Jan 3, 2021

Conti, Crescenzo, 82, of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully on January 3, 2021 under the care of HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center at Miriam Hospital in Providence.  He was born in Warren and lived in Barrington for many years before moving to Smithfield to raise his family.  He was the son of the late Plinio Conti and Colorinda (Raso)...

Dec 31, 2020

Ramieri, Pauline M. (Beaudoin), 80, of Johnston, died on December 31, 2020 at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of Bruno Ramieri.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Romeo and Irene (Baldwin) Beaudoin.

Pauline worked in the Department of Human Services for the State of...

Dec 30, 2020

Izzo, Jennie (Bianco), 102, of North Providence, a retired textile worker, died on December 30, 2020 at Hopkins Manor.  She was the wife of the late Robert E. Izzo.  Born in Burrillville, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Rose Bianco.

Jennie loved gardening and animals, but especially her family and her grandchildren.

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Dec 25, 2020

Ward, Marion (Bonin), 82, of North Providence, passed away on December 25, 2020.  She was the wife of John Ward.  Born in Harrisville, RI on May 12, 1938, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Helen (Howard) Bonin.

Marion was employed by the Town of North Providence as a teacher’s aide, retiring at the age...

Dec 24, 2020

Tierney, Jean Lorraine, passed away on December 24, 2020.  She was the wife of George Tierney.  She was the longtime companion of Austin Livesey.  Beloved mother of Nancy Tierney (William Giannini), Kathleen (Daniel) Torregrossa, and Laura (Larry) MacFawn.  Grandmother of Daniel, William, and Jessica, and great-grandmother of four, with the fifth due in February.

Jean loved her...

Dec 22, 2020

Boudreau, Florence M. (Cifelli), 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Arthur E. Boudreau.  Born in North Providence, where she lived most of her life, she was the daughter of the late John B. Sr. and Clara (Jannello) Cifelli.

Florence was an office clerk in the Engineering Department...

Dec 22, 2020

Carol A. (Patnaude) Buckley, 75 of Johnston RI, passed away 12/22/2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. She is the daughter of Albert J. Patnaude Sr. and Margaret V. (Holmes) Patnaude. Carol leaves behind her son John F. Buckley, Jr. of Johnston RI, and two daughters Lori A. Buckley of Riverside RI and Tracey A. Buckley of Johnston RI. In addition,...

Dec 19, 2020

Besachio, Marc Anthony Sr., 67, died on December 19, 2020 at Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael and Gloria (Cornell) Besachio.

He is survived by two children, Erika Besachio and Marc A. Besachio, Jr., two brothers, Saverio “Sam” Besachio and Michael Besachio, and three sisters, Pamela Besachio,...

Dec 18, 2020

LaTour, Diane L., beloved wife of Dennis Salema, passed on December 18, 2020.  She was the daughter of Wilfred Grist and Helen Calnan, mother of Rodney and Ryan Balme and Guy LaTour, Jr.  Sister of the late Wing “Butch” Grist.

Diane had so much love for Derek, Irene, Jared, Elizabeth, Dennis Jr., and Kelly.  She will be...

Dec 17, 2020

Seynave, Suzanne M. (Ruhl), 72, passed away on December 17, 2020 at Hebert Health and Rehabilitation.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Seynave and daughter of the late Albert and Minnie (Lowery) Ruhl.

Suzanne was a registered nurse before retiring.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Kerri Oliveira and...

Dec 15, 2020

Masi, Richard A., 57, passed away on December 15, 2020 at his home.  We all knew him as Richard A. Masi, but whether we or even he knew, he went by many names and titles. He was born on March 17th, 1963 in Providence, Rhode Island and became a Son for Anthony Masi and Barabra Linheares. The family welcomed one...

Dec 14, 2020

Vestri, Raymond, 96, of Johnston, passed away on December 14, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the husband of Frances G. (Rotondi) Vestri.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ernest and Jennie (Caprino) Vestri.

Raymond was a self-employed barber for over 50 years before retiring.

Besides his wife, he...

Dec 13, 2020

Stroker, John Stanley Jr. passed away peacefully under the care and comfort of Hope Hospice with his family by his side on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 91.  John was an active entrepreneur throughout his life as the founder and owner of Fit ‘N’ Stitch, a company he ran with his wife and sons...

Dec 3, 2020

Jeannette Arlene (Giessler) Meek, 75, passed away peacefully in her North Providence home after a brief battle with gallbladder cancer. Born August 3, 1945 to Ralph E. Giessler and Louise (Chagnon) Giessler. She attended North Providence High School before marrying William R. Meek on January 28, 1967 and becoming a loving mother to her three daughters, Cindy, Candy and...

Nov 30, 2020

Bruno, Albert “Al” Francis, 89, of Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020.

Born and raised in the town of Smithfield, Al was born in Esmond to his parents, Enrico and Lucia (Corona) Bruno.  He was one of 7 children, brother to sisters Lavinia DiStefano, Lena Spino and Jenny DiStefano and brother James,...

Nov 29, 2020

Reed, Jean R. (Palmieri), of North Providence, passed away on November 29, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of Anthony Guccione for 37 years.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Margaret (Ricci) Palmieri.

Jean worked for Carol Cable Company before retiring.

A loving...

Nov 28, 2020

Hansen, Beverly Louise (Wiggins), 86, passed away on November 28, 2020.

She was born in North Providence, Rhode Island on August 16, 1934 to Edmond J. Wiggins and Alice (Foster) Wiggins.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Alfred E. Hansen and her brother E. Foster Wiggins.

Beverly is survived...

Nov 26, 2020

Chere, Ann M. (Reilly), 63, of North Providence, died on November 26, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the companion of Sammy Morales Vega.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John A. and Irene A. (Tatarian) Reilly.

She is survived by three children, Rebecca...

Nov 23, 2020

Riley, Lemuel A., Jr., 87, of North Providence, passed away on November 23, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. (White) Riley.  Born in Cincinnati, OH he was a son of the late Lemuel A. and Susie (Frye) Riley.

Lemuel was the owner of...

Nov 21, 2020

Carmel Juliet (Sgambato) Gibbons passed away in her home on the 21st of November 2020.

Carmel was born on January 14, 1927 in Centerdale, Rhode Island to the late Juliet (Dandurand) and Frank J Sgambato (former Rhode Island State Majority Leader) and was sister to the late Frances Barker.

She made North Providence...