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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...

Gertrude P. Ringuette

May 14, 2024

Gertrude “Trudy” Ringuette, after a brief battle with cancer, was welcomed into heaven on May 14, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home at 75 Jefferson Drive, East Greenwich, where the Ringuette family has resided since 1971.

Born in Chicopee, MA, Trudy is the last surviving child of Wilfred and Lucille (DesRochers) Messier.  She is...

Paul Steve Hinski

May 14, 2024

Paul Steve Hinski, 77, of Harrisville, Rhode Island passed away at home May 14, 2024 after a long illness. Predeceased by his parents Paul and Marion C Hinski. Paul leaves a sister Barbara Bader of Mt Shasta, California. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com...

Frederick D. "Bebe" Macdonald

May 13, 2024

Frederick D. “Bebe” MacDonald, 92, passed away May 13, 2024. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Forrest) MacDonald. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Melvin and Julia L. (Cassamas) MacDonald.

A lifelong quahaugger Bebe was a self-employed shell fisherman for over 72 years and was still bullraking at the age of...

Dawn C. Lee

May 12, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce our beloved mother, Dawn Carol Lee, age 74, of Coventry, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on May 12. Dawn was born on October 15, 1949.

She dedicated her life to her family. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her kindness, love,...

Kenia M. Vilorio

May 12, 2024

March 12, 1972 - May 12, 2024 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend Kenia (Mema, Kenen) M. Vilorio of Providence, RI, daughter of Marissa Herrera Nunez (deceased) and Juan Jose Vilorio and Maria Nunez (deceased) whom raised her was born on March 12, 1972, in Hato Mayor del Rey Dominican Republic. She went home to be with the lord on...

Joseph A. Ryan

May 11, 2024

Joseph A. Ryan, 90, passed away on May 11, 2024.  He was the husband of 58 years to Pauline R. Ryan.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Ryan.

Joe was a 1952 LaSalle High School and Providence College graduate in 1956.  He was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy...

Rita C. Mccaughey

May 10, 2024

Rita C. McCaughey, 96, passed away May 10, 2024. Born in Pawtucket she was a daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Du Plessie) McCaughey.  She lived most of her life in North Providence and most recently in East Greenwich at Anchor Bay Greenwich.

Rita is survived by her devoted son, Donald McCaughey, his wife Kristin, and...

Geoffrey A. Beaven

May 9, 2024

Geoffrey Beaven (77) of West Greenwich passed away on May 9th, 2024. He was the loved son of the late George Beaven Jr. and Helen (Whitaker) Beaven. Geoff grew up in North Kingstown on Pojac Point. He was a man of many talents: he was a fisherman, a farmer, a firefighter, and most of all, a loving father and...

Carol A. Dowling

May 9, 2024

Carol Ann Dowling, 57, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Providence, Rhode Island. Born on July 20, 1966, in Warwick, Rhode Island, Carol was a beacon of joy and generosity, touching the lives of many with her unwavering kindness and compassionate spirit.

Throughout her life, Carol was deeply committed to helping the less fortunate, always striving...

Msgt. Anthony P. Dimuccio, Riang (Ret.)

May 8, 2024

MSGT. Anthony P. DiMuccio, RIANG (Ret.), 86, passed away May 8, 2024. He was the husband of the late Carol A. Tacey. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Joseph and Adelina (Perra) DiMuccio. He was the brother of Angie, Helen, Eva, Frank, Joe and Dolores.

MSGT. DiMuccio served 40 years in the Rhode...

Brian Joseph Conway

May 7, 2024

Brian Joseph Conway: 75, May 7, 2024 Known as BJ in his childhood, Brian passed away on May 7th in his hometown of Providence, RI, with his family by his side. He was born in Providence on February 18, 1949 and was the son of Charles Martin Conway and Catherine Bracq Conway. Brian was predeceased by his parents and his...

Paul Francis Landry

May 7, 2024

Paul Francis Landry, 85, of Cranston, RI passed away May 7, 2024 in Johnston. 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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James J. Andrade

May 4, 2024

James J Andrade of North Kingstown passed away Saturday May 4, 2024 at the age of 86. He was the loving husband of Patricia Andrade and they would have celebrated their 61th anniversary this June. He is survived by his Son, Matthew Andrade, his Daughter, Michelle Andrade and two grandchildren he adored. James was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts and...

Alex Stanley Korus

May 4, 2024

Alex Stanley Korus, 77, of Coventry, passed away May 4, 2024 in Kent Hospital Warwick. 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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Emile Joseph Cadieux, Jr.

May 1, 2024

Emile Joseph Cadieux, Jr., of North Providence, passed away May 1, 2024 at home. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy. 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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Humberto Puim Pimentel

Apr 29, 2024

Humberto Puim Pimentel, 72, of East Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Humberto, known to many as "Capitao", was a son to the late Maria C. Puim and the late Joao Pimentel, and a brother to the late Natalia Furtado and the late Dimas Pimentel. Humberto...

Stephanie B. Salfeety

Apr 28, 2024

Stephanie Barrett Salfeety passed away peacefully on April 28 at the age of 75 after battling cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the oldest child of the late William A. Barrett and the late Jeannette (Smith) Barrett. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lt. Col. J. Stephen Salfeety (Ret.), as well as her son Stephen...

Jack Jay Held (Aka Jake)

Apr 26, 2024

On April 26, 2024 Jake passed away peacefully in his happy place at Hide Away Cove Campground. Born on November 4, 1953 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Theron Held and Edna DeLong Held. Jake is survived by two sons Joshua and Jeremy Held both of Cumberland, Rhode Island. He also leaves his brothers Robert Held...