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Ralph U. Regine, 87, of Providence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was the beloved companion of Alita G. Pagnozzi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Luigi and Maria (Coppa) Regine.    Ralph enjoyed a long career as a car salesman. He loved socializing with friends and had a natural ability for connecting with people. His smile and warmth often made him the life of the party. His extroverted personality earned him a lifetime circle of loyal...

Kathleen C. Fiore, 72, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Robert J. Fiore. Born on March 24, 1948, in Providence, RI, she was the dear daughter of the late Loretta Luke. One of Kathleen’s greatest passions in life was being a caring and dedicated home maker to her family. She will be fondly remembered for her free spirit approach to life. Kathleen...

Olivia M. Paone, 25, of North Providence, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Born in Providence, on September 29, 1994, she was the devoted daughter to Russell and Debra (Izzi) Paone. Olivia was a 2013 graduate of North Providence High School. She loved being in the company of children and helping others, which led to her career choice as a teacher’s assistant at The Children’s Workshop in Central Falls. In her spare...

John N. Oleksa, Sr., 65, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born on February 5, 1955, in Yonkers, New York, he was the dear son of the late Joseph and Ruth (Slattery) Oleksa. John worked as a security officer for TLR Security in North Providence. In his spare time, John enjoyed hanging out and socializing with his friends. He was also known for his sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh. John is survived by his...

Lois L. Ruzzano (Ferrara), 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (DiCenzo) Ferrara. Lois was an Insurance Agent for AAA for many years before her retirement.  She was an avid chef and loved cooking for family & friends. She is survived by her loving children, Anne Shugrue and her husband Michael, Darrin Ruzzano and his wife Rebecca, Matthew Ruzzano and his wife...

Barbara E. (Despres) Pacia, 86, passed away at Heritage Hills Nursing Center on March 1, 2020. Barbara was born on March 28, 1933 in Lebanon, NH to the late Leo Arthur and Madeline (Bedford) Despres. She was the sister of the late Leo A. Despres, mother of the late Leslie L. Pacia, and former wife of the late Pasquale F. Pacia. Barbara worked as an RN at both Roger Williams Hospital and the VA in Providence. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea L. Pacia, her son, Battalion Chief Jeffrey...

Montella, Ralph A., Jr., 94, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis A. (Bomba) Montella. They were happily married for 72 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ralph A. and Natalina (Jacavone) Montella. Ralph owned Commercial Polishing and Plating for 45 years.  He and Phyllis were the owners of Montella Realty dealing primarily with commercial properties for 55 years.  Ralph was an accomplished musician and...

Maria Crimaldi (Certo), 92, passed peacefully on February 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1927 in San Pier Niceto, Sicily, the youngest daughter of the late Domenico and Rosaria Certo (Meo). Maria married the love of her life—the late Carmelo Crimaldi, also of San Pier Niceto—on April 29th 1948, and arrived in America later that year.  Maria and Carmelo built a beautiful life together in Providence, Rhode Island, where they raised their...