Memorial Funeral Home

William (Bill) A Russo Jr. passed on June 10, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He has joined the love of his life for more than sixty years, Mary Alice Russo, who passed in May of 2020. Bill was the son of William A Russo and Norma C Russo of Middletown. He […]

Annie L Busse, age 97, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George C. Busse. Annie was born in Jamestown, RI to the late Antone and Rufina (Rose) Vieira. She grew up in Jamestown and began her career as an aid at […]

James A. Girr (Jack), 79, of Newport died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in Providence, RI.  Jack was born October 18, 1942 in Newport, the son of the late James A. and Barbara (Nahan) Girr.  He was the husband of the late Maureen C. Girr (Gray) of Newport. Jack was […]

Margaret Ann Moniz, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 10, 2022 at home. She was born in Newport to the late John and Irene (Pacheco) Moniz. Margaret graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1966. During her attendance there, she designed a school seal that featured the Patriot mascot. Margaret lived in […]

EDNA ANDREA PARKER (nee Mulvihill) – died on June 5, 2022 in Providence. Born April 25, 1928 in Orange, New Jersey to the late John Mulvihill and Louise Ebele Mulvihill. She was the youngest of 5 children, and predeceased by her siblings Muriel, Raymond, Walter (Bud), and Lawrence. Edna graduated from Orange High School Class […]

Lawrence A. Harrop, 73, of Newport, passed away at home Monday, June 6, 2022.He was the husband of Katherine (Virion) Harrop. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late James A. Harrop Sr. and Dorothy (Culver) Harrop. Lawrence was a graduate of New Bedford Ma. vocational high school andNew England Institute […]

Mrs. Deborah Sweat, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Mark Sweat for the past 47 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Ruth (Mallowitz) Leonard. Debbie attended Rogers High School and completed her GED. […]

Amy Elizabeth McLaughlin, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, after a long illness. Amy was born in Houston, TX, to Paul and Jill (Wagner) McLaughlin. She grew up in Andover, MA, and was a graduate of Andover High School. Amy competed […]

On June 1, 2022, Captain Richard Griffiss Alexander, U. S. Navy (Retired), slipped his mooring and peacefully crossed the bar, surrounded by his family. He was 99, just two months shy of 100. Richard, or Dick as he was known to so many, was married to the love of his life, Hope Hodgman Powel, for […]

Patricia Anne Bowen, 80, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Patricia was born on August 19, 1941 in Derry, New Hampshire. Patricia was a very kind woman and loved her family. She had the sweetest laugh and could brighten up the whole room. Patricia was very strong, raised 7 children all on her own. […]

TIVERTON, RI – Lisa (Dennis) Guillemette, 54, of Tiverton, passed away at home with her family on June 5, 2022 after courageously battling health challenges. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Guillemette. Born and raised on Aquidneck Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sheila Dennis. Lisa attended Middletown, RI public […]

James F. Gizzi, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Michele (Lynch) Gizzi. James was born in Newport, to the late James F. and Victoria (DeSantis) Gizzi. He grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1966. He went on […]

It is with deep loss and sadness that we announce the death of Brian Daniel Callahan, 45, of Alexandria, Virginia. Brian died unexpectedly at his home on April 1, 2022. Brian was the son of the late Thomas and Barbara Jane (Fussell) Callahan and was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on October 16, 1976 as […]

David Allan Tenney, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, in St. Johns, FL. He was born on July 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, the third child of the late Harry & Lida (Baldrige) Tenney. He spent most of his childhood in Westfield, NJ with his older brothers, Harry Jr. & […]

Henry George Lopes, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Henry was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Emily (Escobar) Lopes of Rocky Brook Farm in Middletown. He was the proud and loving husband of Mary (Botelho) Lopes for 63 remarkable […]

Agnes “Aggie” Michael, 89, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles Michael whom she was married to for 60 wonderful years. Born at her family farm home in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia […]

Raye L. H. Fucito, at 71 years old residing in Middletown, RI, after battling cancer for nearly two years has passed peacefully on May 30th, 2022. Raye was born in Glen Cove, New York, on October 6th, 1950, to Raymond C. Hansen and Millicent O’Toole Hansen. She grew up with her brother, Karl A. Hansen. […]

Roy Smith, age 91, of Forest Farm Assisted Living Facility, Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 30, 2022, with his family by his side. Roy was born in Newport, RI to the late Elizabeth and Roy H. Smith. He was the loving husband of Carol Garrison Smith for seventy years. Roy graduated from Rogers […]

Lorraine Vivian (Kenny) Carr passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family as she always had wished, on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Fall River, MA, on July 31, 1927, to the late Francis H. Kenny and Beatrice (Mackey) Kenny, Lorraine lived out a life full of family, friendship, and community in Portsmouth. […]

David Englund Steele, 79, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 28, 2022, at home. He was married to Jane (Edward) Steele for 52 years. They were constant companions, doing everything together. David was born on May 3, 1943, in Fall River, MA, to the late Harry and Svea (Englund) Steele. He was a […]

Thomas A. Dyman, 80, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 30, 2022, in the John Clarke Nursing Center. He was the husband of Nancy (Peters) Dyman for 58 years. Thomas was born in Newport, to the late John and Catherine (Kolassa) Dyman. He grew up in Newport, and graduated Summa Cum Laude from De […]

John J. McKenna, age 84, of Portsmouth RI, passed away surrounded by his family on May 28,2022. He was born and raised in Newport, RI to John James and Julia Frances McKenna. He graduated from DeLaSalle Academy and Salve Regina University. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then returned to Newport and worked […]

Earle “Stubby” Stubbs, passed away on Sunday at home. The son of Alan and Shirley Stubbs, Stubby was born and raised in Springfield, VT. He attended Kimball Union before graduating from Springfield High School. He then went on to Wentworth Technical Institute before receiving his BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Stubby was […]

Edward J. Souza, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on May 21, 2022. He was the husband of M. Genevieve (Paz) Souza Born in Portsmouth, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Alvernes) Souza.Ed, served in the Army and went on to work with his late brother Buddy, at Souza’s Chevrolet […]