Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Christine C. Faria, 61, passed away July 22, 2023. Born in Providence she was a daughter of Carleen C. (Souza) Faria and the step daughter of Richard Mayforth.

She was a self-employed housekeeper for many years in addition to tending bar in various local establishments. Christine loved the outdoors especially the beach and was passionate about kayaking....

Jul 20, 2023

Dorothy A. Monahan, 91, of West Virginia and formerly of East Greenwich, passed away July 20, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Eugene C. Monahan.  Born in Proctor, VT, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna (Wasielak) Dutelle.

Mrs. Monahan was a retired registered nurse.

She is survived by a...

Jul 19, 2023

Normand Zwolinski, 84, passed away July 19, 2023. He was the husband of the late Jean M. (Casey) Zwolinski. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late John and Helen (Valley) Zwolinski.

He is survived by three sons: Normand J. Zwolinski, David M. Zwolinski and Troy N. Zwolinski, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a...

Jul 18, 2023

Steven P. Finn, age 53, passed away on July 18th, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. Steven grew up in Johnston, RI and graduated Johnston Senior High in the class of 1987. He was a proud Army Veteran, a devoted New England sports fan and proud father. He is survived by his son, Brady Finn of Saunderstown, RI. Arrangements entrusted to...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Lou Tucker, 85, a longtime resident of East Greenwich, passed away July 17, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Conrad K. Tucker. Born in East Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. Murray, Sr. and the late Helen (Peirce) Murray.

Mrs. Tucker retired after 25 years as a teacher in the...

Jul 17, 2023

Carolin (Macy) Goldman passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday July 17, 2023. She was born in Eldora, Iowa on May 2, 1928, the daughter of Carey and Nina Macy and grew up in nearby Grundy Center. After graduation from what is now the University of Northern Iowa she taught high school English and Speech. She then joined...

Jul 14, 2023

Michael Alan Fuller,79,passed away July 14, while surrounded by family. Mike was a generous and happy person, who lit up rooms and lives, always ready with a story and eager to hear yours. He is survived by Janice, his devoted wife of 60 years, who saw him through his last months at home. He is further survived by his...

Jul 13, 2023

Brynne went home to heaven after dying peacefully in her sleep 0n July 13, 2023 following a long illness. She is survived by her mother Gail A. McCann, and father William J. McCann.  Surviving her also is her beloved sister Jennifer E. McCann and her adored uncle Michael S. DeBeaulieu. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins...

Jul 13, 2023

Nicolette “Nikki” April Biber, age 28, of East Greenwich RI, died tragically on Thursday, July 13, 2023.  Born in Providence, RI on December 6, 1994, the beloved daughter of Brigitte C. Biber and David L. Moscatelli; older sister of David “DJ” J. Biber (Danielle Petrangelo); adored granddaughter of the late Madeline M. Moscatelli and Astrid Biber; cherished niece of...

Jul 11, 2023

Frank J. Nappa, Sr., 78, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away July 11, 2023.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara J. (Lineham) Nappa.  He was the son of the late Pasquale and Lillian (Simone) Nappa.

Mr. Nappa had worked as a foreman for Allied Concrete Forms and RI Foundations.  He...

Jun 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Diale Duane Taliaferro

Diale Duane Taliaferro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on June 29, 2023, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, at the age of 86.

Diale was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, and attended Lakeview High School, where he excelled academically and athletically. Following his high school...

Jun 29, 2023

Deloris Ann Griffee (Summers), age 87 died June 29, 2023 on her own terms following many health issues.

‘Mom, PJ, GiGi, Grams, G, Aunt’ were some of the nicknames she answered to.  She loved all flowers, especially her flower garden.  She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She was a loving, kind woman who just loved...

Jun 27, 2023

Charles Robert Kineke passed away on June 27th in West Warwick, RI. Born in 1960 in Norfolk, VA, Charley was the son of John Ives (Jack) and Alice Joyce (Duitz) Kineke.

Since his father was a Naval helicopter pilot, the family moved often, with Annapolis being his last station before retirement. Thus Charley graduated from Annapolis Senior...

Jun 27, 2023

Douglas Theodore Walmsley III, 29, born in South Kingstown, Rhode Island and passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2023. He is a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. His native name is “Night Hawk”. He’s leaving behind his parents Douglas Theodore Walmsley, Jr. and Tawanna Sampson. His stepmom Elizabeth Sebastiao. Grandfather Douglas Walmsley Senior, Grandmother Cheryll Walmsley, Grandfather Ormond Floyd...

Jun 27, 2023

Maureen Marie DiPrete was born on June 18, 1954.  She passed away on June 27, 2023 with her loving son by her side.  Maureen is survived by her son Daniel DiPrete, his wife Abby DiPrete and was the loving NANA to her grandchildren Ava and Jake DiPrete. She is also survived by her daughter Shannon DeCesare and family. ​Maureen was...

Jun 26, 2023

Harry Tate Allison, 74, of Warwick, RI, passed away on June 26th, 2023, in Providence, RI. Born February 28, 1949, in Taunton, Massachusetts, he was the son of Rosemary (Carter) and Duane Allison. He was raised in Taunton, where he graduated from Coyle Cassidy High School. Upon graduating from high school, Harry enlisted in the US Navy, where he was...

Jun 24, 2023

Garrison Gonzalez leaves Josefa Tavarez de Gonzalez, his wife, Jason, Joshua and Jame, his 3 sons, Elisa Peña, his mother, Marison, Harrison, Erickson and Mickey, his 4 brothers, Ranson and Clarison, his 2 sisters, to be with the Lord. He was a responsible and respectable employee at Life Supply Corp. as a delivery driver of medical supplies that serviced parts...

Jun 23, 2023

E. Marilyn Tarbox East Greenwich—Marilyn passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 24, 2023 at the age of 95. A lifelong Rhode Island resident, she was the daughter of the late Lynford and Edith Richardson. She was the wife of the late Milton R. Tarbox. She is succeeded by her loving daughter Lesley Radocy (Robert), step-daughter...

Jun 22, 2023

Shirley Ann (Crupi) St. Sauveur, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in North Kingstown on June 22, 2023.  Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Arthur St. Sauveur.  Artie was the love of her life and they were married for 47 years.  She was the daughter of the late Salvatore Crupi and Stella (Ciccola) Crupi.

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Jun 21, 2023

Raymond L. Bacon, Sr., 96, passed away on June 21, 2023. He was the husband of the late Pauline Y. (Bousquet) Bacon. Born in Central Falls, RI he was a son of the late Oliver and Alice (Gelinas) Bacon.

Mr. Bacon had owned and operated Snoopy’s Diner in North Kingstown for over 50 years and had owned...