Obituaries

Carol A. Distefano (Pesce)

Carol A. Distefano (Pesce)

Apr 10, 2023

83, of East Greenwich, RI and formally Lakewood Ranch FL, passed away peacefully at home April 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 27, 1940, in Providence, Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Anna (Campanini) Pesce. Carol is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 62 years, William L. DiStefano,...

John "Jack" R. Vigneau

John "Jack" R. Vigneau

Apr 8, 2023

John (“Jack”) R. Vigneau, 97, died on April 8, 2023. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Palmer Vigneau in 2016. He was the oldest child of the late Harry R. and Mary A. (McManus) Vigneau. He was predeceased by brothers, David L., James L., and sisters Jane F., R.N. and Margaret (“Margot”) M. Craig. He is survived...

Ann T. Bartnick

Ann T. Bartnick

Apr 4, 2023

Ann Theresa Bartnick, born on May 29, 1935, in New York City went to be with her husband Bruno Henry Bartnick and her Lord on April 4, 2023.

She survived by her beloved brother, John Gillespie of New York; five grateful children Michael Patrick Bartnick of Florida, Cherylann Christine Wilkinson of North Kingstown, RI,...

Charles "Charlie" W. Henninger

Charles "Charlie" W. Henninger

Apr 4, 2023

Charles “Charlie” W. Henninger, age 71, passed away in his home in North Providence, RI on April 4 th , 2023.

He was born on July 7 th , 1951 to his parents Robert Henninger and Alice Levesque in Providence, RI.

Charlie attended Pilgrim High School in Warwick, RI, class of 1969.  He then attended...

The Honorable Michael A. Higgins

The Honorable Michael A. Higgins

Apr 3, 2023

The Honorable Michael A. Higgins, 79, of Matunuck, passed away peacefully April 3, 2023 surrounded by his adoring family, following a brief illness. Born in Ireland, he was the son of the late Michael and Margaret Alice (Beirne) Higgins. He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Girard) Higgins with whom he would've celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in June. Michael...

Candido Arias Sirett

Candido Arias Sirett

Mar 27, 2023

Candido Arias Sirett “El Profe” Nacido en la República Dominicana el 3 de Octubre de 1953 Falleció el 27 de Marzo de 2023 en Providence, Rhode Island Hijo de Vidal y Melida Arias Padre de Candido H., Candido L., Yirahaida, Yamirca, y Massiell Arias Era un hombre de familia, amigo y abuelo muy querido. No lloren por mi, que yo ...

Junior A. Isaac

Junior A. Isaac

Mar 17, 2023

Junior A. Isaac, 68, of Earl Avenue, Riverside, passed away March 17th, 2023. He was a US Army Retired Sgt. He leaves his partner, Karene E. Roderick, and his sister, Jennifer Cohan. Funeral with military honors will take place on Monday, March 20th at 10:30 AM in St Brendan Church, 60 Turner Ave., Riverside, RI. For online condolences kindly visit:...

John David Monast (Born John David Schultz)

John David Monast (Born John David Schultz)

Mar 16, 2023

John David Monast (born John David Schultz) of Wakefield, Rhode Island, died on March 16, 2023, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown. He was 58 years old. John was born in Warwick, Rhode Island on September 6, 1964, the second of two sons to David Richard Schultz (died July 22, 1988 in Middletown, Connecticut) and Elizabeth Monast Schultz Bryn...

Thomas H. Senecal

Thomas H. Senecal

Mar 14, 2023

Thomas "Tom" H Senecal, 75 of Coventry, passed away early Tuesday morning at home, March 14th 2023. Born in Providence Rhode island, to the late Frederick E and Doris L (Rooney) Senecal. He is survived by his loving wife, Jennie (Ellis) Senecal, adult children; son's Jason A. of Fort Lauderdale Florida, Luke T and his wife Heather, of Pownal Maine...

