All Obituaries

  Comella, Eleanor G. (Palumbo), 95, of Johnston RI, passed on Sunday February 28th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, from COVID-related pneumonia. She was the wife the late Santo (Sandy) Comella for 53 years before his passing. They enjoyed so many fun-filled family activities and cooking together. She was born in Providence to the late Luigi and Angelina (Balia) Palumbo.    Her greatest joy was cooking and waiting on everyone. She was kindhearted, generous and loving. She...

Evelyn Hurley, 83, of Smithfield, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was born in Smithfield, the daughter of the late Joseph and Christine (Pimental) Enos. She leaves her husband, John Hurley of 63 years, having been together since they were thirteen years old. Evelyn was happiest when she had a job to do or if she could be of any help to anyone who needed it. She had an amazing work ethic, which she passed on to her children. Evelyn worked for Mine...

Chew, Raymond A., 84, of North Providence, died on February 20, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Arlene A. (Gorman) Chew for 60 years until her passing.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Arthur and Helen M. (McLean) Chew. Raymond was an ESD Supervisor at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital until retiring.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his son, Raymond A. Chew of Roseville, CA, his daughter, Linda A. Walters...

Besachio, Marc Anthony Sr., 67, died on December 19, 2020 at Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael and Gloria (Cornell) Besachio. He is survived by two children, Erika Besachio and Marc A. Besachio, Jr., two brothers, Saverio “Sam” Besachio and Michael Besachio, and three sisters, Pamela Besachio, Kelly A. Besachio, and Anne Marie Rossi. Services will be private.

Lynnette J. Pace-Coombs, 76, of Robin St., North Providence, a former data entry/accounts payable supervisor, died on February 6, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  She was the wife of Paul F. Coombs.  Born in Waltham, MA, a daughter of the late Leonardo and Eugenia G. (Triplett) Pace, she lived in Greenville for 29 years and Johnston for 8 years before moving back to North Providence. Mrs. Coombs attended public school in Smithfield and graduated from Mount Pleasant High...

Giroux, Wilfred L., 65, of Smithfield, died on February 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Lauren A. (Bouchard) Giroux.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph E. and G. Yvonne (Emin) Giroux. Wilfred worked for 30 years for Teknor Apex, retiring in 2018.  He was a man of strong faith and devoted to his family. His grandchildren were the loves of his life. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Jeremy Sylvia and his husband...

Capece, Joyce (Patys), 79, of Smithfield, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Newport Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Jomantas) Patys.   Joyce was a licensed practical nurse for over forty years, beginning her career at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She then worked in multiple nursing homes, where she was acknowledged for her hard work and compassion.  She enjoyed spending her summers at Mary Carpenter’s Beach in...

Deusch, Fred H., 88, of North Providence, died on January 27, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Winsor) Deusch.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Fred H. and Berta (Heinz) Deusch. Fred worked for Excell Manufacturing from 1960 until retiring.  He was an antique auto restorer and the former President of the National Antique Automobile Club of America.  Fred enjoyed photography and spending time at his...

  Sylvester, Hazel M. (Hart), 91, formerly of North Providence and Narragansett, passed away on January 24, 2021.  She was the former wife of the late Joseph Sylvester, Sr.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hayden) Hart. Hazel retired from New England Telephone Company, now Verizon, and was a member of the telephone Pioneers of America.  She was a former treasurer of Southern RI Senior Association and a member of the Narragansett...

Aldana, Mario A., 53, of Providence, passed away on January 16, 2021 at his home.  Born in El Salvador, he was a son of the late Domingo Aldana and Maria Osorio de Aldana. Mario was a loving, kind-hearted man, who would do anything for another person.  He especially loved children and his dogs.  He was a CNA/Med Tech until illness forced him into retirement. He is survived by four children, Mario Jr., Priscilla, Jonathan, and Anthony, his brother, Wilfredo, sisters, Rosa and...