Obituaries

Jan 8, 2026

Joan Marie (Duffy) Fogarty, 89, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, RI died peacefully in the company of her family on January 8, 2026. She was the daughter of Dr. Philip A. Duffy and Gertrude G. O'Donnell of East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Raymond D. Fogarty of East Greenwich.

Joan was an avid reader, crossword enthusiast, loved...

Jan 6, 2026

James J. Ludovico, USN (Ret.), 101, passed away January 6, 2026. He was the husband of the late Terry (Onufer) Ludovico. Born in New Haven, CT he was a son of the late Domenic and Latitia (Gaudio) Ludovico.

Jim’s career in the Navy led him to places such as the UK, Africa and Antarctica. From Alaska through California and to the...

Jan 4, 2026

Andrew R. Hobson, 58, passed away January 4, 2026. He was the husband of Karen (Fraser) Hobson. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Kenneth T. and Rosemary R. (Roche) Hobson.

Andrew worked at Electric Boat in North Kingstown for 25 years. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved to go...

Jan 3, 2026

Born in Providence on July 11, 1942, Sandra A. (Silvio) Ferrazzano age 83 of West Kingston, passed away peacefully on January 3rd at South Kingstown Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was surrounded by love. Sandra was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Fazioli) Silvio.

Sandra was employed by Alga Plastics in Cranston, RI for over 30 years, while also working...

Dec 25, 2025

George Quinn passed away on December 25,2025. He was the son of the late George and Mary (McKenne) Quinn. He was a resident of North Providence for the last 50 years prior to that he resided in Providence where he was born.

George received a bachelor’s degree from Providence College in 1963 and a master’s degree in guidance counseling from San...

Dec 25, 2025

Scott Russel Beckwith, 54, of Providence, RI passed away on December 25, 2025 at his homel. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Dec 22, 2025

Emilio Gonzalez passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by those who cared for him during his time there.

Emilio was born on May 31, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Emiliano Gonzalez and Arcelia Colon Gonzalez. He was the brother of Francisco (Frankie) Gonzalez, José Enrique Gonzalez, and Nancy Erica Gonzalez, and is also...

Dec 18, 2025

Steven J. Gardiner, 75, formerly of East Greenwich passed away December 18, 2025 in Roanoke, VA. Born in Cranston he was a son of the late Vernon E. and Avis B. (Spencer) Gardiner.

He was a US Army veteran.

He is survived by two brothers, Mark E. Gardiner and his wife Brenda and Brian P. Gardiner and his wife Lori and several...

Dec 17, 2025

Luz Milagros Cruz,62, of Providence, RI passed away on December 17, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Dec 16, 2025

Sandra L. Beck,76, of Providence, RI passed away on December 16, 2025 at Golden Crest Nursing Home. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Dec 16, 2025

Johnston, RI – Donald Carl Ertter Jr, 64, of Greenville Road, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home.

Born on November 28, 1961, in Lewiston, ME, he was the son of the late Donald Carl Ertter Sr and Lorraine (Cameron) Ertter.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Ertter, and his...

Dec 14, 2025

David T. Savage, Jr., 90, of East Greenwich, passed away on December 14, 2025. Dave was born on October 9, 1935, to David and Elizabeth (Colville) Savage in Philadelphia, PA. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Janet Sleeper.

Dave attended Princeton University. After graduating in 1957 with a BA in Economics, he served in the U.S. Navy followed by a 37...

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

James Sweetman 72, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully in North Providence on

December 12, 2925. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Alfred and Fern (Drown)

Laplume. He is survived by 5 siblings. Alfred Sweetman (Barbara), Dianne Souza, Peggy

Ambeault, Deb Sweetman (Joe) and Donna Crothers. Also many many nieces/nephews

and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia Fisher...

Dec 11, 2025

Marangeli Ramos57, of Providence, RI passed away on December 11, 2025 at her home. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Dec 11, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Deborah A. Sherman, 66, passed away December 9, 2025. She was the wife of the late Craig W. Sherman. Born in Warwick she was a daughter of the late Doris A. (Robson) Richmond and the step daughter of the late William Richmond, II.

Deborah A. Sherman, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, artist, and teacher, passed away peacefully with her beloved daughter...

Dec 8, 2025

Joyce Maria Kular,57, of Providence, RI passed away on December 8, 2025 at Roger Williams Island Hospital. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

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