Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Edward “Doc” Regan, 76, passed away on October 22, 2024, in Johnston, RI. Born on May 26, 1948, Ed was known for his dynamic personality and zest for life. He proudly served as an Army Medic in Vietnam, a role that shaped much of his early professional life. Following his military service, Ed briefly served as a police officer in...

Oct 21, 2024

George A. Gibbons (Gibby), 74, passed away on Monday, October 21st 2024. Gibby was the beloved Significant other of Nancy Brimmer for nearly 27 years. Gibby served in the US Army National Guard as a Sergeant E5 for 5 years and also as a union construction foreman for most of his life. He enjoyed being a member of the Italian...

Oct 20, 2024

Carrie Carey passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was a resident of Johnston for over 12 years. She married her childhood sweetheart Timothy W Carey with whom she spent 33 years. She has one daughter Carissa Carey and a son Joshua Carey. She has two granddaughters who were her world Natalie Carey & Hailee Lowden. She also...

Oct 20, 2024

John Anthony O’Connell, 86, of Cranston, RI, passed away on Sunday, October, 20, 2024. John was born on September 16, 1938 in Providence, RI to Josephine (Malloy) and John O’Connell. He was a beloved spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent and a friend. John attended Blessed Sacrament School and Hope High School in Providence, RI. He went on to be an engineering...

Oct 19, 2024

Norman R. Maloof, 86, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Betty Jean (Shott) Maloof and the late Patricia Maloof. Born in Attleboro, MA on April 9, 1938, he was a son of the late Edward and Viola Maloof.

Norman had an unmatched passion for all things...

Oct 18, 2024

Virginia M. Fiorentini, 93, passed away October 18, 2024.  She was the wife of the late Paris Fiorentini. Born in Scituate she was a daughter of the late Luther and Madeline (Drew) Lineberger.

She is survived by three children, Alan R. Fortes, Donna M. Dodd and Lori F. Lopes; two siblings James and Joel Lineberger, and fourteen...

Oct 17, 2024

Nancy R. Langlais, 75, passed away October 17, 2024. She was the wife of George L. Langlais. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Vincent A., Jr. and Rita D. (McConaghy) O’Reilly.

Nancy graduated from Cranston East High School in 1966. Following graduation she worked for BB Greenberg Jewelry Manufacturing. Nancy worked for the...

Oct 12, 2024

Jennifer Ellen (Delage) Lepore, aged 50, of Hopkinton passed away peacefully on October 12 after a 5 year long battle with Breast Cancer.  Born on July 12, 1974 in Providence, Jennifer grew up with her loving family in West Warwick, was the daughter of William and Andrea Delage alongside her brother Bill and sister Marnie. She was married to...

Oct 11, 2024

Madelyn M. Dee, the best Grammy ever, passed on October 11th, at the age of 96, after an amazing and full life. She was the daughter of Anthony and Antonetta (Pelosi) Rocchio, Italian immigrants who sent all five of their children to college, which was incredibly progressive for that time.

She was the dearest and most devoted...

Oct 6, 2024

A beloved and devoted father, grandfather, and friend, Ronald A. Siravo, 86, of North Providence, died peacefully and surrounded by his family, on October 6, 2024, at Golden Crest Nursing Home, in North Providence. He was born in Providence, on May 7, 1938, to Pasquale and Viola Siravo. He is survived by many: his son Lawrence Siravo of Rumford; his...

Oct 5, 2024

Shirley Irene Littlefield Monks, 99, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away peacefully at home with family. She was the devoted wife of the late Norman Joseph Monks for 67 years. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (White) Littlefield.

She attended Cranston East High School, spending her sophomore year at...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Joseph R. Greene, 84, a life-long resident of East Greenwich, who passed away on October 3, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucy N. (Montini) Greene.  Born in Providence, he was the son of the...

Sep 28, 2024

Lillian Frances (Lineham) Sherman, age 100, passed away at Kent Hospital on September 28, 2024.  Born in Warwick on July 27, 1924. She was the daughter of the late Ellery Dewey Lineham and Eva May Lineham.  She was born and raised in Apponaug and spent most of her life living in the area of Mary’s Creek.

Lillian...

Sep 23, 2024

Nicholas Christian Oliveira, 34, of East Greenwich passed away on September 23, 2024.

Nick was the beloved son of Frank and Barbara (Edwards) Oliveira of East Greenwich. He lived most of his life in Lincoln before moving to St. Petersburg, FL in 2019. Nick spent the final year of his life living with his loving parents in...

Sep 19, 2024

Thomas J Rockett, Ph.D. of East Greenwich, RI and Grantham, NH died on September 19, 2024. He was born in Medford, MA on June 4, 1934 to the late John F and Agnes (Connor) Rockett. He was the husband of Sarah Hough Rockett married for 60 years this October. He was predeceased by his son Andrew F. Rockett and...

Sep 19, 2024

Retired Providence Police Detective David Patrick Deignan, Jr. of Providence, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19th, at the age of 85. Born in Providence on February 3, 1939, to David Patrick Sr. and Marion Belle Russell, David grew up on Providence's south side. He graduated from Central High School in 1959. He enlisted in the US Army and, after...

Sep 18, 2024

Janice D. Battey, formerly Janice D. Barron, 83, of East Greenwich, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 18th at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on July 28, 1941 in Acushnet, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Elsie E. Washburn (Dexter) and the late George R. Washburn. She was the beloved wife for...

Sep 14, 2024

After 96 remarkable years filled with travel, teaching, and the love of family, Almeda Jane (Symons) Anderson passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024. A lifelong resident of East Greenwich, Almeda was born on June 5, 1928, on Queen Street to George and Bertha Symons. The youngest of five sisters—Winifred, Dorothy, Marion, and Mary—Almeda cherished her childhood, spending time...

Sep 13, 2024

Kathleen "Kay" Ryan Tompkins, of East Greenwich, RI, died Friday, September 13, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old.

Kay was born on December 15, 1928 in White Plains, NY to Patrick and Sarah Ryan, the youngest of four siblings -- James, Thomas, and Mary. After graduating from high...

Sep 7, 2024

Michael N. Zaino, 81, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich passed away on September 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Bodnar) Zaino. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Nicola M. “Nick” and Concetta “Etta” (Capezza) Zaino.

Mike was a United States Marine veteran. He was a member of the Marine...