Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Emile Zola, aged 89, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  He joins his beloved late wife of 67 years, Joan, and his eldest daughter, Cheryl.  He is survived by his children, Annette, Norman, John, and Michael, their spouses and partners, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Jun 16, 2023

Sondra J Catalano, 88 of Warwick, RI, formerly of East Greenwich where she lived for 30 years, passed away on June 16, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband Gennaro Catalano. Born on May 31, 1935, in Canton Ohio, Sondra was the daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Rowan.

Sondra retired at age 75 after a...

Jun 16, 2023

Patricia A. Senez (Potter) was born in Providence RI on September 15, 1935. Patricia was 87 years old when she passed at the Kent Regency in Warwick on June 16, 2023.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward L. Senez, whom she was married to for 57 years. Patricia was also predeceased by her parents...

Jun 15, 2023

Jean Hien, 84 of Cranston, RI passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023. Jean is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Kluglein of Cranston, 2 granddaughters, Kimberly and Melissa Kluglein of Cranston, and her fur grandson Kilo Anthony, her beloved Yorkshire Terrier. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late John V. O'Neill and Morine Grubbs O'Neill,...

Jun 15, 2023

Debra A. LePage, 71, passed June 15, 2023. Born in North Kingstown, RI she was a daughter of the late Armend L. and Phyllis (Basso) LePage.

She was a Sr. Health Technician in the Nuclear Power Plant Industry for over 40 years.

She loved life and her family.

She is survived by her...

Jun 14, 2023

Molly Hogan (fka Nancy Clarke Dorr), 77, of Greenville, RI, passed away on June 14, 2023. Molly was born on December 7, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to James Lane Clarke and Nancy (Shepard) (Clarke) Dorr. She graduated from the Northfield School and went on to study nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, graduating as an RN. Molly...

Jun 13, 2023

Robert Alfonse Ruggiero, 73, of Providence, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Johnston, Rhode Island. He was born on October 4, 1949, in Providence to Ralph and Edith Ruggiero. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda. Robert, who cherished being called Uncle by his niece, nephews and their friends, was a kind, gentle and generous...

Jun 6, 2023

George R. Hoell, Jr. died peacefully on the afternoon of June 6. He was the son of George and Mary Hoell of Dedham, MA. He leaves behind a son and daughter, Ben Hoell and Mary Jones, and their respective spouses Mandy and Brian; six grandchildren, Otto, Charlotte, Abraham, Jeremiah, Victoria, and Elias; two brothers, Jack and Tom Hoell; a sister,...

May 31, 2023

Karen A. Quirk (Daigle) (Ciarmello), a lifelong resident of Rhode Island died on May 31, 2023 peacefully in her home at the age of 68.

Karen is survived by her husband Robert Quirk, her son Joe Ciarmello, her two step sons Mark Quirk and Eric Quirk, her stepdaughter Christine Ciarmello as well as her brother Paul Daigle....

May 31, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Satsuko Murphy, 87, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on the morning of May 31, 2023.

Satsuko was born May 6, 1936, in Kawasaki, Japan to the late Yoshitaro and Tsuru (Suzuki) Yoda.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, Edmund...

May 28, 2023

Ann Marie Lennon passed away on May 28th, 2023. She was the widow of Frederick J. Lennon, PPD. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Tracy Lynn Ann Lennon and is survived by her son Scott, daughter in-law Melissa, and granddaughters Janelle and Gianna Lennon. Visiting hours omitted. Service at St. Ann’s Cemetery chapel at 11AM on June 9th, 2023 ...

May 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, June Rose (Soxman) Blough, 85, of Warwick, born in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Thomas V. and June R. (Fisher) Soxman and predeceased by her younger brother Thomas J. Soxman. She lived in Warwick and passed away in the early morning hours of May...

May 25, 2023

Robert E. Verrecchia, age 71, passed away on Thursday, May 25, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. He was born on August 9, 1951, to Alfred A. Verrecchia and Elda (Tortolani) Verrecchia. He is survived by his only and oldest brother, Alfred J. Verrecchia, and his wife, Gerrie. Uncle Robert will be greatly missed by his nephew,...

May 24, 2023

Barbara May Lima (Harris), 94, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on May 24, 2023. She was the loving and devoted wife of Pash R. Lima from Warwick, RI, who she was married to for 67 years. Barbara was born in East Greenwich, RI and was the daughter of the late Norman and Mildred Harris. The Harris family...

May 20, 2023

Sharon Ann Deignan (née Bing) of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Long Beach, California in 1943, the daughter of the late Dale Albert Bing and Garnet Lenore Bing (née Swinning) of Pataskala, Ohio, she lived in Ohio until the age of 19...

May 19, 2023

Charles E. Maynard, 87, of Cowesett, passed away peacefully on May 19 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Victoria (Mangione) Maynard for 57 years. Born in West Warwick on June 29, 1935, he was a son of the late Leon and Violette (St. Onge) Maynard.

A pioneer in community mental...

May 17, 2023

William R. Killen, 91, formerly of Wakefield and East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on May 17th. Bill was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Duggan) Killen. They were married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, Mass, on July 29, 1931, he was the son of the late William and Charlotte Killen.

He graduated from Worcester...

May 11, 2023

On May 11, 2023, Robert “Bobby” Ryan MacKenzie of East Greenwich, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 35.  Born in Knoxville, Tennessee he was the beloved son of Janice B. MacKenzie and Robert K. MacKenzie.

He is survived by both parents, his...

May 8, 2023

Gene F. Briggs, 76, passed away May 8, 2023. He was the husband of Mary F. (Kiselica) Briggs. Born in Pensacola, FL he was a son of the late Charles and Cleo Ann (Wetmore) Briggs.

In 1967 he married Mary, the girl from the beach at Chepiwanoxet.  Fast friends and never apart, they were truly...

May 5, 2023

Merton G. Nelson, 89, passed away on May 5, 2023. He was the husband of  Emilie (Sayles) Peckham Nelson. Born in Westford, VT he was a son of the late Clinton G. and Doris (Farnsworth) Nelson.

Besides his wife he is survived by five children: Debra Rivers – Mangiafico, Donald Nelson, Donna Cartwright, Dorene Nelson and Dean...