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Marjorie A. Matteson

Marjorie A. Matteson

Apr 22, 2020

Marjorie (Margie) A. Matteson, 64, of Coventry RI, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2020. She was born the daughter of the late Raymond Malstrom and Margaret Kurachka on January 10, 1956.  She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Kenneth Matteson.

Marge served honorably in the US Navy from 1974 to 1976 as...

Elizabeth A. Christensen

Elizabeth A. Christensen

Apr 19, 2020

Elizabeth A. Christensen, 99, North Kingston, RI, passed away April 19,2020.

Mrs. Christensen was born on January 6 th , 1921 in Bronx, New York.

She is survived by two sons Richard (Rena) Christensen, Hot Springs Village, AR and Michael Christensen, East Greenwich, RI.  6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

She is preceded...

Suzanne Marie Turner

Suzanne Marie Turner

Apr 14, 2020

55, of North Providence passed away on Tuesday, April 14, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Suzanne E. Turner and granddaughter of the late Thomas C. and Gertude E. Brown. Besides her mother, she is survived by her brother, John K. Turner and the late Stacey Shreve-Turner of Smithfield and the late...

William J. O'Rourke, M.D.

William J. O'Rourke, M.D.

Apr 12, 2020

William John O’Rourke, M.D., 87, of East Greenwich, passed on to his eternal reward on Sunday, April 12,  dying peacefully in his sleep at home following a very quick battle with cancer.  Bill, born in Trenton, NJ, the son of Mary Frances (Fitzgerald) and James Joseph O’Rourke, M.D., was the youngest of three boys.  He was a 1953 graduate...

Steven Michael Thompson

Steven Michael Thompson

Apr 11, 2020

63, of North Kingston, RI, passed into eternal rest on April 11, 2020. He is survived by his three children, Shawn, Nicholas, and Colleen Thompson, and his grandchildren, Olivia Thompson and Megan Saucier. Steven was the son of Noella Maynard and the late John Thompson Jr. Steven is also survived by his brothers, Lawrence and Joseph Thompson, as well as...

Joseph N. Zenga, Jr.

Joseph N. Zenga, Jr.

Apr 9, 2020

Joseph N. Zenga, Jr., 85, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home with his family on April 9, 2020.  He was the husband of Ursula (Junker) Zenga, married for 65 years.  He was the son of the late Joseph N. Zenga, Sr. and Irene (Kindle) Zenga and brother of the late Robert Zenga.

Joe attended LaSalle...

Donald J. Mcmann

Donald J. Mcmann

Apr 9, 2020

Donald J. McMann, 84, of North Kingstown, passed away at home on Holy Thursday, April 9, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Irene T. (Serwatka) McMann. They were married for 64 years.

Born and raised in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Lynch) McMann.

At...

Donald A. Ballard

Donald A. Ballard

Apr 6, 2020

Donald A. Ballard, 73, passed away April 6, 2020. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Lenzen) Ballard. Born in Butler, OH he was a son of the late Basil and Ezra (Reece) Ballard.

He worked as a service technician in the heating and air conditioning industry for over 30 years, and also served...

David E Paul

David E Paul

Apr 6, 2020

62 of Chepachet passed away April 6, 2020. At the families bequest services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the J.F. Skeffington Funeral Home and Cremations

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Basilicia "Sila" Perez

Basilicia "Sila" Perez

Apr 2, 2020

of Providence, RI passed away on Thursday, April 2nd after an aggressive battle with cancer. She was born to Carmen and Anibal Vargas on April 14, 1955 in Baitoa, Dominican Republic. Alongside her were 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She will be remembered for her beautiful, radiant and infectious smile that would light up a room. Her warmth and love...

Fleurette D. Wyllie

Fleurette D. Wyllie

Mar 18, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Fleurette Demers Wyllie, age 99, on March 18, 2020.

Fleurette was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Omer and Alouylda Demers, the oldest of three children.

Her childhood was filled with happy times with her family, and she had an especially close...

Louis A. Regnier

Louis A. Regnier

Mar 18, 2020

Louis A. Regnier, 92, passed on Wednesday March 18 th in his beloved home in Newport of natural causes. He was born on June 27, 1927 in Providence, RI. He is preceded in death by his wife Carol J. Regnier.

Lou served in the US Navy during WWII and also served in the US...

William E. Hogan, Jr.

William E. Hogan, Jr.

Mar 15, 2020

79, of North Palm Beach, FL and Narragansett, RI, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 55 years of Margaret C. (Doorley) Hogan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William E. Hogan, Sr. & Agnes E. (Keegan) Hogan. Bill proudly served four years...

Eugene Lusignan

Eugene Lusignan

Mar 7, 2020

Eugene Lusignan, 91, passed away March 7, 2020. He was the husband of Lorraine B. (Roch) Lusignan. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Victor D. and Isabella (Hillman) Lusignan.

Mr. Lusignan owned and operated the former Gene’s IGA in East Greenwich. Prior to that he was a manager at the...

Domenick J. Delvecchio

Domenick J. Delvecchio

Mar 7, 2020

Domenick Del Vecchio, 94, of North Kingstown, passed away on March 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He is the loving husband of the late Dorothy L. Del Vecchio.  He was the brother of the late Robert Del Vecchio, Marie DeSisto, and Madeline Caroselli. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Joseph and...

Vincenza Gaudiano

Vincenza Gaudiano

Mar 6, 2020

Vincenza (SantaMaria) Gaudiano, 92, of East Greenwich and formerly of Canada, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Pasco Gaudiano and the late Louis Fusco.  Born in Canada, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Teresa (Ruggero) SantaMaria.

While in Canada, Mrs. Gaudiano worked as an...

John Hall, Jr.

John Hall, Jr.

Mar 2, 2020

born September 13th 1968, has passed suddenly Monday, March 2nd 2020. He is survived by his daughter Brittany Hall, his younger siblings Cathleen Natale, P-Jay Hall, and Matthew Hall and his numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by his father John Hall Sr. and mother Betty Watson. As a long time resident of Pawtucket and Foster Gloster he developed a strong...

Catherine D. Facente

Catherine D. Facente

Feb 24, 2020

Catherine (DiMartino) Facente

82 of North Kingstown, RI entered into heaven on Monday, February 24, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Filomena (DiCarlo) DiMartino and the wife of the late Ernest Facente. She is survived by a son Bruce Facente of North Kingstown,...

Stanley R. Spencer

Stanley R. Spencer

Feb 24, 2020

Stanley R. Spencer, 64, of East Greenwich, passed away February 24, 2020.  Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late James B. “Pep” and Margaret E. (Powers) Spencer.

Mr. Spencer had been employed as a driver for Waste Management and BFI and was an avid sportsman.

He is...

Steven W. Gregson

Steven W. Gregson

Feb 24, 2020

Steven Gregson (64) of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Steve was the owner of Packings and Insulations Corporation until his retirement in March 2018.

Steve was a man who lived life to the fullest.  He held many interests that included flying, kick boxing, racing, competitive skeet...