All Obituaries

Crosby, Vincent H. Jr., 71, Retired JFD Battalion Chief passed away April 18, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of Judith (Jackson) Crosby for 50 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Charlotte (Young) and Vincent H. Crosby Sr.  Vin was the third generation owner of the former Greystone Fish and Chips and a retired Johnston Firefighter with over 40 years of service volunteering, call, and then...

Crepeau, Sandra J., 59, of Smithfield, died on April 13, 2019 at Hebert Health Center.  She was the loving daughter of Jacqueline (Jardin) Crepeau of Smithfield and the late Frederic Crepeau.   Sandra is also survived by three sisters, Deborah Foster, Jane Lemieux, and Lori Oates and eight nieces and nephews.   Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 9-11 am in the Robbins Funeral Home, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence, followed by a funeral home...

Nikoloudakis, Georgios I., 70, of North Providence, died on April 12, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Eleni (Dolianitis) Nikoloudakis.  Born in Greece, he was one of eight children to the late Ioannis and Antigone (Paterakis) Nikoloudakis.  While in Greece, he was a Green Beret in the Greek Army and a Merchant Marine.   Georgios was the owner of Santoro’s Pizza of North Providence.   Besides his wife, he is survived by his...

Tumminelli, Christopher A., 46, of Johnston, passed on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Deacon Joseph P. Tumminelli, USN, Retired and the late Claire (McDonald) Tumminelli.   Christopher was formerly employed by Mastro Electric Supply Company and is an Eagle Scout.   Besides his father, he is survived by his brother, Adam Tumminelli of Virginia, his sister, Elizabeth Antunes of Johnston, three nieces, Tessa Antunes, Tori...

Gagnon, Patricia S. (Hopper), 72, passed on April 3, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Philip B. Gagnon.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Claire (Caldwell) Hopper.   Patricia is survived by three sons, Philip Gagnon and his wife, Stephanie, Tim Gagnon and his wife, Aimee, and Ken Gagnon, five grandchildren, two sisters, Eileen Cook and Colleen Torregrossa and her husband, Raymond, one brother, Thomas Hopper, one aunt,...

Robertson, John E. “Jack”, 75, of Cranston, died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the home he shared with his daughter Cheryl & her family.  He was the husband of the late Carol J. (Ratcliffe) Robertson.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John E. and Katherine (McDonald) Robertson. Jack was employed by Verizon for 37 years before retiring. He also served with the RI Army National Guard for 39 years, retiring as Colonel in 2003.  He was a member of the...

Burk, Ruth C. (Lapteff), 82, of Smithfield, passed away on March 19, 2019 at the Hebert Health Center.  She was the wife of Jerome E. Burk for 60 years.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Usenia) Lapteff.   Ruth was a housewife, as well as a secretary at Hospital Trust National Bank.  She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School.   Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Kevin Burk and his wife Laurie and...

SIBLEY, Marlene (Duell) Age 77, of North Providence, Rhode Island, formerly of Williston and Essex Junction, Vermont, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 19th, after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Tarrant (Tony) Sibley, her daughter Deborah Austin and son-in-law Marcel, her son Tarrant Sibley and daughter-in-law Erin, and her grandchildren Kay, Thomas and Caroline Sibley.  Marlene was the beloved...

Cifelli, Joseph, 89, died Tuesday March 12, 2019 at the Hebert Health Center surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Christine (Mylen) Cifelli. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John and Clara (Jannello) Cifelli. Joseph worked as a foreman for New England Container and TMI of North Smithfield before retiring. He is survived by two children, Wayne Cifelli of Providence and Linda DiMeo of Rehoboth, MA, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and a sister,...

Simmons, Lucy (Rotondo), 82, passed away on March 2, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of Thomas Simmons, Jr.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late John and Rita (Verdelotti) Rotondo.   Besides her husband, Lucy is survived by a daughter, Doreen Favreau, a son-in-law, Paul Bucci, a grandson, Mark Thomas Favreau, and a sister, Frances Vestri.  She was sister of the late Angelo, Joseph, George, Erminio, and Anna Rotondo.   Relatives and...