Marino Mignanelli
Jul 8, 2024
Marino MIgnanelli, 98, of Smithfield, formerly of Johnston, died on July 8, 2024 at Hebert Health Center. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Zoglio) Mignanelli. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (DiGuisseppe) Mignanelli and brother of the late Aldo Mignanelli.
Marino was the owner of the former Mignanelli Furniture Refinishing of Olneyville....
Michael J. Vannelli
Jul 7, 2024
Michael J. Vannelli, 90, of Johnston, died on July 7, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center. He was the husband of Carole A. (Rogler) Vannelli. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic and Victoria (Macaruso) Vannelli.
Michael worked at Citizens Bank for 40 years, retiring in 1996. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a...
Robert S. Casale
Jul 5, 2024
Robert S. Casale, 70, of North Providence, died on July 5, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Suzanne (Hill) Casale. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Silvio and Anna (Almonte) Casale.
Robert worked for Morgan Stanley for 25 years before retiring as a Controller Senior Vice President . He was a...
Kenneth E. Spaziano, Sr.
Jul 1, 2024
Kenneth E. Spaziano, Sr., 82, formerly of Smithfield, died on July 1, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Margaret (English) Spaziano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Annette (Blanchette) Spaziano.
Kenneth worked as a screw machinist his whole life. In his retirement, he loved going to Twin River...
Robert L. Angell
Jun 30, 2024
Robert L. Angell, 88, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully at his home on June 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Gould) Angell. They were married for 66 years and together for 71 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Herbert and Florence (Laboissonniere) Angell.
Bob worked for Industrial Tool and...
Norman J. Carreiro
Jun 24, 2024
Norman J. Carreiro, 76, of West Park, Broward County, Fla., formerly of Smithfield, R.I., son of the late Herculano and Helen (St. Onge) Carreiro, passed away peacefully in his home. Norman grew up in the Georgiaville section of Smithfield.
He joined the Navy in 1967 and was a combat veteran in Vietnam. After the war Norman settled in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla....
Joseph R. Giacin
Jun 15, 2024
Joseph R. Giacin, 96, of Providence, died on June 15, 2024. He was the husband of Sandra (Weber) Giacin for 48 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexander and Marguerite (Galligan) Giacin.
Joe worked for the Providence Housing Authority as a painter before retiring in 1993. Joe enjoyed a good cigar and brandy. He was an...
Lois Marie Stroker
Jun 14, 2024
In loving memory of Lois Marie Stroker, 91, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life was a testament to love, dedication, and family. She shared an extraordinary bond with her husband, John Stanley Stroker, Jr., spanning 71 years until his passing, and together they nurtured a family of five children, namely Charlene Sroka, John Stuart (Jay) Stroker, wife...
Gerald Silvia
Jun 13, 2024
Gerald Silvia, 80, of North Providence, passed away on June 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Pauline L. (Rocco) Silvia. They were married for 38 years.
Born in Fall River, Ma. he was the son of the late Mariano and Alice (Rodriques) Silvia, the father of Craig Silvia of Taunton, MA and...
Richard J. DiDonato
Jun 9, 2024
Richard J. DiDonato, 72, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony C. and Ruth M. (Stuckey) DiDonato.
Richard was a retired laborer, working on numerous construction projects and fishing boats throughout his career. He also worked at and was an original member of Larry’s...
Robert E. von Heyn, PhD, BCBA-D
Jun 9, 2024
Robert E. von Heyn, PhD, BCBA-D, 70, of Greenville, died on June 9, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Susan Wondolowski and the father of Michael William von Heyn. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late William and Jeanne (Birkett) von Heyn.Bob had worked as the Director of Clinical Services...
John N. Taylor, Sr.
Jun 8, 2024
John N. Taylor, Sr., 95, of North Providence, died on June 8, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Frances M. (Turcotte) Taylor. Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Richard and Loretta (Miller) Taylor.
John was raised in Somerville, where he was actively involved with the Somerville Recreation Department. He earned...
Barbara A. Angeloni
Jun 4, 2024
Barbara A. Angeloni (Corrente), 78, of North Providence, passed away on June 4, 2024. She was welcomed into Heaven by her late parents, Frank and Rose (Abbiati) Corrente and her sister, Rosemarie Corrente.
Barbara loved listening to music and dancing, as well as spending time outdoors among her windchimes, flowers, and butterflies.
She is survived by three children, Rob Angeloni, Scott Angeloni...
Melissa M. Vallante
Jun 3, 2024
Melissa M. Vallante, 50, of North Providence, died on June 3, 2024 at her home. She was the fiancée of Michael Parisi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Frank and Barbara (Perry) Vallante.
Melissa enjoyed writing poetry. She also had a great love for animals, especially her dog, Simba, and her two cats.
Besides her fiancé and parents, she is...
Carol Ann Morancey
May 28, 2024
Carol A. Morancey (Greene), 83, formerly of North Providence, passed away on Tuesday May 28,2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert Morancey. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Russell and and Madeline (Nesbitt) Greene.Carol loved Elvis and listening to oldies music. She also enjoyed watching parades and fireworks...
Evelyn A. Dolan
May 27, 2024
Evelyn A. Dolan (Mello), 94, formerly of Smithfield, died on May 27, 2024 at St. Antoine’s Residence. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Dolan, Sr. Born in Smithfield, she was the daughter of the late William and Lydia (Barboza) Mello.
For most of her career, Evelyn worked with children and became a mother-figure to them. She loved...
John C. Clark
May 14, 2024
John C. Clark, 61, of Providence, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of Claire L. (Paterson) Clark and the late John E. Clark.
John was a stagehand for the Local 11, Boston, working at various venues throughout the state of Massachusetts. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved...
Albert J. Mainelli, Esq.
May 11, 2024
Albert J. Mainelli, Esq. of Lincoln and Matunuck, RI died on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Albert J. Mainelli Sr. and Mary Bertone Mainelli. Albert’s life was marked by a deep commitment to service, a passion for law, and an unwavering...
David C. Taylor
May 10, 2024
David C. Taylor, 72, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Chester and Lydia (Lefebvre) Taylor.
David was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Local 57. He was an avid outdoorsman, and lived for fishing.
He is survived by his daughter, Liz...
Marie A. Dittmar
May 9, 2024
Marie A. Dittmar (Green), 85, of North Providence, died on May 9, 2024 at the Miriam Hospital. Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late William Green and Edith (Hawkins) Mullins.
Marie was a long-time member of the Johnston Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
A loving mother, Marie is survived by eight children, Bambilyn Cambio, Clifford Breece, Clay Breece, Julie Jackson,...