All Obituaries

CICCARONE, Joan F. (Thibeault), 68, of Lippitt Avenue, Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2018 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Alexander “Chick” Ciccarone.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Thibeault and Doris (McGovern) Allen.  She lived in Coventry before moving to Warwick. Mrs. Ciccarone enjoyed spending time with her family especially her granddaughter, Isabella.  She also loved watching her...

Kenneth A. Rossi, 63, of Hundred Acre Wood, Bristol, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, November 4, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Linda D. (Amick) Rossi and they had been married for twenty years.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Augustino G. “Gus” and Colombe “Cal” (Brouillard) Rossi. Mr. Rossi was the owner of Rossi Auto Care Sales & Service, Inc. in West Warwick for 40+ years. Ken enjoyed life to the...

BARRETO, Antonio W., 79, of Main St., West Warwick, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at Kent Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was the beloved husband of the late Maria A. (Silva) Barreto.  Born in Soca, Uruguay, he was the son of the late Juan and Angelica (Fernandez) Barreto.  Mr. Barreto, known more as Papa or Tatito, was a dye house operator in the textile industry for many years before retiring.  He loved all sports, but mostly watching...

HOLDEN, Kevin B., 64, of Burton Street, Cranston, passed away Wednesday evening, October 24, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Martha E. (Borys) Holden, they had been married for 44 years.  Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Louise M. (Whittaker) Holden.  He resided in Cranston since 1995. Kevin was the proprietor of Kevin Holden, Inc., an industrial finishing company for over forty years.  He was a Vietnam...

DONNELLY, SR., David E., 76, formerly of North Kingstown, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 23, 2018 at St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth E. “Liz” (Mullaney) Donnelly. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Kennedy) Donnelly. Dave was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College. Upon graduation from PC, he served in the RI National Guard and active duty in the United...

GRIFFIN, Maryann T. (Therrien), "Dollyann",  81, of Snells Court, West Warwick, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Griffin.  Born in the Fiskeville section of Coventry, she was the daughter of the late Hector and Marie Emma (Martin) Therrien. Mrs. Griffin was a former member of the American Legion Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by four sons, William P. Griffin, Jr. of West Warwick,...

DeCESARE, Genevieve H., (Lupo), 87, of Lyndonville, Vermont, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Frank D. DeCesare.  Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary (Serpa) Lupo. She is survived by a son, Roman Black of Kalispell, Montana; a daughter, Karen Ann DeCesare in Vermont; two brothers, Philip Lupo in Idaho and Raymond Lupo in Maine; three sisters, Anna Lanier of...

TOMASSO, Joseph R., 64, of Providence Street, West Warwick, passed away Thursday morning, October 11, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl (Davidson) Tomasso.  Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Domenic and Appollonia “Bella” (Palazzo) Tomasso. Mr. Tomasso was a cross country truck driver for many years.  Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Tracy L. Tomasso of West Warwick; three brothers, James...

Metivier, Claire S., 71, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aldor and Theresa  (Beaumier) Metivier.  Claire leaves behind her cousin, Gloria Goguen-Stonefield and husband, Andrew Stonefield and second cousin, Brooke Stonefield.  In addition to her cousin, Claire leaves her housemates Crystal, Elizabeth and Lynne and many friends at Opportunities Unlimited.  Through the years, Claire...

BENOIT, Judy A. (Iasimone), 52, of Providence, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Women & Infants Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard A. Benoit.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Martin) Iasimone.  She lived in West Warwick before moving to Providence. Judy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved the beach. Besides her husband she leaves her children, Amanda, Richard, Erica, Derek...