All Obituaries

Parenteau, Barbara M. (Darby), formerly of North Providence and Smithfield, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Overlook Nursing Home.  She was the wife of her late “Ever Lovin’ Husband” Raymond J. Parenteau and daughter of the late Harold and Laura (Hauser) Darby. She is survived by her loving children, Janice Russo and her husband, Stephen, Jean Buckley, and Richard Parenteau and his wife Deirdre.  She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Jason Russo,...

Nelligan, Christopher R., 41, of North Providence, passed away on May 26, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of Michelle Bishop.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Francine (Petrin) Nelligan and the late David Nelligan. Christopher had worked as an auto mechanic for the past 25 years.  A motorcycle enthusiast, he loved riding his Harley.  He also loved boating. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Milleah Sawtelle and Chloe Bishop-Nelligan,...

Boushee, Ralph R., 83, of North Providence, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Bernice L. (Celano) Boushee.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Archie and Margaret (Laramee) Boushee. As a young man he worked for the former Paragon Worsted Mill in Olneyville.  He was the proprietor of Ralph’s Grocery on Plainfield St. from 1971 to 1976, and of Ralph’s Diner on Atwells Ave. until his retirement in...

  Sgambato, Theresa R. “GiGi”, 73, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Ralph “Jack” Sgambato.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine Caron.   Theresa was a giving person and loved her family deeply.    She is survived by her daughter, Sandra De La Cruz and her husband, Juan, her son, Richard Layfield Jr. and his wife Kim, her stepdaughter,...

Radican, Katherine E. (Grilli), 91, of Providence, passed away on May 19, 2020 at home.  She was the wife of the late George A. Radican.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Gemma (Policelli) Grilli.   Katherine loved to cook and treasured times with her family.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.   She is survived by two children, Richard Radican and his wife Jean of North Providence and Judy Radican of Providence, two...

Cardone, Virginia B. “Ginny” (Marks), 75, of Johnston, passed away on May 19, 2020 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the wife of the late Robert Cardone.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Ashton) Marks.   Ginny was a CNA for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Providence, as well as Whytebrook Terrace and various other nursing facilities before retiring.   A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by...

Boudreau, Joseph Francis “Bucky”, 88, died on May 19, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was last surviving child of the late Evrade and Anezie (Gaudet) Boudreau.  He was brother to the late Alphonse, Almy, Wilfred Boudreau, Veronica Owen and Florence Draper.   As a North Providence high school alumnus, he excelled in baseball, pitching in the Triple A Farm Team for the Yankees for two years.   He was a machinist for Brown & Sharpe until its closing, then...

Iannuccilli, Marie L. (Del Signore), 87, died on May 17, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Carmine “Tommy” Iannuccilli.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Jellordo and Linda (Parrillo) Del Signore.   She had worked for Bulova Watch, Hedison Manufacturing, and Sharades Manufacturing before retiring.   Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Sheryl Lawrie (Mark), Deborah Iannuccilli, and David Iannuccilli...

O’Rourke, Thomas F. Jr., 92, of Smithfield, passed away on May 16, 2020 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (O’Keefe) O’Rourke.  Born in Providence, he was son of the late Thomas and Helena (Murphy) O’Rourke.   Thomas was a Loan Officer for the Small Business Administration before retiring.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.   He is survived by two daughters, Anne Baumlin and her husband Dennis and Margaret...

Godin, Paul R., 81, passed away on May 13, 2020.  He was a devoted husband to his wife Lillian for 47 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Irene (Dandeneau) Godin.  He had been a Johnston resident for over 70 years.  Paul worked as a quality technician and retired from Honeywell in 2006.  He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Paul was a member of the ASQ, RI Section 0107.  He was an avid bowler and was a life...