Obituaries

North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries

Local obituaries for the North Providence, RI area

Elizabeth Puleo

Elizabeth Puleo

Nov 9, 2011

Puleo, Elizabeth (Ricci), 94, formerly of Providence, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on November 9, 2011 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, where she had resided for the last five years. She was the wife of the late Stephen Puleo. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Giovanni and...

James Octeau

James Octeau

Nov 8, 2011

Octeau, James N., 54, of Smithfield, died November 8, 2011 at home. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Proulx) Octeau. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Douglas and Janet (Vezina) Octeau. James was a low-bed operator, moving heavy equipment for Northeast Transportation. A man with a great sense of humor and positive outlook on...

Lucy Ianero

Lucy Ianero

Nov 4, 2011

Ianero, Lucy A. (DiMeo), 95, of Johnston, died November 4, 2011 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre. She was the wife of the late John Ianero. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicola and Anna (Mancini) DiMeo. Lucy worked for the former Allendale Mill, Mine Safety Appliances, A.T. Cross, and BIF. She was active in chorus...

Laura D'Angelo

Laura D'Angelo

Oct 26, 2011

D'Angelo, Laura Eloise (Phifer), 86, of Smithfield and Palm Bay, FL, died October 26, 2011 at St. Antoine's Residence. She was the wife of Alfred J. D'Angelo. Born in Statesville, NC, she was a daughter of the late Silas and Nettie (Gunn) Phifer. A registered nurse, Laura was a graduate of Watts Hospital School of Nursing, and had worked...

Leonora Ellis

Leonora Ellis

Oct 26, 2011

Ellis, Leonora "Nona", 92, died October 26, 2011 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Norman M. Ellis. Born in Putnam, CT, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Pauline (Galenska) Glinski. She leaves a son, Norman T. Ellis and his wife Sherry of North Port, FL, and four grandchildren, Alexis, Amber, Blake...

Normand Cullerton

Normand Cullerton

Oct 25, 2011

Cullerton, Normand Edmond, 74, passed away October 25, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Smith) Cullerton and his children, Debra Ann of Philadelphia, PA and Normand John of Hancock, MA. He is also survived by his sister, Theresa Dubuque of Cape Coral, FL. His funeral service will...

Dr. Baffoni, Jr.

Dr. Baffoni, Jr.

Oct 22, 2011

Baffoni, Dr. Albert D. Jr., 57, passed peacefully on October 22, 2011 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert D. Baffoni Sr. and the late Joan A. (Miller) Baffoni. He leaves three children, David, Paloma, and Nicholas Baffoni, three sisters, Linda Gray, Elizabeth Odess, and Nancy Zanni, two brothers,...

Connie Mollo

Connie Mollo

Oct 21, 2011

Mollo, Connie, 86, passed away peacefully at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre with her family by her side on October 21, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late George J. Mollo, Sr. Connie was born on December 21, 1924 in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Antonetta (Motta) Buco. She was a resident of North Providence...

John Dimarzo

John Dimarzo

Oct 9, 2011

DiMarzo, John, 77, of Silver Lake, NH, formerly of North Providence, passed away on October 9, 2011 after a long illness. He was the husband of Mary F. (Wills) DiMarzo. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Rachel (Sciaraffa) DiMarzo. John owned a commercial cleaning company before retiring. A talented artist who took...

Bernadette Gansert

Bernadette Gansert

Oct 6, 2011

Gansert, Bernadette, A. (Forand) 100, of Greenville Ave, died Thursday October 6, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman W. Gansert. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Hormisdas and Malenda Forand. Bernadette was a self-employed seamstress and taught sewing at the Nickerson House in Providence. She is...

Maurice Bessette, Sr.

Maurice Bessette, Sr.

Sep 19, 2011

Bessette Sr., Maurice (Moe) Joseph, of North Providence, RI, died September 19, 2011. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late George and Lena Bessette. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. Bessette, the father of Maurice J. Bessette Jr. of Portsmouth, RI, Susan M. Coward of Basel, Switzerland, and Paul M. Bessette of Washington, D.C.,...

George Parker, Jr.

George Parker, Jr.

Sep 13, 2011

Parker, George H. Jr., 81, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2011. Born in North Providence, he was a son of the late George and Eva (Kay) Parker. He lived most of his life in Greystone and Greenville. George worked in the sheet metal business for many years until retiring. He was a graduate of North Providence High School....

Alice Galligan

Alice Galligan

Sep 12, 2011

Galligan, Alice E., 89, of North Providence, passed away September 12, 2011 surrounded by her family. Alice was born on April 4, 1922 in Watertown, MA, daughter of the late George and Alice (Ryan) Fontaine. She was married for 62 years to the late Francis Galligan. A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she is survived by her son...

Judith Nelson

Judith Nelson

Sep 12, 2011

Nelson, Judith A. (Maguire) "KC1RI", 69, died September 12, 2011 at RI Hospital. She was the wife of John F. Nelson, Jr. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Gallant) Maguire. Judith was an avid Ham Radio Operator. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, John F. Nelson III, a daughter, Lynda M....

Edward Cunha

Edward Cunha

Sep 10, 2011

Cunha, Edward C., 74, died September 10, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the long-term companion of Eileen M. (Hopper) Cook. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony Cunha and Sarah (Cotoia) Cunha. Edward was self-employed, the owner of E. Cunha Home Improvement for many years before retiring in 2008. Besides his...

Giuseppe Illiano

Giuseppe Illiano

Sep 9, 2011

Illiano, Giuseppe, 78, of North Providence, died September 9, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the husband of Eugenia (DiStefano) Illiano for 52 years. Born in Naples, Italy, he was a son of the late Giovanni and Maria (Salemme) Illiano. Giuseppe was the owner of the Two Guys From Italy restaurants, located...

William Lytle

William Lytle

Sep 2, 2011

Lytle, William F., 90, died September 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Carey) Lytle. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William J. and Mary "Molly" (Reynolds) Lytle. William worked for New England Telephone for 35 years, retiring as supervisor for the equipment installation department. William...

Hilda Carcone

Hilda Carcone

Sep 1, 2011

Carcone, Hilda E. (Fischesser), 91, died September 1, 2011 at Hopkins Manor. She was the wife of the late Eugene Carcone. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Robert Fischesser and the late Julia (Munsch) Palmieri. Hilda worked in the jewelry industry until retiring. She was a volunteer, knitting hats for infants at Women and Infants...

Josephine Defrancesco

Josephine Defrancesco

Aug 30, 2011

DeFrancesco, Josephine, 100, formerly of Riveredge Apartments, died August 30, 2011 in Cherry Hill Manor. She was the wife of the late Pasquale DeFrancesco. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pasqualina (DiManna) Danella. She leaves her best friend and caregiver, Josephine Macaruso of Providence and a niece, Jennie D'Ordine. She was sister of...

Maryann Apostoli

Maryann Apostoli

Aug 29, 2011

Apostoli, Maryann (Guerra), 71, of Tanglewood Lane, North Providence, formerly of Providence, died August 29, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of Ferdinando Apostoli. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Matteo and Santa (Capizano) Guerra. Maryann was a beautician and hairstylist for 30 years. She was a communicant of St....