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Saccucci, Edna M. 95, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Generoso and Margherita (Tavani) Saccucci. She is survived by many loving, nieces, nephews and friends. She was the devoted sister of the late Carmine, Anthony, Enrico, Frank and Joseph Saccucci and Angela Fasoli. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, January 26th at 10am at St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins St.,...

Tillman Hodge, 45, of East Providence, passed away Sunday, January 10th. Born in Providence he was a son of Patricia Louise Hodge of East Providence and the late Tillman Joseph Black. Besides his mother, he is survived by eight children, Tillman Lima, Olivia Lima, Jarell Brown, Tillisa Jones, Madison McCoy, Desaun Spruill, Jameir Spruill, and Joseph Spruill;  three grandchildren, Tillman Lima, Joseph Garcia, and Ja’nari Lima; five sisters,  Eartha Drew, Josephine Black,...

Ruggieri, Josephine Angelina (Caldarola) 91, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving daughters. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore Ruggieri. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Grace (Casaburi) Caldarola. Josephine was a graduate of Hope High School, Providence. She was a bookkeeper and worked for the John F. Allen Stone Importing Co., on Westminster St., in Providence and for the State of RI in the...

Romano, Florence C. (Riquier) 99, of Manville, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent “Ted” Romano. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Aldora (Morais) Riquier. Florence was a waitress at the Embassy and Bocce Club for many years before retiring. She loved working and her customers.  Finally, at 84 years old she retired and enjoyed working in her yard. She is survived her loving nieces and...

Wills, Cathy M., (Trotti) 71, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Leroy Wills. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Antonette (Capaldi) Trotti. Cathy was a Registered Nurse at various Nursing Homes for many years before retiring. She is survived by a loving sister, Michele Piacente and a cherished nephew, Carlo Piacente. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian...

Riley, James H., 65 of North Providence, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Raised in  West Warwick he was the son of the late Richard and Irene (Laprade) Riley and Son in law of the late Paul and Lucrezia Forte of Providence. Jimmy leaves his partner Diane Meisner and former wife Mary (Forte) Riley, Father of James Riley and the late beloved Daniel Paul Riley[Jean ] .Papa to his cherished grandchildren, Daniel Jr,, Evin and Damian He is also survived by his siblings,...

Cannavaro, Vittoria (Aloi), 90, left this world peacefully and entered eternal peace on Monday, January 4, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Antonio Cannavaro and daughter of the late Antonia (Casella) Aloi. Born in Colla (Sicily) Italy, she moved to Warren in 1970 and was a communicant of St. Alexander's Church.  She is survived by her devoted children Joseph Cannavaro (AnnaMaria) and Antoinette Cannavaro, her beloved grandchildren Antonio and Lisetta.  She also leaves...

Altieri, Anthony 90, of North Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.   Born in Providence he was the son of the late Robert and Beatrice (Cioci) Altieri.   Tony worked for the RI Department of Motor Vehicles for 30 years and was a dedicated NY Yankee fan for almost 70 years.   He is survived by two nieces; Holly Carosi and Robyn Anderson and a nephew, Robert Anderson.  He was the brother of the late Edith V....

Galvin,Nina M.(Ricciotti) 63, of Johnston, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Michael on December 30, 2020.   She is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, Michael K. Galvin.    Born in Cerreto Sannita, Italy, Nina was the loving daughter of Angelo and Michelina Ricciotti, and sister of Rina Bonollo and Michael Ricciotti.     In addition, she is also survived by her loving children, Veronica A. Rendina,Esq. and her husband Gianluca; and her...