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North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries
Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area
Crystal L. Vizcaino
Mar 15, 2025
Crystal L. Vizcaino, 43, of Johnston, passed away on March 15, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Deborah Blanchard and the late George Vizcaino, Jr. and stepdaughter of the late Stephen Barrette.
Crystal had worked for the past several years as a waitress at J & T's Grill in Johnston. She was a...
Karen A. Bessette
Mar 3, 2025
Karen Bessette, 54, of Smithfield, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2025 at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Roland A. and Loretta F. (Dumais) Bessette.
Karen worked as a CNA at several group homes. She was loved by clients and their families, as well as her co-workers. She was a New England Sports...
Jo-Ann Cambio
Mar 1, 2025
Jo-Ann Cambio, 65, a lifelong resident of North Providence, passed unexpectedly on March 1, 2025 at her home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Higgins) Cambio.
Jo-Ann worked for the State of Rhode Island for many years before retiring. She loved animals, especially her Golden Retrievers, as well as watching movies and chatting on...
Eric Julius Reed Williams
Feb 27, 2025
Eric Julius Reed Williams, 31, of Providence, passed away on February 27, 2025. Born in North Providence, he was the beloved son of Kimberly Reed and Eric G. Williams and stepson of Kelly Harden.
Eric had worked as a chef for many years, at both Providence College and Bryant University. He was dedicated to his craft and considered it a way...
Mary F. Laughter
Feb 27, 2025
Mary F. Laughter (Cahill), 90, of Johnston, passed away on February 27, 2025 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Lloyd Laughter. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Miley) Cahill.
Mary and her late husband were foster parents for over 15 years to mostly special needs children. She was devoted...
William G. Grimes
Feb 24, 2025
William G. Grimes, 66, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Christine A. (Geddes) Grimes. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph F. Grimes, Sr. and Agnes (DeSimone) Grimes.
William was the Director of Operations at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet for many years before retiring. As director, William strove to...
Ronald Russell Carpenter
Feb 21, 2025
Ronald Russell Carpenter Jr, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 at his home in Summerville, SC surrounded around by his wife and family at the age of 59. Born April 2,1965 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Marilyn (Berube) Carpenter of Summerville, SC and Ronald Russell Carpenter Sr....
Herbert F. Shurtleff, Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Herbert F. Shurtleff, Jr., 92, formerly of North Providence, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at Greenville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was the beloved husband of the late Alberta C. (Rocchio) Shurtleff. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Herbert F. and Aline (Couturier) Shurtleff.
After graduating from LaSalle Academy, Bert enlisted in the United States...
Constance S. Costa
Feb 16, 2025
Constance Louise Sansom was born in Cumberland, Maryland to William Raymond and Ruby Louise (Sachs) Sansom on April 10, 1941. She was born second into her original family of six children. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband Richard J. Costa, her parents, her older brother William Raymond Sansom Jr., and her younger sister Bonnie Sue (Sansom) Faith....
Debra Joan Sparadeo
Feb 16, 2025
Debra Joan Sparadeo, 67, a longtime Burrillville resident, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 at Zambarano Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gordon Sparadeo and Viola Mae Cramer and stepdaughter of the late Marjorie Sparadeo.
Debra was an angel from Heaven. She was a special person, who always had time to laugh, no matter her...
Cheryl A. Carreiro
Feb 10, 2025
Cheryl passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born in Central Falls she was the beloved daughter of Pauline Carreiro and the late Ronald Carreiro. She was the sister of Norman (Kathy), Steven (Karen), Joseph (Holly). She was predeceased by her sister Rhonda, Uncle Norman Carreiro, Aunt Charlotte Galligan, Uncle Raymond Paulhus and Uncle Gerard Paulhus. She is survived...
Peter M. Boranian
Feb 7, 2025
Peter M. Boranian, 89, passed away February 7, 2025. He was born in Providence, the son of Melkon and Hripsime (Sooltanian) Boranian. Beloved brother to Anna Parascandolo and the late Mary Goshgarian. Devoted husband of 67 years to the late Alice (Micielli) Boranian. A Loving father to Charles (Gail), Kenneth (Wendy), Paul (Lily) and Peter (Angela); grandfather to Nicole (Bobby),...
Jarvis C. Holmes
Feb 4, 2025
Jarvis Carey Holmes, affectionately known by friends and family as "Jazzie Pajamas," journeyed from this world on February 4, 2025, in North Providence, Rhode Island. He was born in New York City on May 19, 1955, and lived a life replete with experiences that endeared him to countless lives. With a warm and welcoming personality, he possessed an innate ability...
Richard A. Imondi
Feb 1, 2025
Richard A. Imondi, 96, of Greenville, passed away on February 1, 2025 with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Markarian) Imondi for 66 years before her passing in 2023. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest and Stella (Russo) Imondi.
Richard was a contractor and owner of Hi Quality Builders for...
Andrew G. Tsukatos
Jan 31, 2025
On Friday, January 31, Andrew George Tsukatos passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Andrew was born in a mountain village called Pramatefi, known for its magnificent views of the Myrtoan Sea, part of the Mediterranean Sea off of the eastern coast of Greece. After immigrating to the United States in 1949, he spent most of his adult years...
William T. Roy
Jan 30, 2025
William T. Roy (Capt., NPFD, Ret.), 81, of North Providence, passed peacefully on January 30, 2025. He was the husband of Maureen (Mello) Roy. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Cusson) Roy.
Besides his wife, William is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Salome and her husband, George, and Sherri Roy, four grandchildren, Tylar Rodrigues,...
Joyce E. and Ronald A. Beaudry
Jan 29, 2025
Joyce Edith Beaudry, a cherished matriarch and devoted friend, passed away peacefully in her beloved Smithfield home on January 29, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on May 19, 1941, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she gracefully traversed life with kindness, nurturing those around her with a heart as expansive as her talents. Joyce was the epitome of a devoted...
Anna M. Cadieux
Jan 27, 2025
Anna Mary Cadieux (nee Jutras) of Centredale passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born on June 23, 1919 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Valarie (nee Frappier) Jutras, and the widow of Emile J. Cadieux, Sr. Having survived and thrived to the venerable age of 105, it can...
Flora A. Carbone
Jan 26, 2025
Flora A. (DeFusco) Carbone, 96, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Carbone, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Anna (Cuculo) DeFusco.
Flora was a retired director for the North Providence Housing Authority, a trustee and chairperson of the North Providence Union...
John Dempsey
Jan 20, 2025
John "Jack" Dempsey, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence on May 31, 1943, he led a life filled with dedication, love and loyalty.
Jack was a proud graduate of The Assumption School, LaSalle Academy, and Providence College. He embarked on a successful career in sales,...
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