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Paul D. Napolitano 69, passed away on December 18, 2021 at the Lahey Clinic, Boston, MA.He was born in Norfolk, VA. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, Tony Napolitano, Mary (Trainor) Napolitano, and John (Jack) Napolitano. He also leaves behind his sister-in-law Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, niece, Tracey, and nephews, Sean, Michael, and Joseph Napolitano. […]

Irene “Renie” Thomassina (Pitchford) Weston, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021, at St. Clare Home Newport. Irene was born in Harlem, New York City, NY to the late Thomas H. and Gladys (Dixon) Pitchford on August 17, 1936. She grew up in Newport. Irene is survived by her children, Donna […]

Geraldine M. Elshant, age 96, died peacefully on December 28, 2021, at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown. She was the wife of the late George E. Elshant, Sr.Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Susan Pedro Augustus and the late Anthony Augustus. Gerry attended Newport Public Schools and was a 1943 […]

Mr. Wayne G. Moran, Ph.D., age 77, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on December 23, 2021. Wayne was born June 4, 1944 in Lynn, MA. He joined the Air Force after graduating from Lynn English High School and served our country in the Vietnam War. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Wayne […]

Alphonse “Al” Levada, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 27, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Al was born, April 22, 1934, in Fall River, MA to Alphonse Levada and Evangeline (Pedro) Levada.Alphonse was married to Lucy (Bonci) Levada for 59 years.Al proudly served in the United States […]

Richard P. Carrubba, 78, of Middletown, RI, passed away on December 24, 2021 in the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Patricia for 55 years. Richard is survived by his wife; his daughters, Jeannine and Nicole; and his granddaughter, Elizabeth. He also leaves behind his brother, Michael Carrubba of FL; […]

Delta M. Rapoza, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 26, 2021 in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Medeiros and the late Michael Rapoza. Delta was born in Providence, RI, to Richard and Maria (Mello) Rodrigues. She was a graduate of East Providence High School. Delta is survived […]

Ms. Edith K. Ponte, age 92, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on December 23, 2021. Edith was born in Portsmouth, RI to Joseph B. Silvia and Mary M. (Perry) Silvia. Always serving the community, Edith began her working life at 14 years old. She was a notable seamstress , working at Trina, and went […]

Ann M. Vorro of Middletown, RI passed away at home on December 20, 2021. Ann is survived by her two sons Christopher Vorro (Crystal and her daughter Amber) of Middletown, RI, and Kevin Vorro of Fall River, MA. She is also survived by her granddaughter Chelsea Thames (Cameron), from Hawaii, who she enjoyed spending time […]

Dr. Esther Luther Campbell passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021 at the Heatherwood nursing home in Newport. Born in Bristol Rhode Island on April 19, 1927, she was the daughter of George Edward Luther and Amelia Green Luther. She spent her early years helping her parents on Ferry Cliff Farm in Bristol and then […]

Jennifer A. (Quint) Arbuckle, 46, of Woonsocket, RI, passed away on December 18, 2021, in the Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was surrounded by family members and her best friend, Jay Dion. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of Kathryn (Coggeshall) Quint of Portsmouth and the late Lloyd F. Quint Jr. In addition to […]

Donald C. Berry, 76, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Donald was born on September 25, 1945, in Newport, RI, to James and Myrtle (Peckham) Berry. He served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy before becoming a refrigeration technician at Raytheon where he retired. Donald […]

Brian Ferreira, 32, passed away on December 15, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. Brian was born on December 22, 1988 in Newport, to Robert and Laura (Sherman) Ferreira. Brian attended Portsmouth Schools, he graduated Portsmouth High School Class of 2007, and attended New England Technical School in Warwick RI. Brian […]

Susan (Adamson) Gadoury, 71, of Warren, RI, passed away on December 16, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Richard J. Gadoury.Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (Peckham) Adamson.Her greatest gifts were her children and her grandchildren. She also loved gardening and anything outdoors. Along […]

Carol Gear, 70, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on December 14, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Carol was born in Newport, RI on May 16, 1951, to Manuel Pinheiro and Emily (Barker) Pinheiro. Carol was married Arthur Joseph Gear for 25 years. Carol is survived by her children, Laura Oliver […]

John M. Carney, Jr. age 53, of Middletown, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 10, 2021. John was born in Newport and grew up in Middletown. He graduated from Middletown High School and promptly began work. He started at Waste Management and worked there for over 10 years in several roles, mostly as a […]

Joseph M. Anthony Jr., 90, of Portsmouth, peacefully passed away on December 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Newport, to the late Joseph and Helen (Barry) Anthony Sr. “Mick” graduated from Rogers High School in 1951. He then earned a Master’s Degree from URI School of Pharmacy. He was a member […]

Winifred “Winnie” Longo, 81, of Newport, RI, passed away on December 13, 2021 at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eva (Gattuso) Irwin. As a young woman, Winnie worked at the Newport Navy Exchange after she graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. She loved finding […]

Jean Marie Henshaw, 90, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away after a brief illness in Newport Hospital on December 14, 2021. Jean was born in Lockport, NY. She grew up in Rochester NY and spent most summers on her grandparents’ farm in the country. She left home at a young age and ventured to St. […]

John M. Joseph, 80, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Newport Hospital.John was born in Nutley, NJ, to Charles and Catherine (Pilcz) Joseph. John graduated from Pompton Lakes, NJ High School class of 1959. He was a salesman/manager at Gelman’s Department Store in Pompton Lakes for many years. John served […]

Edward Coll, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 14, 2021. Ed was born in New York City, the son of Edward and Ann (O’Brien) Coll. He was the husband of Julia (DiValentino) Coll. After graduating from the U.S Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, he received […]

Joanne Peckham, 69, passed away on December 3, 2021. Joanne was born in Newport to James and Laura Peckham. Joanne is survived by her daughter Gina M. Peckham, her sister Patricia Marshall of Tiverton and Liz Peckham of Pawtucket, her brother James Peckham of Portsmouth, grandchildren Ryan, Bryannah and Jayme Peckham. A memorial service will […]

Catherine Mary Mureddu, 96, of Newport, passed away at home on December 6, 2021. She was the daughter of Mary (Castellano) and Anthony Mureddu. Catherine was a lifelong Newporter who enjoyed spending her winters in Florida. She was graduate of St. Catherine Academy and the Newport Hospital School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, she […]

Anita J. Oliver, age 58, of Portsmouth, RI passed away on December 12, 2021 surrounded by loving and dear friends. Anita was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on March 10, 1963. Anita earned her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Alberta and her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas. Anita grew […]

Alice Haas of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 12, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” Haas. Alice was the youngest of twelve children born to the late Antonio and Mary Silveira. When Alice was young she worked at the […]