away on November 1, 2013 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved and devoted wife of fifty-four years to the late Nunzio A. "Lucky" Lossini. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Surdela) Carvoski. Rose is survived by her loving children, Anthony J. Lossini,...

Leonard Klepadlo

Leonard Klepadlo

Nov 1, 2013

Klepadlo, Leonard, 86, died November 1, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Antoni and Stella (Krempski) Klepadlo. Leonard worked for the Turnkey Office of the US Postal Service for over 30 years before retiring. He was a Marine Corps veteran of Korea and an avid sports fan. He...

Rita Murphy

Rita Murphy

Oct 29, 2013

Murphy, Rita L. (Vezina) 88, died Tuesday October 29, 2013 at the Golden Crest Nursing Centre. She was the wife of the late Edmund F. Murphy, Jr. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late George and Eva (Bellemare) Vezina. She is survived by her sister, Bella Octeau of Smithfield and several nieces and nephews. She was...

Henry Payette

Henry Payette

Oct 19, 2013

Payette, Henry A., Sr., 91 formerly of North Providence, died October 19, 2013 at the Oakland Grove Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Pauline A. (Berthiaume) Payette and the late Evelyn (Garvey) Payette. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Armelle (Gascon) Payette. Mr. Payette was a plumber working out...

Cathy Kennedy

Cathy Kennedy

Oct 18, 2013

Kennedy, Cathy Rossi, 55, of Smithfield, passed peacefully on Friday October 18th at home. Cathy was the beloved wife of Paul E. Kennedy. Raised in Smithfield, Cathy was the daughter of the late James P. Rossi Sr. and Mary Jane (Gervais) Rossi. Cathy was a devoted, loving, and proud mother of her two children, Jennifer Rossi Kennedy and Daniel...

Janet Murray

Janet Murray

Oct 16, 2013

Murray, Janet A. (DeAngelis) 68, of North Providence, died peacefully at home on October 16, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of James A. Murray, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Carmina (Cambio) DeAngelis. Janet was a Teacher at La Salle Academy and a librarian at the Birchwood...

David Hawkins

David Hawkins

Oct 9, 2013

Hawkins, David G."Hawk", 71, formerly of North Providence, died October 9, 2013 in Clearwater, FL. He was the husband of Katherine (McManus) Hawkins. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Herbert and Viola (Handfield) Hawkins. David was a retired auctioneer and antiques dealer with his shop formerly located in Centredale. He was a US Coast Guard...

Laura Breault

Laura Breault

Oct 9, 2013

Breault, Laura L. (Desmarais) 83, of Waterman Ave., died Wednesday October 9, 2013 at the Elmhurst Extended Care. She was the wife of Edward Breault. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Laura A. (Cartier) Desmarais. Laura was a den mother for the Cub Scouts, member of the Boy Scouts, Brownies and Girl Scouts....