Obituaries

Alexander D. Tagliatela

Sep 20, 2016

Alex Tagliatela, 23, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away September 20, 2016. Born in Providence, he was a son of David Tagliatela and Katie McGlumphy. A graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence, he was currently employed at Our Lady of Mercy Church in East Greenwich. Alex was a strong willed and loyal individual who was fearless and trustworthy. He...

Lewis A. Phillips

Sep 20, 2016

Lewis A. Phillips, 87, passed away at home on September 20, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Theresa A. (Mello) for 56 years. The son of Ralph and Margaret Jane (Randolph) Phillips, he resided in East Greenwich for his entire lifetime. Mr. Phillips was Army veteran of the Korean War and was...

David A. Garofalo

Sep 15, 2016

54, of East Greenwich, fell asleep Thursday, September 15, 2016. Visiting hours on Thursday from 9-11am in St Luke's Episcopal Church, 99 Peirce Street, East Greenwich, followed by a funeral service at 11am.

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Agnes E. Dimarzo

Sep 14, 2016

Agnes E. DiMarzo, 93 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 14, 2016. She was married to the late Francesco N. “Frank” DiMarzo for 62 years. Born in New Bedford, MA she was a daughter of the late Gustave and Matilda (Guertin) Anderly. Mrs. DiMarzo was a member of the St. Paul’s Church Bowling League and was...

John Tortolano

Sep 8, 2016

John Tortolano, 83, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich passed away September 8, 2016. He was the husband of Carolyn L. (Beahm) Tortolano. Born in East Greenwich he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Nappa) Forcelli and the late Biagio Tortolano. He was a computer programmer at Quonset Point and the Natick Army Defense Lab. He...

Virginia M. "Ginny" Jamieson

Sep 5, 2016

Virginia M. (McGregor) Jamieson, “Ginny” passed away peacefully September 5, 2016. Ginny, as she was affectionately known, was born in Providence to the late William McGregor, of Providence, RI, and the late Ellen (Foss) McGregor, of Attleboro, Ma. She was raised on William Henry Road in North Scituate, with her many siblings and large extended family. In 1961 she...

Marian J. Waite

Sep 3, 2016

Marian J. (Tingley) Waite died on Saturday, September 3 in the loving embrace of her family, just three weeks after her 93rd birthday. Born in the family home in East Greenwich, Marian was the daughter of James W. Tingley and Marie J.C. (Benson) Tingley. Marian spent the first 21 years of her life in East Greenwich, starting kindergarten in...

Richard O. Currier

Sep 3, 2016

died peacefully at home Saturday, September 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Carol A. (Pieroni) Currier. Born in Providence, he was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, and the son of the late Veronica (Clarke) Currier and the late Jackson C. Currier. He is survived by one son, Michael, and two daughters, Donna and Holly,...

Elaine A. Romeo

Sep 1, 2016

Elaine Anne Romeo, age 72 of North Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 1, 2016. Elaine was born in Norwood, Massachusetts, on September 3, 1943, to parents Albert and Angela (nee Santucci) Procaccini. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles P. Romeo, her children, Marc (Jessica), Maribeth Whitaker (Ron), Susan Sheridan (Michael), John (Rayleen)...

Dianne Marie (Picerne) Del Vicario

Sep 1, 2016

76, of Providence, RI passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 1, 2016 after a long illness. Dianne was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy (Dwyer) Picerne. Dianne was the proud mother of 5 children: Daniel M. Piccoli, David A. Piccoli, Dayna L. (Piccoli) Beretta, Anthony J. Del Vicario III, and Dax P. Del Vicario. She...

Michelina Capobianco

Aug 31, 2016

92, passed away at her home in Providence on Wednesday August 31, 2016.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Carolina (Carchia) Capobianco.  Graduated from Mount Pleasant High School January 1943.  Attended URI Evening Extension Division for several years. She had worked as an executive bookkeeper for Chilton Credit.  She was also an executive officer...

Barbara E. Masser

Aug 28, 2016

Barbara Ellen Masser age 80, of East Greenwich RI, passed away peacefully at home Sunday August 28, 2016. Barbara was born in Dongola, Illinois to parents William Milan and Audrey (Kirkham) Milan. She had two siblings, the late Wayne Milan of Prescott, Arizona, and her sister, Florence Penrod of San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara...

Joseph F. Farrell

Aug 24, 2016

95, formerly of Wyndham Avenue, Providence, passed away August 24, 2016. Funeral services are private.

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Dorothy E. Tibbetts

Aug 22, 2016

DOROTHY E. (SIMONS) TIBBETTS, 95, died peacefully on August 22, 2016 at West View RNC surrounded by her loving children. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold B. Tibbetts. Born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1920, the daughter of George A. Simons and Jennie E. (Senior) Simons. Dottie, as a school girl, was moved by her...

Olive F. Belasky

Aug 15, 2016

Olive F. Belasky, 92, of East Providence, passed away August 15, 2016. She was the wife of the late Harry E. Belasky. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Belasky has been a supervisor for Anchor Chain before retiring. She loved to cook, was a talented seamstress and enjoyed skiing, dancing...

Ruth A. Lesieur

Aug 13, 2016

Ruth A. Lesieur, LPN, 85, of North Kingstown, passed away August 13, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Real R. Lesieur. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Bylon) Overberg. Mrs. Lesieur’s nursing career included 15 years at Kent Hospital and additionally working at Avalon Nursing Home. She was...

Ida R. Forsht

Aug 13, 2016

Ida R. Forsht, age 96, of East Greenwich, RI passed away on August 13, 2016. Born and raised in Sagamore, Mass. (Cape Cod) to immigrant parents Robert Borghi and Valia (Polla) Borghi. Ida was the surviving sister of Laura, Leno (Bud), Anne, and Bruno (Gillie) Borghi and half-sisters Carmellina Querzoli, and Dirce Libertini. She was the devoted wife of...

Peter J. Bongiorni

Aug 5, 2016

Peter Joseph Bongiorni, 83, of East Greenwich passed away peacefully on August 5, 2016. He was a devoted husband of 58 years, a proud father and a loving grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Madeline Dinagen Bongiorni and daughters, Barbara Ann Cerwonka and son-in-law Craig P. Cerwonka, Tara Ann Ajello and son-in-law Joseph P. Ajello, and...

Terri Rogers

Aug 4, 2016

Terri Rogers, R.N., 78, formerly of Warwick and Port Orange, FL, passed away August 4, 2016. She was the wife of the late Bobby Lee Rogers and had been previously married to; Robert Kurucz, Andy Anderson and Harry Branch. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Ella C. (Anderson) Martin. Mrs. Rogers was...

Lois A. Linne

Aug 1, 2016

Lois A. Linne, 79, formerly of East Greenwich, passed away August 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Milford, CT, she was the daughter of the late J. Allen Anderson and Edna B. (Bennett) Anderson. Mrs. Linne worked as a manager and supervisor at the former Thorpes Pharmacy in East Greenwich for 30 years. She volunteered at...