Obituaries

John F. Anderson, Sr.

John F. Anderson, Sr.

Jun 17, 2020

John F. Anderson, Sr., 96, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away June 17, 2020.

He was the husband of Barbara P. (Rayhill) Anderson. Born in East Greenwich, he was a son of the late Ivar and Ingrid (Algren) Anderson.

Mr. Anderson a retired machinist having worked at Bostich...

Robert Ferrari Di Pippo

Robert Ferrari Di Pippo

Jun 14, 2020

Robert Ferrari Di Pippo, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, June 14th. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Di Pippo was the former husband of Joyce (Lang) Di Pippo. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the fourth son of Silvio and Evelyn (Ferrari) Di Pippo. He leaves a son, Alexander Ferrari...

Pamela J. Leary

Pamela J. Leary

Jun 11, 2020

Pamela J. Leary (Luebeck), 63, passed away June 11, 2020. Born in Springfield, MA she was a daughter of the late David J. and Verna J. (Guhlke) Luebeck.

She worked as a social worker at the Cromwell Children’s Home in Cromwell, CT and was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island.

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Joyce M. Phipps

Joyce M. Phipps

Jun 9, 2020

Joyce M Phipps left her loving earthly family on 9 June 2020, peacefully and without any discomfort to join her heavenly family. She was born in San Francisco, California in 1934 to John J Brophy and Laura O’Farrell Brophy. She was raised in Redwood City, California and graduated with honors from Notre Dame College of Belmont, California. In 1956,...

Robert W. Patriquin

Robert W. Patriquin

Jun 6, 2020

Robert W. Patriquin, 72, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Robert (Bobby) is survived by his wife, Robin Patriquin of 42 years. He also leaves behind his 14 children, 36 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Robert’s burial will be private at the Veterans Cemetery on June 10, 2020

Edward Richard Reed Lll

Edward Richard Reed Lll

Jun 5, 2020

Edward Richard Reed lll, 31, of Riverside, passed away at his home on June 5, 2020. Eddie is survived by his loving parents Edward Jr and Jennifer, grandparents Edward Sr and Joan, his Sister Amanda Rossi (Matt), Brother David (Kaitlin), and cherished Sister and best friend Allyson. He also leaves behind his Godfather Billy Reed, along with several aunts, uncles...

Louis M. Pucino

Louis M. Pucino

Jun 1, 2020

Louis M Pucino, 73, of East Greenwich, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, with his daughters by his side.

Louie is survived by his two daughters; Sarah Pucino and her husband, James Stringer, of Wakefield and Helen Pucino of East Greenwich. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Evelyn Violet Stringer of Wakefield, and his siblings; Michael...

Marilyn J. Mckenna Palumbo

Marilyn J. Mckenna Palumbo

May 27, 2020

Marilyn McKenna Palumbo, 67, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday May 27, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Jim of 16 years, her mother, Muriel McKenna and the late Edmund McKenna, her sisters, Kathleen Dennard and the late Jeff Dennard, Karen...

Janet A. Joyce

Janet A. Joyce

May 23, 2020

Janet Alma (Johnson) Joyce

February 8, 1941 – May 23, 2020

Janet A. Joyce, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Thomas R. Joyce, formerly of Pittsburgh, P.A.  Janet was daughter of Edwin and Mildred (Frye) Johnson. A life-long resident of East Greenwich, Janet was...

Edward A. Eklof

Edward A. Eklof

May 21, 2020

On the morning of Thursday, May 21st, 2020, Ed Eklof told the world “I want to rest now, you can go home,” and passed peacefully to his final rest, on his terms. The fatal event likely happened nineteen years ago, with a massive heart attack that nobody expected him to survive. He had a grandchild on the way, though,...

Earl M. Hodgkinson

Earl M. Hodgkinson

May 20, 2020

Earl M. Hodgkinson, 77, passed away May 20, 2020. He was the husband of Judith C. (Correira) Hodgkinson. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Carlton and Katherine (Kelly) Hodgkinson.

Earl worked at the former Shashets Auto Parts Store in East Greenwich for many years. In his spare time he loved...

John Dumont

John Dumont

May 18, 2020

71, of Providence, RI passed away on May 18, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Katherine (Doyle) Dumont for 49 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Irene (Arruda) and John Dumont. In addition to his wife Kathy he leaves behind his son Brian, NYPD and his wife Caroline, (Cummins) of...

Catherine L. Mcmahon

Catherine L. Mcmahon

May 16, 2020

72, passed away on May 16, 2020 at home. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of Charles V. and Ann H. McMahon. She is survived by a sister, three brothers, and several nephews and nieces. She was a graduate of St. Mary of the Visitation High School and a Communicant at St. Paul Church, Cranston. She worked...

Thelma Jean Pelletier

Thelma Jean Pelletier

May 15, 2020

85, of Maguire Road, North Providence passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. She is survived by her husband Ronald A. Pelletier and a sister Virginia Holcomb in Florida; also by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded by three brothers: Russell Clarkson, George Clarkson, and Donald Clarkson and three sisters: Gladys Case, Barbara Prenda, and Beatrice Girard. Service private. Burial...

Verna A. Russell

Verna A. Russell

May 14, 2020

Verna Almira(Corning) Russell passed away peacefully at Kent Regency Nursing Home, Warwick RI on May 14, 2020.  She was born in Providence, R.I. to the late Zita Almira (Danis) Corning and Henry A. Corning.

Bruce B. Huling

Bruce B. Huling

May 12, 2020

Bruce B. Huling, 86, passed away May 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Beverly I. (Greene) Huling. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late Clarence D. and Consuelo (Jenison) Huling.

He retired from Stanley Bostitch and was a US Army veteran.

Bruce was...

Arline C. Gavitt

Arline C. Gavitt

May 12, 2020

Arline Gavitt died Tuesday, May 12, at Roberts Health Centre, North Kingstown.  She celebrated her 101 st birthday in February enjoying the company of family and friends.  She was married to the late Ernest M Gavitt and is survived by her devoted son, Scott Dixon Gavitt, of Warwick.  She was predeceased by her beloved daughter Judith A Gavitt.

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Doris Fowler Atherton

Doris Fowler Atherton

May 10, 2020

passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was at home with her husband, her passing was the result of natural causes; Doris was 94 years old, 30 days short of her 95 birthday. Born on June 9, 1925 in Hartford, Connecticut, to her parents, Mabel...

Elinor F. Mccarty

Elinor F. Mccarty

May 9, 2020

Elinor F. McCarty, 99, of East Greenwich, passed away on May 9, 2020.  She was the wife of the late John F. McCarty.  Born in Lincoln, she was a daughter of the late Carl and Emma (Steinebrunner) Franz.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen McCarty Levine and husband Mike, Christine Lozano and John F. McCarty and...

Rosalind F. Barnes

Rosalind F. Barnes

May 7, 2020

Rosalind F. Barnes, 84, longtime resident of North Kingstown, RI, passed away May 7, 2020 at Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick, RI. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Barnes for 58 years. She was born in Providence, RI to the late William and Marie (Muccino) Braga.

Rosalind, Roz to family and...