All Obituaries

Villatico Alfred V. Jr.  66, of Warwick, formerly of Cranston, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital from the devastating Corona virus. He was born in Providence to the late Alfred and Lillian Villatico. Al graduated from Cranston High School East in 1972. He was an avid fan of New England sports teams and NASCAR. He truly enjoyed riding his motorcycles.  Al worked as a printer for most of his career and most recently worked as a courier. He is survived...

Johanna Irene (Petteruti) Ricci-Christy, passed away on Saturday April 3rd, unexpectedly at Greenville Rehabilitation Center. She was a life-long homemaker, an excellent singer, and the “Care Bear” of her loving family. Johanna aka “Joan” or “Joanie” was born on January 4th, 1940 and  raised in Cranston Rhode Island by her loving parents Armando and Hilda (Gelfuso) Petteruti. She was raised by them in their home on Bennett Avenue with her four...

Ronald S. Kuhn "Ronnie" 56, of Warwick, Rhode Island passed away on Monday April 5th, 2021. Ron was born December 18, 1964, in Warwick and was a lifelong Rhode Island resident. He was an active carpenter/Steward with the Carpenters Union Local 94 for 33 years. Ron enjoyed the simple things in life. He was an ocean explorer; he loved to spontaneously hit the ocean to swim, fish, kayak, canoe, and snorkel. He was a true history buff. His favorite time spent was with family and...

Jordan Flowers 24, who resided at 20 Delway Road in Cranston, died unexpectedly at home on April 2, 2021.  He was the son of Steven Desjarlais, the late Amy Flowers, and stepson of Elizabeth Desjarlais. He was a lifelong Cranston resident.  He had recently returned to school and worked at Hook and Reel.  He had formerly attended Cranston East, bowled at Town Hall Lanes and played baseball for CLCF.  Besides his father and stepmother, he is survived by brother...

Ronald A. Margerison 93 of Warwick, Rhode Island was surrounded by family when he passed away on April 6, 2021. Born July 11, 1927 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Ron graduated from Roger Williams College and worked as a kitchen designer for Kenney Products. After moving to Wisconsin with his family, he continued kitchen design for Connor Forest Industries and eventually returned to Rhode Island to work as a nursing home administrator. Ron was the loving husband of the late...

Linda M. Oliver 73, of Cranston, passed away suddenly Saturday March 27th. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Antone and Josephine (Verzicco) Oliver. She is survived by three brothers, Antone and Robert Oliver of Cranston, and Ronald Oliver of Johnston.  She was the aunt of several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was also the sister of the late Steven Oliver. Relatives and friends are invited to visit on...

Francis A. Donahue, Jr., of Western Cranston, passed on March 30, 2021 with his loving wife and daughter by his side. Frank was the beloved husband of Betty Ann (Catallozzi) Donahue, and devoted father of Holly Donahue of London, England. Born in Providence, Frank was the son of the late Francis A., Sr., and Veronica (McIntyre) Donahue. He was a graduate of Providence College and received a graduate degree from the University of Rhode Island. Frank enjoyed a dedicated career in...

Passed away on Saturday March 27, 2021. Beverly (Crins) Benson was born on August 29, 1939 in Providence to Howard and Pearl (Woodmansee) Crins.  She married Richard Benson in 1961, and had two daughters, Wendy Leigh and Judie Lynn. She graduated from Cranston High where she was a cheerleader and member of the Rhode Island and National Honor Society.  She was also a member of the Dean's Council. She graduated with honors from the University of Rhode Island in 1961...

John W. Grant 79, of Broad Street Cranston passed away peacefully on Sunday March 21st at Kent County Memorial Hospital after a two month illness.  The husband of the late Jacquelyn (Jones) Grant, he worked for Amtrak until his retirement in 2001.  He was born in Providence on July 1, 1941.  He was the son of late James and Margaret (Quirk) Grant. He is survived by his brother James Grant of Coventry, sister Catherine Ruzzano of Smithfield,...