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North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries
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Irwin Kalmer
Oct 18, 2025
Irwin Kalmer, 79, of Smithfield, RI, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He was born to Lillian (Auskern) and Samuel Kalmer of New York City. He grew up in Stamford, CT.
He graduated from Bryant College (University) with a Master's Degree in Taxation. After graduating, Irwin remained in Smithfield, where he built his...
Ursula Winter
Oct 12, 2025
Ursula Winter, 92, of North Providence, RI, beloved wife of the late Dr. Herbert R. Winter passed away peacefully on October 12th, at home.
Born and raised in Bad Berleburg, Germany, Ursula was the youngest of four children to August Jung and Ida Afflerbach Jung. After growing up in Germany, she spent some years in England before moving to the United...
Joseph Carreiro
Oct 7, 2025
Joseph Carreiro, 55, known for his infectious personality and generous spirit, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on November 1, 1969, in Pawtucket, Joseph spent his career as a truck driver for various companies before retiring.
Joseph had a unique ability to light up any room he entered, often making those around...
Maurice N. Tancrell
Oct 1, 2025
Maurice N. Tancrell, 67, of North Providence, Rhode Island, passed away October 1, at Hope Hospice and Paliative Care after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Woonsocket, he is the son of the late Maurice C. and Lucille (Lemay) Tancrell. Maurice lived in Blackstone, Massachusetts, and graduated from Blackstone Millville Regional High School and completed a certificate in...
Florence Nicolo
Oct 1, 2025
Florence Nicolo (Benjamin), passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at the age of 103 at The Cedars. Born on January 7, 1922, in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lorina (Grenier) Benjamin. She was the wife to the late Samuel Nicolo.
Florence is survived by her son, Richard Nicolo and his wife Sandra, her six...
David E. Patnaude
Sep 26, 2025
David E. Patnaude, a lifelong resident of his beloved home on Greenville Avenue, Johnston, passed away on September 26, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on May 29, 1955, he was a son of the late Albert Patnaude, Sr. and Margaret (Holmes) Patnaude.
Throughout his career, David enjoyed serving as a manager at various retail stores, before retiring due to illness....
Ella L. DiBiasio
Sep 10, 2025
Ella L. DiBiasio (Gauvin), 94, passed away peacefully on September 10. 2025 at Heritage Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Albert C. DiBiasio. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late David and Medora (Lefebvre) Gauvin.
Ella worked for the Providence School Department for 25 years, before...
Susan Naylor
Sep 5, 2025
Susan Naylor, 81, a longtime resident of North Providence, passed away on September 5, 2025. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Smith) Naylor.
Along with her father, Susan owned the Little Rhody Coin Company in Centredale. She was a longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church. She loved animals, especially horses and blue jays,...
Rose A. Healis
Aug 30, 2025
Rose A. Healis (Mulcahey), 87, passed away on August 30, 2025 at the HopeHealth Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Herbert D. Healis, Sr. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Doris (Pickett) Mulcahey.
She is survived by her daughter, Diane Crandall and her husband, Kevin, three sons, Herbert Healis, Jr. and...
Paul L. Christopher
Aug 26, 2025
Paul L. Christopher, of Fall River, formerly of North Providence, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 70 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Deborah Ann (Pikor) Christopher before her passing in 2006. Born on August 16, 1955, in East Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Agnes (Dourado)...
Edward J. DiPrete, Sr.
Aug 24, 2025
Edward J. DiPrete, Sr., 79, of North Providence, passed away on August 24, 2025 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the devoted husband of 44 years to Angelica “Dolly” (DiSantis) DiPrete. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ralph and Elvira (Rivera) DiPrete.
Edward worked for National Chain Company of Warwick for 40 years before retiring....
Wendy D. Polak
Aug 22, 2025
Wendy (Schwarzer) Polak, 72, of Smithfield, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly in the loving arms of her family in the early hours of August 22, 2025, at Roger Williams Medical Center.
Wendy was born on March 30, 1953, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to the late Harry Schwarzer and Audrey (Miller) Schwarzer. She is survived by her spouse, Theodore “Ted” Polak, Sr., her...
Valeria L. Varrecchione
Aug 22, 2025
Valeria L. Varrecchione, of Smithfield, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island. Born on July 13, 1950, in Macchiagodena, Italy, to the late Michael and Michelina (Iapaolo) Czerniawski. She proudly emigrated to the United States with her family in 1951. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island before dedicating her professional life to...
Ellen E. Burns
Aug 18, 2025
Ellen E. Burns, born on July 7, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at her home in North Providence.
As the eldest of ten children, Ellen assumed the role of a second mother to her siblings, illustrating her unwavering commitment to family. She nurtured her loved ones with warmth and care, always ready to lend...
Karen C. Newman
Aug 17, 2025
Karen Corrine Newman (Laboissonniere), 76, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. Born on April 11, 1949, in Providence, Rhode Island, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, pride in her country, and a deep appreciation for history and tradition.
Karen graduated from Smithfield High School as part of the Class of 1968 and went...
Austin H. Livesey
Aug 17, 2025
Austin H. Livesey, 95, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Smithfield on August 17, 2025. Born on September 11, 1929, in Providence, he was a proud US Navy veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, exemplifying courage and dedication to his country.
For three decades, Austin was a Shop Steward at the Greystone Social Club. Additionally, he...
Marilyn A. Grange
Aug 14, 2025
Marilyn A. Grange "Mal", passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, at the age of 91 at Roger Williams Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on March 13, 1934, in Bellows Falls, VT, to the late Raymond and Doris (Collins) Upham.
Marilyn was a proud graduate of North Attleboro High School, Class of 1953. Throughout her professional life,...
Phillip D. Durrell
Aug 9, 2025
Phillip D. Durrell, 68, passed away surrounded by Family on August 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 22, 1957, in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Everett Milton Durrell and Rita Marie (Varin) Durrell, and the devoted husband of the late Patricia Ann (Ramaglia) Durrell.
Phillip faced his illness with the same grit...
Carole A. Vannelli
Jul 24, 2025
Carole A. Vannelli (Rogler), 88, of Johnston, passed away on July 24, 2025 at Briarcliffe Preserves. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Vannelli, to whom she had been married since 1958 until his passing last year. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Clapham) Rogler.
Carole was a bookkeeper and receptionist at...
William A. Lanna
Jul 17, 2025
William A. Lanna, known affectionately to many as "Billy the Kid," passed away on July 17, 2025, in his hometown of Providence. Born on January 12, 1980, William was a passionate and dedicated semi-professional pool player, a pursuit that defined much of his life and provided him with countless cherished memories and friendships.
Throughout his career, William showcased remarkable talent at...
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