All Obituaries

Illiano, Eugenia L. "Jean" (DiStefano), 79, passed on May 4, 2021 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  She was the wife of the late Giuseppe Illiano.  Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late John M. DiStefano, Sr. and Fernande (Berube) DiStefano. Jean was the owner with her late husband of the former Two Guys from Italy and also worked for AT&T for over 25 years.  She was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, listening to Elvis...

John Michael Fahey, 78, formerly of Foster RI passed away suddenly on April 28th, 2021 at the age of 78.  He was born in Providence, RI on September 10, 1942 to the late John and Jeanne (Dubuc) Fahey. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son Michael and wife Zuzana Fahey of Union, CT, son Kevin and wife Maureen Fahey of Topsham, VT and son Jonathan and wife Roberta Fahey of Pomfret, CT, eight grandchildren, John, Robert, Mark, Michael,...

Block, Jonathan, 74, of Cranston, died on April 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of the late Rosemary (Coppa) Block.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late David and Ruth (Laycock) Block. Jonathan was a machinist at Electric Boat for many years before retiring.  He served in the Unites States Navy during the Vietnam era.  He was an avid sportsman, New York Yankees and New England Patriots fan.  Those who knew him remember...

  Yekelchik, Helen P. (Guidone), 83, of Johnston, died on April 12, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Leo Yekelchik.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Connolly) Guidone. Helen worked in the medical records department of Women and Infants Hospital for many years before retiring. She is survived by three children, Steven M. Yekelchik and his wife Diana of Cranston, Lee Ann Connors and her companion Michael Aho of Johnston, and...

Duffney, Corinne R. (Bartlett), 87, passed away on April 12, 2021 at Bayberry Commons.  She was the wife of the late Norman A. Duffney.  Born in Concord, NH, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Marion E. (Carr) Bartlett. Corinne is survived by her son, Mark A. Duffney and his wife Susan of Glocester, two grandchildren, Morgan Duffney and his wife Emma of Smithfield and Leah Duffney and her fiancé Peter White of Vermont, and two sisters, Kathleen Holmes of New...

Stigelman, Wendy A. (Chisholm), 54, of Cumberland, passed away on April 12, 2021 at home.  Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Carol (Walker) Chisholm and stepdaughter of Elizabeth Chisholm of Attleboro, MA. Wendy loved cooking and baking and worked as a chef until she found her true calling, a career in nursing, in which she excelled.  She enjoyed being outdoors in the sunshine, whether it be working in her garden or spending the day at the...

Passano, Carole S., 81, of Smithfield, passed peacefully on April 1, 2021 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Paul E. Passano, Jr.  Born in Charleston, WV, she was a daughter of the late Archie and Eleanore (Laabs) Johns. Carole worked for Amica Insurance for forty years before retiring.  She was an avid reader and walker, but most of all, enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Paul Passano and his wife Marcia-Jean Kelley,...

Roy, Edward R., 76, of Smithfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  He was the husband of Janet I. (Nolin) Roy.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Oliver J. Roy, Sr. and Margaret G. (Smith) Roy. Edward worked for the Providence Journal and the former Providence Gravure for 31 years.  Following his retirement, he worked for the former Fiore Pontiac of West Warwick for 13 years. Besides his wife, Edward is survived by his son, Michael E....

Nash, Rita R. (Berger), 78, of East Greenwich, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Scalabrini Villa.  She was the wife of Samuel Nash. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late David and Martha (Berk) Berger. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Wendy Breene of Cranston and Todd A. Nash of Atlanta, GA, three grandsons, Sean Nash and Zachary and Maxwell Breene, and two sisters, Lillian Berger and Sheila Del Pico.  She was the sister of the late William...

Marinaro, Ronald M., 50, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at home.  He was the son of Ronald V. and Angela (Guglielmotti) Marinaro of Johnston. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Fred and Marc Marinaro, and his sister, Lara Hammond, as well as extended family members. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 27th at 10 am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., Providence. Burial is private.