Obituaries

Sep 12, 2023

Robert S. Hennessey passed away peacefully on September 12th at Golden Crest Nursing Centre in North Providence after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James L. and Norma M. Hennessey. Father of Nicole DiStefano Hennessey; grandfather to Miguel Nicholas Santos and Ysabelle Iris Pacheco. Brother of James L., Brian P., William F., Michael D. Hennessey...

Sep 11, 2023

Margaret M Mitchell, 86, of Johnston passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home September 11, 2023. She leaves a sister Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell with whom she lived with. Margaret work for many years at Providence Gas. She was a lover of all animals especially her cats. Funeral services are private. Arrangements entrusted to the J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph G. Chisholm, born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on August 4, 1931. He was the son of Dan and Rose Fitzpatrick Chisholm. He was the husband of Carol Jane Chisholm and the father JoAnn Carol Chisholm Dueno and the late Thomas Joseph Chisholm.

Joseph was a talented athlete participating in baseball, hockey and track in high school....

Sep 7, 2023

William John Masser, 86, of Osprey, FL and East Greenwich, RI passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 7, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia to parents William John Masser Jr. and Mary Margaret Irwin.  Bill was devoted to his family and is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Deborah Hallene Masser, his daughter, Barbara Anna Masser...

Sep 4, 2023

William R. Crowell, 94, passed away on September 4, 2023. He was the husband of the late Annie (Cherwinski) Crowell. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Ralph and Lillian (Riggs) Crowell.

He was in the trucking industry for over 40 years.

In his free time he loved sitting by the Bay...

Sep 4, 2023

Wilma Hannah Briggs, age 92, daughter of the late Frederick A. and Edythe (Hathaway) passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home September 4, 2023.

From humble beginnings on “Broken Elm Farm”, her family’s dairy, Wilma carved out a life of achievement as few have. Soon out of High School, (where she played on the boys...

Sep 3, 2023

Edward James Field died September 3, 2023. He was born November 7, 1939, in Springfield, IL, to Oliver F. and Margaret E. (McDonald) Field.

Attending the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, on a Naval ROTC scholarship, he was commissioned Lieutenant JG upon graduation. He served in the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific and ended his...

Sep 2, 2023

Carol Harding, 83, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Harding of Warwick, RI, and was the daughter of the late Roland and Rose LeMay of Warwick, Rhode Island.

Carol will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her for her cooking,...

Sep 1, 2023

WALTER W. MITCHELL, 73, a longtime resident of Narragansett, passed away September 1, 2023. He was the husband of Joyce A (Barton) Mitchell. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ethel (Capwell) Mitchell.

Mr. Mitchell had been an engineer for General Dynamics Electric Boat for 35 years. He was a member...

Aug 31, 2023

David Richard Charles Baker, 84, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Thacker) Baker. Born in South Kingstown he was a son of the late David S. and Doris R. (Olson) Baker.

David was a self-employed quahoger and had also worked as a stone mason, finish boat carpenter. He was a...

Aug 31, 2023

Francis "Yuho" Fujio, 86, of Lincoln, RI, left us on August 31, 2023. He was born in Iwate, Japan, son of the late Hikoshichi and Fukuyo Fujio. He leaves Jean, his wife of over 60 loving years. At the age of 16 Yuho left his home to begin a seven year apprenticeship with Tomoe Ogawa, National Living Treasure of Metalsmithing...

Aug 19, 2023

Margarite E. Mercurio, 81, of Warwick, passed away August 19, 2023.  Born in East Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Nappa) Forcelli.

Mrs. Mercurio had worked as inspector for Cherry Semiconductor.  She loved her grandchildren and her church.

She is survived by; two children, three grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three...

Aug 13, 2023

Michael A. Nappa, 76, passed away August 13, 2023. He was the husband of Lisa Burgess. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Pasquale Sr., and Lillian (Simone) Nappa.

He is survived by his granddaughter Briana Martin; siblings Anthony Nappa and Ann Rice. He was the father of the late David Nappa and...

Aug 13, 2023

Patricia A. Sousa, known affectionately as “Patsy” to her family and friends, was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Domenico Raymond Rinaldi and the late Elizabeth (McCarthy) Rinaldi.  For 68 years she was the devoted wife of the late Joseph J. Sousa, Jr., her beloved “Buddy”.  Together they created a warm and loving home for their four...

Aug 13, 2023

Brendan Lombardi, 39 of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, August 13. Brendan is survived by his sons, Mason and Dylan; his father Stephen Lombardi; his mother Catherine Mc Donald Lombardi (Tony Gwiazdowski); his brothers Bradford Lombardi (Katie) and Andrew Lombardi. Brendan is also survived by his many loving uncles, aunts, nephews and cousins as well as numerous friends. He...

Jul 30, 2023

John Richard Lutfy, 86, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at his home.  He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Known to his family and friends as Richard, he was known for his kind and thoughtful nature, as well as his calm and modest demeanor. He was an amazing listener who possessed great...

Jul 29, 2023

Jason Charles Lanni, 44, of Rumford, passed away at RI Hospital surrounded by his loved ones on July 29, 2023. Jason is survived by his father John Lanni of Rumford, a son Johnathan Lanni of East Providence, and two sisters Brandy Lanni of Pawtucket and Shayna Cruz of Rumford along with 5 nieces and a nephew. Predeceased by his mom ...

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...