All Obituaries

Charles Thomas Schifino, 74, was born in East Providence, RI, on August 23, 1945 and passed away unexpectedly at home in Warwick, RI, on Sunday, June 28, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Camille Schifino, his daughter, Cristen Schifino Newman, son-in-law, James Newman, grandson, Lincoln Charles, and step-grandchildren, Aaron and Calista. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Schifino and Ruth Jackson Slater. Growing up on Prudence Island, “Charlie” discovered his love for...

Mary B. (Steven) Joyal 90, formerly of Cranston and Johnston passed away peacefully at the Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.  Mary was born in Boston, Massachusetts and was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert S. and Margaret L. (Smith) Steven.  She graduated from Westborough High School and attended LaSalle College.  She was the widow of Robert E. Joyal and is survived by her daughter Mary L. Santilli and her husband Robert N. Santilli Sr. of...

Frank F. Thorpe Jr. 78, of Norwood Avenue, died Wednesday morning June 17, 2020 at home. He was the loving husband of the late Mary T. (Malo) Thorpe.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank F. and Mary T. (Paparelli) Thorpe. He is survived by three daughters, Kimberly A. Thorpe, Korina M. Arruda and Lisa M. Sekuterski and son Vince Coyner; brother, Bartholomew J. Thorpe; grandchildren, Haley, Alexus, Thomas, Tyler and Kelly, and numerous nephews...

Daniel George Wayne, "Dan" 82, died June 10th, 2020 at Hallworth House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, after a decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the son of Henry Child Wayne and Mary Poland Wayne, and was a native New Englander. After a brief interruption in his studies to enter the U.S. Air Force as a mechanic from 1958 – 62 (where he was involved in the mission to find Gary Powers, among other adventures throughout the Azores, North Africa...

Irene “Claire” (Desjarlais) Hynes, 81, passed away peacefully June 11th at Hebert Nursing Home , previously having resided in Johnston. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Hynes. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Petit) Desjarlais. She is survived by her children Dennis Hynes and his wife Joyce, and daughter Debra Parrillo., grandchildren Vincent, Nicholas, and Jon Michael, and one great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her brother Richard...

Lillian Hargreaves, 93, passed away on June 6, 2020 at St. Antoines Residence in North Smithfield. Lillian was married to her husband William for 75 wonderful years and they could always be found sitting side by side and holding hands.   She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Laura (Crane) Hoyle and Edward Hoyle. She lived in Cranston for 58 years before moving to Smithfield and North Smithfield.. In addition to her husband William, she is survived by her...

Marie (Fraraccio) Conti, 88, a long time resident of Johnston, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020. She was the wife of the late Salvatore P. Conti Jr. to whom she was married 48 years until his passing in 2001. She was the daughter of the late Antonio Fraraccio and the late Mary (Spaziano) Fraraccio. Marie was very active all her life. She helped her husband with the family business, Conti Bros., for over 40 years. Marie was also involved in the business her daughter Catherine...

Richard O. Alviti 74, of Johnston died peacefully on Wednesday June 3, 2020. He was the husband of Angela A. Alviti. Born in Providence in October 11,1945. He was the son of late Italo and Elena (Mariano) Alviti of Narraganset. He leaves two sons, Richard J. Alviti and his wife Barbara of Cranston, Michael J. Alviti and his wife Pamela of Johnston and was the proud grandfather of Brian A. Alviti of Cranston and Abigail E. Alviti of Johnston.  He is also survived by...

Daniel Lee Peterson Jr. 35, residing in Woonsocket passed away in his sleep on May 14, 2020.  Born in Providence, on September 27, 1984 he  was was the son of Daniel Peterson Sr. and Wendy (Hearne) Peterson  He was the brother of Scott L Peterson,  Angel L (Peterson) Arefien and father of Daniel V. Peterson 16, Noah M. Peterson 8,  Liliana R. Peterson 5, and the late Joseph D Peterson who passed on August 7, 2009.   A ...

John M. Ferrara, 62, of Cranston, Rhode Island died peacefully at home Tuesday May 5th from complications related to diabetes.  He was the long time companion of Carol (Manocchia) Smith of Cranston, Rhode Island. John worked in the Electrical Distribution Industry. He worked his way up from Branch Manager, to Operations and to Regional Manager for numerous Electrical Distributorships throughout Southern New England.  No matter where he worked he was highly respected by all....