Obituaries

Alfred Luchesi, Jr.

Feb 27, 2024

Alfred Luchesi, Jr. of Rhode Island, passed away at age 93, unexpectedly, of heart failure on February 27, 2024. He received the best of care from an attentive staff at Kent Hospital, during a thirty hour period we hoped would change the outcome. Rob, his mate of 47 years, was with him, along with the many encouraging thoughts of...

Evgeny Konstantinovich Kasuletskiy

Feb 27, 2024

27 Февраля, 2024г., в возрасте 79 лет ушёл из жизни Евгений Константинович Капсулетский (ДР 6.05.1944). 37 лет он был моим другом и мужем. Женя являлся для меня примером по жизни во всём. Его житейская мудрость - быть довольным жизнью, несмотря на отсутствие остаточного зрения, после проведённой операции на голове в 1977 году. Остальные 47 лет без зрения Женя так любил...

Regina (Burns) Blair

Feb 26, 2024

Regina (Burns) Blair, 87, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday February 26th. She was the daughter of Rachel and James Burns, and sister to the late Lorraine DeCesaris. Regina was born in Providence and was a graduate of St. Xavier High School.

She was the loving wife...

Haroldo Giron

Feb 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Haroldo Giron, who left us on February 26, 2024. He was 43 years old. Haroldo, as he was fondly called by friends and family, was born on August 18, 1980 to parents Fausto & Maria Eufemia in Guatemala. He grew up in Zacualpa. Haroldo was a...

Thomas M. Davies

Feb 25, 2024

Tom Davies, age 67, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024.

Throughout his lifetime, Tom had the wonderful fortune of giving his love and of being surrounded by love from his wife, Vanessa, his siblings, Joe (wife Sue), Lori (husband Marshall), Duke and Dan, his nieces, nephews, cousins, Vanessa’s family in Malaysia and the UK, his dearest...

Barbara Ann Heaton

Feb 23, 2024

Barbara Ann Heaton, 71, of Providence, passed away at RI Hospital on February 23, 2024. Predeceased by her parents Alan J Heaton and Illeen Mary (Cummings) Heaton. Barbara leaves two brothers Christopher J Heaton of Providence and Donald Heaton of Las Vegas. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence....

Linda Teachey Watjen

Feb 21, 2024

Linda Teachey Watjen, age 63, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1960. Linda, a Financial Advisor and Planner, also pursued her passion as a Pickleball Professional at the duPont Country Club. Linda graduated from Alexis I. duPont High School and furthered her education at the University of Delaware. She enjoyed playing...

Laura Koehler

Feb 20, 2024

Laura Cassidy Koehler passed away peacefully at her home in East Greenwich on Tuesday, February 20th after a battle with illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and treasured friend.

Laura was born in Waterbury, CT on February 14th, 1959 to John and Jacqueline Cassidy. Her childhood nickname, “Gee Gee”, was given to her by...

Normand L. Riel

Feb 19, 2024

Normand L. Riel, age 73, formerly of Woonsocket, RI passed away February 19, 2024 at his home in West Warwick surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 22, 1950, in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Henry Riel and Lillian Riel (Hall). Normand was a one of a kind husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Joan Shields Tracey

Feb 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan Shields Tracey announces her passing on February 19th, 2024, at the age of 87. Joan died peacefully in her home, and she will live on in the hearts and minds of her four adoring children: Bill and his fiancée Lauren of Jamestown, RI, Ann Hunnewell and her husband Robert of...

Virginia Marie Hull “Ginny”

Feb 19, 2024

Virginia Marie Hull “Ginny,” aged 69, was born in Providence, RI, and passed away on February 19th 2024.  She was the daughter of the late George Hull Sr. and the late Cornelia Hull-Jarrett.  She is survived by siblings George Hull Jr., Lorraine Symonds, and Dianne Pollard. Mother of Celeste Hull and Grandmother of three Catreena, Cedric, and Marc-kee Hull. Virginia...

James W. Corriea

Feb 19, 2024

James W. Corriea, 59, of Cranston entered into his eternal life on February 19, 2024 surrounded with love from family and friends. Born in Providence on May 25, 1964, he was the son of Richard P. Corriea and the late Esther E. Corriea (Pierce). Jim will be remembered through his grandchildren for his endless love, he adored them, whether it...

Iva M. Buff

Feb 17, 2024

Dr. Iva M. Buff of East Greenwich, RI, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Frank P. Buff, and is survived by her daughter, Susan Buff and son-in-law Ernest Waterman of Sunnyvale, CA; daughter Marjorie Murphy, MD and son-in-law John Murphy, MD of...

Audrey M. Adams

Feb 15, 2024

Audrey Mary Adams, 89, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, after a short illness. She was a resident of South County Nursing Home in South Kingstown, RI.

Audrey was born on May 17, 1934 to her parents Calvert H. and Lenora E. Penfold (Murphy) in Queens, NY. She resided in Great Neck, NY, worked in Manhattan,...

Sharon L. Rafferty

Feb 15, 2024

Sharon L. Rafferty, 77, passed away February 15, 2024. She was the wife of Robert P. Rafferty. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late William A. and Shirley L. (LaFontaine) Benoit.

She was an assistant Tax Clerk for the former East Greenwich Fire District and worked prior to that for local insurance companies for...

Alice D. (Ash) Maglio

Feb 15, 2024

Alice D. (Ash) Maglio, 86, of Providence, passed away peacefully, on February 15, 2024, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Alice was the beloved wife of the late David E. Maglio, Jr, D.O. Born on October 15, 1937, in Quincy MA, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Richard and Albina (Nee DuPont) Ash....

Barbara Dorothy Rumley

Feb 14, 2024

Barbara Dorothy Rumley, 76, of Woonsocket, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. 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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Nicolis V. Buonomano

Feb 10, 2024

Nicolis V. Buonomano, 33, passed away February 10th, 2024 at his home in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Nicolis is survived by his mother, Alinda Buonomano, his father, Vito Buonomano III, and younger brother, Thomas Buonomano.

Nicolis was known for his gentle spirit, warm laugh and being full of love. He graduated East Greenwich High School and went...

Edward Patrick Mcarthur

Feb 10, 2024

Edward Patrick McArthur, 64, of Pascoag, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 with his wife and family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Doreen A. (Englehart) McArthur. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was a son of the late Joseph D. McArthur and Maureen H. (Lovely) McArthur. He was a carpenter in the construction industry....

Kelly Daniel Grant

Feb 9, 2024

Kelly Daniel Grant, 59, of Warren, passed away February 9, 2024. Services and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence. For online condolences, kindly visit:  skeffingtonfuneralhome

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