Providence, RI Obituaries

Anthony Pontarelli, 82, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Son of the late Anthony and Antima (Valentino) Pontarelli. Beloved husband of Elaine (Iemma) Pontarelli. Devoted father of Anthony Pontare...

El Señor es mi pastor; nada me faltará. En lugares de delicados pastos me hará yacer; junto a aguas de reposo me pastoreará. Confortará mi alma. Guíame por sendas de justicia por amor de su nombre. ...

Joseph P. Varin, 58, of Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Raised in Providence, Joseph—known simply as Joe—will be remembered for his enormous heart, unmatched wo...

Lorraine D. Wells, 97, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Wells. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Aldea (Deroy) Cote. ...

Adele Goldberg Espo, who spent her life educating the young, died peacefully on July 7, 2026, at the age of 101 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Harlan Joel Espo. They met when the...

Brian G. Reddy, 62, of Providence, passed away on July 8, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Patricia E. (Fuentes) Reddy. Born and raised in Providence, Brian was the son of the late Francis and Cat...

Carol Ann Abbruzzese (Davis), age 84, of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Theresa Serydynski Davis and ...

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Lewis, age 83, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the devoted husband of Rachel (Klein) Lewis, with wh...

Richard “Ricky” J Santagata, 66 of Providence, passed away on July 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving partner and family. Born in Providence, a son of Lorraine (Dessert) Santagata of Providence and the...

Michael E. Costigan, 80, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Born and raised in Pawtucket, RI, Michael was the beloved son of the late William and Arline (Delaney) Co...

Ray L. Curtis, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Debra J. (McCarthy) Curtis. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Harold L. and Marion B. (T...

Thomas H. Walsh, 87, of Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2026. He was the devoted husband of the late Rose Anna (Croce) Walsh, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and cherished mem...

Charles “Bud” Bernard Kahn, MD, age 87, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Segal) Kahn; they were married for almost 54 years before her passing in 2020. Born in D...

Stuart R. Golde, 82, of Mansfield, passed away at home on Friday, June 26, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Bonnie-Dee (Willgoos) Golde, with whom he ...

Robert David Chesney, 90, passed away on June 28, 2026. Born on December 20, 1935, he lived a full life grounded in family, humor, and the simple pleasures he cherished most. Robert was a collector a...

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Gennaro “Jerry” Gemma, age 92, passed away peacefully at home. He was a lifelong resident of his childhood neighborhood Isabella Avenue and Enfield Avenue in Providence. His ...

Paul Angelone, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Pellegrini) Angelone. Born in Providence, he was the so...

Deacon Robert G. MacLure, age 92, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Rose M. (Treacy) MacLure, with whom he sha...

Marie Ann (Aucone) Tartaglione, 82, of North Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Providence, ...

Francis W. “Frank” Zienowicz, 92, of Greenville, formerly of Lincoln, RI, passed away on June 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was the devoted husband of his late wife, Leona (Kelly)...

It is with great sadness that the family of Norma J. (Lind) Stone announces her passing. Norma died peacefully on Saturday June 20, 2026 at the age of 83. She was the wife of the late Allen C. Stone, ...

Frances (Francesca) Howard, 94, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 19, 1932, in the Silver Lake section of Provi...

Kevin E. Deschene, age 63, of North Providence passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Briggs) Deschene. Committal se...

Cynthia Agronick, 83, died Thursday, June 18, 2026 at HopeHealth Hospice. She was the beloved wife of the late Jordan Agronick. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Adeline (Siegel) R...

Mel Dejon Miller, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2026. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Mel was the beloved son of Mrs. Shiwanna (Miller) Ross and Mr. Nell Jean-Jacques. A dedicated ...

Charles Lanham Sheets, 78, formerly of North Providence, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Born in Providence, he was th...

Judith “Judie” Lawton, born July 27, 1939, in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and grace. She was the beloved daughter of the late Walfred M. and Elizab...

James Linwood Van, age 74 of Providence passed away Friday, June 12, 2026. He was the husband of Roberta C. Rose, with whom he shared twenty-eight years of marriage. Born on July 1, 1951, in Hartford...

Frank D. Antonizio, 76, of Providence passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Eleanor (Garofalo) A...

SPADARELLA, Eleonora, 95, of Lexington Park, Maryland, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on June 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Nursing Cente...

Joseph R. Femino, 74, of Smithfield, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026 . Joseph was the beloved husband of 49 years to Elizabeth (Donaghy) Femino. He was the devoted father of thr...

Amedeo Molfesi, entered eternal life on June 13, 2026, one week before his 70th birthday. He was the beloved fiancée of Christine Bourgeois, with whom he shared 32 years of love, life and adventure. ...

Patricia (Peterson) Adams, CPA, 62, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of C-J. Adams. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ni...

Goldie Gitlin, age 99, of North Dartmouth and Palm Beach Gardens, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Gitlin a...

David A. Fine, age 65, of Plainville, Massachusetts, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Attleboro, a son of the late Harold and Anne (Kor...

Oscar Chen, age 14, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 7, 2012 in Providence, Rhode Island, Oscar was a beloved son, brother, gra...

Julia (DiCenzo) Colapietro, 103, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was the wife of the late Emilio Colapietro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Florence (Ma...

Corrine M. (Hopp) Tunstall, 60, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Eric Tunstall. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Josephine (DiBiasio...

Lillian Narva Cohen, age 101, of Providence passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the loving wife of the late Donald “Buddy” Cohen. Born in Providence, a d...

Patrick J. O’Rourke, 88, passed away June 6, 2026. He was the husband of the late Greta J. (Mortenson) O’Rourke. Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Lillian N. (Mehigan...

Lisa Gilda Morris, age 50, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. ...

Judith Adaskin Barry died peacefully in New Bridge on the Charles, in Dedham, MA at the age of 96 after a long bout with dementia. She was born on January 4, 1930 in Fall River, MA to Edward and Ethe...

Richard Albert Carmone, 56, of Johnston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at home. He was the loving fiancée of Colleen Kiernan; father of Syerra Marie Carmone; stepfather of Anthony K...

Martha (Luca) Carosi, 97, of Providence passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was the wife of the late Augusto Carosi and daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Puleo) Luca. Martha Carosi was an...

Joseph A. Faccenda, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William A. and Cecilia (Fitzpatrick) Faccenda. Joe was an avid Lego enthusiast and loved noth...

In Loving Memory of Carol Carol lived a life bursting with color, creativity, and an abundance of love for her family. She passed away leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and unforgettable m...

Judith H. (Polonsky) Glantz, age 90, of North Kingstown, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was the wife of Ernest Glantz, with whom she shared sixty eight years of marriage. Born in Newark, New ...

James “Jim” W. Zant, 84, passed away at Golden Crest Nursing Centre on June 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Peoria, IL, on December 28, 1941, Jim was the cherished son of the late Wilbert A. ...

Dante Tomassi, 98, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was the son of the late Rocco and Assunta (Donato) Tomassi; beloved husband of the late Arlene (Nero) Tomassi; and devoted fat...

Americo Marzano, a man of boundless joy, resilience, and an extraordinary heart, peacefully passed away on May 31, 2026 at the age of 83. He left this world surrounded by the immense love of the famil...