Obituaries

Jan 20, 2025

Barbara Ann (Mirando) Fazzano, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. Born on November 18, 1931, in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Felix Anthony Mirando and Irene (Denish) Mirando, and the wife of the late Henry William Fazzano.

Barbara was a graduate of Rosemont College (PA) and received a Master of...

Jan 20, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Marshall passed away peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to her family. Debbie began her professional life as a hair stylist, but it was her role as a mother that she considered her true calling and greatest joy. After raising her children,...

Jan 19, 2025

January 21, 1939 - January 19, 2025 Robert Paul Eugene Washington, also known as Bobby was born on January 21st of 1939 in Pawtucket, RI. He passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at the Summit Commons Rehabilitation located on the Eastside of Providence, RI. Robert was the son of the late Mildred Jackson Washington and Howard Washington. Robert was...

Jan 19, 2025

9/28/1934-1/19/2025 Martin “Marty” “Butch” Stearns, 90, of Lincolnwood Healthcare Center in North Providence, RI and formerly Kentland Ave. in Providence, RI, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 surrounded by his family at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eileen O. Stearns. Born in Providence, RI, he was the beloved son of the late...

Jan 17, 2025

Yvette L. DeCesare, 88, passed away January 17, 2025. She was the wife of William J. “Willie” DeCesare. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael J.D. and Delores (Lowell) Benoit.

She worked at Rhode Island Hospital as a CNA for 32 years.

Besides her husband she is survived by three children,...

Jan 17, 2025

Alice Patricia Byrne, 90, a long-time resident of East Greenwich, passed away January 17, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 63 years William J. Byrne. Born in Quincy, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Anna M. (Freeman) Kelly.

She was an active participant in Garden Club, bridge, book club, and...

Jan 14, 2025

Scott Steele, 66, passed peacefully on January 14, 2025 at Oakland Grove Healthcare Center, Woonsocket. He grew up in Wellesley, MA before moving to Woonsocket, RI. He worked several jobs before retiring from Walmart. He was a hard, enthusiastic worker who met many friends while working at Walmart. He was a very private man. He was always ready to help...

Jan 13, 2025

Maureen L. Gallogly, age 68, passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2025, after losing her battle to lung cancer. She was the daughter of Patrick and Marie Gallogly and graduated from Cranston East High School. After graduation, she joined the United States Navy and served her country for over 18 years.

Jan 12, 2025

Thelma Aracely Martin, 53, of North Providence passed away peacefully at home with her family on January 12th after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, one of six children of Eliseo and Floridalma Moscoso of Los Angeles. In addition to her parents, she is lovingly remembered by her husband, partner and best friend...

Jan 11, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) J. Anderson on 2025-01-11 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. William (Bill) J. Anderson was born on 1962-02-27 in Bourne, Massachusetts. He was a Mechanic and enjoyed playing guitar, riding dirt bikes, golf, he loved being outdoors fishing, camping, riding his bike. He was also an avid reader. He...

Jan 9, 2025

Edward J. Quinlan, 75, of East Greenwich Rhode Island passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island on January 9, 2025, after a sudden illness. He was the deeply loved and devoted husband of Lisa Pelosi, and the proud father of son Jeffrey, who with wife Marissa gave him the joy of being called Grandpa Ed by...

Jan 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John J. Cianciolo, who passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. He was 78 years old. Born on December 9th, 1946, John was the beloved son of Janet and Augustus Cianciolo. He grew up in Warwick, RI. In 1969, he wed Christine (Crowley) and they shared 55 years...

Jan 8, 2025

Ronald Price Showes was born January 1, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH, to Linda D Showes and the late Albert C Price. He was united in holy matrimony to Linda Gail Showes on May 6, 2000. He was a resident of Cincinnati for 48 years before moving to Providence, RI in 2006. He united with his heavenly Father on January 8,...

Jan 6, 2025

IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS, I HAVE TO ANNOUNCE the passing of my beautiful mom Ms. Mary N. Steinhart on January 6, 2025. Mary was called home to be with our Lord. Mary will be remembered by her scattered family. Her older brother Mr. Ralph Prater, her younger brother John S. Gambatio, Jr., her daughter Sylvia, and countless grandchildren, great...

Jan 5, 2025

Barbara Esther (Sweet) Olson of East Greenwich passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. She was born April 2, 1931, to Walter Yaw Sweet and Esther Holland Sweet.

Barbara grew up in East Greenwich and graduated from E.G. High School, Class of 1949. In 1951, she wed John Loomis...

Jan 3, 2025

Michael C. Kearns, 39, of Warwick, RI, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1985. He was the son of Christine L. and the late Michael A. Kearns, and the brother to Katie (Kearns) McNamara and Patrick Kearns.

He graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School class of 2004 and was a member...

Dec 27, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Jean-Paul Huot (JP) It is with deep sadness but hearts full of gratitude for a life well-lived that we share the passing of Jean-Paul “JP” Huot, 49, of Providence, RI, on December 27, 2024. A devoted spouse, loving parent, and cherished friend, JP's legacy is a testament to the joy, kindness, and passion he brought to...

Dec 26, 2024

Edmund (Ed) Kelly, 66, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Beatrice (Jackson) Kelly and Edmund Kelly, Sr. Ed was the beloved husband of Karlene (Killen) Kelly, with whom he shared a lifetime of laughter, partnership, and unconditional love. He was a...

Dec 26, 2024

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall (USMC), 35, of West Warwick passed away on December 26, 2024. Nicky was the beloved child of Joe Ann (Hall) Spruill of Providence and the late Dean Kelley also of Providence. Nicky leaves behind two brothers Bernard Speaks and Dean Kelley, and a sister Ariana Kelley, a Maternal Grandmother Janie Hall and many Aunts, Uncles, and...

Dec 26, 2024

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall (USMC), 35, of West Warwick passed away on December 26, 2024. Nicky was the beloved child of Joe Ann (Hall) Spruill of Providence and the late Dean Kelley also of Providence. Nicky leaves behind two brothers Bernard Speaks and Dean Kelley, and a sister Ariana Kelley, a Maternal Grandmother Janie Hall and many Aunts, Uncles, and...