All Obituaries

Gloria N. (Ferri) McHugh, 104, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Patrick F. McHugh, CPD, ret.   Born November 22, 1921, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco “Roy” Ferri and Jeannette (SanMartino) Ferri.   Gloria worked for more than 40 years at Cranston Municipal Employees Credit Union. While working and in retirement she enjoyed traveling the world, walking along ...

Dorothy Ann (Zagarella) Thibodeau, 84, of Lincoln, RI passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her daughter at her side, Monday, March 2, 2026. She was the wife of the late Richard Michael Thibodeau.   Born February 3, 1942, in Providence, RI, she was the loyal daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Grande) Zagarella.  She leaves her devoted daughter Laura Thibodeau of Lincoln, RI, her sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Peter White Sr. of Jamestown, RI, and ...

Norma Gwendolyn “Sissy” (Garner) Ransom, known as “Mom”, ‘Mama”, “Maw”, “Mother” and “Grandma” passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her children on Monday, March 9, 2026.  She was born June 24, 1936 in Maryville Tennessee to the late Obea Kate Garner and Lee Edward Garner.  She was proceeded in death by her sister, Lee Ethel Smith, her brothers, David Garner, Jack Garner, John ...

Anthony P. Calise, 84, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence on June 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Carnevale) Calise and the brother of the late Vincent M. Calise. Anthony graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1959 and went on to serve proudly in the U.S. Air Force Reserve with the 433rd Airlift Wing in San Antonio, Texas. He later built a long and fulfilling career as an Interior ...

Marilyn DeNardo, age 95, of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Ernest and Hope (Slavin) Lolio. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Domenic DeNardo, and sisters Lena Mills, Lillian McCrudden, Agnes Curvelo, and Joyce Udelson. Marilyn is survived by her children and their spouses, Kenneth DeNardo (Catherine), Stephen DeNardo (Bethany), and Laraine Coffey (Dennis); five grandchildren and ...

“La Negra” & “Tata” July 17, 1952 – March 3, 2026 With profound sorrow and deep gratitude for her extraordinary life, we announce the passing of Juana María Rodriguez, lovingly known as “La Negra” and “Tata,” who entered eternal rest on March 3, 2026, at the age of 73. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and a woman of unwavering faith. At just 17 years old, Juana courageously left her ...

Bruce V. Ferreira, 71, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on May 19, 1954, he was a son of the late Carlo M. and Belmeda “Betty” (Ponte) Ferreira. Bruce was the brother of Gregory Ferreira, Denise Marcello, Donna Goyette, Nancy Ruggiano, June Goyette, Beverly “Mia” Colombo, the late Kenny Ferreira, Cher Richards, Nelson Ferreira, Carlo Ferreira, Maureen Mako, and Errol Martin. Besides his siblings, he is ...

Anthony P. Voccio, 87, of Cranston, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Greenwood Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Fortunata (Velleco) Voccio.   Anthony worked for many years at Builders Iron Foundry (BIF) in East Greenwich.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and earned an associate’s degree from Johnson and Wales University with the help of the GI Bill.  Later in life, Anthony worked for Dryvit Systems. He ...

Barbara (Hobbs) Ducharme, 85, of Cranston, passed away at home February 25, 2026. She was the wife of Louis Ducharme. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Edmund and Louise (Hobbs) Hall. In addition to her husband, she leaves her daughter Maria Howe, her sons, William E. Howe and Christopher D. Howe; her sister, Dawn Castine; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her visitation will be Sunday, March 1, from 2pm until 5pm, in the “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, ...

Robert J. Huerta, 72, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Ovelia “Bella” (Collado) Huerta.   Born in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija,Philippines, on Jan. 25, 1954, he was the son of the late Bonafacio and Severina (Jardinez) Huerta.   As a young man, Robert worked hard to achieve his goal of living in the United States. Robert realized that goal in the late 70’s. He met his ...