Obituaries

Nov 27, 2024

Carlos Ramon Alfonseca May 22, 1962 - November 27, 2024 Father, brother, and grandfather. All who knew him know he had a happy, generous and humble soul and that he will be missed. His body will be lay to rest in his homeland in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where family and friends will say until they meet again. Rest in...

Nov 26, 2024

Kevin P. Galligan, 75, passed away November 26, 2024. Born in Newport he was a son of the late Christopher E. and Elizabeth E. (Cumming) Galligan.

He was a US Navy veteran serving three tours in Viet Nam.  He was guitar player who had a lifelong love of music,  and was an avid New England sports fan....

Nov 23, 2024

Arthur Walter Reis, age 86, of South Attleboro MA, died Saturday, November 23, at the Hope holistic hospice center in Providence. Born in Pawtucket, son of the late Walter Reis and Mary Mecketsy and raised by grandparents Wadie and Margaret Mecketsy. He served his country in the U. S. Army during the Cuban Crisis in 1962. Art was well known...

Nov 20, 2024

Andrew (Andy) Kirk McKnight, 60, of Foster died surrounded by his loving family at home. Born June 6, 1964 to (late) parents Peter and Joan-Sandra McKnight, and brother to David McKnight, Andrew Kirk McKnight left this world November 20, 2024. He was loved by all and made friends everywhere he went. More accurately, you were more likely family than friend...

Nov 18, 2024

Lee Listro of Narragansett passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 at the age of 84. She was the only daughter of Emily Dunne Phelan and Richard Phelan. She was predeceased by Paul C. Listro, her husband of 57 years. Lee was born in Providence and was a graduate of St. Teresa’s Grammar and High Schools and Emmanuel College in...

Nov 11, 2024

Lillian A. Hutchinson of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday November 11, 2024. Lillian was born 12/28/1930 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Jennie and Edward Arendt.

Lillian spent her early years working at the Bassick Company in Bridgeport, CT, where she met her future husband, Charles T. Hutchinson. Her life was dedicated to raising...

Nov 9, 2024

Michael A. Keeler (Mike), 64, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Lester and Ann (Rettenmyer) Keeler. Michael lived the majority of his life in Warwick, RI with his family.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Christina (Keeler) Overton, her husband Brian Overton, and their two...

Nov 9, 2024

Manuel P. “Manny” Dias, 82, passed away November 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Roselyn F. (Andrews) Dias and the companion to the late Lena Novo.  Born in Providence he was a son of the late Manuel P. and Alice I. (Cole) Dias.

Mr. Dias worked for Stanley Bostitch for 38 years.  He loved...

Nov 5, 2024

Janet M. (Caron) LaPorte, 61, passed away on November 5, 2024. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Armand who died in 2002. Janet was born on September 10, 1963 to Alfred E. and Doris (Zacharie) Caron. She is survived by her daughter Laura Dietz and son Joseph as well as her loving grandchildren. Janet was the Office Manager at Mass...

Nov 4, 2024

Elizabeth Jane Lloyd of Altoona, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 4, 2024, at the age of 103. Betty, as she was known by family and friends is survived by her son, Samuel of Altoona, PA, and daughter, LeeAnn Merlo (Larry) of East Greenwich, RI; also, by her granddaughter, Kristen (John Reichl). She was preceded...

Nov 3, 2024

Clarence L. “Cal” Millette, EGPD (Ret.), 97, passed away November 3, 2024.  He was the husband of the late Katherine E. (Thompson) Millette.  Born in Middleborough, MA he was a son of the late Romeo and Jeannette (Houle) Millette.

Cal was a police officer with the East Greenwich Police Department for 32 years retiring in 1997 and...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Josephine (Morrisroe) Whalen, 90, of Rowan Street, Providence, passed away peacefully in Providence on November 3rd surrounded by her family. Daughter of the late Beatrice (Carroll) and Joseph M. Morrisroe. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Richard Whalen. Children John R. Whalen and wife Robin of Narragansett, Timothy F. Whalen and his wife Dianna of...

Nov 1, 2024

Jessie J. (Ucci) Hoehl, 104, passed away on November 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late Elmer G. Hoehl. Born in East Greenwich on October 6, 1920 she was a daughter of the late Carmine and Josephine (Mautone) Ucci.

Jessie worked as a switch board operator at Kent County Hospital for many years.

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Oct 28, 2024

Vincent Maddalena, beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28 at the age of 88 after a short illness. Born in East Greenwich to Quirino and Carolina (Caldamone) Maddalena. He was the former husband of the late Sylvia (Cardillo) Maddalena. Vincent was known for his kindness, compassion, and commitment to those he loved.

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Oct 27, 2024

William “Billy” Joseph Lewis of Lincoln RI died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 27th, 2024. Billy was born in Boston MA on October 7th, 1982 to Lisa Lewis and the late Charles Lewis. He grew up in Boston and West Bridgewater MA, where he attended West Bridgewater High School and was a talented hockey player. Billy loved sports...

Oct 27, 2024

Guillermo Lopez, 66, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born February 7, 1958 in Mexico City. Everyone who knew Guillermo knew he was an amazing dad, uncle, brother, grandpa and coach. Many people who knew him for his love for soccer. He impacted so many lives. He loved to help others and bring a smile to...

Oct 26, 2024

Donald A. Bannister, 88, of East Greenwich, passed away unexpectedly on Oct 26, 2024. Born in Coventry, RI. He was the son of the late Arthur and Alice (Demers) Bannister.  He was the beloved husband of 54 years to the late Lella M. Bannister, with whom were the proud owners of Interstate Diesel for over 40 years.

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Oct 24, 2024

Henry Green, 69, spent his final days surrounded by his loving family; and entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born July 13, 1955, in Sumter, South Carolina to Geneva Green and the late Bernie Green. Henry grew up in Connecticut and lived in Maryland , New York and Pennsylvania before settling in Providence, RI. He is...

Oct 23, 2024

Norma E. McCaughey (Diggett) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John McCaughey Jr. Born on October 1, 1937, Norma was one of nine children born to Albert and Blanche (Chenail) Diggett. She was also the cherished sister-in-law of the late Mary Ann (McCaughey) and John Kaveny. Norma’s...

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph Rossi 84 of Warwick, RI, a retired West Warwick Police Captain of Detectives passed away peacefully on October 22nd after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island to Angelina (Pacheco) and Michael Rossi. The second of four children. He leaves his ex-wife Barbara Rossi, their son Michael Rossi and wife Cindy, granddaughters...