Dec 6, 2017

Ackroyd, Irene A. (Pickthall), 96, died December 6, 2017 at Brookdale-Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Stanley Ackroyd. Born in Smithfield on February 24, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Carter) Pickthall.

Mrs. Ackroyd worked for Worcester Textile and Mr. Christmas, retiring in 1986. She was a lifelong...

Dec 2, 2017

Catallozzi, Betty Jean-Ivy, 82, of Lincoln, died Saturday December 2, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Wesley and Mildred Ivy.

Betty proudly raised her four children on her own. She loved her job as a CNA for many years. She...

Nov 30, 2017

Avella, Jeanne G. (Pisaturo) 81, died Thursday November 30, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Edward Avella. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Helena (DiOrio) Pisaturo.

She is survived by a son, Stephano Avella, a daughter, Susan Lemek, a granddaughter, Amanda Lemek and many...

Nov 28, 2017

Helen Graves (born Rose Helen Browning), age 94, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Smithfield RI Health Center on November 28, 2017. She was the wife of late Charles E. Graves, the love of her life. She was the mother of Patricia Gobeille, Laconia NH, Helen Sisco, Smithfield, RI, and of the late Charles T. Graves, Jamestown, RI....

Nov 26, 2017

Sparadeo, Gordon A., 89, died November 26, 2017 at Hopkins Manor. He was the husband of Marjorie (Rennard) Sparadeo. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Donato and Anna (Vernava) Sparadeo.

Gordon worked as a meat cutter at the former A&P Supermarket in Johnston for 23 years. He was a life member...

Nov 25, 2017

Richard Moran Sproch, M.D. died peacefully in his sleep on November 25, 2017 at the age of 92.

Richard was born in Latrobe, PA to parents Michael and Mary Sproch (née Lechman). He was a proud resident of 350 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ for 45 years before moving to North Providence, RI in 2000....

Nov 22, 2017

LeBeau, Jean M. (Golembieski), 75, died November 22, 2017 at Hebert Health Center. She was the wife of the late Louis “Vic” LeBeau. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Nancy A. (Pallini) Golembieski of North Providence and the late Roman Golembieski.

Jean worked as a nurse at various nursing homes before retiring.

Nov 20, 2017

Labion, Lorraine A. (Pelosi), 70, of Plainfield, CT, died November 20, 2017 at Coventry Health Center. She was the wife of Reinhard Labion. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Pasco and Lydia (Amato) Pelosi.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Heidi Whitford and Lorie Silva, three grandchildren, Kayla...

Nov 18, 2017

Deusch, Dorothy E. (Winsor), 83, passed away at home on November 18, 2017. She was the wife of Fred H. Deusch Sr.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Irving and Mildred (Tyler) Winsor. For many years, Dorothy and Fred spent their weekends on Cape Cod. They also enjoyed restoring vintage cars,...

Nov 14, 2017

Folco, Thomas A. Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born in Providence, Thomas was also a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Thomas was the youngest son to the late Tomasso and Celeste (Menghella) Folco. He was the last surviving sibling of Gaetano, Domenic, Louis, Rocco, and Vincent Folco, Josephine Andrews, and Anna...

Nov 9, 2017

DiChiaro, Dennis A., 75, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Providence, died November 9, 2017 in Richmond. He was a son of the late Domenic and Marian (Tremblay) DiChiaro.

Dennis had attended Rhode Island School of Design, majoring in photography, before receiving his engineering degree from Providence College.

He is survived by his brother,...

Nov 5, 2017

Guccione, Salvatore A “Sammy”., 98, of North Providence, died Sunday November 5, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Vienna (Principe) Guccione for over 65 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Maria (Salamone) Guccione.

Salvatore worked at Providence Granite and Castellucci & Associates...

Nov 4, 2017

Jordan, Rachel E. (Young), 79, of Johnston, died on November 4, 2017 at home. She was the wife of Frank N. Jordan. Born in Mansfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Merle Young and the late Virginia (Plausse) Dunn.

Besides her husband, Rachel is survived by four children, Lynda Folco, James Higham, Lorraine...

Nov 1, 2017

Albert, Gail D. (Musard), 62, died November 1, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of Dorothy (Guidi) Musard and the late Paul Musard.

Besides her mother, Gail is survived by her husband, Mark Albert, two daughters, Alexa and Natalia Albert, her grandchildren, Kaylianna, Rayanna, Yenailis, Raymond, and Jeremiah, many other “children” and “grandchildren”, her...

Oct 28, 2017

Kelley-Haynes, Marcia F. (Cronan), 79, passed away on October 28, 2017 at Hebert Health Center. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Earl and Hazel (Williams) Cronan.

She is survived by two children, Marcia-Jean Kelley and her husband Paul Passano and Joseph Kelley, two grandchildren, Megan and Nicholas Tella, two brothers, Earl...

Oct 20, 2017

Sinapi, Andrew J., 62, died October 20, 2017 at the Philip Huiltar Hospice Center. He was the beloved companion of Deborah DiFazio for 46 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of Alexander Sinapi and his step mother Joyce of Warwick and the late Josephine (Muratore) Sinapi.

Cars were Andrew’s first and life-long love....

Oct 18, 2017

Brown, Carol A. (Cooper), 74, of North Providence, died Wednesday October 18, 2017 at home. She was the wife of William A. Brown, Sr. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ida (Chace) Cooper.

Carol was a custodian for the Providence School Department for many years and was...

Oct 17, 2017

Longo, James, 62, formerly of Johnston, died October 17, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Lori A. (O’Brien) Longo of Lakewood Ranch, FL. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Cosmo and Angela (Cardente) Longo.

James owned Jim’s Landscaping for over 40 years before retiring.

Besides...

Oct 17, 2017

Roberta Marie (Catelli) Ricci lived life on her own terms. We loved her for her feisty spirit.

We are heartbroken at her passing on Wednesday, October 17, surrounded by her loving family and friends at home in Smithfield, R.I.

We loved her for her sense of style, outspoken opinions, and unwavering generosity. “Bert”...

Oct 6, 2017

Ciano, Christine A., 39, of Johnston, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of Glenn and Jacqueline (Cerio) Ciano.

Christine is also survived by her brother, Glenn Ciano and his wife, Gina, and two nieces, Charlotte and Natalie Ciano.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 8:15-10:15 am in...