All Obituaries

Elvera A. (Erice) Catalfomo, 96 of Cranston, passed away September 22, 2021, at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Carmino Catalfomo. Born in Lawrence, MA.,a daughter of the late Gaetano and Francesca (Tarantino) Erice. Elvera worked for Tower Manufacturing Company in Providence before retiring. She is survived by her beloved brother John  Erice and his wife Helen and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Larry...

June Vietry, 72, of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away Monday, December 28th with her children by her side. Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, nurse, friend, dog lover, latte queen, chief Christmas Elf, and Superhero, she was the absolute best. Born in Johnson, daughter of the late George Cunha and Dorothy Barlow, sister of George Cunha and the late Robert Cunha. Wife and first mate to the late Robert ‘Bob’ Vietry. June spent her entire career dedicating herself to helping...

CARLO, M. FERREIRA JR., 71 of Cranston, passed away September 19, 2021 at home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Carlo M. and Belmeda ( Ponte) Ferreira. Mr. Ferreira was a graduate of Johnson & Wales College now a University. Carlo owned and operated an irrigation company. He was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He was the beloved father of Christopher A. Ferreira and his wife Elizabeth,Carolyn Waters Correa and the late Michael Ferreira. Loving grandfather of Ethan Ferriera and...

Norma C. Orsini, 92, of Providence, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Settimio and Irene (Mezzarano) Orsini. Norma was an executive secretary at Parsons Corp, California. She was the beloved sister of the late Flora, Lydia, Samuel, Alfred, Rudolf, and Hilda Orsini. She is survived by three nephews: Dr. David Orsini, Dr. Daniel Orsini, of Cranston, and Col. Richard Orsini of VA. Norma is also survived...

Evelyn Cianci, 95, a lifelong resident of Cranston, died peacefully, Monday at the Cedars. She was the wife of the late George A. Cianci. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Michael and Rosina (Dipillo) Sassi. She was a devoted mom to daughter Diana L. Marrocco of Cranston, sister to the late Armando,  Dante and Roy Sassi. Loving grandma to David, Jason, Lauren, Lisa and Brittany Marrocco. Proud great grandma to Anthony, Bella, Gianna and Michael. Being surrounded by her family...

Salo, Carmela (Palumbo), 104, formerly of Johnston, RI passed away on September 10, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Alexander (Sharky) Salo. She leaves behind her devoted daughter Paula Mainelli and husband Robert, son Wayne Salo and his wife Louise, of Cranston. She was the adoring grandmother of six grandchildren, Jennifer, Tara, Jason, Scott, Jadra, Eric, eight great-grandchildren Taryn, Karisa, Cross, Fallon, Alexia, Alix, Nico, and Nya and...

Angelo Martino, 100, passed away Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Tomasso and Anna (Bianco) Martino. He was the husband of the late Jennie (Cataldo) Martino. Mr. Martino was an Electronics Instrument Specialist at Quonset Naval Air Station, retiring in 1973 and went on to work at the CCRI maintenance department until 2003, at the age of 82. He is survived by one son, Michael Martino, one daughter, Ann Marie...

Dino William Chiappinelli, 65, Dino was taken to Heaven on Thursday September 9, 2021 by Michael the Archangel to be with his Dad and Mom. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Emanuele Quirino Chiappinelli and Elisa Angela (Cioe) Chiappinelli, He was a quiet, peaceful man who loved his family and his privacy. He was a big fan of Sci Fi movies, 60’s music, 60’s muscle cars, Zoos, Aquariums, and NYS Hot Weiners. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Dino is...

In the days before her death Thursday morning, Laureen Fanning started sending selfies to the family chat. Hearts, emojis, birthday wishes, cheering on (and lovingly scolding) her family all from her hospital bed. She brought joy and comfort to the very end.   Laureen could reliably be found with her sweetie, Frank, or her best friend, Denise. She loved a golf cart ride down to the river or a long chat in her kitchen. A loyal friend, she was often laughing, always smiling. She...

Eleanor "Ele" Ruth Felaco, 80, passed away August 28, 2021, at Bannister House, Providence. Born in Tylersport, PA she was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Cora (Alderfer) Kriebel. Mrs. Felaco was a teacher. She is survived by one son, Bruno C. Felaco, two daughters, Linda B. Felaco, Victoria E. Serapiglia, five grandchildren, Cameron, Nicolas, Isabella, Ciera, and Dominic. She was the sister of Kathryn Wildermuth, William Kriebel, Cora Landis, Sylvia Senseny, and Margaret...