Obituaries
Evelyn M. Hall
Jul 17, 2021
Evelyn M. Hall died peacefully on July 17. She was the wife of the late A. Royden Hall.Evelyn was a life long resident of East Greenwich. She attended East Greenwich Academy her Freshman and Sophomore years. In her Junior year, the Town acquired the Academy when it became East Greenwich High School.In her senior year, she was elected Ivy...
John F. Hennedy, Ph.D.
Jul 14, 2021
Scholar, athlete, and consummate family man John F. Hennedy, 85, passed away at home on July 14, 2021. From the onset of his brief illness until his peaceful death, he was surrounded by dear ones and lovingly cared for by all of his family.
Family was central to John’s life and he nurtured a large one. He...
Everett A. Travisono
Jul 12, 2021
Everett A. Travisono age 93 passed away July 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife ( Claire L. Stearns) and his immediate family at the Veteran's Home in Bristol, RI. He is survived by his two sons, Robert A. Travisono of Providence and Richard A. Travisono and his wife Susanne of Johnston. He was the father of the late Joseph...
Manuel J. Serpa
Jul 11, 2021
Bonita Springs, FL. - Manuel J Serpa, Jr. 71, passed away at his home in Bonita Springs, FL on July 11, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Moretti) Serpa for 50 years.
Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Rivers) Serpa and son in law of the late...
Samuel B. Kettelle
Jul 9, 2021
Samuel B. "Sammy" Kettelle, 67, of North Kingstown, passed away July 9, 2021. He was the husband of Robin Carroll; the son of the late Clifford “Ben” and Alice (Bristol) Kettelle; the father of Brianne Clayes, Brook Bayly and Elijah Kettelle; and the brother of James, Joseph, Elizabeth and Christine Kettelle and the late Rebecca Dellinger. He is...
Michael Joseph Ward
Jul 8, 2021
During the early morning hours of Thursday, July 8th, 2021, Michael Joseph Ward, age 56, passed away unexpectedly. He is survived by his daughter, Chantelle Ward of Atlanta GA, his mother, Arlene Ward of Memphis TN, and his brother Kenneth Ward also of Memphis TN. Michael is also survived by his partner Gina Highley of Pawtucket, his step-daughter Amanda Highley...
Patricia Lynne Brennan Rodriguez
Jul 5, 2021
On Monday, July 5, 2021, Patricia Lynne Brennan Rodriguez also known as "Patty," age 61, of Providence, RI passed away peaceful at her home. She was a loving mother of three children: Rebecca and Erica, and her deceased son Scott. Patricia was born in Providence, RI on March 11, 1960. She worked at Salvador Tool and for the remaining years...
Pierre Mali
Jul 3, 2021
Pierre Mali, 1928 –2021
Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, “Pete” was a high school French teacher throughout his career, teaching both the language and French literature at the Kingswood School in Hartford, CT, Rockland Country Day School in Congers, NY, Princeton Day School in Princeton, NJ, and at the Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, RI, from...
Maria G. Aquino
Jul 2, 2021
Maria G. Aquino, 79, passed away July 2, 2021.
She was born in Ciro` Superiore, Italy on March 21 st , 1942, to the late Giuseppe and Vittoria (Stillitano) Nicastri. She grew up in poverty stricken post-World War II Italy and eventually married Domenico Conci. Soon after she was widowed at a very young age with a...
Julia Rosalie Ferruccio
Jun 24, 2021
Julia Rosalie Ferruccio, 100, of East Greenwich, passed away June 24, 2021. She was the wife of the late George A. Ferruccio. Born in Fayette, MI, she was a daughter of the late W. Richard and Jennie (Louis) Collins.
Mrs. Ferruccio had served in the WAVES during WWII. She was a communicant of Our...
Adrienne O'Neill
Jun 22, 2021
Adrienne (Cornibert) O'Neill, 79, of Laurel, MS; Hilton Head, SC; and East Greenwich, RI, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Larry O'Neill and mother of the late Michael O'Neill. She also leaves behind her stepdaughter Laura and husband Ray Palmer; her late stepdaughter Beth Cleaver; two granddaughters Katherine and...
Barbara A. Wyrostek Spinard
Jun 20, 2021
Barbara A. (Lamoureux) Spinard Wyrostek, 79, of East Greenwich and Marco Island, FL, passed away June 20, 2021. She was the wife of Paul P. Wyrostek and the late Gerald L. Spinard, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary L. (Lamontagne) Lamoureux.
Barbara retired as an...
Daniel F. Gundler
Jun 17, 2021
Daniel F. Gundler, 70, of East Greenwich, passed away June 17, 2021 at home. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rosemary L. (Perry) Gundler. Born in Cincinnati, OH, he was a son of the late Howard H. and Claire R. (James) Gundler.
Mr. Gundler had worked many years in a...
Christopher M. Franzone
Jun 15, 2021
Christopher M. Franzone, 57, of East Greenwich, passed away June 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Cecelia C. (Mello) Franzone and the late Pasquale U. “Pat” Franzone.
Mr. Franzone had worked as a facilities coordinator for Thales Group.
He...
John W. Cinq-Mars
Jun 7, 2021
Cinq-Mars, John W., 68, passed away June 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife Tammy L. (Qvarnstrom) Cinq-Mars.
“He was a good guy.”
His funeral will be private.
Mary V. Bouthillier
Jun 5, 2021
Mary V. Bouthillier, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 5, 2021. She was the wife of the late Henry M. “Hank” Bouthillier. Born in West Warwick she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Assunta (Lautieri) Tomasso.
Mary was beloved by all who knew her. She was an active community and church volunteer....
Ruth A. Murray
Jun 4, 2021
Murray, Ruth A., 88, passed away June 4, 2021. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Murray. Born in Decatur, IL she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Butts.
Ruth and Arthur moved from the Midwest to East Greenwich in 1970. She was a graduate of Millikin University and...
Joan M. Nelson
May 26, 2021
Joan Marie (Fisette) Nelson, 59, of Warwick, passed away on May 26 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Joan was born in Providence and grew up in North Kingstown, a beloved daughter of the late Harvey J. and Natalie L. (Norden) Fisette. Joan moved to Warwick with her...
Lawrence James Douglas
May 26, 2021
Lawrence James Douglas of Portsmouth, RI passed away unexpectedly on May 26th, 2021 at the age of 65. Larry was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Harold Douglas Jr and Martha (Panariello) Douglas. He is survived by his companion Shelly Carr, his Uncle Peter Douglas of Plattsburgh, NY, his Aunt Joan Dreher of Ballston Spa, NY, Elaine Zimmerman of...
Kirk B. Fadden
May 25, 2021
Kirk Benjamin Fadden, 50, passed away Tuesday May 25th, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Warwick he was the son of Robert L Fadden and Susan C Fadden (Frazier)
Kirk grew up in Jamestown, RI where he was surrounded by many family members. He was a truck refrigeration mechanic. Kirk lived briefly in North...
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