All Obituaries

Louise M. Sarli, 79, of Cranston passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Hope Health Hospice, Providence.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Delia (Caruso) Capobianco.  Louise worked in jewelry manufacturing, was a bank teller and also worked as an activities director at a nursing home before retiring.  Louise was one of nine children and is survived by brothers Frank Capobianco and wife Elaine, Anthony Capobianco and wife Sharon,...

*** Due to unforeseen circumstances funeral services for Thomas J. Ciccone, Jr. are postponed and will be announced by his family at a later date ***   Thomas J. Ciccone, Jr., was born April 10, 1942, to Thomas and Mary Ciccone. Tommy attended Tabor Academy in Massachusetts and college in Mississippi. After college, Tommy worked in the family business, New England Floors, and then with Atlantic Floors. Tommy was the brother of Marilyn Ciccone and the uncle of Christopher...

Cheryl Lee (Anderton) Brewer, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2022. She is the beloved wife of Alvan G. Brewer III. Born in Barnstable, MA, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Parker Anderton and Mavis (Rosenquist) Anderton.  Al and Cheryl have been married for 34 years. They loved doing many things together including breakfast dates, going for rides, and vacationing together. Cheryl spent most of her career in banking and excelled at it. She was admired by her colleagues....

Pedro Colon, de 90 años, de Providence, falleció pacíficamente en el Hospital Miriam el sábado 17 de Septiembre 2022. Nacido en la República Dominicana, era hijo del difunto Pedro y Lupa (Bautista) Colón. Pedro era el esposo de la fallecida Graciela (Pinales) Colon. Fue el padre amoroso y devoto de sus hijos-as José, Félix (ya fallecido), Sonia, Nuris, Maribel, Mercedes y Yahaira Colon. Pedro era hermano de Amado, Raymundo, Elvito,...

Barbara A. (Desjardins) Baedeker, 88, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Baedeker. Born June 13, 1934, in Providence, she was the daughter of the late J. David and Mary Ellen (Gallivan) Desjardins. Barbara had a great love for her family, her home, and her church. She and Ray were married on September 15, 1956, in Saint Mark Church in Cranston. They served for many years as co-chairs of the Catholic...

Hoda Keirouz, 81, of Warwick, RI passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 15, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Keirouz Keirouz for 60 years. Born January 1, 1941, in Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Habib and Silane Kayrouz. Hoda had a brief career as an elementary school teacher, but her greatest work was that of a full- time mother, raising her five children. Hoda was the anchor of the family and devoted her life to her husband, children...

Evelyn A. (Carnevale) Ciresi, 93, of Cranston, passed away peacefully September 15, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore W. “Bill” Ciresi. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Philip and Valentina (Broccoli) Carnevale. Evelyn was an administrator for the John Handcock Insurance Co. before retiring. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her house was always open to everyone. She also enjoyed going to her...

John M. Carpinelli, 64, passed away on September 6, 2022.  He was the son of the late John M. and Grace D. (Murray) Carpinelli. He had lived in South Kingstown for 49 years, previously residing in Cranston.  He worked as a custodian and maintenance person for the South Kingstown School Department for 32 years before retiring. He then worked as a crossing guard for the South Kingstown Police Department. John was a Captain/Charter Member and Life Member of the Matunuck...

Carol Ann Roberti (Mercurio), 76, of North Providence passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Agostino and Angelina (Carrazza) Mercurio.  She was the devoted wife of Dino N. Roberti for 54 years.  Carol was employed by Empire Furniture and the RI School for the Deaf before retiring to take care of her grandchildren. She is survived by her three daughters; Dina Ucci and husband Stephen...

Carol A. (Rusnak) Girelli, 77, of Cranston, passed away peacefully September 2, 2022, at Stillwater Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Girelli. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Paul and Evelyn (Abbanante) Rusnak. Mrs. Girelli was an office worker in the accounts receivable department for the Colibri Group in Cranston before retiring. She was the beloved mother of Cheryl Melise and her husband Ralph. Loving grandmother of Carmella, Dina, and...