All Obituaries

Lucy A. Poirier Memorial Lucy A. Poirier from Tiverton, RI passed away on 1/16/2021, peacefully in her sleep at The Grand Islander nursing home in Middletown, RI.  Lucy was a bookkeeper and resided in Cranston, RI for many years. Many friends and family knew Lucy to be a fantastic cook, wonderful wife and grandmother and frequently would say what was on her mind.  Lucy was always willing to support the needy, volunteering in her younger years at the local soup kitchen and...

Carmela E. Meyers (D'Orsi), 91, passed away Wednesday January 13, 2021 at the Greenwood Center , Warwick. She was the wife of the late Ret. Lt. Commander Joseph T. Meyers. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Enea and Daria (Atella) D'Orsi. She was the sister of the late twin brother Giovanni "John" D'Orsi and the late Louise Guastini. Aunt of James Gaustini and Gail Crespo. She is also survived by several cousins. Her Mass of Christian Burial and burial at...

Frank M. Marandola Jr., 86 of Cranston, passed away January 9, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Frank M. and Rose (Lombardi) Marandola. Mr.Marandola was a mail handler for the United States Postal Service for 40 years. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He was the beloved uncle of Dana Ciolfi, Robert M Roberti, Michael J. Roberti, and their spouses. Loving great uncle of 7 great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Emily Roberti and Barbara Marandola. Due...

Eleanor Russillo (Parrillo) 94, of Johnston, passed away January 6, 2021 at the Hebert Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Russillo. Daughter of the late Thomas and Carolina (Parrillo) Parrillo. Eleanor  was the beloved mother of Alfred Thomas Russillo , Michael Stephen Russillo and the late Bob James Russillo. Loving grandmother of Nicole  Gemma, Joseph Russillo, Briana Russillo, Michael Russillo, Marcella Russillo and Stefania Russillo. Loving great...

74, of Providence passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine (Zambucco) Rotondo. She is survived by two daughters: Christine A. Apici Meglio husband Anthony Meglio, and Roberta M. Apici wife Elizabeth. Beloved grandmother of  Nicole M. and Anthony C. Meglio. She was the sister of the late James Rotondo and Delores DiNofrio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation Thursday from 9-10 a.m. in St. Ann...

Agnese “Agnes” Crudale, 93, of Cranston passed away peacefully Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Adolfo Crudale, Jr.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sisto and Emma (Menna) Galuppi. She is survived by three children; Barbara Palmieri and her husband Anthony, Robert Crudale and his wife Maryann, and Adolfo Crudale III, devoted grandmother of seven; Kristen DelBonis, Heather Engstrom, Robert, Michael, Ruby,...

Kevin A Gedney, Age 56,  loving husband and devoted father, jokester, foodie, avid sports fan and all around great guy passed away on December 22, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness, with his better half and beloved wife of 30 years, Kim, by his side. Kevin’s battle with serious medical issues over the past few weeks was a testament to his courage and optimism in facing life challenges. Despite the pain, Kevin stayed strong and remained hopeful until the...

Teresa “Terry” Orlandi (Casali) passed away on January 1st at the age of 102 in Providence, her lifelong home.  She was the wife of the late Anthony Orlandi. She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Lynn DeSimone and her husband Anthony; her grandson, AJ Rubin-DeSimone and his wife Devin; her granddaughter Ashlee Branca and her husband Michael; and her granddaughter Amanda DeSimone and her fiancée Frank Tavares, along with five great-grandchildren – Anabelle,...

Irma Yolanda Medina (Estrada), 71, passed away Thursday December 31, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in San Salvador, El Salvador she was a daughter of the late Vincente and Francisca Estrada. Irma was a Customer Service Representative for Swarovski prior to retiring. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle DePina and husband Jonathan, and Claudia Rojo, and was the devoted grandmother of Maximiliano DePina. She was the sister of Martha Estrada and Morena DeLeon. Relatives and...

Helen E. Richardson, 97, died peacefully on Dec. 30, 2020. She was the wife of the late Arthur Richadson. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of thr late Gabriel and Jessie (Rizzo) Branca. Helen was a District Manager for Avon for 30 years. Devoted mother of Arthur ( wife Diane) and Kathryn. She leaves her grandchildren Brian Richardson, Lindsay Lague, (P.J.), Tara Lamphiere, (John) and Melisa Hayes (Scott), great-grandchildren Jace, Taylor, Morgan, Jake and Meredith and her caregiver...