All Obituaries

Lillian M. (Reynolds) LaRoche, 100, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home Monday morning, May 6, 2024. She was the wife of the late David P. LaRoche. Born December 1, 1923, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John B. and May (Abbott) Reynolds. She leaves her children, Gary LaRoche, Mark LaRoche, Jeffrey LaRoche, David LaRoche, and Carol Ann Camera; and her granddaughters, Briana and Kiara. She was the sister of Charlotte Lanni, the late Cynthia Reynolds, the late John...

Saad T. Habchi, 62, of Cranston, RI, passed away at home surrounded by his family, Friday, May 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Rania (Chwah) Habchi. Born Dec. 2, 1961, in Lebanon, he was a son of the late Toufic Habchi and Damouna Kayrouz. In addition to his wife, he leaves four sons, Toufic Habchi, Tony Habchi, Johnny Habchi and Peter Habchi; and his grandchildren, Lylah, Tony and Christian. He was the brother of Youssef Habchi, Diab Habchi, Tony Habchi, Kabalan Habchi, Ghassan...

John Rego, 65,  of Coventry, passed away peacefully May 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Manuel Charles and Mary (Bowen) Rego. Mr. Rego was a supervisor for A & H Manufacturing Company.  John was an avid Patriots, Red Sox and Bruins fan and of wrestling. He was a member of the Atwood Avenue Men’s Adult Softball League. He is survived by his twin sister Joan Siou and his companion Annie Carter. He was the uncle of Sheri...

Marjorie (Forchione) Capozzoli, 85, of Cranston, passed away at home April 29, 2024. Born March 31, 1939, in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Frances (Maiorano) Forchione. She worked for nearly 20 years at Ross Simon’s in the Bridal Registry. She leaves her children, David Capozzoli (his wife Cynthia) and Paula Matrumalo; and her grandchildren, Gianna, Talia, Courtney and Anthony. She was also the sister of Paul Forchione and the late Daniel...

Susan Mary Parker, 57, of Worcester, MA, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at her sister’s home on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born November 23, 1966, she was a daughter of the late James W. Parker, Jr. and Eleanor (Del Bonis) Parker. Susan was the sister of Amy Parker Pignataro (her husband Richard Pignataro) and the late James W. Parker, III; the loving aunt of James Joseph Parker, Parker Pignataro and Luke Pignataro; and the...

On April 28, 2024, Steven Scaglione lost his battle with cancer after a 10 year courageous fight. Born in Providence, Steve was the son of the late Louis A. and Carmella (Quartochi) Scaglione. He was a 1980 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Steve was employed by nVent in Warwick until his illness forced his retirement. Steve leaves his devoted wife of 17 years, Valerie (Parente) Scaglione and his 5 children, Ron Scaglione, Brianna Scaglione-Martinez,...

Evelyn C. Valerio, 60, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Dominican Republic, she was the daughter of Domingo Antonio Rodriguez and Luce M. (Nunez) Rodriguez.  Evelyn was the beloved mother of two children; Stephanie Valerio and Gabriel Valerio. Cherished grandmother of four grandchildren; Jazlynn, Xaiden, Myalynn and Elias. She was the dear sister of Zaida Giron, Yuverkis Zorabedian, Marilyn Martinez, Madeline Rodriguez, Anthony Rodriguez and...

Joseph B Jackson, 63 of Providence, Rhode Island,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the respected and beloved husband for 36 years of Gloria James - Jackson. Mr. Jackson was born in Liberia, a son of the late Agnes and James Jackson. He graduated from the University of Liberia on May 7, 1986 with a degree in Accounting. He worked at Penal Kerr Foster Accounting Firm and earned a scholarship to further his...

William F. Parenteau, 74, of Cranston, passed away at home April 18, 2024. Born May 1, 1949, in Providence, he was a son of the late Eilene (Heron) Young and the late Albert Parenteau. William was the father of Alyssa Clark, Kayleigh Parenteau, the late Daniel Parenteau and the late William Parenteau; and was the brother of Albert, Joseph, Richard, Eileen, Marlene, Diane, Donna, Denise, Sheila, Carole, the late William, the late David, and the late Shirley. A visitation will be held...

Barry S. Parks, Sr., 78, of Warwick, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice. He was the husband of the late MaryAnn (Grilli) Parks. Born July 19, 1945, in Providence, he was the son of the late Amil and Alice (Oliver) Parks. Barry proudly served with the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked for the former ALMACS supermarkets for more than 40 years before their closure. Afterwards, he worked for EG&G Sealol until he retired. He leaves three sons,...