All Obituaries

Evelyn G. (Emerson) Gonsalves, 97, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of RI. She was born in Providence, RI to the late Frank and Katharina (Schmidt) Emerson. She was married to the late Joseph A Gonsalves Sr. for over 50 years. Evelyn is survived by her loving daughter Kathy Anderson and husband Guy of Richmond, RI, and her loving son Joseph Gonsalves Jr. and companion Jeanne Maggiacomo...

Richard C. Zoglio Sr. , 75, of Providence, died March 15, 2024 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann Zoglio. Born in Providence, a son of the late Bartholomew and Lois Joan (Farr) Zoglio. Richard was a Machinist for over 40 years working for Pawtucket Fasteners. He was an avid hunter and golfer. He was a member of the South County Rod and Gun Club and a NRA Instructor. He was the father of Richard C. Zoglio Jr., Anthony Zoglio and Theresa Zoglio, step father of Jo-Ann,...

Beverly A. Souza (Cabana), of Cranston, died February 29, 2024. She was the wife of the late Michael C. Souza. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late George and Helen (Bianco) Cabana.  Beverly worked at Bank of America and was involved with Girl Scouts. She was the Mother of Lisa Ciccone and sister in law of Mary and Alfred Bernard, grandmother of 3 and a great grandmother of 1. She was sister in law of the late August, Edward Souza and Frances Watson. Funeral Service Tuesday...

Cynthia Shappy (Sandbergen), 78, of Edgewood, Cranston, died February 14, 2024, at Morgan Health Center. She was the wife of Leonard R. Shappy. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William F. and Theresa (Gavin) Sandbergen. Cynthia had counselled for Weight Watchers and was a cashier at Johnson and Wales University. Besides her husband she leaves four daughters Shearon Sevigny (Thomas), Susan Shappy, Carolyn Shappy, and Christine Cowen, a brother William Sandbergen (Elaine), 6...

Dolores (Scarduzio) Dacey, 90, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. She was born in Providence to the late Michael and Olga (Oliveri) Scarduzio. She was preceded in death by her sister Norma (Joseph) Gormley and her husband James Dacey. She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Ayers) Petteruti, Edward Dacey, and Robert Ayers. She was the loving grandmother of nine grandchildren. She also leaves behind a close-knit family of beloved cousins, nieces, and...

Dennis M. Hallam Sr., 75, of Cranston died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He was the husband of Audrey (Camera) Hallam for 53 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Raymond H. Hallam Sr. and Elmira (Bibeaux) Hallam.  Dennis was a retired teamster with the Local 251. He was a lifelong Raiders fan and enjoyed watching westerns, boating, fishing, bowling and playing cribbage and chess. He will be remembered for his...

Kathleen M. Lanowy, 75, of Cranston, passed away on January 29th after a long illness.  She was born on March 14th 1948 in Providence to the late Richard and Margaret (O’Brien) Costen.  Kathy was a long-time employee of the State of Rhode Island retiring from the Division of Taxation in 2018.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and travelling with her best friend of over 50 years, Carol. She also doted on her dog Molly. Kathy...

Charles Stephen Michaud, “Steve” of Barrington, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 1/24/24.   He was beloved by many family and friends.  He leaves his wife, Spence Hobbs of Barrington, RI and his step-son, Forester Hobbs of Boston, MA, his daughter and her husband, Sheryl and Adam Greene and grandchildren, Alexandra and Adam, Jr. of Cranston, RI.  He is also survived by his brothers; Robert, Jeffrey, Kenny, Douglas and his wife Helen, and many...

Diane Joy Flynn, 76, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, January 12th. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Freitas) Docca. Diane is survived by her two sons, Michael Murphy and Joseph Murphy, as well as her grandchildren, Joseph, Sarah and Timothy. She leaves behind, Robin Murphy, Joe’s wife. She was predeceased by her sister Joan Sutton and brother, Jonathan Docca.  Diane was a foodie. She loved cooking various dishes but...

Linda J. Martino (Almstrom), 81, of East Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3rd at Hope Hospice Care of RI.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Angelina (Cohelo) Almstrom. She was the wife of the late Thomas Martino, Sr., mother of four children, Sharon (husband Ben), Darlene, Linda (husband Joe), and Thomas Jr., grandmother of 8, Syrena, Angelique, and Zack Fernandes. Coco and Nick Pacheco and Tori, Samantha, and TJ...