Obituaries
Felix Cortes-Vargas (Felix el Gato)
Mar 25, 2026
Felix Cortes-Vargas, known as "Felix El Gato,” age 68, a longtime resident of Providence and a native of Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Carmen Rivera. He was born on June 25, 1957, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his parents, Jose Juan Cortes and...
Nancy M. Gattuso
Mar 23, 2026
Nancy Gattuso (69) died after a long battle with cancer on March 23, 2026. Her parents, Albert and Mary Petroski, and her husband Peter have pre-deceased her.
Born in Nanticoke, PA in August 1956. She attended Nanticoke area schools, Pittston Hospital School of Nursing, and Chamberlain University.
She worked at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre and Geisinger Hospital, where she retired in 2021,...
Janet M. Hyland
Mar 19, 2026
Janet (Jan) Lois Mitchell Hyland, 78, passed away on the evening of March 19 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island after battling pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her beloved sons, Jason (Lori), Scott, Chad (Anne), ten grandchildren, Taylor, Hannah (Nick DiRocco), Jacob, Nicholas, Jace, Kaiya, Jayda, Landyn, Ella, Ryder and two great grandchildren Emma and Ellie. She is also survived...
Diane Marie Beaudoin
Mar 19, 2026
Diane Marie Beaudoin,65,passed away peacefully on March 19th,2026She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She had a love for music, a soft heart for animals, and a deep love for her children and grandchildren.She will be remembered for her strength, her kindness, and the quiet ways she showed she cared.She is survived by her children, Justin Beaudoin,Krystle Beaudoin, and...
Andrew P. Boyorek
Mar 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce of the unexpected passing of Andrew "Andy" P. Boyorek, age 80, on March 16, 2026. Andy was born on July 25, 1945, in Fall River, Mass to the late Andrew J. Boyorek and the late Mary Sousa Lopes.Andy grew up in Warren, RI, where his father was the proprietor of Andy's Bar....
Gloria A. Roy
Mar 14, 2026
Gloria A. Roy, 90, a resident of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, and formerly of Warren, Rhode Island and Chicopee, Massachusetts, was called safely home on Saturday March 14th, 2026. Gloria passed into Eternal Life at Hope Hospice in Providence, Rhode Island surrounded by the care and comfort of her family. Gloria is pre-deceased by her husband of 65 years, Roger...
Grecia Damaso
Mar 11, 2026
Grecia Dámaso, de 86 años, de Providence, Rhode Island, falleció pacíficamente el 11 de marzo de 2026, rodeada de su familia después de una valiente batalla contra el Alzheimer.
Nacida el 2 de enero de 1940 en el Seibo, República Dominicana, Grecia era hija del fallecido Modesto Dámaso y María Vitalina de la Cruz. Ella era una de ocho hijos.
Desde muy...
Isabel Carrizo
Mar 10, 2026
Isabel Carrizo,age 87, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of Enrique A. Carrizo. Born on Saturday, January 21, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose Ricardo Carrizo and Blanca Isabel (de Carrizo) Villega.
She was a devoted homemaker who...
Karen L. McWhirter
Mar 7, 2026
Karen McWhirter, 69, a longtime resident of Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 after a brief illness. Karen was born in Providence, RI, and grew up in Warwick and East Greenwich. She graduated from Lincoln School in Providence before attending Connecticut College, where she was awarded her B.A.in History. After college, Karen worked as a cost accountant...
Christian Davodet
Mar 4, 2026
Christian Davodet, 54, of North Kingstown, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026.
Born in Providence, he was the cherished son of Patricia (Savella) Griggs of Providence and Bernard Davodet, who resides in Camden, Maine and Paris, France. He was the stepson of the late Glenn E. Griggs, who lovingly raised him as his own...
Suzanne E. Turner
Mar 2, 2026
Suzanne Ellen (Brown) Turner, 85, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude E. Brown and Thomas C. Brown.
Raised in Bristol, Sue graduated from Bristol Senior High School before enrolling in the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing. She went on...
John Michael Skeffington, Jr. "Jack"
Mar 2, 2026
John Michael Skeffington, Jr. (“Jack”), 87, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2026.
Born in Providence, RI on August 11, 1938, Jack was the eldest of three children of the late John M. and Evelyn (Walsh) Skeffington. He was raised in a proud Irish Catholic household in the Smith Hill section of Providence....
Candida Aurora Iniguez
Feb 27, 2026
Candida Aurora Iniguez, age 83, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the loving wife of Jaime Sanchez-Santiago. Born on Saturday, June 6, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Julio Iniguez and Lucia Rosario.
Candida was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family.
She is survived by...
Patricia Madelyn Kachanis
Feb 24, 2026
With loving hearts we remember Patricia ‘Pat’ Kachanis, who passed away on February 24, 2026 at the age of 87. Patricia lived a life centered on faith, kindness and caring for others. Touching the lives of many children she was a ‘lunch lady’ for the city of Pawtucket for over 30 years. She faithfully served as a Eucharistic Minister as...
John Carpinelli
Feb 21, 2026
John Carpinelli, age 77, of North Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Lincolnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on Wednesday, August 11, 1948, he was the son of the late John and Yolanda Carpinelli.
John worked in insurance sales, where he built lasting relationships and was known for his dedication and professionalism.
He is survived by his...
Edward P. Dupuis
Feb 21, 2026
Edward P. Dupuis, 88, passed away with his wife by his side on February 21, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Joanne F. (Brown) Dupuis. Born in Boston, MA he was a son of the late Norman and Dorothy (Lecours) Dupuis.
Mr. Dupuis grew up in Laconia, NH and later Gilmanton, NH. He graduated from Laconia High...
Vincent N. Borelli
Feb 18, 2026
Vincent N. Borelli, 82, passed away February 18, 2026. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Donato A. and Jennie E. (Mercurio) Borelli.
Mr. Borelli worked as a mechanic for the former Dick Cranston Ford in East Greenwich.
He is survived by several cousins. He was the brother of the late Danny Borelli, Lucy Odell and Mary Charette.
His funeral...
Marshall J. Davis, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Marshall J. Davis, Jr., 72, of North Attleboro, MA passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning on February 18, 2026 at the Friendly Nursing Home in Woonsocket, RI. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION. For online condolences kindly visit: Hillskeffington.com
Steven Lachance
Feb 14, 2026
Steven Lachance passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was 63 years old.
Born on Friday, May 25, 1962, Steven will be remembered by those who knew him.
There are no funeral services at this time
Arthur Viera, Jr.
Feb 14, 2026
Arthur Viera Jr., of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on February 14, 2026. Born on July 17, 1944, in Providence to Arthur Viera and Rose Pacheco.
Arthur proudly served in the United States Army as a Specialist 4, during the Vietnam War, fighting in the Battle of Ia Drang. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his...
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