Obituaries

Beverly A. Zenga

Sep 22, 2017

Beverly A. Zenga, 79, of East Greenwich and formerly of North Kingstown, passed away September 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Zenga, Sr. Born in North Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Stella (Nichols) Schmeller. Mrs. Zenga was Co-Owner, with her late husband, of Roberto...

William C. Stafford, Jr.

Sep 19, 2017

William C. Stafford, Jr., 66, passed away suddenly on September 19, 2017. Born in Providence, Bill was the son of William C. Stafford, Sr., of East Greenwich and the late Ann (Duggan) Stafford. He was the brother of Thomas E. Stafford of Bakersfield, CA and the late Elizabeth Huling. He is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews. Bill...

Nancy Griggs

Sep 19, 2017

Nancy Griggs, 79, passed away peacefully at home due to breast cancer on September 19, 2017. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Charles F. and Florence M. (Mason) Ford. She was employed at the RI Department of Labor & Training for 25 years. Nancy was instrumental in establishing the Garden of Hope Memorial Garden at...

Stacy R. Price

Sep 18, 2017

Stacy R. Price, 40, of Richmond, passed away in a tragic automobile accident on September 18, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Beatrice “Buzzy” M. Price. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was a son of Robert H. Price, Jr. and Marcia Price. Mr. Price was an Information Technology Professional. He was currently employed at...

Evelyn D'Ambra

Sep 15, 2017

of North Providence, RI, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Michael P. and Eleanor (Vivier) D'Ambra, Sr. She loved walking, dining with friends, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her brother, Michael P. D'Ambra, Jr., and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Edward...

Jeffrey S. Reynhout

Sep 8, 2017

Jeffrey S. Reynhout, 49, of East Greenwich, passed away September 8, 2017. He was the husband of Iva E. (Bailey) Reynhout. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Roger D. and Phyllis I. (LaFleur) Reynhout. Mr. Reynhout was a quality inspector for Blow Molded Specialties in Pawtucket. Besides his wife and parents he is survived by his loving...

Herbert D. Huling

Sep 8, 2017

Herbert D. Huling, 88, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away September 8, 2017. He was the husband of the late Joan (Malm) Huling. Born in East Greenwich, he was a son of the late Clarence and Consuelo (Jennison) Huling. Mr. Huling had worked as the Highway Superintendent for the town of East Greenwich and was a Korean...

Hannah M. Getchell

Sep 7, 2017

Getchell, Hannah M., 92, passed away on September 7, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Linwood Getchell and the late Chester R. Sayles, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late David and Katherine (O’Reilly) McCarthy. Mrs. Getchell had been employed as a tool maker for Brown and Sharpe...

Constance A. Podedworny

Sep 4, 2017

Constance (Ferrelli) Podedworny, “Connie” 97, of East Greenwich passed away on September 4, 2017. Born in Warwick she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Philomena (Zinni) Ferrelli. Connie was married to the late Joseph P. Podedworny. During WWII Connie served as a Red Cross Volunteer. She attended the RI School of Design and worked at the former...

Edward M. Fogarty

Aug 31, 2017

69 of Providence died at home on August 31, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Higgins) Fogarty for over forty years. He was born in Woonsocket. Edward was the son of the late Raymond H. Fogarty and Mary (Hogan) Fogarty. He was a communicant of Saint Sebastian's Church in Providence for over thirty years. He was a graduate...

Marc P. Lusignan

Aug 26, 2017

Marc P. Lusignan, 55, of South Dennis, MA and formerly of Exeter, passed away August 26, 2017. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Eugene and Lorraine B. (Roch) Lusignan. Mr. Lusignan had worked as a machine operator for Honeywell and loved living on Cape Cod. Besides his parents he is survived by brothers; David E. Lusignan and...

Mrs. Martina (Gillis) Castanho

Aug 14, 2017

89, of Providence, passed into our Lord's arms at her home on August 14, 2017. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Manuel J. "Square" Castanho. She had just celebrated her 89th birthday, with her children by her side, with a lobster dinner and her favorite dessert, Boston creme pie. She was born in Providence on July...

Irving "Chub" H. Clement

Aug 10, 2017

Irving H. Clement, of East Greenwich, master plumber, heating contractor, businessman and community leader, passed away on August 10, 2017, after a long but gracious struggle with dementia. He was 86. He was the husband of Florence (Flamand) Clement for 65 years and father to their four children: Lt. Col. Kevin Clement, retired US Army, and wife Maureen of...

Kathleen G. Souls

Aug 9, 2017

Kathleen G. Souls, 84, of East Greenwich, passed away August 9, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Thomas J. Souls, Jr. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Kathleen (Devlin) Martinson. Mrs. Souls had worked as a travel agent and had been a former member of Quidnessett Country Club. Besides...

Joseph M. Silvia, Iii

Aug 6, 2017

Joseph M. Silvia, III, 70, of Warwick and formerly of East Greenwich, passed away August 6, 2017. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Blanche D. (LaRose) Silvia. Mr. Silvia had worked as a welder at Amtrol and was a US Air Force Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his son Joseph M....

Margaret P. "Peggy" Ross

Aug 4, 2017

Peggy" P. Ross, age 94 of McKinney, TX, passed away on August 4, 2017. She was born on February 23, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Dr. Frederick William and Edith (Cragg) Plugge. Peggy married Gusty A. Ross in Providence, Rhode Island in 1946. She worked as a baker for the East Greenwich Rhode Island School District for many years....

John J. Corrigan

Aug 1, 2017

John J. Corrigan, 82, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday August 1, 2017 at Kent County Hospital. He was the beloved husband and widower of Patricia R. Corrigan (Mitchell). Born in Providence, he was the son of the late A. William Corrigan and Gertrude Corrigan (Leoffler). John attended La Salle High School...

Elinor T. Burnett

Jul 24, 2017

Elinor T. Burnett, age 90 of North Kingstown, RI, passed away on Monday, July 24th. She was the loving wife of the late William G. Burnett to whom she was married for over 64 years. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Josephine (Tellier) McCaughey. After graduating from Gorton High School she was...

Juan F. Perez

Jul 22, 2017

45, passed away June 22, 2017, residence Burnett Street Providence. Visiting hours in the J F Skeffington Chapel, 925 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence on Saturday from 4:00-6:00 pm with a service in the funeral home at 6:00 pm. Burial will be in the Dominican Republic.

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Lorraine M. Decesaris

Jul 21, 2017

DeCesaris, Lorraine Marie Schmidt (Burns) Of East Greenwich passed away after a brave, year long battle with cancer on Friday, July 21, 2017 under the kind care of Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was predeceased by her son, Steven Schmidt, of San Jose California. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Richard and Susan Ruggieri,...