Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Rosemary Graziano

Rosemary Graziano

Sep 11, 2021

Rosemary J Graziano, formerly of North Providence, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Elmhurst Rehabilitation Center in Providence, RI.

She was the daughter of the late Albino and Mary Esther (Evans)Graziano. She was the sister of Donald Graziano and his wife Helga of Wakefield, RI.  She is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews, 36 great...

Thomas Bowden

Thomas Bowden

Sep 10, 2021

Bowden, Thomas H., 87, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Margaret A. (Reid) Bowden. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Milton A. and Mary (Birnie) Bowden.

Thomas was a retired Professional Engineer, working for several area engineering firms....

Lucy Dipalma

Lucy Dipalma

Sep 8, 2021

Lucia “Lucy” DiPalma, of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 8, 2021.

Born on July 31st in Providence she was the daughter of the late Guiseppe Rochira and Teresa (Regine) Rochira. She married the love of her life Domenic DiPalma on September 11, 1948 and they were...

Rita Pluchino

Rita Pluchino

Sep 5, 2021

Pluchino, Rita C. (D’Orazio), 93, died on September 5, 2021 at Stillwater Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Pluchino and daughter of the late John and Angela (DiFolco) D’Orazio.

Rita was a bookkeeper for General Motors and for US Pharmaceutical until retiring.

She is survived by two children,...

Claudette "Clo" Guyette

Claudette "Clo" Guyette

Sep 4, 2021

Guyette, Claudette M. “Clo” (DuPont), 79, died on September 4, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the wife of Roger Guyette.  Born in Manville, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Evelyn (Millette) DuPont.

Clo was a phlebotomist.  She retired from Women & Infants Hospital.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her...

Dennis Corsini

Dennis Corsini

Aug 28, 2021

Corsini, Dennis L., 75, of Cranston, died on August 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was the husband and soulmate of Linda A. (Caranci) Corsini.

Dennis served in the Army National Guard for six years.  He was a hairstylist and the owner of Den’s Barber Salon in Woonsocket before retiring.  A natural...

John T. "Jt" Perry

John T. "Jt" Perry

Aug 25, 2021

Perry, John T. “JT” (Captain, USAF, Retired), 79, of North Providence, died on August 25, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Kathleen A. (Christie) Perry for 36 years.  Born in North Attleboro, he was a son of the late John J. and Mary (Mello) Perry.

Upon completion of high school, JT...

Angela Chabot

Angela Chabot

Aug 21, 2021

Chabot, Angela M. (Matarazzo), 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2021 at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Chabot for 44 years, and the cherished daughter of the late Paulino and Marie (Bucci) Matarazzo.  Angela is survived by her son, Peter, whom she adored, her granddaughter, Summer, who was the light of her...

Bruce Partin

Bruce Partin

Aug 17, 2021

Partin, Bruce, 57, of Smithfield, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jake Tidmoe and Bernestine Partin.

Employed by the John Fogarty Center, he was a hard working guy.  He had attended Birch Vocational School.  He was a caring and...

Dolores Clemente

Dolores Clemente

Aug 13, 2021

Clemente, Dolores C., (Mello), 91, passed Friday, August 13, 2021, at her home in North Providence.  She was the wife of the late Michael J. Clemente. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Frances (Godinho) Mello.

She was a member and “social butterfly” at the Salvatore Mancini Senior Center, where she...

Geraldine Iadevaia

Geraldine Iadevaia

Aug 12, 2021

Iadevaia, Geraldine A. (Puccetti), 73, of North Providence, passed on August 12, 2021 at her home.  She was the longtime companion of Jack DeMendonca.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Delphina (Caranci) Puccetti.

Geraldine worked for the State of Rhode Island as a Senior Equal Opportunity Employment Officer for 30 years...

Donald Houde, Jr.

Donald Houde, Jr.

Aug 11, 2021

Houde, Donald L. Jr., 48, of Smithfield, died unexpectedly on August 11, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Lori (Sherboken) Houde for 23 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of Lynda (Pratt) Potwin and her husband Alan and the late Donald L. Houde Sr.

Donald was a truck driver for Mr. Messenger.  He loved...

Brian "Greg" Tongue, Jr.

Brian "Greg" Tongue, Jr.

Aug 6, 2021

Tongue, Jr., Brian G. “Greg”, 65, of Providence, died on August 6, 2021 at Miriam Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Brian and Valerie (Desjarlais) Tongue.

Brian received his undergraduate degree from Providence College, attaining a BS in Accounting.  He went on to earn his MBA from Bryant University and a second...

Palma "Polly" Sparadeo

Palma "Polly" Sparadeo

Aug 3, 2021

Sparadeo, Palma "Polly" (Iannuccilli), 94, passed away peacefully with her family in the Garden Room of Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, Vermont on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Born in North Providence, Rhode Island, on November 17, 1926, Polly was a daughter of the late Leonardo and Christina (Russo) Iannuccilli. She lived in a charming home built by her husband,...

Francis Sweet

Francis Sweet

Aug 2, 2021

Fran Sweet, son of Helen & Erwin Sweet, passed from this life on August 2, 2021.

A graduate of La Salle Academy, he spent his entire career with the City of Providence Fire Alarm as a much-respected fire and rescue dispatcher.

He was a family man and avid animal lover/caretaker.  He loved the beach, his...

John Domina

John Domina

Jul 21, 2021

Domina, John W., 74, of Providence, died suddenly on July 21, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the husband of Barbara (Bernardo) Domina.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frank E. Domina, Jr. and the late Dorothy (Horsman) Domina and brother of the late Frank E. Domina, III.

John...

Angela Rossi

Angela Rossi

Jul 19, 2021

Rossi, Angela I. (Tulli), 97, of North Providence, died Monday, July 19, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph Rossi.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Irene (DiMuccio) Tulli.

She leaves two daughters, Diane Neri and her husband Kenneth, Sr., Donna Rossi and her husband William Mooney, four grandchildren,...

Renee Vukas

Renee Vukas

Jul 15, 2021

Vukas, Renee M. (Isabella), 54, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2021.  She was the wife of Mark R. Vukas.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of James and Elizabeth (DeRoche) Isabella.

Renee was a paralegal for Schneider Electric and had received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Vermont in...

Oscar Doucett

Oscar Doucett

Jul 10, 2021

Doucett, Oscar L. “Ozzie”, 90, of North Providence, died on July 10, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  He was the husband of Rejeanne (Patanaude) Doucett for 62 years.  Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Everett and Lillian (Detige) Doucett.

Ozzie was a retired project engineer and served as...

Margaret Spaziano

Margaret Spaziano

Jul 10, 2021

Spaziano, Margaret “Pat” (English) (McChrystal), of Smithfield, died on July 10, 2021 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center.  She was the wife of Kenneth Spaziano.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Peters) English.

Besides her husband, Pat is survived by two children, Patricia and Michael McChrystal (wife Debra), and her granddaughter,...