All Obituaries

Stapleton, James H. 80, passed following a sudden illness on Sunday May 10, 2026. He was surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Jane (Peck) Stapleton. He was born in Providence and was the son of the late M. Frances (Gallogly) and Raymond V. Stapleton Sr. He was a graduate of Providence College and the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts and since 1985 he resided in Cranston and was the owner and funeral director of the Stapleton ...

Marie Sylvia (Colannino) Conti 88, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of the late Costanzo and Filomena (Russo) Colannino. Marie shared a beautiful and devoted 69-year marriage with her husband, Joseph Conti Jr. She was the cherished mother of her three loving children, Linda Koslowski (Dennis), Joseph Conti III (Shelley), and Cindy Conti-Cook (Frank). Marie was a proud and loving Nana to her four grandchildren, ...

Bryan Walsh, a lifelong resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026. Born in Providence on St. Patrick’s Day 1961, he was a true son of Rhode Island and spent his entire life as a well-known fixture in the Cranston community to his family and many friends. A man of profound intellect and extraordinary curiosity, Bryan was defined by his lifelong passion for automotive engineering—a deep interest he shared with his late father Tom. The two were ...

Kathleen F. (Gormley) "Kathy" Madrid 57, of Pawtucket passed away on Monday April 20, 2026. Born in Providence on August 20, 1968, she was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth (Jones) Gormley and the late Clement F. Gormley Jr. Her parents always held a strong and dear place in her heart; she often said they were two of her favorite people in the world. Kathy is survived by her daughters Victoria Madrid and Hannah Coady and son-in-law Ryan Coady. She was a proud and adoring ...

Melvin Edward Colby 92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at the Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence on April 11, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving wife Barbara Colby and many family members after a long and well-lived life.  Melvin was born in Gay Head (Aquinnah) Massachusetts on August 16, 1933. He was a proud member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah. He was the devoted spouse of Barbara Colby and a loving father and grandfather. He moved to Rhode Island where he ...

Richard “Rick” Melidossian 82, of Warwick passed away peacefully on Friday April 17, 2026 surrounded by friends and family. Richard was born on May 24, 1943 in Augusta, Georgia to Anthony and Sabina Melidossian. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and later earned his technical degree from the New England Institute of Technology where he specialized in HVAC technologies. On November 2, 1974, Richard married the love of his life Marjorie Smith. Richard and ...

Barbara F. Macari 88, of Warwick passed peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Natale "Banjoo" Macari for 32 years. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Nettie (Lawrence) Kouffman. She is survived by a daughter Jody Capoverde and husband Frank; grandchildren, John Butler, Justin Butler and wife Krystal, Carlos Cruz and husband Barry Morang; and her great-grandson Aiden Gaipo. She was the sister of the late Herbert O'Rourke ...

Denise Marie (Zinno) Schiano 72, of Warwick passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Denise was a strong-willed and spirited woman, a true “spitfire” whose energy and determination left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She spent more than 40 years working in sales, where her personality, drive, and ability to connect with others brought her both success and happiness. Denise was a deeply loving and devoted wife, mother, ...

Marion P. Judisch April 6, 2026 Marion Patricia (MacAleese) Judisch was born on April 25,1933 in Somerville, MA. Her parents were Cora B. (Mitton) and Arthur G MacAleese. Everyone in Marion’s life from her childhood days to present called her Pat, Patricia, Patty or Marion. She liked Pat best. Pat was a faithful Christian from birth to her going to Heaven to be with her Lord.  Her greatest joy in life was her family and loving husband, Bob. They came before anything else in her ...

On the morning of Thursday April 2, 2026 Robert J. Wylie 78, passed away at Tockwotton on the Waterfront with his daughter by his side.  He was very fortunate to have such an outstanding care team surrounding him for the last few months of his life. He was known by many as either Bob, Robbie, Robbie Joe, or “Bob with a B”. He was the husband of the late Patricia Wylie (Arnold) for over 50 years.  He was the son of the late Joseph F. and the late Jane O. (Horton) ...