Obituaries

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...

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph Sage Willcox Jr. of East Greenwich, age 104, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2024 at Roberts Health Centre in North Kingstown. Joe was a devoted husband for over 77 years to Carolyn (Wentworth) Willcox of East Greenwich who recently passed away on December 21, 2023.

Joe was born in Sheffield,...

Mar 19, 2024

Maryann Coulter 81 of Hope Valley, RI passed away peacefully at home March 19th.  She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Coulter Sr. for 23 yrs.

Maryann was the daughter of the late Barbara (Spencer) Nicholson and the late Charles R. Nicholson. She was the sister of Deborah Blinkhorn, Jeffrey Nicholson (Tammy), Susan McCarthy (David), David...

Mar 17, 2024

We mournfully announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Anthony Coscina, 34, of Cranston. Mike passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024. He was the beloved son of William and Susan Coscina, born on March 6, 1990 in Warwick, RI, and grew up in East Greenwich, RI.

He was the youngest of four children and was a happy...

Mar 17, 2024

Natalie M. (LaRose) MacGown (100) formerly of Warwick, RI and current resident of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 with her family by her side. Natalie was born to the late Alice (Butman) LaRose and Alfred LaRose. She grew up one of 8 siblings.

Natalie was the beloved wife of Charles R. MacGown...

Mar 16, 2024

Barbara W. Hopp, 88, an East Greenwich resident for 67 years before moving to Warwick passed away March 16, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 63 years Philip J. “Hoppy” Hopp. Born in Coventry she was a daughter of the late Emile “Freddy” and Madeline (Warburton) Shadeck.

She and her husband were owners of the...

Mar 14, 2024

Nancy Coates Sprague, 90, died Saturday at Bayview at Scalabrini after a brief illness.  Born in Bridgeport CT. on July 14, 1933 she was the daughter of the late Clarence W Coates Sr. and Blanche Coates (Desrosiers), and sister to the late C William Coates Jr.  Nancy’s husband George T Sprague pre-deceased her in April 2018.  Her father was...

Mar 14, 2024

Arthur F. Masterson, 96, of Warwick, passed away March 14, 20204.  He was the beloved husband of the late Fay M. (LaCross) Masterson.  Born in East Greenwich, he was a son of the late William and Gladys (White) Masterson.

Arthur had been a milk delivery man for the former East Greenwich Dairy and a US Postal worker...