Obituaries

John Cosmas Minichiello

John Cosmas Minichiello

Dec 4, 2020

John C. Minichiello, age 65, of Providence, RI passed awaypeacefully on December 4, 2020 from complications of ALS. Born April 11, 1955 in Nyack, New York, John was the son of Robert and Mary (Silvi)  Minichiello. He is survived by his father, his sisters Constance (and Brent), Antoinette (and Brian), Francesca, Maria, and Ginetta, and his brothers Robert, Michael (and...

Carlo Ciasullo, Iii

Carlo Ciasullo, Iii

Dec 3, 2020

Carlo Ciasullo, III, Chief Warrant Officer, USA (Ret.) passed away peacefully at home in East Greenwich, RI.  He was 90.  He enjoyed 45 happy years with his late wife, Doris (Wilson) Ciasullo.

Born in Providence to Carlo Ciasullo, Jr. and Blanche (Heon) Ciasullo, he attended Mount Pleasant High School and graduated in 1949 and attended Bryant College...

Gardner H. Palmer

Gardner H. Palmer

Nov 26, 2020

Gardner H. Palmer, 90, of Matunuck, RI, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020 after a full and happy life dedicated to his family.  Son of the late Albert H. and Ruth Hall Palmer and brother of the late Leda Bess (Betty) Volintine, he was born in Providence on March 31, 1930.  He...

Edward L. Senez

Edward L. Senez

Nov 25, 2020

Edward Lawrence Senez, born to Uludrick Alfred and Marie Isabel (Charlebois) Senez on December 6, 1930 in South Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia A. (Potter) Senez, by his side on November 25, 2020.

Ed served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950-1954 and was stationed at...

Paul J. Chilson, Master Chief, Usn Ret.

Paul J. Chilson, Master Chief, Usn Ret.

Nov 23, 2020

Paul Joseph Chilson, Master Chief, (USN Ret.), 97 years of age, passed from this life on November 23, 2020 and is now serving on the staff of the Supreme Commander.

Preceded in death by his lovely wife, Arlene Marie (Linne) Chilson, of 63 years.  He is survived by his daughter, Paula J. Yole, her...

Elena L. Bernstrom

Elena L. Bernstrom

Nov 20, 2020

Elena L. (Giornelli) Bernstrom, 93 peacefully passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas S. Bernstrom for 59 years. Elena was the daughter of the late John Giornelli and Assunta (Perretta) Giornelli. She is predeceased by her sister, Olga Toppi and brother, John Giornelli Jr.

Elena was a lifelong...

Nancy Jeanne Kilburn

Nancy Jeanne Kilburn

Nov 17, 2020

Nancy Jeanne (Kelly, Collette) Kilburn, age 80, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Kent County Hospital Warwick Rhode Island.  Born September 6, 1940 in Needham, Massachusetts, “Nani”, as she was known to everyone, lead a life of faithful service to her church, community, and to others in need.  They were the cornerstone of her life.

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Kathleen L. Hardiman

Kathleen L. Hardiman

Nov 16, 2020

Kathleen Lucille Hardiman, 68, formerly of Warwick died on November 16, 2020 at Berkshire Place, Providence. Born in Providence the daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian (Parenteau) Hardiman.  A graduate of Bay View ’70 and Katherine Gibbs, she worked for many years as an executive secretary at Old Stone Bank.  She leaves her sisters: Peggy Simms (George) of...

Leon Defranco

Leon Defranco

Nov 15, 2020

Leon DeFranco, 80, of Post Road, Warwick passed away Sunday, November 15 at Kent County Hospital. He was son of the late Orlando De Franco and Marie "Wary" DeFranco. He is survived by a son, Kenneth DeFranco, of Texas. Funeral services will be private at the famillies request. Arrangements entrusted to the J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home, 925 Chalkstone Avenue in...

Daniel G. Bilodeau

Daniel G. Bilodeau

Nov 12, 2020

Daniel G. Bilodeau, 68, passed away November 12, 2020.  He was the husband of Pamela A. (Sprague) Bilodeau. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Robert J. and Marie R. (LeBlanc) Bilodeau.

