Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Lorraine Marie Noel was born March 3rd, 1960 and sadly departed from us on April 25th, 2024. Lorraine, known to many as “Ma,” was a daughter to the late Arlene Santanelli (81 years old) and the late Thomas Santanelli Jr (56 years old), sister to Thomas Santanelli III and Steven Santanelli, a mother to Peter “Pj” Santanelli and Chad T...

Apr 22, 2024

Richard A. Church, 55, of Providence, RI, a skilled carpenter and painter of over 30 years, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. He was the loving partner of the late Rosemarie Sidlik.  Lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Edward (Teddy) Soltys and the late Julia Church (Micielli). He leaves...

Apr 20, 2024

Diane M. Souza, 77, passed away April 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late William J. Souza. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Herman and Mildred (Moran) Schindler.

She enjoyed sewing and quilt making.

She is survived by two children Brian J. Souza and his wife Deena and Michelle...

Apr 20, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert Sadowski on 4/20/2024, a generous soul who was born on December 24, 1945. A man known for his wit, directness, and boundless passion for life, Robert was a pillar of strength in the lives of everyone who knew him. Robert is survived by his son, Jerrame Sadowski, his daughter-in-law, Niden Proum,...

Apr 17, 2024

James Michael DelVecchio, 68, of North Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on April 17th 2024.  He was the most supportive and devoted father to Nicole DelVecchio (Riss) of Warwick and Andrea DelVecchio (Sok and grandson Riley) of West Warwick and was a loving husband of Suzanne (Gamon) DelVecchio. Jim was predeceased by his parents Domenic and Dorothy (Swanlund) DelVecchio...

Apr 16, 2024

Christopher Andreozzi, 51, of Greenville, SC, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Providence, RI, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted father to Megan(Jacob) Andreozzi and Ryan (Taylor) Andreozzi, and a proud grandfather to Layla. Chris is also survived by his mother, Cynthia (David) Robnson, his brother, Tyler (Kelsey) Almeida, his grandmother, Barbara Gardner, his father...

Apr 12, 2024

Denise Marie Palmisano (Gadouas), 63, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was the daughter of Richard and Josephine Gadouas. Survived by three children Erica L. Ortoleva (Sal) of Providence, Steven J. Palmisano (Erica) of North Providence, Nicole T. Palmisano of East Providence and her grandchildren Aaliyah Ortoleva, Anthony Palmisano, Rowan Marmolejo, Kimberlea...

Apr 11, 2024

Anthony Christopher Bartolotta, 63, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on April 11th, 2024. Born in Torrington, CT, he was the beloved son of Michael Bartolotta and the late Virginia Garrity. He is survived by his father, Michael Bartolotta (and wife Roberta of Stratford, CT), his partner Allison Field of East Greenwich, his two loving daughters, Gina Schneck (and...

Apr 10, 2024

Nancy J. Bowden, 69, of Providence, passed away April 10th at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. She is predeceased by her parents Norman and Alice Shaw. She leaves a brother Brian Shaw of Attleboro, MA. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit: Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Apr 9, 2024

James D. Cogan, 71, of West Greenwich, RI, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the beloved son of Robert and Jane Cogan of East Greenwich and brother of Robert Cogan of East Greenwich (deceased) and Nancy Snow of Murrysville, PA. James was the father of Benjamin Cogan and Emily Baker.  He also loved...

Apr 8, 2024

Richard Francis Souza, Sr., 76, of Newport, RI passed away April 8, 2024 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. Predeceased by his parents, Manuel and Sadie Souza. He leaves a son, Richard Francis Souza, Jr. of Danvers, MA. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences kindly visit Skeffingtonfuneralhome.com

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Apr 7, 2024

Janice Ann Opalenski (nèe Manfredi) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, April 7th 2024 ending her battle with cancer. Janice was born on September 24th, 1951 in Washington D.C. to Dominick and Joy Manfredi. Her family moved to Paris when she was four and later to Rome. Since her elementary education began in France and continued...

Apr 5, 2024

Constance C. (Fox) Mancini-Hilson, 94, of North Providence, passed away April 5th at Hope Hulitar Hospice in Providence. She was the wife of the late William Hilson. Born in Staten Island New York, she was the daughter of William S. Fox and Lorraine (McCaffrey) Fox. She worked for CVS for over 35 years. She is survived by her children James...

Apr 5, 2024

Harold Johnson, born on August 22nd 1961, unfortunately passed on April 5th 2024. He was a 62 year old son, father, husband, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend and so many other titles to so many other people. He was an incredibly selfless man, and always looked and tended to the needs of others. Harold always knew how to make his peers...

Mar 31, 2024

Anthony Angelo Ritacco, 89, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at home.

Anthony was born on September 30, 1934, to Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco in Westerly. He is survived by his sister, Anna Cardinali of Mystic. He was pre-deceased by brothers Joseph Ritacco of Minneapolis and Louis Ritacco Jr., of Westerly,...

Mar 30, 2024

David Timothy Rayhill, 60, of Exeter passed away on March 30,2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Warwick, RI, raised in East Greenwich RI, he was the son of William Rayhill Sr. And Norma (Carpenter) Rayhill. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Lori (Jennings) Rayhill.

David attended the East Greenwich school...

Mar 29, 2024

Ramon Diaz, 88, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on March 29, 2024. Ramon was born to Sofia Diaz and Ruben Peralta, on December 10, 1935, in Salcedo, Dominican Republic. Ramon left school after seventh grade and worked with livestock where he grew interested in business. Before moving to the United States, Ramon served in the Armed Forces of the...

Mar 28, 2024

John Edward Paine passed away on March 28, 2024 after a long illness. Born in Attleboro, MA, he was a US Veteran. Mr. Paine leaves behind his loving niece and caregiver, Kiliegh Clifford, of whom he was very proud. John was a HVAC employee and taught at a junior college for many years. He enjoyed experiencing his students' enthusiasm and...

Mar 25, 2024

Gary Jude Cook, 62 years old, of Academy Avenue, Providence passed away at home Monday, March 25th, 2024. Born and raised in Providence, RI, he was the son of Walter H. and Margaret E. (Tracy) Cook. Gary graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1979. He worked as a Process Monitor at the Narragansett Bay Commission for 39 years. Friends...

Mar 22, 2024

Paul S. Aust, 67, passed away March 22, 2024. He was the husband of Catherine E. (Fredrick) Aust. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Paul J. and Theresa (Cuikiewicz) Aust.

Paul was an avid gardener who enjoyed coin collecting. He worked as an electrical engineer and made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed...