Obituaries

The Honorable Joseph A. Keough

The Honorable Joseph A. Keough

Jan 26, 2019

77, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Judge Keough is survived by his wife, Joan; his son Joseph A. Keough Jr. and his wife Kimberly; and, his three daughters, the Honorable Maureen B. Keough, Kathleen M. Schram and her husband, Joseph Schram, and, Colleen M. Keough....

William Silva, Sr.

William Silva, Sr.

Jan 24, 2019

90, of Urban Avenue, Pawtucket passed away to eternal life on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Hope Hospice Care Providence. He was the son of the late Anthony Silva, Sr. and Constantina Costa Silva. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Melina (Pezza) Silva, and four children: Judith Allen and her husband Robert of Nashville, TN, William...

Hazel A. Chandronnet-Bichay

Hazel A. Chandronnet-Bichay

Jan 23, 2019

Hazel A. Chandronnet-Bichay, 93, of Exeter, passed away January 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Samir Bichay and the late Roland A. Chandronnet.  Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Albertus and Flora (Charbonneau) Peckham.

Mrs. Bichay worked as a home health aide, in which 16...

Leonard J. Sheehan

Leonard J. Sheehan

Jan 21, 2019

Leonard Joseph Sheehan, 65, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away unexpectedly on January 21st, 2019.

He was born March 19, 1953, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late William Barrett Sheehan and Anna Marie (Leonard) Sheehan of Brockton, MA.. he is survived by Kathi Mullaney, his beloved companion of 20 years. A 20 year veteran of the North...

Natalie L. Fisette

Natalie L. Fisette

Jan 19, 2019

Natalie L. Fisette, 87, passed away January 19, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Harvey J. Fisette.  Born at the Norden Farm on Strawberry Field Rd. in Warwick, she was one of eight children and a member of a large closely-knit Swedish family comprised of many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a daughter of the...

Carolyn A. Luchka

Carolyn A. Luchka

Jan 15, 2019

Carolyn A. Luchka, 76, of Cranston, passed away January 15, 2019.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Frank T. Luchka.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Emilio and Rose (Mantaian) DeAngelis.

Mrs. Luchka retired from the loan department at Citizens Bank.

Besides her husband she is survived...

Judy A. Higgins

Judy A. Higgins

Jan 15, 2019

Higgins, Judy A., 77, of North Kingstown, passed away January 15, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Allen L. Higgins.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Emile "Freddy" and Madeline (Warburton) Shadeck.

Mrs. Higgins had worked and was a well known cashier at Stop and Shop.  She...

Mary J. Clarke

Mary J. Clarke

Jan 15, 2019

91, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was daughter of the late Thomas & Margaret T. (O’Conner) Clarke. She formerly was a resident of Pawtucket. Mary graduated from Rhode Island College with a BA in 1949 and then a Masters Degree in 1959. She also attended Syracuse University. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International. She was...

Angelo Almonte, Jr.

Angelo Almonte, Jr.

Jan 12, 2019

Angelo Almonte, Jr., 88, of Warwick passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Angelo was the beloved husband of the late Mary Doreen Almonte for 50 years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Angelo, Sr. and Santina (Vilella) Almonte.

Angelo Jr., worked for...

David W. Cook

David W. Cook

Jan 11, 2019

David W. Cook, 75, of North Kingstown, passed away January 11, 2019.  He was the husband of the late Anna J. (Doyle) Cook.  Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Lewis O. and Mary I. Cook.

Mr. Cook had been a Plant Foreman for the former Ideal Windlass in East Greenwich.  He was a...

Rene Beattie

Rene Beattie

Jan 10, 2019

Rene Beattie, 93, of Warwick, passed away January 10, 2019.  She was the wife of the late William J. Beattie.  Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Sidney and Florence (Heathcote) Allen.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane R. Seguin and husband Eugene; a son, William J. Beattie, Jr.; granddaughters, Rachel Lucas and...

Mary E. Yarborough

Mary E. Yarborough

Jan 7, 2019

Mary E. Yarborough, 68, of Warwick, passed away January 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Ernest W. Yarborough.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Elizabeth M. (Stringfellow) Hyder.

Mrs. Yarborough had been a phlebotomist at Rhode...

Theresa ( Gonsalves ) Perreault

Theresa ( Gonsalves ) Perreault

Jan 5, 2019

74 passed away January 5, 2019. Residence Franklin Avenue Cranston. Funeral services in the J F Skeffington Chapel Friday at 11am. Visiting hours Friday from 10-11am.Â

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Mary Elizabeth (Remington) Little

Mary Elizabeth (Remington) Little

Jan 4, 2019

91, of Ravenswood Avenue, Providence passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late LTC Walter E. Little. Born December 28, 1927 in Providence RI, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Remington. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Marion Little of Wakefield; daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and Arthur...

John "Jack" J. Donnelly, Jr.

John "Jack" J. Donnelly, Jr.

Jan 2, 2019

John J. “Jack” Donnelly, Jr. 80, passed away January 2, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marylou F. (Rekos) Donnelly.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Dr. John J. and G. Madonna (Harlow) Donnelly.

Mr. Donnelly was a graduate of Providence College and a Vietnam Navy...

Frederick W. Lumb

Frederick W. Lumb

Jan 2, 2019

Frederick W. Lumb, 72, of East Greenwich, RI and The Villages, FL sadly passed on January 2, 2019. He was born in Providence on July 16, 1946, the son of the late Frederick Lumb.  Fred is survived by his beloved mother Carmela ((Incollingo) Lumb, loving brother James Lumb, loving sister in law Jane Sweeney and loving great uncle...

John Acton, Iii

John Acton, Iii

Jan 1, 2019

John Acton III, 77, of East Greenwich, passed away on January 1, 2019 of a heart attack.

John was born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late John and Margaret (Meehan) Acton. He graduated Pawtucket West High School in 1960 before serving time as a Navy submariner. He was a licensed electrician for many years and...

Dale E. Rossi

Dale E. Rossi

Dec 28, 2018

DALE E. ROSSI, passed away after a long and hard fought battle with cancer on Friday, December 28 th , 2018.

DALE was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on March 28 th , 1964, and most recently lived in Warwick, RI.  Dale served his country by joining the Army and then joined the East...

Angelo Dicenzo

Angelo Dicenzo

Dec 28, 2018

79, of Providence, passed away peacefully at home on December 28th, 2018. He was the beloved son of the late Fred and Evelyn DiCenzo of Providence. Born June 30, 1939, Angelo cut hair for over 50 years and was the proud owner of Action Hair Cutters on Charles Street in North Providence. Angelo was Honorably Discharged from the US Army...

John A. Quadrini

John A. Quadrini

Dec 27, 2018

John Quadrini of North Kingstown, R.I. died Dec. 27, 2018 after a lifetime of devoted family, enduring friendship and the memories that continue through both.

John died of heart failure while visiting New York City with family. He was 80.

An accomplished engineer, his work on spacecraft extended our understanding of the cosmos; his work...