Obituaries

Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell

Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell

Sep 21, 2025

Theresa Elizabeth Mitchell, 89, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday September 21, 2025 at the Sunny View Nursing Home in Warwick, RI. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Charles E. Ellis, Jr.

Charles E. Ellis, Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

Charles E. Ellis, Jr., 96, passed away September 17, 2025. He was the husband of the late Patricia M. (Booth) Ellis. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Charles E. and Minnie T. (Tate) Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was the Owner & President of the former Charles L. Booth, Inc, he also was in partnership with Kawasaki of RI...

Gregory Joseph Leonard

Gregory Joseph Leonard

Sep 16, 2025

Gregory Joseph Leonard, 57, of North Providence passed away on September 16, 2025, at Hope Hospice in patient center in Providence.  Arrangements entrusted to SKEFFINFTON FUNERL HOME & CREMATION 925 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908. For online condolences kindly visit: HILLSKEFFINGTON.COM

James J. Trainor, Jr.

James J. Trainor, Jr.

Sep 15, 2025

James J. Trainor Jr., age 88, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Kent Regency Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of Anita B. Trainor to whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late James J Trainor Sr. and Edith (McNaboe) Trainor.

He was active and served his...

Nancy Lee English

Nancy Lee English

Sep 13, 2025

Nancy Lee ( Paplauskas) English

Passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 75 at the home of her son in Warwick, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Dorothy I. Paplauskas and the sister of the late William E. Paplauskas Jr.

She is survived by her son Todd W. English her grandson William E. English...

Oren L. Robinson

Oren L. Robinson

Sep 13, 2025

Oren L. Robinson age 75 passed away September 13th, 2025 at home after a short illness in East Greenwich, RI with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Nancy M. (Hamilton) Robinson. He is survived by his sons Jason Robinson and Jarred Robinson and his wife Melissa, his grandchildren Aiden and Olivia Robinson.

He...

Phyllis R. Wiseman

Phyllis R. Wiseman

Sep 12, 2025

Phyllis Eleanor (Reed) Wiseman, beloved wife of John T. Wiseman, died peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2025, at the age of 95.

Phyllis was born on May 18,1930 to Roland C Reed and Gladys Rivers Reed in Agawam MA and was their only child.

As a young child she loved tap dancing and riding horses and was fondly referred to...

Nancy J. Gizzarelli

Nancy J. Gizzarelli

Sep 12, 2025

Nancy Jane (Steiner) Gizzarelli, 82, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, on July 24, 1943, to the late Phillip E. and Beatrice V. (Jacobellis) Steiner. Wife of Gilbert Gizzarelli for 59 years and survived by her daughters, Tracy Anderson and her husband, Glenn, and Amy Moore. Her grandchildren: Sasha McKennett, and her...

Anita C. Harrington

Anita C. Harrington

Sep 10, 2025

Anita Claire (Genereux) Harrington, 84, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. She was born in Pawtucket, RI, on July 1, 1941, to the late Adrien and Doris (LaPointe) Genereux. She was the devoted wife of the late William (Billy) Patrick Harrington. She is survived by her children, Brian Harrington and his wife, Kelly, of...

Rhonan F. Pond

Rhonan F. Pond

Sep 7, 2025

Rhonan F. Pond, affectionately known as “Rolando” and “Preacher,” passed away in Rhode Island at the age of 78. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Rhonan lived a rich and meaningful life, grounded in a deep pride for his heritage and a sharp, inquisitive mind. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. 

Beyond his military service, Rhonan was admired...

Philomena Ann Ricci

Philomena Ann Ricci

Sep 6, 2025

Philomena Ann (Corrado) Ricci, 85 of North Providence, RI passed away peacefully on Saturday September 6, 2025 at the Heritage Hills Nursing Home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenico and Rose (Macaruso) Corrado.  She was the beloved wife to the late John A. Ricci.  Philomena was the devoted mother to John A. Ricci III and...

David Peirce Rodriguez

David Peirce Rodriguez

Sep 6, 2025

David “Dave” Peirce Rodriguez, 92, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Margaret Louise (Martin) and Camilo Rodriguez.

Dave attended Providence Country Day School, and later graduated from the Dublin School in Dublin, N.H. He also briefly attended Colorado College before enlisting in the...

Eleanor Ruth Hahn

Eleanor Ruth Hahn

Sep 3, 2025

Eleanor Ruth Hahn passed away September 3, 2025 at the age of 97.

Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Surprise) Reiss and lived in the Apponaug section of Warwick for 67 years.

She worked in the Warwick School cafeteria for thirty years before she retired. She loved all the teachers and kids in the school...

Marie A. Forys

Marie A. Forys

Sep 3, 2025

Marie A. Forys, 91, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, passed away September 3, 2025. She was the wife of the late Louis W. Forys. Born in East Greenwich, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Lena (DelPaggio) Perretta.

Marie was a cashier at the former Kent Theater for many years. She worked for the accounting firm of Elwell,...

Ana Luisa Otero

Ana Luisa Otero

Sep 1, 2025

Ana L. Otero, 70, passed away peacefully on Monday September 1, 2025, at The Roger Williams hospital in Providence. Born in SanJuan Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Luis and Ana Otero.

All services are private at the request of the family.

Charles E. Gorton

Charles E. Gorton

Aug 27, 2025

Charles E. Gorton, III, 56, of Woonsocket, RI passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 at his home. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Christina M. Reall

Christina M. Reall

Aug 27, 2025

Christina M. Reall, 87 years old, of Narragansett, passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Reall. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Bernard and Nora (Burke) Carroll. Christina was a switchboard operator for Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, in North Providence, until her retirement.

She is survived...

Alan I. Anderson

Alan I. Anderson

Aug 26, 2025

Alan I. Anderson, 69, passed away August 26, 2025. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island he was a son of the late Ivar and Helen (Card)Anderson.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his aunt Marjorie L. Cookson and several cousins.

A memorial service will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am in the Urquhart – Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave.,...

Pastor Linda M. Whitaker

Pastor Linda M. Whitaker

Aug 20, 2025

Pastor Linda M. Whitaker passed away peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family at Hope Health Hospice on North Main Street in Providence.

Pastor Linda 68 born in Suffolk Virginia. The daughter of the late Robert Whitaker and Pastor Helen Tate Whitaker. She was a dedicated Pastor of St Paul’s Holiness for over 15 years and a compassionate nurse having...

Miriam Manuela Reyes

Miriam Manuela Reyes

Aug 16, 2025

Miriam was a friend, wife, sister, but above all a mother. She was not only a mother to her son, but to her brother, to her son’s school friends, and to the kids she worked with in multiple school systems for years. She is a true example of what unconditional love can be, and she lives on through all of...