Mary Lou Buonaccorsi

Jun 7, 2023

Mary Lou (Regan) Buonaccorsi, long term resident of Cranston, RI, most recently of Natick, Massachusetts and Lauderdale By the Sea, Florida passed away on June 7th surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Francis and Eva (Caranci) Regan and the sister of Patricia Cifelli and her twin brother...

Jeanne Morvan

May 28, 2023

Jeanne M. Morvan, 86, of Smithfield, died on May 28, 2023 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Concorde (Duguay) Morvan.

She was a member of the Georgiaville Manor Social Club and a devout communicant of St. Michael’s Church.

She is survived by nine nieces...

Anne Allen

May 27, 2023

Anne H. Allen, 94, of Smithfield passed away at Roger Williams Hospital on May 27, 2023. She was the wife of the late F. Monroe Allen.

Anne was a graduate of Northfield School and Skidmore College. Her first job was in the fashion industry in NYC. She returned to RI and worked as a medical secretary and...

Elaine Prior

May 27, 2023

Elaine F. Prior (Etchells), 91, of North Providence, died on May 27, 2023 at the Hopehealth Hospice Center.  She was the wife of the late Robert Prior.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Bernucci) Etchells.

She is survived by her family, Joann Farrar, Joyce Etchells, Melissa Rumball, William Etchells, Brenda...

Donald Octeau

May 26, 2023

Donald Albert Octeau, 86, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on May 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Jeanne Cecile (LaMontagne) Octeau, son of the late Albert and Rosalie Octeau and brother of the late Dianne Octeau.  He is survived by his two sisters, Carol Giannini (Florida) and Christine Kelly (Vermont).  He leaves...

Rose Magness

May 25, 2023

Rose Magness (Piccoli), 101, of Johnston, died on May 25, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Elven Magness and daughter of the late Andrew and Maria (Ianucci) Piccoli.

She was an avid New York Yankees fan.

She is survived by her daughter, Jewel Buben, her son, Douglas...

John Palumbo

May 15, 2023

John A. Palumbo, of Cranston, passed away on May 15, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Sandra LaFazia-Palumbo.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late George J. and Corinne (DeBenedetto) Palumbo and brother of the late George Palumbo.

John worked as a self-employed Certified Public Accountant for over 35 years.  He also was...

Evelina Petrella

Apr 29, 2023

Evelina S. Petrella, 91, formerly of Smithfield, died on April 29, 2023 at Lincolnwood Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Pozzilli, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Felice and Maria (Pirolli) Petrella.

She was one of nine children.  She is survived by three brothers, all of Pozzilli, Italy, and their families.  She came to America...

Evelyn Viscolosi

Apr 28, 2023

Evelyn Ann (DiBenedetto) Viscolosi, 88, of Johnston, RI died Friday, April 28, 2023 at Lincolnwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of North Providence.

Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Viscolosi, Jr., to whom she was married to for 67 years.  A lifetime resident of Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and...

Raymond Trombley

Apr 24, 2023

Raymond J. Trombley "Captain Ray" Smithfield Police Department, Ret., 83, of Smithfield, RI passed away at home on Sunday April 24, 2023. Ray was the devoted and beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Jordan) Trombley. Every choice Ray made was to make Mary Lou happy; from working three jobs so that she could stay home to raise their...

Joyce Fagan

Apr 23, 2023

Joyce E. Fagan, 63, of Lincoln, RI, died on April 23, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA.  She was the wife of William Fagan.  Born in Marietta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Albert James and Robbie Nell (Clark) Hunter.

Joyce had worked at the CVS Corporate Headquarters for many years before...

Linda Reagan

Apr 22, 2023

Linda M. Reagan (Otto), 79, of Chepachet, RI, passed away on April 22nd at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pascoag after a long illness.  Mrs. Reagan was born on June 4, 1943 in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Verdon) Otto.  She was the beloved wife for 60 years of Emery Reagan and...

Angela Quartino

Apr 21, 2023

Angela A. Quartino (Addessi), 76, of Johnston, died on April 21, 2023 at Cherry Hill Manor.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Quartino for 52 years.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Carlo and Mary (Minutelli) Addessi.

Angela worked for Bank of America for 44 years before retiring.  She was the...

Lori Kimball Parrillo

Apr 14, 2023

Lori A. Kimball Parrillo, 57, of Scituate, died on April 14, 2023 at home.  She was the wife of Christopher L. Parrillo, Jr.  Born in Webster, MA, she was a daughter of Allen Gagliastre and the late Carolyn (Naylor) Reitmire.

Lori was an amazing woman a beautiful soul, so strong and passionate about life. Her time here...

Poppy Romeo

Apr 14, 2023

Poppy F. Romeo, 83, passed away on April 14, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank P. and Viola (Tangaro) Romeo.

Poppy is survived by many dear friends.

His services will be private.

Robert D'Aquila

Apr 13, 2023

Robert E. D’Aquila, 70, of Johnston, died unexpectedly on April 13, 2023 at his home.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Rocco and Mary D. (Conaty) D’Aquila.

He is survived by...

Michael Mainelli

Apr 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing into eternal life of Michael Raymond Mainelli. Michael passed peacefully on April 4, 2023, age 84.

He was born on August 31, 1938 in Providence, RI, to the late Albert Mainelli and Mary Mainelli.

A Graduate of Classical High School, Michael spent formative years in...

Bessie "Betty" Palombo

Mar 31, 2023

Palombo, Bessie “Betty” Jane (Tefft), 92, died on March 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Fred Palombo.  Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Willet and Sara (Anderson) Tefft.

Bessie worked for Kmart in Warwick for many years before retiring.  She loved drinking her...

Leonora Allaire

Mar 28, 2023

Leonora Allaire (Souza), 93, of Warwick, passed away on March 28, 2023 with her family by her side at West Shore Health Center, Warwick.  She was the wife of the late Louis E. Allaire.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Borges) Souza.

Leonora worked in the jewelry industry, first for...

Alice Sleboda

Mar 26, 2023

Alice C. Sleboda (Desrosiers), 83, of Smithfield, died on March 26, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice.  She was the wife of the late Chester Sleboda Jr.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Hildege and Anita (Lefebvre) Desrosiers.

She is survived by six sons, Michael, David, Richard and his wife Debbie, Daniel and his wife...