Obituaries - Cranston Herald (2024)

Izzi, Ralph V., Sr.

Ralph Vincent Izzi Sr. (77) of Las Vegas Nevada, formerly of Providence, Cranston and Coventry, RI, passed away on Thursday June 20. Born December 14, 1946, to the late Alfonso and Theresa (Baglione) …more

7/23/24

French, Stanley F.

Stanley F. French, age 83, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Edith (Ormerod) French, to whom he shared 57 years of …more

7/17/24

Geary, Francis B., Jr.

Francis B. Geary, Jr., 77 of Cranston passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital on Saturday, June 29th surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Providence to the late Francis and …more

7/9/24

Levesque, Kathleen L. (Kay)

Kathleen (Kay) L. Levesque, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joseph Levesque. Born in Providence, RI on June 26, 1943, she was the daughter of the …more

6/25/24

Yuettner, Nancy Leonard

Nancy Leonard Yuettner, a retired Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was 85 years of age. Nancy was the beloved wife of …more

6/11/24

Charnley, Gerald Francis

Gerald Francis Charnley, 84, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Claudia J. (Whitehead) Charnley. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late …more

6/10/24

Milton, Kenneth R.

Kenneth R. Milton of Great Island, Narragansett and formerly of Cranston and Smithfield, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the only child of Roland and Virginia Milton …more

5/28/24

Martin, Gregory A.

Gregory A. Martin, 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jean (Manney) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late …more

5/20/24

Martin, Gregory A.

Gregory A. Martin, 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jean (Manney) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late …more

5/20/24

D'Abbraccio, Louis Thomas

Louis Thomas D’Abbraccio passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. As Lou’s community reflects on his legacy, one quality repeats itself through all aspects of …more

5/13/24

Joyce, Louise Anne (LouAnne)

Louise Anne Joyce (LouAnne), age 68 of Baneberry, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Morristown, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her …more

4/17/24

Childers, Dr. Henry E., Jr.

Dr. Henry E. Childers, Jr., “DOC” died peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alabama in 1930. After Veterinary School at Auburn University, he …more

4/15/24

Warren, Carol Hayden

Carol Hayden Warren of Green Valley, AZ, peacefully passed away at home on March 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert A. Warren; parents Harry and Alice Groetzinger) …more

4/11/24

Ritacco, Anthony Angelo

Anthony Angelo Ritacco, 89, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at home. Anthony was born on September 30, 1934, to Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco in Westerly. …more

4/8/24

Anderson, Muriel Bernadine

Muriel Bernadine Anderson, 97, of Cranston, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late John Edward Anderson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late …more

4/4/24

PETE FONTAINE (1946-2024) Ink in his veins, heart on his sleeve

Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week. Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.more

By RORY SCHULER|4/4/24

Peter C. Fontaine

Peter C. Fontaine, 77, award winning sports columnist died Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Born in North Kingstown, he was a son of the late Alphonse C. and Anna L. (Raitano) Fontaine. Pete was a …more

3/29/24

Longtime Beacon Communications freelancer Pete Fontaine dead at 77

Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday afternoon. For decades, you've been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines have regularly …more

3/29/24

Ekelund, Carl "Dana"

Carl “Dana” Ekelund, a beloved husband, father and brother, was peacefully called home to his Savior on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born November 6, 1947, to Carl …more

3/8/24

McCray, Gail (Concannon)

Gail (Concannon) McCray, 64, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Palazzini) Concannon. Gail had a …more

3/4/24

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