Obituaries

George C. Arnold, Iii

Oct 21, 2016

Arnold, George C., III, 93, passed away on October 21, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan A. Arnold for 63 years. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Lincoln R. and Madeleine W. Arnold. Mr. Arnold worked for Universal Winding Co. and then for BA Ballou Co. He was a graduate of...

Arturo T. Censabella

Oct 17, 2016

Arturo Thomas Censabella died on Monday, October 17th. He was born on January 10, 1928 in Greenwich Village, the youngest of four boys, to Sicilian immigrants Vito and Lina Censabella. A high point (and miracle) of Artie’s toddler years was falling out the window of his family’s apartment on Broome Street and landing one story—unharmed--onto the fire escape below....

Eugene J. Mccarthy

Oct 13, 2016

Eugene Joseph McCarthy, 89, passed away peacefully at Steere House Nursing Home on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Providence RI with family at his bedside. He was born July 19, 1927 to the late John and Loretta (Emerson) McCarthy in Jersey City, New Jersey. On October 13, 1956 he married Marian (Sitek) McCarthy in Long Island, New York. Following...

Anna Dobrowolski

Oct 11, 2016

Anna Dobrowolski, 95, of North Smithfield, passed away October 11, 2016. She was the wife of the late James F. Dobrowolski. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Luka and Anna (Pryhoda) Fostakowski. Anna enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for her sewing, crocheting and knitting. She spent the last 8 years living independently at...

Robert J. Toto

Oct 10, 2016

Robert J. Toto, 78, passed away October 10, 2016. Born in Lynn, MA he was a son of the late Alphonse and Laura (Ordway) Toto. Mr. Toto was a US Navy veteran. He is survived three siblings; James Toto, L. Marion Cormier and Florence Miller. He was the brother of the late Anthony Toto. Funeral service Friday October 14th...

Leonora C. Ferranti

Oct 9, 2016

Leonora C. Ferranti, 90, went home to meet her Savior on October 9, 2016. Born in Providence, on July 18, 1926 to the late Antonio and Carmella (Corvese) Tavarozzi. She was the wife of the late William J. Ferranti, the mother of Lorna A. Ferranti Sweeny, Susan C. Ferranti Sherman, Kenneth A. Ferranti and his wife Christine and the...

Gerard E. Malenfant

Oct 7, 2016

Gerard E. Malenfant, 79, passed away October 7, 2016. He was the husband of the late Ruth D. (Laboissonniere) Malenfant. He was the son of the late Cyris and Helen Malenfant. Mr. Malenfant had worked many years at Ciba Geigy and Carbon Technology. He loved the outdoors, fishing, camping, boating and records. He would do anything for his family....

Catherine L. Erba

Oct 6, 2016

Catherine L. Erba, 91, formerly of North Providence and North Kingstown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 2016. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Erba) Erba and a sister of the late Josephine E. DeSantis. Miss Erba was a kind and humble person known by her family for her...

Nancy F. Johnson

Oct 6, 2016

Nancy F. Johnson, 86, died October 6, 2016. She was the wife of the late Russell K. Johnson and the mother of the late Russell K. Johnson, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marie (Christie) Foley. She is survived by her daughter Patricia J. Deady and her husband Patrick, grandsons; Jack, Garrett...

Gilbert J. Hawkins

Sep 28, 2016

Gilbert J. Hawkins, CMCS, USNAVY (Ret.), 97, passed away September 28, 2016 at his home. He was the husband of the late Mary C. (Whalen) Hawkins. Born in Bedford, IN, he was a son of the late William G. and Mary C. (Newton) Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins served in WWII and was one of the last Pearl Harbor survivors. His...

Nancy Ann (Lambert) Skipworth

Sep 27, 2016

80, died on Tuesday with her family by her side. Born in Providence, RI on January 15, 1936 to Cecile Lambert, she was a retiree of John Hope Day Care. During the 80 years of her life she was a woman of many talents. A do-it-yourself type of person with a strong sense of independence and integrity. A hard worker...

John M. Degiulio, Jr.

Sep 26, 2016

John M. DeGiulio, Jr. 55 of East Greenwich passed away September 26, 2016. Born in Providence he was a son of John M. and Lillian (Connelly) DeGiulio. He was a graduate of Mount Ida College Optical School and the graphic design program at Kansas State University and Toll Gate High School in Warwick. He was proud serving in the...

Pamela Ann Rossi

Sep 25, 2016

Pamela Ann Rossi, 71, passed away on September 25, 2016. Born in Providence, she is the daughter of Carlo Ciasullo, III and the late Doris (Wilson) Ciasullo. Born in St. Joseph's Hospital on February 18, 1945, she enjoyed traveling, golfing and spending time with her family. A licensed hairdresser and electrologist, Pam practiced for over 40 years. She took...

Venus (Brown) Prescott-Irving

Sep 25, 2016

of Pawtucket, RI died Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was 91 years old.

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Peter W. Collins

Sep 23, 2016

EAST GREENWICH Peter Woodward Collins, age 28, of Providence, RI, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on September 23, 2016 after a long and valiant struggle with depression. He leaves his mother and father, Jill and Timothy Collins, his sister and brother-in-law, Amelia and Ryan Morrill. He also leaves behind his loving Aunt Joyce and Uncle George Caruolo,...

Donna E. Morales

Sep 21, 2016

Donna E. Morales, 57, passed away September 21, 2016. She was the wife of Jorge Morales. Born in Phoenix, AZ she was the daughter of Donald C. Matteson and the late Patricia A. (Ramage) Skuce. Besides her husband she is survived by five children; Shannon Couto, Jeffrey Morales, Alicia DiMezza, Jorge Morales and Joel Morales, ten grandchildren, and five...

Lisa M. Tanner

Sep 21, 2016

of East Greenich, died September 21, 2016. She was 50 years old.

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Alexander D. Tagliatela

Sep 20, 2016

Alex Tagliatela, 23, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away September 20, 2016. Born in Providence, he was a son of David Tagliatela and Katie McGlumphy. A graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, he was currently employed at Our Lady of Mercy Church in East Greenwich. Alex was a strong willed and loyal individual who was fearless and trustworthy. He...

Lewis A. Phillips

Sep 20, 2016

Lewis A. Phillips, 87, passed away at home on September 20, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Theresa A. (Mello) for 56 years. The son of Ralph and Margaret Jane (Randolph) Phillips, he resided in East Greenwich for his entire lifetime. Mr. Phillips was Army veteran of the Korean War and was...

David A. Garofalo

Sep 15, 2016

54, of East Greenwich, fell asleep Thursday, September 15, 2016. Visiting hours on Thursday from 9-11am in St Luke's Episcopal Church, 99 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, followed by a funeral service at 11am.

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