Obituaries

Evelyn M. Hall

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...