All Obituaries

Richard R. Lucke, 89, of West Warwick, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved partner of Elizabeth M. “Betty” Walsh. Born in Providence, a son of the late William C. Lucke, Sr. and Charlotte E. (Emerson) Greene. Mr. Lucke worked as a mechanic and an autobody repairman for many years until retiring. Besides his partner, he leaves three daughters, Michelle Lucke, Debra Ann Matthus and Debra Jean Lucke; two sons,...

Henry W. “Hank” Tedeschi, III, 61, of West Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home. Born in Providence, a son of the late Henry W. Tedeschi, Jr. and Louisa S. (Henault) Tedeschi. Hank was a middle school educator in the Warwick School System for many years before retiring. He found the most enjoyment from being a grandfather to his beloved grandchildren. He also was an avid New England sports fan and was a season ticket holder to the Providence College...

David A. Souza, 73, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise L. (LaRoche) Souza, who passed away in October of 2022.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Jesse J. and Angelina (Ventura) Souza. Mr. Souza was a beloved resident of West Warwick and a dedicated truck driver with the Teamsters Union Local 251 for twenty-eight years. His commitment and hard work were evident...

Joseph T. Zabatta, 76, of Coventry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Easter morning, March 31, 2024 at home. He was the beloved husband of Irene T. (Dauphinais) Zabatta, they had been married for fifteen years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Pasqualena (Lepre) Zabatta. Joe was employed by the Town of West Warwick Highway Department for twenty-five years before retiring in 1998 as the Director.  He was a Vietnam War Army Veteran, an antique...

Angelo A. Pastore, 84, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at the Hebert Health & Rehabilitation Center, Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of Jeannette M. (Gabriau) Pastore, they had been married for sixty-three years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Daria “Dolly” (Petrarca) Pastore.  He resided in the Natick section of West Warwick for most of his life. Mr. Pastore grew up in the East Natick section of...

Rosalie P. (Parente) Petrarca, 85, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter by her side on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward H. Petrarca.  Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Cosimo and Dora (Peretti) Parente.  Rosalie was the secretary and office manager of Forest Hills Nurseries, Inc. for forty-seven years before retiring in 2009.  She was a...

 Eileen (Malone) DesGranges, 92, of Town Farm Road, Coventry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday evening, February 17, 2024 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. DesGranges, they had been married for 52 years upon his passing in 2014.  Born in County Kerry, Ireland, a daughter of the late James and Helen (Gleason) Malone. She was a resident of Coventry for many years. Mrs. DesGranges was a nursing assistant with Alternative Care...

Francis P. “Frankie” Ford, 77, of West Warwick, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Providence, a son of the late Lucia (Ford) Potter.  He was a resident of West Warwick for most of his life. Mr. Ford was an Assistant Professor of Computer Science for many years at Providence College in the School of Arts and Sciences.  He completed his undergraduate degree at Rhode Island College in 1966 and his Master’s degree at Kansas...

Reverend Richard A. Bucci, 76, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, West Warwick, died on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Father was the son of the late Armand and Mary (Corvese) Bucci, and he attended St. Ann School in Providence. In preparation for the priesthood, he studied at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Warwick, Providence College, and at the Pontifical North American College, Rome. He was ordained a priest on July 2, 1973 at St. Peter’s Basilica,...

Therese M. (Valerien) Ray, 95, of Coventry, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Riverview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Coventry. For 75 years she was the cherished wife of Manuel Ray. Therese described her marriage as “love at first sight,” after meeting her husband following his return from the U.S Navy in World War II. Therese was born in Coventry to the late Elphege and Lucia (Belisle) Valerien.  She resided in West Warwick after marriage,...