Providence, RI Obituaries

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 not...

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 ...

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...

Juliann Oster, 62, died on May 29, 2026 at Miriam Hospital.  The daughter of the late Gerald and Alice Oster. Juliann was a client of The Cove Center.   Juliann was happiest when she was with her fam...

Douglas Peter van Tol Jr. passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on January 24, 1971, in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Douglas lived in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.

Baldomero Lopez, 80, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted and loving husband of Reyna (Mota) Lopez, with whom he shared 53 wond...

Olga A. (Ciancaglini) DeLuca, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Her funeral and burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.

Anthony Ysidro Barajas Jr., age 20, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community that will forever cherish his memory. Born in Reno, Nevada, he was th...

Sarah T. (Conaty) DiSano, age 93, of Johnston, a beloved matriarch and a steadfast pillar of her family departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Providence, she ...

Miriam (Rosario) Reyes, age 66, of Palm Street, North Providence, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Josefina (Torres) Rosario....

Diogenes Alexis Rodriguez, 50, of West Warwick, passed away on May 20, 2026. Born in New York, New York, he was the beloved son of Diogenes Rodriguez and Lidia Guzman. Diogenes lived life with a sen...

Frederick G. Sayles, Sr., 67, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lori (LoBello) Sayles. Born in Providence, he was a so...

Eugene Daniel “Cheeks” Paul, 42, of Providence passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born in Providence, Eugene was the beloved son of Farah P. Paul and Yves Legagneur, the cherished st...

Sandra M. (Bennett) Reddy, 86 of Cranston and South Kingstown, passed away on May 17, 2026 with her devoted family by her side. She was born March 27, 1940 in Providence, RI to the late Conrad A. an...

Joy S. (Carriero) Dilibero, age 54, passed away on May 6, 2026. Born in providence, Joy was the beloved wife of David Dilibero and the devoted daughter of the late Terrell Velzat and Rose Carriero. Sh...

Donna L. (Lessard) Nichols, 72, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. Born in Providence, she was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Eva (Esser) Lessard, and her siblings, Wil...

Arthur J. Mendonça, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Fredette) Mendonça, with whom he shared 50 years of devoted a...

Robert S Deming, Sr., age 86, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, died at Stuart Rehabilitation & Healthcare on Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was the husband to the late Maureen A (Hall) Deming. Born in Prov...

Lydia M. (Barboza) Gonzalez, 87, of Newport, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario H. Gonzalez. Born in Taunton, ...

Frances P. (Bruno) Gucciardo, 94, of North Providence passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was the wife of the late Michael Gucciardo. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late C...

Angelina “Angie” (Zona) Sawyer, 99, of Providence, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 6, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Normand Sawyer. Born on March 12, 1927, in Providence, she ...

COL Joseph E. Foley, a proud Rhode Islander, devoted family man, decorated veteran, and man of deep faith, passed away on February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Providence, R...

Robert Anthony Germano, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was the husband of the late Blanche (Pariseau) Germano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Jessi...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Komensky, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, colleague, mentor, and friend whose kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to o...

Patricia O. (Iarocci) Didino, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the beloved wife of Enrico “Harry” Didino, with whom she shared a deep and lasting love. Their ...

Joseph Thomas Leonardo, Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was the son of the late Guiseppe and Margaret (Ricci) Leonardo; the loving husband of...

Marie F. (O’Rourke) Reardon, 89, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 30, 2026. She was the wife of the late William J. Reardon. Born in Somerville, MA, she was a daughter of the lat...

Joan Garfield of Providence died Wednesday after a long and meaningful life. She was 86. She is survived by her daughters, Maggie deLong of Melrose, MA, and Kira deLong (Danna Bodenheimer) of Philadel...

Joseph R. Tassone, 79, of Pawtucket passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Joseph A. and Ethel (Randall) Tassone. Joe graduated from Pawtucke...

Anna M. (Pace) Arrigo, age 78, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, Anna was the beloved wife of Anthony Arrigo. She was the loving sister of ...

Carol Ann Bak (Reall), age 80, of N. Providence passed away Sunday April 26, 2026. Carol was the daughter of the late Frederick and Monica (Kinney) Reall; the loving wife of William Bak, Sr., the belo...

Ronald J. Cote, 80, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026. Born in Providence and raised in Cranston, he was a 1965 graduate of Cranston High School East. He was the devoted life partner of the l...

Alyssa M. Toner, age 34, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, leaving behind a heartbroken family and many who were blessed to know and love her. Born in Providence, Alyssa was the cherished dau...

Kathleen P. (Twohig) Rigney, age 93, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Rigney, wit...

Kathy A. (Guenette) Zambarano, 63, of North Providence passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John A. Zambarano for 42 years. Born in Prov...

William J. Almeida, 95, of Lincoln, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Born in Fall River, Mass., William lived a full and hardworking life across communities he called home, incl...

Carl W. Smith passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born Wednesday, December 15, 1937, in Salem, Massachusetts. He grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, graduated from Earlham College, and recei...

Dr. Laszlo Leb passed away on April 20, 2026, at the age of 93 after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Clara Silvia Leb, his daughter and her husband, Ellen/Ilana and Udo Benz, ...

Robert “Bob” Ernest Cranshaw, age 82, of North Providence, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Fall River and raised in Swansea, MA, Bob was the son of the late Ernest and Lorraine (Marcou...

Evelyn (Lightman) Davis, 88, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by her family at Kent Regency Health Center. She was the loving wife of the late Frank Davis. Born in ...

M. R. Estelle (Lefebvre) St. Pierre, 90, of Chepachet passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. St. Pierre with ...

Joseph Emilio Femino, age 100, of Smithfield, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was the son of the late Guiseppi and Guiseppina (Isgro) Femino; the loving husband of the late Gloria M. (Espo...

Cecil Leonard Baker, 89, passed away on April 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his children. He found peace in his final days, grateful for a long, full life. Born in Clinton, Virginia, and raised...

Rosamond “Roz” Lilyan (Wyzansky) Helfand, age 99, of Taunton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of Israel Helfand,...

Anthony B. Maciocio, 82, of South Kingstown and formerly of North Providence, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late MaryAnn (Squad...

Christina M. Bertoni, 81, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on April 11, 2026. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Christina was the beloved daughter of the late Eugene Bertoni and Rosemary (Kromer) B...

Daniel R. Schwartz, age 80, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sippican Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Marion. He was the loving husband of Kate Rose. Born in New Bedfo...

Joseph M. Narciso, Jr., age 51, of Providence, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, following a long and courageous illness. Born in Cranston, he was the beloved so...