May 8, 2020

Petit, Beverly A., 86, of North Providence, formerly of Franklin, MA, died on May 8, 2020 at Hopkins Manor.  She was employed by Friendly’s of Franklin, MA for five years until 1988.

She was the wife of Richard J. Petit.  She was born in Providence and lived in North Providence for 20 years.  She was the daughter...

May 7, 2020

Casali, Gregory P., 59, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020.  He now joins his parents, the late Charles and Carolina (Gelmi) Casali and his older brother, the late Anthony Casali.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Casali, his sister, Elizabeth Perkowski, and many nieces and nephews.

His services and...

May 5, 2020

Bowman, Beverly L. (Ellison), 94, of Johnston, died peacefully on May 5, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Raymond Bowman for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2006.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Minnie (Illingworth) Ellison.

Beverly was a summer resident of...

May 4, 2020

DiLazzaro, Vincenza (Mancini), 96, of North Providence, passed away on May 4, 2020 at Kent Regency.  She was the wife of the late Giuseppe DiLazzaro.  Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Bartolemeo and Pasqualina (DeCivita) Mancini.

Vincenza worked at Worcester Textile before retiring.

She is survived by...

May 1, 2020

Danielian, Margaret, 94, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Leon Danielian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Karekin and Yeranohee Haytaian.  Margaret loved being with her family.

She leaves her children, Catherine Markarian (Arthur), Kenneth Danielian (Nancy), and Jeffrey Danielian (Donna),...

May 1, 2020

Nero, Virginia Anne (Coleman) “Vig”, passed away unexpectedly Friday Mary 1, 2020.  She was married to Ernest “Cal” Nero for 63 years.  She was the daughter of the late John B. Coleman and the late Mary Alice (Kane) Coleman.

Virginia is survived by her husband Ernest “Cal” Nero and six children, Richard W. (Rebecca) Nero,...

Apr 28, 2020

Jardin, Beatrice M., 101, a lifelong Smithfield resident, died on April 28, 2020 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Repoza) Jardin and sister of the late Evelyn Soito.

Bea was employed at Worcester Textile and Allendale Mill.  She then worked as a hostess at...

Apr 28, 2020

Bush, Thomas M., 75, a lifelong resident of Greenville, passed away on April 28, 2020 at Stillwater Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.  Born in Oak Park, IL, he was a son of the late Dr. Mitchell and Winifred (Coughlan) Bush.

Tom was a 1962 graduate of Lasalle Academy.  He then attended the University of Rhode...

Apr 25, 2020

Trementozzi, Ronald J., 89, of Smithfield, passed away on April 25, 2020 at West View Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was the beloved husband of Mary B (Gianfrocco) Trementozzi for 52 years until her passing in 2012.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Nicolina (Stacqualursi) Trementozzi.

Ronald worked as a...

Apr 17, 2020

Letourneau, Claire C. (Payette), 85, of Johnston, passed away on April 17, 2020.  She was the wife of Clement D. Letourneau.  Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Cecelia (Lapointe) Payette.

She had worked for New England Telephone for many years before retiring.  She was an avid Red Sox and 49ers fan and loved to...

Apr 15, 2020

Vieira, Dorothy R (Montella), 91, of North Providence, died on April 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Vieira and was the sister of the late Lillian VanAmersfoort and the late Barbara O’Gara.

She was the loving mother of Thomas M. Vieira and his wife Stephanie, Robert J Vieira and his companion...

Apr 14, 2020

Cain, William Harrison.  “Pa”

91, formerly of Johnston, beloved husband of the late Ann Marie (Gesualdi) Cain passed away on April 14 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.

Born in Los Angeles, California on August 7, 1928, he was the son of the late William E. Cain and Helen (Knudson) Cain.  He was the brother of...

Apr 5, 2020

Colucci, Barbara Frances (Arute) was born in Providence on July 27, 1929, the daughter of Samuel Arute and Philomena (Prete) Arute.  She passed on April 5, 2020.  Sister to predeceased siblings, Anthony Arute, Helen Costello, Anna Pouliot, Kathryn Paiva.  Barbara went to school in Providence and Pawtucket and attended Rhode Island School of Design for Costume Design.  Barbara was...

Mar 22, 2020

Caranci, Anna E. (Barbarita), 95, of North Providence, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 22, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  She was the wife of the late Francis Caranci.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late John and Bianca (Mattiucci) Barbarita.

Anna worked for many years...

Mar 19, 2020

Butera Jr., Salvatore “Sam”, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on March 19, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of the late Arlene H. (Dolbey) Butera.  Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Gesualda (Rotondo) Butera.

Sam practiced law in Providence, until retiring.  He also was...

Mar 18, 2020

Fair, Joseph D., 85, of Greenville, died peacefully on March 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Marilyn L. (Campbell) Fair.  Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas and Flora (Menard) Fair.

Joseph was a salesman for the former Coyne Industrial Laundry for over forty years until retiring. ...

Mar 13, 2020

Forrest, Henry M. “Hank”, 80, of Johnston, passed on March 13, 2020 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry E. and Frances M. (Percival) Forrest.

Hank worked as a chef at various restaurants before retiring.  He was veteran of the US Army.

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Mar 12, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Talia A Shaw.

She was the daughter of the late James Dragon and Pamela Shaw. Granddaughter of Rita Dragon, niece of Susan Packer and Thomas Dragon all of Smithfield.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later...

Mar 6, 2020

Tessier, George P., 82, of Greenville, died Friday, March 6, 2020.  He was the husband of Barbara A. (Sheers) Tessier.  Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Edmond and Doris (Desrochers) Tessier.

George was an electrician for Parkinson Manufacturing of Esmond for 20 years, retiring in 2005.  He was a US Navy veteran, serving...

Feb 29, 2020

Serapiglia, Ann J. (Zaccardelli), 88, passed away on February 29, 2020 with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Saverio E. “Sam” Serapiglia.  Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Vittorio and Margaret (Bruno) Zaccardelli.

Ann retired from the Town of Smithfield after many years, where she...