Sep 13, 2022

Dube, Cathy M. (Folco), 73, of Smithfield, passed away suddenly at home on September 13, 2022.  She was the wife of Ronald R. Dube.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Gloria (Pimental) Folco.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Lori-Ann Dube and Frank Dube, four grandchildren, Ronald J....

Sep 9, 2022

Toner, John E., 86, of Chepachet, died on September 9, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the devoted husband of Marilyn A. (Crook) Toner for 59 years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Ready) Toner.

John worked for both Coro and R.N. Koch as a foreman until retiring.  After...

Sep 6, 2022

Christine Taraborelli of North Providence passed away peacefully at home on September 6th. She was the wife of David Taraborelli, to whom she was married for 45 years, and the daughter of the late John and Yvonne D’Attorro. She was the devoted mother of Dena Santos and John Taraborelli (Michaela Antunes) and grandmother to Daniel Santos, Jr., Devon Santos,...

Sep 4, 2022

Mason, Carol (Cafferty), 89, of Greenville, died on September 4, 2022 at the Village at Waterman Lake.  She was the wife of the late Fred L. Mason, Sr. for 53 years.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francis H. Cafferty, Sr. and Helen (Mahoney) Cafferty. Carol is survived by two sons, Fred L. Mason Jr. and...

Aug 31, 2022

Jean A. Gesualdi, 86, of Johnston died peacefully at Greenville Rehabilitation Center on August 31, 2022. Born in Providence on July 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Olga (LaBanca) Gesualdi. She was the sister of Albert Gesualdi, Sr. Ms. Gesualdi was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Gesualdi and Vito Gesualdi and sister...

Aug 30, 2022

DiBattista, Daniel, 93, of North Providence, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Heritage Hills Nursing Center. He was the husband of the late Lois (Zielonka) DiBattista. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Michael A. and Maria A. (Endiomondi) DiBattista.

Daniel was a carpenter for the Town of North Providence for many years...

Aug 26, 2022

Patricia Kaloustian (Caranci), 94, died on August 26, 2022 at Roger Williams Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Martin Kaloustian.  Born in North Providence on December 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Filomena (Romano) Caranci.  She was always an active and loving person.

She is survived by her son...

Aug 24, 2022

Agnew, Nancy F. (Hill), 80, formerly of Johnston, died on August 24, 2022 at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center, Coventry.  She was the wife of the late Charles P. Agnew.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Ann M. (Brady) Hill.

Nancy was the former owner with her late husband of Weybosset...

Aug 22, 2022

Barbara Frances Geary (Forrest), age 90, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on August 22, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Everett Robert Geary.  Born in Portland, Maine, she was a beloved daughter of the late Henry E. and Frances M. (Percival) Forrest.

Mrs. Geary was an active member...

Aug 18, 2022

Ducharme, Marsha A. (Nenna), 71, of Johnston, died on August 18, 2022 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Roger E. Ducharme.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Laura (Vieira) Nenna.

Marsha was an office manager for Uncas Manufacturing before retiring.  She was a charitable person and was...

Aug 15, 2022

Former Senator Catherine E. (Hawkins) Graziano, RN, PhD, of Providence passed away on August 15, 2022  at Briarcliffe Gardens.  She was the wife of the late Louis W. Graziano. She is survived by her five children, Mary L Pontarelli (Michael) of Greenville, William F. Graziano (Jodee) of Scotsdale, AZ, Catherine E Graziano (John Ryan) of Charlestown, Paul J. Graziano...

Aug 14, 2022

Joan M. Mueller, 75, of East Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Newport Hospital.

Joan was born December 29,1946 in Providence, RI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel (Scott) and Walter Mueller, and her sister Barbara (Mueller) San Antonio.

Joan leaves behind her life partner Naomi M. Riley...

Aug 11, 2022

Hurley, John W., 85, of Smithfield, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Stillwater Assisted Living.  He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Enos) Hurley.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Mildred (Hackett) Hurley.

John is survived by his children, Laurie Zinno and her husband Raymond, John W...

Aug 2, 2022

Robert Paul McKenney, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 peacefully with family by his side at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.

Robert was born in Bristol, CT in 1946, to the late Helen (Riddoch) and Paul S. McKenney.  He moved with his family to Smithfield where he would later start his...

Aug 2, 2022

Ann Marie Torregrossa

May 23, 1949 - August 2, 2022

Ann Marie (Quartino) Torregrossa, 73, of Smithfield passed away on Tuesday, August 2, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a 25-year battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of Anthony Torregrossa for 50 years. Born in Providence, Ann Marie was the...

Jul 29, 2022

Stephen Benoit, 66, of Providence, passed away on July 29, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Stephen was a notable member of his community; he built warm relationships with everyone he met and always appreciated a recognizable face. Stephen was active in his faith, highly devoted to the Lord, and attended the SPRED program at St. Patrick Church...

Jul 26, 2022

David Campagnone, 77, of Providence, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on July 25, 2022. David was the son of the late Roco Campagnone and Carmella Rosso Campagnone.  He leaves behind his longtime housemates, Glen Green, Thomas Acciardo, and Mark Medeiros, along with many friends at The Fogarty Center.

David was a fun, loving person who...

Jul 14, 2022

Katryna A. Styron “Trina”, 32, of Smithfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 14, 2022. Born in Providence, she was the daughter and best friend of Christina (Blackmore) Styron.

Katryna was a thoughtful and loving person who would do anything for anyone.  She loved spending time at Sand Hill Cove Beach with her mother, collection anything...

Jul 10, 2022

Adelaide Lombardi (Vallante), 92, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday July 10, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family, and her close companion Lynda. She was a devoted wife to Carmine Lombardi for over 65 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Marie (Solbrig) Vallante.

She leaves her loving...

Jul 10, 2022

Barbara (Bottomley) Jones, 88, of Scituate RI passed away in Indialantic, FL, on July 10, 2022 with loved ones by her side in her final days. The daughter of Amelia and Thomas Bottomley and sister of Nancy Buffkin and Thomas Bottomley Jr., Barbara is also pre-deceased by her husband Harry and daughter Pamela Labrie who she has joined in...