All Obituaries

Guido Romano, Jr., 71, of Tudor St., Cranston, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Tine) Romano. Born Jan. 16, 1952, in Providence, he was the son of the late Guido Romano Sr. and the late Louise (Vacca) Romano. Guido began his career in the family business of Romano Funeral home; he then became the proud founder and operator of American Driving School and Toro Auto Sales for over 30 years before retiring to enjoy life on the beach...

Robert B. Brazil, 78, of Warren Ave., Cranston, passed away unexpectedly at home, Monday, January 30, 2023. Born Nov. 10, 1944, in Providence, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Anna (Larkowich) Brazil.   His love of art led him into a career of design, world travel and friendships. After many years he retired from his position of management at the Warwick Mall.   Outside his career he was actively involved at the Immaculate Conception Church, youth sports organizations and...

Mary Despina Lekas, MD, D. Sc., a pioneer in Rhode Island’s medical community, passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold W. Picozzi. Taking great joy in their beautiful view of Narragansett Bay, they were longtime residents of the Narragansett Terrace neighborhood of Bullocks Point in East Providence.  Dr. Mary, as she was fondly called by all who knew her, and Harold were married for 31 years.  A proud Greek-American...

Frederick C. Meinel, 68, of Coventry passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Kent Hospital. Born May 14, 1954, in Providence, he was a son of the late Frederick and Muriel (Budlong) Meinel.   He was the father of Leah (Meinel) Morton, her husband Antoinus Morton, Lindsay Meinel, and the late Laura Meinel; and the grandfather to Alexander and Elijah Meinel, Cain and Luca Morton and Gracie Pimentel.   He was the brother to Gary, the late Stephen and Donnie Meinel. He also leaves...

  Blessed are those who give meaning  to our lives  Holy and precious is the example  they leave behind . . .  It is with a profound sense of loss that we acknowledge the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joan Miriam {Vaughan) Seander. She was the daughter of the late Miriam (Donovan) Vaughan and Harry F Vaughan Sr. Predeceased by her brother Harry Jr. and her eldest daughter M. Ileana (Seander) Welte. Survived by her son Michael...

John “Small” Galasso, 100, of Allendale Ave., Johnston, passed away with his wife at his side on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Piccirilli) Galasso.   Born October 5, 1922, in Providence, he was a son of the late Sabatino Galasso and the late Julia (Testa) Galasso Ruotolo.   John served during WWII with the US Army. He was a member of the Laborers Union #271 before retiring in 1986 and later worked for MPM Management until he was...

Joan Marie (Walsh) Ellis, 71, of Belmont Rd., Cranston, passed away surrounded by her family at home early Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023. She was the wife of George E. Ellis.   Born March 16, 1951, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frederick L. Walsh, Jr. and the late Charlotte (Wentworth) Walsh.   Joan enjoyed spending time with her family, loved the beach, and traveling to Cape Cod.   In addition to her loving husband of 50 years, she leaves her twin...

Though Ms. Thelma or Ms. T, as she was affectionately known, was a force to be reckoned with in life, she quietly walked out of this life and into the next surrounded by love on January 2, 2023 at the age of 86.  Thelma Louise Moore was born in Louisville, Arkansas to Otha Moore and Lovie Lester Moore. She was one of 22 children born to her father and three children born to her mother. From an early age, three things were clear, she would work hard, she loved her family, and she loved...

Vittoria Caterina (Ciocca) Vecchiarelli, 98, formerly of Cranston passed away peacefully at Steere House in Providence on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Giovanni Anthony Vecchiarelli. Vittoria was a devoted mother to Anthony Vecchiarelli and wife Laura of Cranston and Linda Parker and husband Peter of Greenville, RI. She was also the beloved grandmother to: Ashley Parker, Nicholas, and Thomas John Vecchiarelli, and great grandmother to: Brianna,...

Kanelos, Theodore George 74, died on December 30th from sudden complications of a lung infection that he had been fiercely battling for a week.  He was married for 46 years to his soulmate Janet (Palmer) Kanelos who passed away in 2018 and is survived by his two sons, Dr. Peter (Brigit) Kanelos and Alexander (Alyssa) Kanelos.  Ted was born in Providence to the late Peter and Eugenia (Stevens) Kanelos.  He also leaves a sister, Stella (Peter) Vassilopoulos, two sister-in-laws,...