He worked as an auto mechanic at Wickford Service and had previously worked for Bostitch for 30 years. Dan also enjoyed working...

Carl A. Rumrill

Carl A. Rumrill

Nov 9, 2020

Carl A. Rumrill, 79, of Madline Avenue, Charlestown, RI passed away Monday, November 9th at Westerly Hospital. Son of the late Charles Rumrill and Lila (Kidder) Rumrill. Husband of Carol Rumrill married 58 years. He leaves three children Pam Harbison, Gary Rumrill and Susan Rumrill. Funeral services will be private at the families request. Arrangements entrusted to the J.F. Skeffington...

June A. Black

June A. Black

Nov 6, 2020

June A. Black, 81, of East Greenwich, passed away at home on November 6th, 2020 comforted by her family. She was born on December 6th, 1938 to the late Marjorie Strain Ward and Owen C. Ward of Brookline, Massachusetts.

Family was the joy of her life. She was the wife of the late Robert B. Black and...

Jane E. Laprise

Jane E. Laprise

Nov 5, 2020

Jane E. (Whelan) La Prise, 82, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 5, 2020.  She was the beloved wife of Albert J. La Prise, Jr. for over 60 years.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Helen N. (Hyam) Whelan, Jr. and sister of the late Joseph T. Whelan III.

Besides her...

Harold E. "Bud" Barker

Harold E. "Bud" Barker

Nov 5, 2020

Harold E. (Bud) Barker, 86, of Long View Drive, Warwick, passed away Thursday, the 5th of November. Bud was married to his wife RoseMarie (Weeden) Barker for 62 years. He was the son of the late Harold H. and Elizabeth (Adams) Barker. Besides his wife, Bud is survived by his five children: Susan (Barker) Forrester and Martin Kelly of...

Lucy G. D'Onofrio

Lucy G. D'Onofrio

Nov 2, 2020

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Lucia “Lucy” D’Ambra D’Onofrio, our loving and devoted grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on November 2, 2020.

She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown, RI. She was in her 99th year.

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Katherine Karambelas

Katherine Karambelas

Oct 28, 2020

Katherine Karambelas (lovingly known as Tina), 91, of North Palm Beach, FL , passed away on October 28, 2020 peacefully in her home with her loved ones surrounding her. She was the loving wife of the late Gregory Karambelas. Born in Pawtucket, RI, Tina had been a resident of Florida for the last 34 years, coming from Rumford, RI. Tina...

Lorraine B. Lusignan

Lorraine B. Lusignan

Oct 22, 2020

Lorraine B. Lusignan, 86, of Exeter, passed away October 22, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Eugene Lusignan. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Ludovic and Martha (Levesque) Roch.

Mrs. Lusignan worked with her husband at multiple places, including Gene’s IGA, Cumberland Farms and Providence...

Lorraine B. Lusignan

Lorraine B. Lusignan

Oct 22, 2020

Lorraine B. Lusignan, 86, of Exeter, passed away October 22, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Eugene Lusignan. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Ludovic and Martha (Levesque) Roch.

Mrs. Lusignan worked with her husband at multiple places, including Gene’s IGA, Cumberland Farms and Providence...

Alfred C. "Fred" Sauerbrey

Alfred C. "Fred" Sauerbrey

Oct 20, 2020

Alfred C. “Fred” Sauerbrey, died of cancer on October 20, 2020, at the age of 83.  He was the beloved husband for 62 years of Anne (Watkins) Sauerbrey.  Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Emil A. and Babette Sauerbrey.

Mr. Sauerbrey had been Corporate Secretary and Director of Taxes and Insurance for...

Gail A. Gregson

Gail A. Gregson

Oct 18, 2020

Gail A. Gregson, 65, passed away on October 18, 2020.  Born in Warwick she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Doris M. (Henderson) Gregson.

Gail worked as a CNA at various hospitals and medical institutions for many years.

She is survived by a brother Thomas E. Gregson,...