All Obituaries

Bennett, Mary M., 79, formerly of Pawtucket, died on January 10, 2022 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.  She was the spouse of Bobbye J. “Sandy” Sanders.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frederick L. Bennett Sr. and Mary (Hutchinson) Bennett. Mary was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1963.  She served in the Army Nurse Corps from 1964-1977, achieving the rank of Captain.  She also worked for the State...

Castiglioni, Barbara C. (Kettle) of Johnston RI, a Nurse and Supervisor at VNA of RI for 25 years before retiring in 1995 died Saturday. She was the wife of the late William O. Castiglioni. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alton and Claire (Casey) Kettle, she lived in Johnston for 56 years. Barbara was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence RI and the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing. She leaves three sons William O. Castiglioni Jr. of Powder Springs GA, Alfred...

Bader, Pamela A., 72, of North Providence, passed peacefully Saturday evening.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John A. Bader.  They were married for 28 years. Born in Providence, daughter of the late John V. Morrissette and Doris L. (Dufresne) Morrissette, she lived in North Providence for most of her life. Pam graduated from NPHS in 1968, and worked in the transportation industry for many years at First Student and Johnson and Wales University before retiring in...

D’Amore, Ida (Bove), 98, of North Providence, died on Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Felix D’Amore and daughter of the late Francesco and Speranza Bove. Ida was a self-employed jewelry company owner and was a lunch monitor for the Town of North Providence before retiring.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Neri of North Providence and her children, Matthew Ando, Amanda...

Farias, Alfreda (Pencak), 96, of North Providence, died on January 1, 2022.  She was the former wife of the late Edward Drzal.  Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Louise (Skrzypek) Pencak. Alfreda worked for R+J Manufacturing before retiring.  She then worked as a home health aide. She is survived by her son, Thomas Drzal and his wife Paula of North Providence, two grandchildren Justin Drzal and Erica Tibbetts, and five...

Carol Hope (Cunningham) Langford passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carol was born on June 2, 1951, the second daughter of the late Lloyd and Dorothy Cunningham.  She lived her entire life in the towns of Smithfield and Johnston, Rhode Island where she settled and raised her family. Carol is survived by her husband, Edward, Sr., her children Edward, Jr. (Erin) and Michael, and her beloved grandchildren, Evan and Savannah.  She is also survived by...

Oliveira, Joseph, 83, of North Providence, passed on December 28, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Shirley A. (Marinaccio) Oliveira.  Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Aldifico and Mary (Perry) Oliveira. Joseph worked as a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for many years before retiring.  He served in the United States Army and was the former president of the Rhode Island Pigeon Club. Joe loved meeting and talking to people. He was the loving...

Sparadeo, Jo-Ann E. (Cedor), 76, of North Providence, died on December 27, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Walter A. Sparadeo, Jr. for 56 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Plante) Cedor. Jo-Ann was a social worker for the State of Rhode Island for 30 years, retiring from the Department of Elderly Affairs.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time in the...

Johnson, Sherry L. (Callender), 67, passed on December 24, 2021 at Warren Center.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Harry and G. Evelyn (Carpenter) Callender.  Sherry will be remembered as a kind and loving person. She is survived by her brother, Earl Callender, and her stepmother, Alice Callender.  She was the mother of the late Kathe Pellerin and sister of the late Nancy King. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 11 am in the...

     On Friday December 10, 2021, Lonnie Joe Porter, 81 of North Providence, RI, passed from his life to his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Mitchell) Porter for 60 years. Joe, as he was known by all, was born in Easley, SC on August 1,1940 to the late Waddie and Hallie (Richey) Porter. He was predeceased by his 5 siblings, Mary Lou Knighton, Marlene Polofsky, Roger Porter, Donald Porter, and Karen Bagwell.  ...