All Obituaries

Ettore  Santurri J. “Eddie” , 85 years old of Greenwood Nursing Center has passed away quietly. He served during the Korean War as a United States Veteran in the Department of the Navy from 1952-1955 in Cuba and Africa among other locations. He was the son of the late Romeo Santurri and Maria (Gatta) Santurri. He leaves behind his wife Pauline G. (Ancona) Santurri of 64 years, the love of his life, and five cherished children, and eleven grandchildren. They are: Lori...

Eva Marie DeConti (Nolette) 97, passed away peacefully Saturday November 16, 2019 at Roberts Health Center, North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Merlin A. DeConti, Esq. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Victor J. and Clerinda (Arel) Nolette. Eva was employed by Allendale Insurance Company for many years before retiring. She was a very proud WWII United State Navy Veteran, WAVE,  receiving the Victory Medal and American Campaign Medal.  Eva enjoyed the...

Reverend James J. Verdelotti, 75, Pastor Emeritus of St. Mary Church, Cranston, died in Providence on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Born in Providence, a son of the late Anthony and Rose (DeRaffaele) Verdelotti, he attended Holy Ghost School and Hope High School, both located in Providence. He entered the Brothers of Our Lady of Providence in 1965 and studied at Providence College, where he received his B.A. In 1974, in preparation for the priesthood, he entered Pope St. John XXIII National...

Alice Louise Burns (Mallison), 92, of Cranston, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at the Cedars. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Burns, Jr.  She was employed by Uncas Jewelry Mfg. Company before retiring. Alice is survived by four daughters and their husbands, Patricia Anne Simas and husband Joseph, Lynn Barbara Casale and husband Kenneth, Beverly Jean Williams and husband Thomas, Robin Elizabeth Oertel and husband Roger.  Grandmother of Dana Oertel, Jeremy...

BARBARA E. FLAD (Kerfoot) ,81 of Cranston, passed away peacefully November 6, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Theodore H. Flad. Born in Providence a daughter of the late John E. and Helen M. (Martin) Kerfoot. She was an office worker for any years before retiring. Barbara’s light of her life was her son Matthew and twin grandchildren, Jack and Bella. She enjoyed spending time by the water and taking long rides with her husband Ted. She had a love for animals and was especially fond...

Carmella Maria (Nardolillo) McLean, 91, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Constantino and Vincenza (Parrillo) Nardolillo. She was the wife of the late Walter McLean. She was the beloved mother of five children; Clayton Mclean and his wife Lynn, Deborah Mercer and husband David, Carol Palombo and husband Mario, James McLean and Walter McLean and was a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  Carmella...

ROCH, GILLES E., 79, of Cranston passed away at home Monday November 4, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Celia D. (Esposito) Roch for 53 years.  Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Joseph and Georgianna (Boudreau) Roch. Gilles was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the Army.  He worked for his family owned business, Roch’s Market and later owned his own business, Gil Roch’s  Meat and Deli. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Joseph G. Roch...

VOTA, JEFFREY P., 61 of Johnston, passed away October 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband for 30 years of Holly M. (Delpape) Vota. Born in Providence, a son of the late Anthony J. and Eleanor (Rotondo) Vota. Jeff was a fantastic chef. He was co- owner of Vesuvio Restaurant  for the last 15 years with his brother Steven. In his early years he worked as an executive chef in Chicago and San Francisco at Dorio’s Tuscon, Trumpets, Enzios, the Playboy Hotel and Dante’s Sea Catch....

Christopher J. Joo MD, 96 of Foster, passed away peacefully October 29, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Hyung Ja Joo. Born in Hony Nam Korea a son of the late Sang K. Joo and Ujinyah Lee. Dr. Joo was a Physician for many years before retiring. Besides his wife he is survived by his beloved children Alex Joo and his wife Mimi, Gregory Joo and his wife Anne , Christina Chang and her husband Michael and Sang Joo. Loving grandfather of Eddie, Jane, Jennifer, William...

TELLA, MARIANO, age 73, of Johnston, RI,  passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Miriam Hospital, surrounded by his family and closest friends after a 3-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Nina (Barone) Tella. Mariano was born in Capriati a Volturno, Italy, and emigrated to the United States in 1965 when he was 20 years old. Within a year of establishing himself, Mariano traveled back to Italy to marry the love of his life, Nina. After they married, they...