Obituaries

Thomas C. Greene, Jr.

Thomas C. Greene, Jr.

Dec 29, 2021

Thomas Casey Greene Jr., of Potowomut, passed away peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island on December 29, 2021, having just celebrated his 91st birthday with family at his lifelong and ancestral home, Forge Farm.  Born in Boston to Thomas Casey Greene Sr. and Anna Gildersleeve (Buckley) Greene on December 15, 1930, Mr. Greene graduated from...

Michael W. Bryan

Michael W. Bryan

Dec 28, 2021

BRYAN, MICHAEL WILLARD, 52, of East Greenwich, passed away on December 28, 2021.  A lifelong resident of East Greenwich, Mike loved his community, nature, animals, and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.  Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Gray, and is survived by his father, Timothy Bryan and his wife, Mary Ann Bryan; his stepfather Donald...

Helen K. Harley

Helen K. Harley

Dec 28, 2021

Helen K. Harley, 87, of West Warwick, passed away December 28, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Peter S. Harley.  Born in Oak Bluffs, MA, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Thelma (Alley) Brown.

Mrs. Harley had worked in the East Greenwich School System as a Phys. Ed. teacher in the 60's...

Thomas D. Knudde (Lost Coyote)

Thomas D. Knudde (Lost Coyote)

Dec 26, 2021

Thomas D. Knudde (Lost Coyote), 57, rode off into the sunset with boots and hat, on December 26, 2021 to be with his loving companion Barbara and loyal fur babies Max, Bear and Chance. Tom was the son of the late Julian R. Knudde and Joan D. Knudde (Doorley). The Lost Coyote is also survived by his littermates, Stephen D....

Raymond E. Picillo, Jr.

Raymond E. Picillo, Jr.

Dec 25, 2021

Raymond E. Picillo, Jr., 64, passed away December 25, 2021. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Raymond E., Sr. and Doris E. (Bosworth) Picillo.

Ray worked for the former RP & Sons Construction Company and had also worked as a doorman at the Harborside Restaurant in East Greenwich and the former All American...

John J. Curzio

John J. Curzio

Dec 25, 2021

John Joseph Curzio passed away on December 25, 2021.

Born in Westerly, RI, on June 9, 1943, he was the son of the late John James Curzio and Mary (Christina) Curzio.  One of four children, he will be greatly missed by his two surviving siblings, Connie Desillier of Ledyard, CT. and Jim Curzio of Salem, OR.  He...

Robert B. Horlbogen

Robert B. Horlbogen

Dec 24, 2021

Robert B. Horlbogen, 71, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly Christmas Eve Day leaving a gaping hole in his family’s heart.

Robert was the beloved son of the late Robert F. and Marion (Foster) Horlbogen. He is survived by the love of his life, Joanne (Moscatelli) Horlbogen whom he shared life with for 53 years; the children...

Raymond "Ray" Ephraim Cournoyer, Jr.

Raymond "Ray" Ephraim Cournoyer, Jr.

Dec 24, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Ephraim Cournoyer, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at Landmark Medical Center on December 24, 2021. He was born on September 25, 1956 in Woonsocket, RI and lived all of his life in Rhode Island. Ray graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1975. He was in the High School band and played the saxophone. He also graduated from New...

Edward Couitt

Edward Couitt

Dec 22, 2021

Edward Couitt, beloved husband of Janet Couitt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was the father of Edward J. Couitt, his wife Marie, Gary Couitt and his wife Teresa, and Lori Valente and husband Al. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Edward leaves behind one brother William Couitt and his wife Juliette and...

Joseph Arroyo

Joseph Arroyo

Dec 20, 2021

Joseph Arroyo, 91, of Greene, passed away at home on December 20, 2021. Born in New York, NY, on January 24, 1930, he was the son of the late Agapito and Aurora (Fernandez) Arroyo.  He is survived by his treasured and loving wife of 69 years, Benita (Laboy-Rodriguez) Arroyo. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his devoted...

Peter D. Bamberry

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

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

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

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

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.

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.)

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

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

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.

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,...