John Domenic Meleo
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John Domenic Meleo, 85, of North Providence, passed away suddenly on December 2, 2024. Born in Providence a son of the late Alberto and Rose (Narducci) Meleo. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (Mento) Meleo. Devoted father of; Roseann Martone and her husband Bartholomew, and [...]

Josephine “Jaye” Montefusco
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Josephine “Jaye” Montefusco, 93, of Austin Avenue, Smithfield passed away on December 2, 2024, at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Domenic M. Montefusco. Born in Providence, Josephine was a daughter of the late Pietro and Vincenza Castriotta. She worked at the [...]

Richard George Galli
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My Sayonara In ancient societies when an important man died people sacrificed some of his soldiers and his women to protect him and do his laundry in the afterlife. A while ago my wife Toby and I had a talk along those lines. If I [...]

Letters to the Editor 12.04
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To the Editor, The bankruptcy of the Providence Place mall gives us a time for a radical rethink.  While many folks will look at housing, classrooms, or the like, what the city really needs is more Salt Marsh.  When the mall was being built they [...]

Cartas a la editora 12.04
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Al editor: La quiebra del centro comercial Providence Place nos brinda la oportunidad de hacer un replanteamiento radical. Si bien muchas personas buscarán viviendas, aulas o cosas similares, lo que la ciudad realmente necesita es más marismas. Cuando se estaba construyendo el centro comercial, tuvieron [...]

Domenica (DeSimone) Barsoian
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Domenica (DeSimone) Barsoian, 92 of Oriole Avenue, Pawtucket passed away November 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Seboo Barsoian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Rocco and Giacinta (Cioli) DeSimone. She was the mother of [...]

Jessie M. (Ashton) Pono
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Jessie M. (Ashton) Pono, 98, passed away November 28, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chester, England. Beloved wife of the late James V. Pono. Devoted mother to; Domenic Pono, Jimmy Pono, Perry Pono, Lisa Pono, and the late [...]

Norma A. (Manieri) Conroy
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Norma A. (Manieri) Conroy, 85, of Time Street passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert “Bob” E. Conroy. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Assunta (Ruggiero) Manieri. [...]

John F. Gemma
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John F. Gemma 76, of Johnston, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Burlingham) Gemma. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Britland) Gemma. Besides his wife, he is survived by his [...]

Sheila A. (Grimes) Murphy
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Sheila A. (Grimes) Murphy, 64, passed away on November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was the beloved wife of Joseph P. Murphy for forty years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Agnes R. (DeSimone) Grimes. [...]