All Obituaries

Elizabeth “Betty” Pimental Bracken was met with open arms at the gates of Heaven by the love of her life, John “Jack” Bracken on January 10, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home in St. Cloud, Florida with loved ones by her side. Betty was an avid world traveler, knitter, and crossword puzzle master. She dedicated herself to the care of oncology patients at Rhode Island Hospital for sixteen years. Betty was the former wife of the late Arthur Pimental. Both are...

Stephen Bernard Coffey Jr. passed away in the early morning of December 27th. He was born October 5th, 1967 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Stephen B. Coffey Sr. and Bernice F. (Howard) Males. Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiance' Priscilla B., children; Krystal Gabriel, Stephen Coffey, Parker Iacabbo-Coffey, Rocco Coffey, Amanda Bevilacqua, children through marriage; Mike, Elise, Tina,and Nick Lanouette.  He was the brother of Joann Gilo and her husband...

Gloria Ann Macaruso 87, of Johnston, passed away Sunday December 29, 2019. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina (Verrecchia) Vallevona. She is survived by her son Salvatore Macaruso and his wife Donna of North Providence, her daughter Paula Lynn Macaruso of Johnston, her close friend Joseph Pascone, three grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She was the sister of the late Peter Vallevona. Her funeral with visitation will be held...

Betty (Hodgkinson) Wedderburn, 79, of Cranston, Rhode Island and Lake Worth, Florida passed away in Florida on Friday December 13, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Norris Wedderburn. Born on September 6, 1940 in Fall River, Massachusetts to William G. and Mildred (Simpson) Hodgkinson, she was raised in Providence and Barrington, Rhode Island, moving to Cranston in 1975. She wintered in Lucerne Pointe, Lake Worth, Florida since...

On December 17th, 2019 Joel M. Zisserson passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at HopeHealth Hospice Care in Providence Rhode Island. He was 79 years old. Joel was retired from the Cranston Public School system where he dedicated 40 years to his role of Director of Transportation and Plant Operations. Joel was born on June 12, 1940 in Providence, RI to the late Sidney and Mary (Port) Zisserson. As a lifetime Rhode Island resident, Joel graduated from Cranston...

Sandra M. (Dowling) Scott 78, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 16, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Scott Jr. for 49 years. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island she as the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Dowling. She was a graduate of Cumberland High School and Fatima Nursing School. She loved to travel with her husband and family and visited all 50 states. Sandra was a loving, devoted...

83, of Johnston, formerly of North Providence, passed away Friday.  He was the husband of the late Paula (Saritelli) Gemma.  They were married 35 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alduino and Antonetta (Belmonte) Gemma. He is survived by two sons, Steven M. Gemma of MA, and Michael J. Gemma of IN; a daughter, Kerri-Ann Morrison of Foster; a brother, Robert Gemma of North Providence; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  He was the brother of the...

Helen Doris Parrish formerly of North Fort Myers, passed away on December 6, 2019 under hospice care in Tampa, Florida.  She was 100 years old.  She was predeceased by her husband Robert M. Parrish, and her son Robert M. Parrish Jr.  Helen is survived by her two daughters Patricia Charmoy of Virginia, Susan Morton of Florida, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Helen was a registered nurse.  She loved to knit, bake for her church and friends, as well as...

Alexander D. Rego 89, of Cranston,  passed away on December 2, 2019 peacefully at home in the presence of family.  Born in Providence on May 17, 1930,  he was the son of the late Alexander and Jennie (Colangelo) Rego and brother of the late Vera Larson.  He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Alexander is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Rego, two sons; John Rego of Washington D.C., Steven Rego of West Kingston, R.I. and two...

Peter W. Black 65, passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2019.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Chatterly) Black.  Peter had worked for many years as a chemical technician for the food industry until his retirement, and was currently working at the Legion Bowl in Cranston.  He is survived by his brother David Black, his wife Joan and their family.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 7th at 9:00am in St....