All Obituaries

  Caranci, Anna E. (Barbarita), 95, of North Providence, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  She was the wife of the late Francis Caranci.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late John and Bianca (Mattiucci) Barbarita.   Anna worked for many years as a supervisor and model in the jewelry industry., and as a window decorator at an artificial Christmas tree company.   She is survived by two...

Butera Jr., Salvatore “Sam”, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on March 19, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Arlene H. (Dolbey) Butera.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Gesualda (Rotondo) Butera.   Sam practiced law in Providence, until retiring.  He also was the owner of the former Crickets Restaurant in Smithfield for 35 years, before retiring two years ago.  Sam had a tremendous love for his...

Fair, Joseph D., 85, of Greenville, died peacefully on March 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Marilyn L. (Campbell) Fair.  Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Flora (Menard) Fair. Joseph was a salesman for the former Coyne Industrial Laundry for over forty years until retiring.  He was a faithful parishioner of St. Philip’s Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, John Fair and his wife Susan, his...

Forrest, Henry M. “Hank”, 80, of Johnston, passed on March 13, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Frances M. (Percival) Forrest.   Hank worked as a chef at various restaurants before retiring.  He was veteran of the US Army.   He is survived by his sister, Barbara Geary, of Cranston and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis St. Amand, and his brothers, Raymond...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Talia A Shaw.   She was the daughter of the late James Dragon and Pamela Shaw. Granddaughter of Rita Dragon, niece of Susan Packer and Thomas Dragon all of Smithfield.   A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  

Tessier, George P., 82, of Greenville, died Friday, March 6, 2020.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Sheers) Tessier.  Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Edmond and Doris (Desrochers) Tessier. George was an electrician for Parkinson Manufacturing of Esmond for 20 years, retiring in 2005.  He was a US Navy veteran, serving as a petty officer during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  He was a member of the St. Philips Council 11087, Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife...

Serapiglia, Ann J. (Zaccardelli), 88, passed away on February 29, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Saverio E. “Sam” Serapiglia.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Vittorio and Margaret (Bruno) Zaccardelli.   Ann retired from the Town of Smithfield after many years, where she worked as a secretary for the building official.  Previously, she had worked at the former Benny’s in Greenville.  She enjoyed...

Costa, Annamae (Daley), 89, of North Providence, died on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Donald L. Costa.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (McDonald) Daley.   Annamae taught at the Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School and Bristol Community College, both in Fall River, before retiring.  She passed her time by reading, cross-stitching, and spending time with her...

Paterson, Walter E., 90, of Smithfield, passed away on February 13, 2020 at home.  He was the husband of Norma (Carlton) Paterson.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Horatio Rogers Nightingale Paterson and Mary B. (Balfour) Paterson.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.   Besides his wife, he is survived by four children, Leah Paterson-Smith, Tracey Paterson-Ovian and her husband Craig A. Ovian, Jill Paterson and her husband Richard B. Iannitelli,...

  Bagley, Frances M. (Stepka), 84, of Johnston, died on February 8, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the wife of the late Charles H. Bagley.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late William and Bertha (Labus) Stepka.   Frances was a bookkeeper for Rally Point Raquet Club until retiring.  She was a communicant of St. Adalbert Church, Providence.  She enjoyed her garden of flowers, and most of all, loved spending time with her family, especially her...