Obituaries
Peter D. Bamberry
Dec 19, 2021
Peter Bamberry, age 51, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 19, 2021. As a West Greenwich, Rhode Island resident, he enjoyed his time outside in nature. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Katie Sykes), and two children Brielle and Eben. He was the son of Kenneth R. Bamberry and the late Dorothy Cullen Bamberry. He also leaves...
Joan C. Blinkhorn
Dec 18, 2021
Joan C. Blinkhorn, 85, of North Kingstown, passed away December 18, 2021. She was the wife of the late Peter A. Blinkhorn. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey H. and Lillian W. (Williams) Phillips.
Mrs. Blinkhorn was a loving homemaker and enjoyed cake decorating.
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Mario Abatiello
Dec 18, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mario Abatiello announce his passing on December 18, 2021 at the age of 35. He will be forever remembered by his loved ones as a generous, hilarious goofball.  Mario joins in heaven his father Paul Abatiello, his mother Stephanie Martone Abatiello, and his aunt Marie Martone.  He is lovingly...
Gregory "Greg" D. Abrams
Dec 12, 2021
Gregory "Greg" D. Abrams, 60, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Sunday, December 12, 2021. He was born January 13, 1961 in Fall River, Mass and lived most of his life in Rehoboth, Mass. Greg graduated from Bristol Agricultural School in 1979 where his natural love for farming and mechanics was nurtured and developed. He served...
Frances "Bunny" Strong (Bogardus) Lang
Dec 11, 2021
Frances Strong “Bunny” (Bogardus) Lang. Bunny was born January 15, 1931 in Bronxville, NY, the daughter of John Arthur Bogardus and Elinor Morris Strong, sister of John (Jack) Bogardus Jr.
She is survived by William (Bud) Clark Lang, her husband of 64 years, who she married on April 7th, 1956. Children: Andrew, deceased 2002, wife Elizabeth Ann...
Walter W. Fortune Sr.
Dec 11, 2021
Walter W. Fortune, Sr., 83, peacefully passed away while surrounded by his loving family Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was a life-long resident of Rhode Island. Walter was a veteran of the US Army where he took up truck driving. After retirement he continued to work as a maintenance tech for Walmart until the age of 81. Walter was a...
Lt. Lewis George Johnson, Egpd (Ret.)
Dec 7, 2021
Lt. Lewis George Johnson, EGPD (Ret.), age 70, of Fryeburg, ME formally of Exeter, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2021 due to complications from his courageous 23 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Jamestown, NY, February 6, 1951, Lew lived most of his childhood in East Greenwich,...
Dr. Daniel P. Sullivan
Dec 3, 2021
Dr. Daniel P. Sullivan, 63, sadly passed away suddenly on December 3, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Lisa J. (Cardosi) Sullivan. Born in Pawtucket he was a son of the late Raymond J. and Barbara (Gorman) Sullivan.
Dan was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport, where he received his Doctorate of...
Erna B. Tregaskis
Dec 2, 2021
Erna B. Tregaskis, 88, passed away December 2, 2021. She was the wife of the late James A. Tregaskis, Sr. Born in Germany she was a daughter of the late Bruno W. and Erna A. (Wagner) Gossler.
Erna enjoyed going to flea markets, yard sales and loved to knit.
She is survived by four children:...
Frank J. Nappa, Jr.
Nov 22, 2021
Frank J. Nappa, Jr., 49, passed away November 22, 2021. He was the husband of Alyssa K. (Starck) Nappa. Born in Warwick he was a son of Frank J. Sr., and Barbara (Lineham) Nappa.
He was an incredibly hardworking man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. As an avid outdoorsman,...
Arleen M. Gardiner
Nov 20, 2021
Arleen M. Gardiner, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late LeRoy E. Gardiner Jr.
Born in Providence on July 6, 1927, the daughter of Elisha & Bertha (Green) Disley. She was the sister of David, Earl and Royal Disley. Raised in the Mt....
Patricia B. Ellis
Nov 17, 2021
Patricia B. Ellis, 91, of East Greenwich, passed away November 17, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 71 plus years, Charles E. Ellis, Jr. Born in East Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Marguerite (Arnold) Booth.
Mrs. Ellis was President of Pine River Associates, Inc. and...
Annie B. Russell
Nov 14, 2021
Annie Bell Russell, 43, a long time resident of East Greenwich, passed away November 14, 2021. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of Brenda (Wilson) Audet and the late Ronald Audet.
Besides her mother, she is survived by her sons; Braydon, Shaun, Tyler and Zachary and sisters; Lisa M. Pinheiro and Kelly L. Zwolinski.
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Dorothy W. Dolan
Nov 12, 2021
Dorothy W. Dolan passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia; she was a lifelong resident of Warwick, R.I. She was the wife of the late John F. Dolan and the daughter of the late Norbert James and Vera (Pace) Conway.
She is predeceased by her brothers; Gordon...
Piero Biancani, Phd
Nov 12, 2021
Piero Biancani, mechanical engineer, medical researcher and expert on the esophagus, boat builder, world traveler, epic do-it-yourselfer, husband, father, grandfather, and dog-dad, died from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease last Friday, November 12. Though he never worked as an engineer, he held a PhD in the field (from Yale School of Engineering) and it makes sense to tell the...
Carol L. Clauson
Nov 11, 2021
Carol L. Clauson, 80, of East Greenwich, passed away November 11, 2021. She was the wife of the late George L. Clauson. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth T. and Mary L. (Lawson) Cogswell.
Mrs. Clauson’s greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was an avid Red Sox and Villanova...
Jorge L. Galindo
Nov 10, 2021
Jorge L. Galindo, 40, a lifelong resident of Providence, RI, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Jorge was a very devoted father of two sons: Jorge L Galindo Jr. (12) and Johan L Galindo (7). Jorge worked as a cook throughout most of his adult life at multiple local restaurants and also as a...
Roy H. Kelvey
Nov 9, 2021
Roy Kelvey, 70, of East Greenwich passed away suddenly at home on November 9th. Roy was the husband of Carol (Markey) Kelvey for 50 years. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late John and Norma (Schaller) Kelvey.
Virginia H. Amoroso
Nov 8, 2021
Virginia Hope Cruickshank Amoroso, 89, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday morning November 8 th at Hope Hospice.
Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Martha E. Chapman Cruickshank and Herman S. Cruickshank, she lived in East Greenwich most of her life.
Virginia was predeceased by her brother Kenneth Cruickshank, her...
Robert "Bob" Oakley
Nov 5, 2021
Robert "Bob" Oakley died peacefully at Trinity Nursing Home in Woonsocket, on November 5, 2021, at the age of 69. Family members were by his side in the days before and during his passing. He was loved and cherished. Bob's battle with dementia showed his courage in facing life's challenges. It was not easy, but he stayed strong until the...
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