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Hays Hamilton Rockwell, former Episcopal Bishop of Missouri and rector of St. James Church in New York City died in his sleep at his family home in Rhode Island. He was 88. For nearly seven decades, Bishop Rockwell served as a clergyman, and the Episcopal Church was a central part of his professional, personal and […]

Frank Savage of Stamford, CT died peacefully on July 16, 2025 in Newport, RI after spending his final moments alongside his wife of forty-five years, Lolita Valderrama Savage. Frank and his twin sister, Frances, were born July 10, 1938 to Grace Pitt and Frank Savage in Rocky Mount, NC. Their mother, affectionately known as “La […]

Claire Marie Rayner of Narragansett, RI passed away on July 7, 2025. Claire was born in Newport, RI to Henry C. and Catherine “Kip” Rayner, on August 31, 1951. She grew up and attended school in Newport, first at Carey School, then St. Augustin’s School, and she received her high school diploma from St. Catherine’s […]

Philip E. Amaral, 87, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025 surrounded by family. Philip Amaral was born in Newport, RI to Manuel Amaral and Teresa (Pennachi) Amaral on March 1, 1938. He went to St. Mary’s and then on to Rogers High School, Salve Regina College and then entered […]

David Vincent Rogers of Newport, RI was born in Bellflower, California in 1969. He grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Brookline High School. Davey then moved to and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest, where he earned a degree in English from Seattle University. He has called Newport, RI home for […]

With profound memories, we announce Captain Charles F. Weishar, our uncle, grand uncle, great grand uncle, and dear friend, has passed. Charles was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 9, 1928 to his parents Maria & William Weishar. He passed away at his home during the early hours of June 24, 2025, at the age […]

John M. “Jack” Curran, of Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with his family by his side. A Newport native, Jack was the son of John and Irene (Shea) Curran. At De La Salle Academy he played basketball, baseball, and tennis. Upon graduation, he enrolled in Providence College, attending for two years […]

Eugene J. Sullivan, age 81, of Lake Worth, Florida passed away on June 9, 2025. Joe was born in Newport, Rhode Island on November 25, 1943. He was a Veteran of the US Air Force. Joe was predeceased by his wife, Ruth in 2015 and his son, Joseph in 2016. He is survived by his […]

Philip M. Connell, 94, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI passed away at Newport Hospital on June 9, 2025. He was the husband of Rosalie (Beebe) Connell and the father of the late Dr. William Connell. He is survived by his daughter Jacqueline Patton of Portsmouth (her husband Tom Patton), and his two grandchildren […]

Kristine Erin Sullivan, 47, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 23, 2025, with her loving family beside her. Kristine was born in Newport on February 23, 1978. She was the daughter of the late Cecily C. (Martin) and Robert W. Sullivan. Kristine graduated from Middletown High School in 1996. […]

John W. Nelson III, of Middletown, RI passed away May 20, 2025 at home after a long battle with cancer. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late John W. Nelson Jr. and Caroline T. (Murphy) Nelson. A member of the Rhode Island National Guard, he enlisted while in high school, attended Officer […]

Newport’s “Viking Queen,” Ann Marie (Egan) Oakley, a pioneering local businesswoman, international traveler and tireless promoter of her beloved City-by-the-Sea, died Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Newport. She was the wife of the late George “Red” Oakley, to whom she was married for 49 years. Mrs. Oakley was president of Viking Tours of Newport, a […]

Robert F. “Bob” Fischer, of North Palm Beach, Florida and Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 27th, 2025. Bob was the devoted and loving husband of Linda (Ricci) for 61 years. Born the second of three children to Francis and Claire (Roberts), Bob was raised in the Lymansville area of […]

Martha Margaret O’Connor, 85, of Newport, RI, passed away on April 20, 2025, at her home in Newport. Margaret was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Thomas and Julia (Quigley) O’Driscoll on October 11, 1939. She attended nursing school in England and became a Registered Nurse. Margaret emigrated to the United States in 1960 and worked […]

Morton Glasser, MD, 88, of Newport, RI passed away on April 21, 2025 in Providence. Dr. Glasser was born in Brooklyn, NY to Philip and Jenny Glasser on April 29, 1936. He was a proud graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, City College of New York, and Downstate Medical School (graduated 1961). […]

Teresa Caruso Trifero, 97 passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Teresa, a native Newporter, was born on November 30, 1927 to the late Dominic and Nicolina (Panaggio) Caruso. After graduating from Rogers High School in 1945, Teresa began employment with the City of Newport on April 13, 1946, […]

Michael “Melch” Melchione, 58, of Middletown, RI, passed away on March 31, 2025, in Middletown. Michael was born in South Boston to Al and Judy on August 28, 1966. He went to high school at Middletown High School. Michael was self-employed for twenty years as a Master Electrician HVAC Technician and finished his career with […]