Oct 31, 2019

Desrosiers, Donna M. (Verdone), 64, of Smithfield, died on October 31, 2019 at home.  She was a daughter of the late Alfred L. and Rita (Napolitano) Verdone.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Desrosiers and her fiancé Michael Lovenbury, her grandson, Paul Burrows, Jr., two sisters, Gale Verdone and Lori Tella, and...

Oct 31, 2019

William A. “Cat” DiGiulio, 82, of Johnston, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Roger Williams Medical Center.  He was the husband of Elaine A. (Healy) DiGiulio.  Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Caroline (Pattison) DiGiulio.

“Billy” as he was called by family and friends, was a...

Oct 30, 2019

Mark Stefan Poirier, 51, of Providence, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his home. Born in Providence, he was a son of Richard A. Poirier of Smithfield, and the late Jeanne M. (Burns) Poirier.

Mark was a self-employed contractor.

Besides his father, he leaves his daughters, Feather Poirier of New Haven, CT, Valerie Poirier of...

Oct 22, 2019

Masso, George P., 92, passed on October 22, 2019 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.  He was the husband of the late Louise (Levesque) Masso and son of the late Thomas and Helen (Thibodeau) Masso.

Mr. Masso was a classical composer and arranger of note with many published works and performances by the Brown University...

Oct 20, 2019

Evelyn Nadeau, 84, of North Providence, passed on October 20, 2019.

Evelyn was a final inspector for the former Bulova Watch Company for 25 years, retiring in 1980. She was a godly women and faithful to her religion. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her selflessness and loving nature. She is survived by her...

Oct 17, 2019

Viner, Patricia (Carr), 89, formerly of Centredale Manor, passed on October 17, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Irene E. (Breen) Carr.

Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

She is survived by her son, Christopher Viner...

Oct 16, 2019

Montecalvo, Margaret A. (Crosta), 95, passed peacefully on October 16, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Rangeley, ME.  She was the wife of the late Saverio J. Montecalvo.  Born in Franklin, MA, she was the youngest of seven children of the late Ralph and Maria T. (Palumbo) Crosta.

Margaret, with her late husband,...

Oct 13, 2019

Alvah W. Vernava

April 7, 1940 – October 13, 2019

Alvah W. Vernava, son of the late Arthur and Livia (DiValerio) Vernava and brother to the late Arthur Vernava, Jr.  Besides his wife of 56 years Barbara Vernava, he leaves behind daughter Kimberly Vernava, son Jon Vernava, daughter-in-law Crystal, and grandsons Nathan and Mitchell, all...

Oct 3, 2019

Waldron, Lois E. (Sorrentino), 68, passed on October 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Elizabeth (Sammartino) Sorrentino and the late Louis Sorrentino.

Lois was a strong, ambitious woman with a good heart, who adored her children and grandchildren.

She is survived...

Oct 2, 2019

Zarr, Cinthia (Folco), 66, died on October 2, 2019 at her home.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco Folco, Sr. and Gloria (Pimental) Folco.

Cinthia is survived by her children, Julie Zanchi (Todd), Joseph Rydberg (Nikki), and James Rydberg (Kirsten), eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, Carolann Bessette, Cathy...

Oct 1, 2019

Smith Jr., Kenneth A, 77, of Burrillville, passed on October 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late glorious Sheila Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Smith.

Kenneth was married to his childhood sweetheart for fifty-three years. He was a family man, known for his...

Oct 1, 2019

Deady, Marie A. (Cicoro), 84, passed on October 1, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre.  She was the wife of the late John Deady.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Christina (Perrotti) Cicoro.

She is survived by her children, John J. Deady and his wife Annmarie of North Scituate...

Sep 28, 2019

Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Parente, 73, of East Matunuck, South Kingstown, passed away on September 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Elaine A. (Vacca) Parente.  Born in Providence on October 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Gino and Catherine (Maguire) Parente.

Besides his wife, Stephen is survived...

Sep 25, 2019

Harkins, Daniel J. III, 65, of Providence, passed on September 25, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Harkins Jr. and Anna (O’Brien) Harkins.

Daniel was a longtime member of the Fogarty Center, where he also worked.

Daniel is survived by...

Sep 18, 2019

Dionne, Alphonse F. Jr. “Butch”, 72, of Smithfield, passed on September 18, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Viola (Fenner) Dionne.

He is survived by two daughters, Renee Blanchette and her husband Ronald and Michelle Amarante and her husband Juan, and three grandchildren, Matthew and Madeline Amarante and...

Sep 14, 2019

In Loving Memory

T. Stephen Garthwaite, 74, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 14th in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Providence to George V and Jane T Garthwaite. He served on a submarine in the Navy; received an Associate’s degree in accounting at RI Junior College in 1969; and...

Sep 8, 2019

Peters, Theresa “Ruth”, 87, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield.  She was the wife of the late Richard J. Peters.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Mary (Caine) Charbonneau.

Ruth was a homemaker and a long-time resident of Smithfield.

She leaves five children,...

Sep 6, 2019

Rhude, Rachel A. (Pinto), 97, died Friday, September 6, 2019.  She was the wife of the late North Providence Councilman John W. Rhude.  Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Rosati) Pinto.

Rachel had worked as a Farberware Representative in the former Outlet Company, and had been a nurse’s assistant for...

Aug 30, 2019

Lawson, Steven Scott, 62, passed on August 30, 2019 .  He was the beloved husband of Linda (Wojtowicz) Lawson.  He was the son of Kenneth and Monya (Usenia) Lawson and is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Lawson Jr., his daughter, Holly Fitton, and two grandchildren, Noah and Madylin Fitton.  He was predeceased by his brother Robert...

Aug 29, 2019

Champoux, Roger J. “Chip”, 68, of Smithfield, died on August 29, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of Joan I. (Hoyt) Champoux.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis.H. and Irene (Walsh) Champoux.

Besides his wife, Chip is survived by his brother, Robin A. Champoux.  He was the brother...