All Obituaries

Brian J. Cifelli, 55, of Cranston, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 28, 2024 at home. He was the beloved son of the late Domenic and Gale D. (Soltys) Cifelli.  He was a lifelong resident of Cranston. Brian was a sheet metal fabricator with several HVAC companies for many years.  He was a graduate of Cranston High School West and was a member of its hockey team.  He was an avid Boston Bruins hockey fan. He is survived by his son, Giani DeFusco and several aunts, uncles...

Deborah Anne Calder, age 72, of Coventry RI, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 24, 2024 after a short illness. Daughter of the late Burton D and Lois (Brown) Smith of Wickford, Debbie shared her mother’s love of nature, animals, baking, and gardening. She is survived by her loving life- partner Marc Joubert, a menagerie of animals, and a large garden. She was a survivor of esophageal cancer. Born in Portsmouth VA, Debbie grew up in Wickford RI with her brother, where she...

Antonio “Champ” Mello, Jr., 97, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024 at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Philomena (Iannitelli) Mello.  Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Antonio and Mary (Smeals) Mello.  He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mr. Mello was a cook at the Rhode Island State Medical Center in Cranston for thirty-five years before retiring.  He was a WWII Army...

Albin J. Kiselica, 94, of West Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Joan F. (Kuster) Kiselica. They had been married for almost seventy-one years. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine (Kutis) Kiselica. He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mr. Kiselica was a Korean War Navy Veteran.  After his service in the war he became a carpenter and along with his brother, was in the residential...

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,...

On this Day April 15, 2024 we celebrate the life and ascension of our dearly departed Jared Jacob Greenless. Born December 9, 1975 to Karen (Luther) Deus and James E. Greenless, Sr. Loving brother to James, Jr and his wife Kandise, Joshua and his wife Chelsea, and Tyler. Doting uncle to Dylan and nurturing Great uncle to Amelia. Cherished son to James, Sr. and his wife Laurie and Karen and her spouse John (JD), and stepmom Sharon. His memory will be honored by all who knew him and were...

Jean A. Ducharme, 80, of Coventry, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Coventry, the daughter of the late Frederick and Jeannette (Chatell) Ducharme.  She was a lifelong resident of Coventry. Jean loved spending time with family, friends and her beloved pets. She also touched the lives of many children she cared for. She enjoyed baking cakes where she was known for her beautiful cake decorating. One of her...

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...