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Peter F. Merenda

Peter F. Merenda

Oct 17, 2019

Peter Francis Merenda was a remarkable man who lived a truly extraordinary life, impacting people far and wide, across continents. Born in Everett, MA the firstborn son of Sicilian immigrant parents in 1922, he was raised by an extended family of his adoring Sicilian mother, grandmother and aunts.  After completing a special college preparatory program, he received his B.S....

Joanne Santiago

Joanne Santiago

Oct 15, 2019

48, of Douglas Avenue, Providence, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Funeral services private. Burial St Ann Cemetery Cranston RI

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Leroy D. Aaronson, Md

Leroy D. Aaronson, Md

Oct 14, 2019

Leroy Donald Aaronson, M.D., formerly of Providence RI and Chatham MA, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2019 at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, with his daughter Pamela by his side.  He was 91.

Dr. Aaronson was born in Providence in 1928.  Early on he developed an ambition to become a physician.  He started Brown University...

Diane L. Gleason

Diane L. Gleason

Oct 12, 2019

Diane Gleason of East Greenwich, Rhode Island passed away peacefully with her heart full of love and the loving support of her family on October 12th, 2019.

She was born in Providence Rhode Island to Frank and Lottie as well as devoted sister and best friend, Charlotte.

She met the love of her life, Wayne...

Bartholomew "Jack" Sheridan, Iii

Bartholomew "Jack" Sheridan, Iii

Oct 8, 2019

Bartholomew (Jack) Sheridan III, 62, born in Providence, grew up and lived in Warwick, Rhode Island, died peacefully surrounded by his family on October 8, 2019. He was the son of Batholomew J Sheridan II and Barbara L Sheridan. He was loved and surrounded by his sisters, Bonnie MacDonald of East Greenwich and Gail McKay of North Kingstown. He...

Penny (Bruna) Vitelli

Penny (Bruna) Vitelli

Oct 8, 2019

Penny (Bruna) Vitelli, born in Berlin, New Hampshire, longtime resident of New Britain, CT and most recently resident of East Greenwich, RI died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of her ‘honey’ Joseph J. Vitelli of 61 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Fengler and...

Charles M. Mcgowan

Charles M. Mcgowan

Oct 7, 2019

Charles M. McGowan, 72, of the Narragansett area, passed away October 7, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Eugenia V. (Borys) McGowan.

Mr. McGowan was a 1965 graduate of La Salle Academy. He was a life-long lobsterman in Galilee and had...

Janice M. Cotham

Janice M. Cotham

Oct 2, 2019

Janice Cotham, of North Kingstown passed away Wednesday, October 2 nd , at South County Hospital, one month after her mother passed.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Alfred R. Cotham, Sr. and the late Jennie Cotham. Born in Hawaii, she lived in many locations around the world until settling in North Kingstown, RI in 1963.

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Paul M. Toher

Paul M. Toher

Oct 1, 2019

Paul M Toher, 69, of North Kingstown, RI, passed away on Oct 1.  He was the son of the late John T and Marjorie E (Tingley) Toher.

Paul grew up in Rumford and Cumberland, RI graduating from Cumberland High School and Rhode Island College.  Before retiring, he worked at Electric Boat as a technician with the Accuracy...

James Edward Demarco

James Edward Demarco

Sep 30, 2019

'J.D.' passed away on September 30, 2019. He was the son of Diane M. Malley of Johnston, RI, and the brother of L. Joseph DeMarco of Middleton, RI. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lisa Baptiste DeMarco, who passed in 2009. He leaves his only child, his daughter Diana DeMarco Viele of Providence, RI; a student at the Met...

Barbara J. Silva

Barbara J. Silva

Sep 29, 2019

Barbara Joan (Eluziario) Silva of East Greenwich passed away on September 29, 2019. She was the wife of 47 years to the late Nelson Joseph Silva. Born in New Bedford, MA she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (Sousa) Eluziario.

She graduated from New Bedford High School along with her husband...

Nancy L. Pollock

Nancy L. Pollock

Sep 26, 2019

Nancy L. Pollock, 83, passed away September 26, 2019. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Pollock. Born in Pawtucket she was a daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Haskell) Ousley.

Mrs. Pollock was an E.S.L. teacher in the Warwick School System for over 30 years.

She...

Norma E. Blythe

Norma E. Blythe

Sep 23, 2019

Norma E. Blythe, 98, passed away September 23, 2019. She was the wife of the late James Blythe. Born in Pensacola, Florida she was a daughter of the late Wiley M. and Stella (Vaughn) Baxter.

Mrs. Blythe was a school teacher in the Lincoln School System for over 30 years. She was a member of Alpha Delta...

Raymond R. Holmes

Raymond R. Holmes

Sep 19, 2019

Raymond R. Holmes, 60, passed away September 19, 2019. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Warren J. and Josephine L. (Grant) Holmes.

Mr. Holmes was a Quality Control Inspector for Dubose National Energy Corp., in Clinton, North Carolina.

Ray will be missed by his family and many friends and coworkers. He...

Robert Allen Greene

Robert Allen Greene

Sep 18, 2019

ROBERT ALLEN GREENE, 91 of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn R. (Felthousen) Greene for sixty-one years.

Born in East Greenwich October 5, 1927, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Mildred E. (Stone) Greene.  He graduated from...

Patricia A. Daniels

Patricia A. Daniels

Sep 8, 2019

Patricia Daniels, 46,

Known as Patty (Bubba) was the daughter of Roseann Daniels and the late Richard Daniels. She leaves behind her three sisters Marie Vallese, Donna Daniels, and Roseann Daniels as well as brothers, John Studley and the late Richard Daniels Jr. Patty also leaves behind boyfriend Bruce Bartels.

She was born in New...

Rudolfo Aka Rudolph Mattiace

Rudolfo Aka Rudolph Mattiace

Sep 6, 2019

Rudolfo aka Rudolph Mattiace, 91, a longtime resident of New York City, passed away peacefully September 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in East Greenwich, RI, he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (Riccio) Mattiace.

Mr. Mattiace had served in the US Army in WWII.  He started his professional...

Jennie A. Cotham

Jennie A. Cotham

Sep 2, 2019

Jennie Cotham (Manzo), of North Kingstown passed away Monday, September 2 nd , 16 days before her 97 th birthday.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Cotham, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni (John) and Carmela Manzo.

She was devoted to her family and was a faithful communicant...

Alfred Upham Howes

Alfred Upham Howes

Aug 22, 2019

84, died unexpectedly at home on August 22, 2019. Born in Providence on December 5, 1934, Al graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School, attended Colby College and graduated from Brown University. He was the son of the late Marion Upham Howes and Jean Paul Howes, Jr. Al was in the Army and served for a time in Germany. He was...

Charles J Patten

Charles J Patten

Aug 18, 2019

52, of Radcliffe Avenue, Providence, passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2019 in Providence. He was the son of William L. Patten Sr. (Vail, AZ) and Muriel (Grady) Patten, deceased. Brother of William L. Patten Jr of Providence (with whom he resided), Matthew Grady of North Smithfield. His sisters Kerry Patten of Woonsocket, April Patten, Linda Michel, Sara Patten of Tuscan...