Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Richard Shadoian

Richard Shadoian

Aug 22, 2015

Shadoian, Richard. It is with great sadness that our family announces the death of Richard Shadoian, former Superintendent of Schools in North Providence. A long-time resident of North Providence and Charlestown, he died on August 22 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born to John and Margaret Shadoian in Providence on October 14,1925, he is survived by...

Rita Souza

Rita Souza

Aug 19, 2015

Souza, Rtia (Pevide), 87, of Johnston, died Wednesday August 19, 2015 at home. She was the wife of the late Louis Souza. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone Pevide and Mary (Ferriera) Pevide. She is survived by her son, David Souza and his wife Denise, three grandchildren, Matthew Souza and his wife...

Joseph Albanese

Joseph Albanese

Aug 13, 2015

Albanese, Joseph, 83, died Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Anna (Gabriele) Albanese. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Domenica (Mancini) Albanese. Joseph was a police officer for the town of North Providence for 14 years. He was a professional drummer with many local...

John Rinaldi

John Rinaldi

Aug 9, 2015

John Rinaldi 90, of Old County Road, a former building contractor, died Sunday August 9, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Ida (St. Pierre) Rinaldi. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ricci) Rinaldi. He had lived in Smithfield since 1979, previously residing in...

Richard Nadeau

Richard Nadeau

Aug 8, 2015

Nadeau, Richard L., 82, died Saturday August 8, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was a son of the late Alfred and Eva (Guertin) Nadeau. Richard worked for the former William Bloom Woodworking for 24 years as a laborer until his retirement in 1989. He is survived by a beloved sister, Evelyn Nadeau. He was the brother...

J. Fortin

J. Fortin

Jul 20, 2015

Fortin, J. Walter, 95, died peacefully Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Antoine's Residence. He was the husband of the late Marjorie P. (Smith) Fortin. Born in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Ernest and Laura (Corriveau) Fortin. Walter was a claims supervisor for Aetna Life and Casualty of Providence for 16 years, retiring in 1981. Prior...

Richard Ferguson

Richard Ferguson

Jul 17, 2015

Ferguson, Richard E. (Daddy), 81, of Smithfield, formerly of Newport, passed away July 17, 2015. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Elliott and Elizabeth (Carter) Ferguson. He is survived by his wife, Jo an and children, Jean Bonafiglia, Richard Ferguson, Janet Erickson, and Robert Ferguson, grandchildren, Amanda and Zachary Ferguson, Melissa, Carolyn, Kaitlin and Anthony...

Robert Veader

Robert Veader

Jul 15, 2015

Robert J. (Bobby) Veader, age 71 of North Providence, passed away July 15, 2015 at Hospice of Rhode Island. He was the son of the late Lewis and Mary(Dorazio)Veader. He is survived by his daughter Donna, her husband Domenic, grandson Angelo and his beloved cat Jeter. He also leaves his brothers Thomas Veader, William Veader and his sisters Mary...

Michael Mekuto, Jr.

Michael Mekuto, Jr.

Jul 10, 2015

Mekuto, Michael Jr., 88, of Johnston, died Friday, July 10, 2015 at Hopkins Manor. Born in Johnston, he was the son of the late Michael and Louise (Aurecchia) Mekuto. Michael worked for Mohawk Trucking for 12 years until 1978. He then worked for the Town of North Providence until 1988, when he retired. He is survived by five children,...

Mary Bell

Mary Bell

Jul 5, 2015

Bell, Mary I. (Devlin), 93, died Sunday July 5, 2015 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Alvin F. Bell. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Downey) Devlin. Mary was active in the Mineral Spring Gardens Tennant Association. She and her late husband were active in City of Providence...

Patricia Medeiros

Patricia Medeiros

Jun 30, 2015

Patricia Ann Medeiros, died peacefully on June 30, 2015, at her home in North Providence, RI. Pat was born on February 26, 1942 in Providence, RI. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Joseph's Living Center. She enjoyed traveling, reading, computer games, animals and spending quality time with friends, especially her dearest friends, Laurie, Mama Rosie, Irene...

Marie Broadbent

Marie Broadbent

Jun 24, 2015

Broadbent, Marie, 89, died Wednesday June 24, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Liebro and Palma (Pari) D'Andrea. Marie was a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Providence for 30 years before retiring in 1979. She is survived by her son, Thomas Broadbent, four grandchildren, three great...

Grace Eaton

Grace Eaton

Jun 19, 2015

Eaton, Grace A. (Healis), 91, of North Providence, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at the home her daughter, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Scott D. Eaton. A lifelong resident of North Providence, Grace was a daughter of the late Herbert B. and Castelene (Holden) Healis. Grace worked as a floor supervisor for Lees...

Donna Darnbrough

Donna Darnbrough

Jun 12, 2015

Darnbrough, Donna R. (Middleton), 65, of Smithfield, born in Providence, passed away June 12, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends after a long courageous battle with ovarian cancer from 1997 to 2015. She was the daughter of Elmer M. and Muriel Middleton, sister of Kenneth M. Middleton of North Providence. In addition she is survived by her daughters,...

Irene Bonaventure

Irene Bonaventure

Jun 11, 2015

Bonaventure, Irene A. (Dorio), 75, a retired school bus driver, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2015 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Eugene M. Bonaventure for 46 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Degidio) Dorio. Besides her...

Marina Disciullo

Marina Disciullo

Jun 3, 2015

DiSciullo, Marina T. (Casali) 94, passed away June 3, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bruno DiSciullo. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (Bertorelli) Casali. Marina was a hairdresser for the former Ann Dolan's Hair Salon. She enjoyed cooking and baking for weddings, holidays and...

Valerie Tongue

Valerie Tongue

May 24, 2015

Tongue, Valerie A. (Desjarlais) 82, died Sunday May 24, 2015 at the Chestnut Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Brian Tongue, Sr. Born in Burrillville, she was a daughter of the late Leon and Evelyn (Herard) Desjarlais. Valerie had a profound love of cribbage, and she loved to quilt. She was very active...

Constance Parker

Constance Parker

May 23, 2015

Parker, Constance K., 94, died May 23, 2015 at Cortland Place Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Winfield G. Parker, Jr. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Lily May (Knucky) Fenton. Constance was a cook for the school lunch program at Smithfield High School for 24 years, retiring...

Roger Lanoue

Roger Lanoue

May 12, 2015

Lanoue, Roger Gerard "Gerry", 70, a longtime resident of North Providence, died peacefully at St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield, on May 12, 2015. He was the son of the late Rene and Jeanne (Bertrand) Lanoue. Born in Woonsocket, he attended schools in Cumberland Hill and Manville. He did his high school studies at Sacred Heart Academy, Central Falls. From...

Carmela Deangelis

Carmela Deangelis

May 9, 2015

DeAngelis, Carmela (Turchetta), 89, of McGuire Rd., died May 9, 2015 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late John DeAngelis. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pio and Catherine (Calitri) Turchetta. She worked alongside her husband at Dave's Grill and then Vargas Jewelry for many years. Carmela was an avid card...