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A man about town, bon vivant, artist and interior designer, gourmet cook and friend to many Newporters, John Peter Sawicki passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY, he was a graduate of Parson School of Design where he majored in […]

Raymond C. Mello, 63, of Middletown, passed away on May 28, 2021. Raymond was born in Newport, RI, to George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. Raymond was fascinated about trucks and trucking, which got him into his career as a truck driver. He was like a truck encyclopedia; he was the one to call when anyone […]

Lawrence E. Feeney, III, age 66, of Portsmouth, RI and formerly of Lincoln, RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2021. He was the loving husband of Maureen Greichen of Portsmouth. Lawrence was born in Providence, RI to the late Lawrence Feeney Jr. and G. Joyce (Mullins) Feeney. He graduated from Pilgrim High School and […]

David Wood, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 at home in Portsmouth. David was born February 22, 1938, in Benson, NC. to Milburn and Allene (Stewart) Wood.David was married to Rita (Lynch) Wood for 63 years. Dave is survived by his wife Rita, and his sons, Michael F. Wood […]

Ruffino G. “Phino” Loyola, 65, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on May 16, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Naples, Italy to the late Amado C. Loyola Sr. and Lucia A. (Gelenge) Loyola, Phino and his brothers were moved to Newport, RI around 1968 where he resided until his death. Phino […]

Peter, surrounded by his family, died peacefully after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Peter spent his childhood with his parents, George and Helen Piltz, in Middletown, Rhode Island. He attended St. Michael’s School in Newport before beginning at St. George’s School in 1962, graduating in 1966. While at St. George’s he […]

Tiverton, RI- Luz V. (Venegas) Quicho, 83, of Tiverton, RI passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a year long battle with lung cancer on May 27, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Bonifacio (Chef Ben) I. Quicho. Born in Dao, Pampanga, The Philippines, she was the daughter of […]

Mary Anita DeWitt, fondly called Anita, passed away at home on May 26, 2021 with the aroma of lavender, soft music and her loving family surrounding her on her ultimate journey. A lifelong resident of Newport, RI; Anita was born on March 26, 1936 to Mary (Antone-Weston) Brookins and Ernest B. Weston; both deceased. Brothers […]

Kevin M. Fitzgerald, 27, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2021, in Westminster, CA. Kevin was born in Newport, RI to his parents Stephen and Joan (Lynch) Fitzgerald. Kevin was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. He attended the University of New Haven and the University of Rhode Island. He was also […]

Carole Ann Glazier, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 25, 2021 at St. Clare Home, Newport after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Glazier. Carole was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Edward and Catherine O’Brien. She grew up in the Boston area and completed her education to […]

Josephine “Josie” (Raffa) Allen, 79, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at the home of her mother Lillian on Friday, May 21, 2021, with her family by her side. Born in Tripoli, Libya during WWII. Josephine was raised by her grandmother in the town of Buscemi on the island of Sicily. She was the daughter […]

Eduardo M. Souto, 87, of Middletown, passed away in Newport Hospital on May 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Maria A. (Garcia) Souto for 62 years. Eduardo was born in Ribeira Funda, Faial, Azores, Portugal, to the late Sergio M. and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. Eduardo built his life with his own two hands. […]

Marie C. (Bolous) Romanus, 99, of Middletown, passed away on May 16, 2021, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Fred J. Romanus from 1950 until his passing in 1986. Marie was born in Farmville, NC, to the late Wadih and Zahada (Farah) Bolous. When she was a young child her family […]

Sharon Elizabeth Demeter, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2021 at Grand Islander in Middletown, RI. Sharon was born October 17, 1946, in Newport, RI to the late Steve Demeter and the late Jennie (Gates) Demeter. Sharon is survived by her sister, Lillian Thompson of Portsmouth, RI, her son Steven Demeter, […]

Rudolph Anthony Carruba, 90, of Middletown, RI passed away on May 13, 2021.He was born in Centerville, PA on October 3, 1930 to Ralph and Pasquelina (Montana) Semprevivo. Rudy was raised in PA until he embarked on his military career in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in the engineering of missile guidance systems. Rudy served […]

Patrick (Splash) Surber, age 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 16, 2021, after a long courageous battle with Prostate Cancer. Patrick was born on April 21, 1950 in Newport, RI to Howard and Agnes (Kain) Surber. Patrick married Judith Moore of Middletown, Rhode Island on April 25, 1981. He grew up in […]

Elizabeth (Betty) LaPierre, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harry J. LaPierre.Born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Medeiros) Betty. Mrs. LaPierre received her bachelor’s degree from […]

Berit M. Hattendorf, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home, 92 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport, after a series of illnesses over several years, on 10 May 2021. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Naval War College professor emeritus John B. Hattendorf and their three daughters: Kristina Nasser and […]

Scott Sawyer, 58, of Johnston, Rhode Island, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. Scott was born July 6, 1962, in Lewiston, ME to the late Fred Sawyer Jr. and Jaqueline (Blais) Speicher. Scott is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Speicher, and his siblings; Fred Sawyer of Portsmouth, Kevin […]

Thomas Roland Drapeau, 72, of Portsmouth RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 9th, 2021.Born in Springfield, MA on July 6th, 1948, he was the son of the late Roland Drapeau and Gabrielle (Dery) Drapeau.He grew up in Springfield, MA, and settled in Southwick, MA with his wife, Cynthia (Russell) Drapeau. Tom worked at Holyoke Hospital […]

Timothy Jackson, age 74, of Woodsville, New Hampshire, formally of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on May 7, 2021. Tim was born in Brockton, MA to the late Howard Jackson and Helen Coleman. He was the husband of Harriet N. (Fenn) Jackson. Tim is survived by his wife Harriet of Woodsville, NH, his children Timothy C. […]

Minnie Parker, 91, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away at home, as was her fervent wish, on May 8, 2021.She was the loving wife of the late Leonard A. Parker for 57 years. Minnie was born in Freetown, MA, to the late Boaventura and Joaquina (Gomes) Francisco. Minnie worked as a nurse in the Taunton […]

Gunnar Bjornson, age 26, of Tiverton, Rhode Island and Tamarac, Florida passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2020, after losing a hard fought battle to addiction. Gunnar was born in Norwood, MA to Eric Bjornson and Alicia Mason Bjornson. He is survived by his beautiful daughter, Bella Bjornson, his partner, Colleen Sugalski, his parents, Eric and […]

Retired Detective Sergeant Arthur “Archie” S. Ferreira, 82, of Middletown, RI, died on April 25, 2021 in Sarasota, FL during a visit with his brother John. He was the husband of Eleanor (O’Connors) Ferreira for 59 years. Arthur was born in Newport to the late Manuel and Isabel Ferreira. He graduated from Rogers High School […]