Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Muriel Bush

Muriel Bush

Aug 11, 2012

Bush, Muriel R. (Curley), 84, of Greenville, RI passed away on Saturday, August 11th, 2012 surrounded by her immediate family. She was a resident of The Greenville Skilled Nursing Facility for eight years. Muriel brought a smile to so many faces on a daily basis serving as a cashier at Rhode Island Hospital for twenty years, retiring in 1993....

Mary Bailey

Mary Bailey

Jul 31, 2012

Bailey, Mary Cotrone (Mello), 89, died Tuesday July 31, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of George Bailey for 57 years, and the late Frank E. Cotrone. She was born in Johnston on November 21, 1922, a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Mello. She is survived by her children, Francine (Vincent)...

Francesca Rinaldi

Francesca Rinaldi

Jul 29, 2012

Rinaldi, Francesca (Cipolla), 90, died Sunday July 29, 2012 at the Golden Crest Nursing Centre. She was the wife of the late Salvatore Rinaldi. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Julia (Asciolla) Cipolla. Francesca loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid Red Sox fan. She is survived by three children,...

Phyllis Prentice

Phyllis Prentice

Jul 28, 2012

Prentice, Phyllis L. Matthews(Darling), 99, died on July 28, 2012 at Cherry Hill Manor, where she had resided for the past seven years. She would have turned 100 on September 8th. Phyllis was the widow of Ernest Matthews and Donald Prentice. She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Agnes (Shepherd) Darling and siblings, Shirley Broadhead, Theodore Darling, and...

James Cambio

James Cambio

Jul 28, 2012

Cambio, James Vincent, 55, died suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2012. He was born in Providence, RI on November 25, 1956. He is survived by his wife Bambilyn Breece Cambio, former RI State Representative of North Providence and Johnston, his father Vincent A. Cambio, Jr., and sister Jo-Ann Cambio both of North Providence. He was predeceased by his mother,...

Amalia Rosso

Amalia Rosso

Jul 27, 2012

Del Rosso, Amalia "Mollie", 97, died July 27, 2012 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Vincent and Mrs. Sara (Ligrest) Del Rosso. Mollie worked in the child welfare office for the State of Rhode Island for 29 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Mathewson St....

John Dorney

John Dorney

Jul 25, 2012

Dorney, John H., 91, of Providence, died July 25, 2012 at home. He was the husband of Rosalyn (Gill) Dorney. They were married for 64 years as of June 21st. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John H. and Josephine (Shanley) Dorney. John was a truck driver for Providence Wholesale Drug Company. He was a...

Mildred O'Connor

Mildred O'Connor

Jul 17, 2012

O'Connor, Mildred A., 87, of Cumberland, formerly of Smithfield, died July 17, 2012 at home. She was the wife of Walter F. O'Connor for 64 years. Born in Goshen, New Brunswick, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Annie (O'Connor) Malone. Besides her husband, Mildred leaves two daughters, Maureen O'Connor-Zanello and her husband Robert of Walpole,...

Vincenza Sibilia

Vincenza Sibilia

Jul 16, 2012

Sibilia, Vincenza A. (Pietropinto), 79, died July 16, 2012 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Sibilia. Born in Caposele, Avellino, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Concetta (DeVito) Pietropinto. Vincenza worked as a cook for Celanto Brothers in New Jersey, as well as for CCRI. She also was an assembler...

Alan Atkinson, Jr.

Alan Atkinson, Jr.

Jul 15, 2012

Atkinson, Alan, Jr., 88, of Johnston and Melbourne Beach, FL, a retired accountant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15th. He was the son of the late Alan and Evaline (Hallowell) Atkinson. He is survived by his loving and adored wife JoAnn (Coe) Atkinson. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 14th. He was the devoted father of...

Margaret Brown

Margaret Brown

Jul 11, 2012

Brown, Margaret R., (Houde), 60, of Kensington St, Smithfield, died Wednesday July 11, 2012, at the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late John H. Brown. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary M. (Jones) Houde. Margaret was a certified nursing assistant performing home care before retiring. She...

Mary Aber

Mary Aber

Jul 10, 2012

Aber, Mary K. (Adams), 91, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late E. Judson Aber. A lifetime resident of North Scituate, she was a daughter of the late Everett W. and Carrie (Edwards) Adams. Mary started her a career as a nurse's aide at the former Waterman Heights Nursing Home...

William Spivey

William Spivey

Jul 8, 2012

Spivey, William F., 55, died Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the son of the late William H. Spivey and Lillian V. (Morris) Spivey-Hartley. William was a chef and the owner of the former Lynne's Restaurant of North Providence. He also was a volunteer for the Special Signal Fire Association Providence Canteen. He...

Salvatore Sesto

Salvatore Sesto

Jul 6, 2012

Del Sesto, Salvatore C., 95, of North Providence, died Friday July 6, 2012 at the Elmhurst Extended Care Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Lillian A. (Armeno) Del Sesto. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis and Mary (Norcia) Del Sesto. Salvatore was an employee of the US Army, stationed at Providence...

William Lang

William Lang

Jul 5, 2012

Lang, William G., 75, of Lakewood, CO, died July 5, 2012. He was the husband of Helen C. (Mimande) Lang. His funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 am in Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Burial with military honors in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham, MA. Visitation Tuesday 9-10 am.

Alfred Malo

Alfred Malo

Jul 5, 2012

Malo, Alfred, 90, of Village Dr., died July 5, 2012 at Greenville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Arleen (St. Jean) Malo for 69 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Adolphe and Alice (Lefebvre) Malo and brother of the late Raymond Malo. Al worked for the former BIF for 44 years...

Rev. Barnaby, Jr.

Rev. Barnaby, Jr.

Jun 28, 2012

Calling hours Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 pm in the Robbins Funeral Home. His funeral service will be held Friday at 10 am in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers: donations can be made to the following charities: Episcopal Conference Center - 872 Reservoir Rd., Pascoag, RI 02859 Episcopal Charities - 275 No. Main...

Dennis Allaire

Dennis Allaire

Jun 26, 2012

Allaire, Dennis F., 70, died June 26, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Northampton, MA, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Ann (Bell) Allaire. Dennis was the owner of J & D Family Restaurant of Johnston, a successful family-owned business, since 1969. He was a devoted...

Frank Rasicot

Frank Rasicot

Jun 22, 2012

Rasicot, Frank L., 61, died June 22, 2012 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Kathryn E. Rasicot. Born on Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, UT, he was a son of Lyle G. and Mary C. (Sullivan) Rasicot of North Attleboro. A self-employed flooring contractor, Frank was a...

F. Allen

F. Allen

Jun 22, 2012

Allen, F. Monroe, 81, passed away on June 22, 2012. He left his wife of 57 years, Anne (Hardman) Allen, his son David, his daughter Heidi, and four grandchildren. He was the son of the late Phyllis (Lapham) Allen and the late Frederick W. Allen and the brother of Alfred Allen and Albert Allen. Monroe received an engineering degree...