June S. Cook

June S. Cook

Mar 11, 2023

June was a feisty, fun and loving sister, wife, mother, aunt, nana, great aunt and friend. She had an amazing life. Born and raised in Proctor Vermont, June also lived on Prince Edward Island, California and Vancouver. She attended the Howard School for Girls, and then went to University of Vermont. At UVM she was a proud member...

Margaret M. Pizarro

Margaret M. Pizarro

Mar 10, 2023

Margaret M Pizarro, 88, was born November 2nd, 1934, in Henderson NC to Harvey and Jane Clements. Margaret passed away Friday, March 10th, 2023. Margaret, mother, grandmother, sister and friend was a pillar of her community. She worked for Providence Head Start for 35 years until her car accident in 1999. Everyone knew Margaret for being a loveable and caring...

Alfred R. Carll

Alfred R. Carll

Mar 9, 2023

Alfred R Carll, 89, a long-time resident of East Greenwich, RI passed away surrounded by his family on March 9, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia L (Pacheco) Carll. They were married on May 31, 1958 at St Rose of Lima Church in Warwick, RI & lived in East Greenwich for 42 years....

Michael "Mike" R. Truppa

Michael "Mike" R. Truppa

Mar 8, 2023

Saddened and heartbroken, the family of Michael “Mike” R. Truppa wants to let the community of family and friends know that on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Mike passed away peacefully.

Michael “Mike” R. Truppa, CPA , 78, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 1 st (All Saint’s Day) in 1944.  He was the beloved son...

Patricia A. Sarazen, Rn

Patricia A. Sarazen, Rn

Mar 6, 2023

Patricia A. Sarazen, RN, (Fitzpatrick), 86, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold A. Sarazen.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Mary (Alianiello) Fitzpatrick.

Pat graduated from St. Mary’s Bayview Academy and then the RI Hospital School of Nursing.  She later...

Arnold R. Fortes

Arnold R. Fortes

Mar 5, 2023

Arnold R. Fortes, 73, passed away March 5, 2023. Born in Providence he was a son of Virginia M. (Lineberger) Fiorentini and the late    Arnold P. Fortes.

Besides his mother he is survived by three siblings Alan R. Fortes, Donna M. Dodd and Lori F. Lopes.

His funeral and burial...

Terry R. Kelley

Terry R. Kelley

Feb 27, 2023

Terry R. Kelley  August 18, 1947 - February 27, 2023

It is with an outpouring of love that we celebrate the life of Terry Robinson  Kelley who passed away on Feb 27, 2023.  She was born in Salisbury, MD, moving to North Kingstown, RI as a child where she spent the remainder of her life. ...

William (Bill) J. Daly

William (Bill) J. Daly

Feb 27, 2023

William (Bill) Daly, 80, of East Greenwich, died suddenly on February 27, 2023. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on March 16, 1942, to the late James and Mary (Farrell) Daly. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane (Grainger), of 46 years and his son-in-law, Joseph Petrone. He is survived by his children, Maryanne Daly-Doran and her husband...

Richard Marc Laplante

Richard Marc Laplante

Feb 22, 2023

Richard Marc LaPlante, 70, of Pascoag, passed away on Wednesday, February 22nd at Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Health Center in Providence after a lengthy illness. He was born in Providence, RI, a son of the late William J. and Blanche V. (Caplette) LaPlante, and the second youngest of their five children. Richard's kind and compassionate nature was evident from an early...

Cecile A. Bert

Cecile A. Bert

Feb 20, 2023

Cecile Annette (Desaulniers) Bert, 86, of East Greenwich, passed away early morning on Monday February 20, 2023 at home.

Born in Marlboro MA, she was the loving daughter of the late Henri and Jeanette (Tetreault) Desaulniers.

Cecile was the devoted wife of Arthur Bert for 56 years before his passing in 2014. She was...

Edward K. Amoroso

Edward K. Amoroso

Feb 20, 2023

Edward Kenneth Amoroso, 92, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away suddenly on Monday morning February...