Obituaries
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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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