Obituaries

Arlene P. Botelho

Jul 2, 2024

Arlene Botelho, passed away on July 2, 2024. Arlene passed from this earth in a peaceful, painless way surrounded by her family and friends at the Rhode Island Hospital. Heaven has snagged another angel for sure...

Arlene was a breath of fresh air, a ray of sunshine, always there with a helping hand and a loving smile...

Margaret Elizabeth (Comer) Delsesto

Jun 30, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth (Comer) DelSesto, 72, of Providence, passed away June 30th in HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. A service will be held Saturday, July 6th at 11:00am in the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. Burial at a later date in Highland Memorial Cemetery Johnston. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Grace R. Paolilli

Jun 29, 2024

Grace Rose Paolilli, 99, of East Greenwich, RI, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Raymond Paolilli, Jr., died Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1925, in Providence, RI, daughter of Dora and William Alterio. After she graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Providence, RI, Grace went to work as a telephone operator. She became...

Maureen A. O'Brien

Jun 28, 2024

Maureen Ann O’Brien, a devoted wife and loving mother passed away peacefully June 28, 2024, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and dedication to her family.

Daughter to Douglas and Margaret Lowe, she was born and raised in Worcester, MA. She was the eldest of three and is survived by her...

Norman A. James

Jun 26, 2024

Norman Arthur James, 92, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of M. Elaine (Morrisse) James.

Born April 18, 1932, Norman was the son of the late Arthur Rex and Louise (Adams) James of Rumford, RI. He attended Moses Brown School and graduated from Brown University in 1953....

Donna Marie Mckenna

Jun 26, 2024

Donna Marie McKenna, 71, of Cranston, Rhode Island passed away June 26 at RI Hospital after a brief illness. Donna was born in Central Falls on March 27, 1953 to the late Donald M. Messier and Ellen Messier (Fugere). She was step-daughter to the late Norman Fugere. Donna grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from CCRI with a degree in...

Muriel Patricia Mackie-Dosreis

Jun 25, 2024

Muriel Patricia Mackie-DosReis, 75, of Warwick, RI, passed away on June 25, 2024. Pat was born on June 22, 1949 in Providence RI to the late Muriel and Terrence Mackie. After graduating from St. Xavier’s Academy, she went on to study Nursing at Rhode Island College. Pat started at the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of RI in 1982, working as...

Richard E. Fougere

Jun 14, 2024

Richard E. Fougere, 71, of Johnston, passed away at home on June 14th. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Skuce) Fougere. Richard spent his childhood in Warwick and Narragansett and attended South Kingstown High School. He served in the US Army in South Korea. After his service, Richard worked in construction and...

Luis E. Coss, Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

Luis E. Coss, Jr. returned to his kingdom on Monday, May 13, 2024. He was born January 5, 1981 to Reina Taveras and Luis Coss. He was a King in this life and reigns on in the next. He was survived by his Wife Sabrina, and children Destiny, Luis, and Isaiah. As well as his stepchildren Shayanna, Aryana, Tatiyana and...

Sean P. Mcgloin

Jun 5, 2024

Sean was the type of person that would go into a room and instantly make new friends. He would crack jokes or talk about his boys and what type of fun things he had planned with them.

Sean taught his boys manners, respect, to open the door for people and to always try your hardest. Sean was...

Cynthia "Cyndi" Disarro (Presciutti)

Jun 1, 2024

Cynthia "Cyndi" DiSarro (Presciutti), 67, of North Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 after a 2-year battle with cancer. Cyndi spent many years of her career life working for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in administration. More recently, she worked in the bakery department at Dave’s Marketplace, where she also worked for many years. Cyndi always enjoyed...

Clementine A. Sisson

May 28, 2024

Clementine A. (Walusiak) Sisson “Klemencia” 93, daughter of Bertha and Kazimierz Walusiak, passed away May 28, 2024.  Clementine [ klem-uhn-teen ] was predeceased by Alfred T Sisson, her husband of 57 years.  She is survived by her children Nancy E. Menard and her husband Michael, Paul A. Sisson and his wife Dianne and William J. Sisson, 5 grandchildren Stephanie...

Samuel E. Hopp

May 28, 2024

Samuel Edward Hopp, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick, RI after an extended illness.

Sam was born in Providence, RI on October 15, 1941 to Edward H. Hopp and Helen L. (Ogley) Hopp. Sam was predeceased by his brother, David H. Hopp, of Texas. He is survived...

Kelly A. Headen

May 26, 2024

Kelly Ann Headen (35) unexpectedly passed away Sunday May 26, 2024. Kelly is survived by her son Wayne and her partner Tim Casala. She is also survived by her father Ronald Headen and her sisters Gwen Oppert and Erin Jones, nephews Tim, Andrew, Kiernan, Rhys and Giovanni as well as four grandchildren Aliyah, Lincoln, Hudson and Hazel.

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Edward M. Medici

May 22, 2024

Edward M. Medici, 90, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2024. He was the husband of Zilda (Nahabedian) Medici.

Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Guido and Olympia Medici.

Besides his wife of 63 years he is survived by his son Edward Medici (Deb), his daughter...

Linda M. Tessitore

May 22, 2024

Linda M. Tessitore, 69, passed away May 22, 2024. Born in Quonset Point, she was a daughter of the late Ervin B. and Floy “Dixie” (Maxwell) Gross.

A lifetime resident of North Kingstown, RI, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, and adoring grandmother. She was thoughtful, enthusiastic and radiated a warmth that felt like sunshine. Linda was...

Patricia A. Oakes

May 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Oakes, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Johnston, RI, after living several years with a dementia-related condition.

Pat was born and raised in Albany, New York. The youngest of three children and the only girl, she was the apple of her father’s eye, and a loving and constant companion to her...

Virginia Elizabeth Perry

May 18, 2024

Virginia Elizabeth Perry, 82, of Coventry passed away May 18, 2024 at Riverview Health Center Coventry. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Robert E. Lesco

May 17, 2024

Robert Lesco, known affectionately as Bob by his friends and family, passed away on May 17, 2024.  Born on May 22, 1948, to Albert and Earleen Lesco in Whitinsville, MA, he enjoyed his childhood summers at Scarborough Beach, RI.

Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran.  He bravely served two tours as a helicopter door gunner with  the...

Vincent Tamburrini, Ii

May 15, 2024

Vincent Tamburrini, II, 86, passed away May 15, 2024. He was the husband of Vivian A. (Volpe) Tamburrini. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Vincent and Angela (Oliva) Tamburrini.

He graduated from Lasalle Academy in 1955, and then went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree at Providence College, and received his...