All Obituaries

  GIBBONS, THOMAS J. 56, of Providence passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2019.  Born in Worcester, MA, Tom was the devoted son of the late Thomas J. Gibbons and Catherine A. Gibbons (Donahue) and brother to Carol Hathaway (Gibbons) of East Greenwich.  He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and attended the University of Rhode Island.  Tom found comfort in cooking, gardening, walking the beach and caring for animals.  He loved his faithful companions - Misty, Sophie...

Elena Verrecchia (Paolino), 95, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019 at Cherry Hill Nursing Home, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Anthony Verrecchia.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Vincent James and Josephine (Palmieri) Paolino. She is survived by one brother Vincent “Jake” Paolino. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 am in  St. Augustine Church, Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence.  Burial will follow in St....

GALOSKI, EMMA J. (Prudente), 93, formerly of 20 Manor Road, Cranston, now of Anchor Bay Greenwich, East Greenwich, passed away peacefully July 14, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Edward J. Galoski for 72 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Sisto and Luisa (DelMonaco) Prudente. Emma was a sales clerk for the former Zayre/Ames department store before retiring. Emma was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She was the beloved...

Samuel  Orsini, Jr., 91, of Cranston passed away July 6, 2019 at Kent Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Settimio and Irene (Mezzerano) Orsini.  Mr. Orsini  was a Graduate of Harvard University Class of 1952.  He was a United States Army Veteran and received the Army of Occupation Medal and Word War II Victory Medal.   Mr. Orsini was an accountant and an educator in California before returning to Rhode Island Samuel is survived by...

Raymond E. Jones, 79, passed away at home in Cranston July 5, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Anita (Pritsker) Jones. Born in Boston, MA , he was a son of the late Thomas and Mary (McDougall) Jones.  Mr. Jones served in the United States Navy, was employed by the New England Crime Commission in Boston and later became a car salesman.  Besides his wife, he leaves one son, Michael A. Jones and his significant other Allison McMaster and one daughter, Meredith (Jones)...

 D’AMBROSCO, ANGELINA (Luisi) 98, passed away Thursday July 4, 2019 at Brentwood Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Silvio D’Ambrosco. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Anna Maria (Croce) Luisi. Angelina was employed by Imperial Knife for 20 years before retiring. She was a Senior Tap Dancer with the Senior Tappers of Cranston. Angelina was proud to have completed a 10 mile walk in the Annual Blessing of the Fleet while in her...

Juliana Mangan, 75, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on July 3. Born in Rutland, VT, she was the loving daughter of the late Thomas Mangan Esq. and the late Helen Mangan, and devoted sister of the late Margaret Mangan Angelone. Juliana was a graduate of Castleton State College where she received a Bachelor's of Science in Education. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness and sense of humor. Her quick wit and her way of expressing herself always made people...

Patrick P. Kelly. 61, of Cranston, passed away peacefully, July 2, 2019, at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved companion for 27 years of Rose V. Born in Providence, a son of the late George T. and Phyllis (McManus) Kelly. Mr Kelly was a construction worker for the H. Carr Company before retiring. Pat was a member of the 420 Club of 94-HJY and was known as “YoYo Pateo”. He was an avid sports fan, he enjoyed gardening and maintaining his yard. He...

SEVIGNY, ROBERT N., 83, of Warwick passed away July 1, 2019 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband  for 59 years of Carolyn F. (Tiscione) Sevigny.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alva and Lillian (Mineau) Sevigny. Robert was US Army Korean War Veteran. He was a toolmaker and a commercial striped bass fisherman who was known as the bass whisperer. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons; Robert N. Sevigny, Jr and wife Nancy, Thomas A. Sevigny and wife...

COFONE, JAMES F. “Jim”, age 76, passed away peacefully Thursday June 27, 2019 at home.  He was the loving husband of Elaine (Molin-Pradel) Cofone for 53 years.  Born in Westerly on December 4, 1942, the son of the late James and Ella Cofone. He made his home in Cranston for over 47 years.  He graduated from Mitchell College A.A., Rhode Island College B.A., University of Rhode Island M.A. and attended Boston College for further graduate studies.  He also served...