All Obituaries

Evelyn C. Valerio, 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Domingo Antonio Rodriguez and Luce M. (Nunez) Rodriguez.  Evelyn was the beloved mother of two children; Stephanie Valerio and Gabriel Valerio. Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren; Jazlynn, Xaiden, Myalynn and Elias. She was the dear sister of Zaida Giron, Yuverkis Zorabedian, Marilyn Martinez, Madeline Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez and...

Joseph B Jackson, 63 of Providence, Rhode Island,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the respected and beloved husband for 36 years of Gloria James - Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born in Liberia, a son of the late Agnes and James Jackson. He graduated from the University of Liberia on May 7, 1986 with a degree in Accounting. He worked at Penal Kerr Foster Accounting Firm and earned a scholarship to further his...

William F. Parenteau, 74, of Cranston, passed away at home April 18, 2024. Born May 1, 1949, in Providence, he was a son of the late Eilene (Heron) Young and the late Albert Parenteau. William was the father of Alyssa Clark, Kayleigh Parenteau, the late Daniel Parenteau and the late William Parenteau; and was the brother of Albert, Joseph, Richard, Eileen, Marlene, Diane, Donna, Denise, Sheila, Carole, the late William, the late David, and the late Shirley. A visitation will be held...

Barry S. Parks, Sr., 78, of Warwick, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice. He was the husband of the late MaryAnn (Grilli) Parks. Born July 19, 1945, in Providence, he was the son of the late Amil and Alice (Oliver) Parks. Barry proudly served with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked for the former ALMACS supermarkets for more than 40 years before their closure. Afterwards, he worked for EG&G Sealol until he retired. He leaves three sons,...

Robert Joseph Vicario, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Ardie R. Copas State Veterans' Home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Emma D. (Santucci) Vicario. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Frederick and Maria (Lonardo) Vicario.  Mr. Vicario retired from Bank of America, where he was a loan officer serving the needs of auto dealerships. After retiring, he owned and operated the Castle Spa on Chalkstone...

Mary Margaret Cervini, 59, of Coventry, RI passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024. Born in Providence, Mary was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Ann (Kenny) Cervini. Mary is survived by her loving siblings, AnnMarie Cervini of Providence, and Joseph D. Cervini of Virginia, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Mary graduated from the former St, Xavier’s Academy in Coventry and was employed by Walmart in Warwick as a customer service manager. Mary’s visitation...

Athanasia Hastings, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 9, 2024 at home. Born in Greece, she was the daughter of the late Constantinos “Charlie” and Andriana (Zafiropoulos) Triantopoulos. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Hastings. She is survived by two children; daughter Andrea Perry and husband George, son Trent Hastings and wife Ashley, and three grandchildren. Giana Perry, Andreas Perry and Emily Hastings. She was the sister of...

Our beloved father has passed away.  Vittorio “Victor” Cima, age 83, of Cranston, died Saturday, April 6, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He joins our mother, Maria Civita (Guglietti) Cima in heaven. They married in Italy in 1965 and moved to Rhode Island in 1966, making their home in Cranston. He was born in Fondi, Italy to Nicola and Luigia (D’Angelis) Cima. He leaves his loving children, Victor Cima Jr. and LoriAnn Marro (her husband Kevin) with whom he...

Anthony A. Papa, 65, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, Saturday morning, April 6, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne (Janson) Papa. Born July 21, 1958, in Providence, he was a son of the late John F. Papa, Jr. and Beatrice M. (Marro) Papa. Anthony was a practical man who loved his grandchildren and was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, preparing food for his family and friends, and was...

Thomas D. Morrocco, 87, was born in Providence, RI on March 14, 1937, the son of the late Alexander Morrocco and Alice G. (Cyr) Morrocco.  He lived in Cranston for the majority of his life until he moved to Sun City Center, FL after retiring.  Thomas was married to the late Gale P. (Kelley) Morrocco, for 65 years.  He is survived by his four children, Danny Morrocco of Cranston, Cheryl A (Morrocco) Goodwin of Sun City Florida, Thomas D. Morrocco Jr of Cranston and William F...