Obituaries

Beverly Ann Segerson, age 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Beverly was born to the late Charles and Pauline Tilley on September 30th, 1939 in Newport, Rhode Island. She was a graduate of Rogers High School. She went on to work at the […]

Clara A. Perlingiero, 96, of Newport, Rhode Island, went home to God on May 5, 2023. Born in Middletown, Rhode Island on September 15, 1926, She was the daughter of Vincent and Lucia (Arminio) Perlingiero, both born in Italy. Clara proudly served the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant while in active duty, […]

Richard J. Paris, 73, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on May 6, 2023. He was the husband of Zaragosa “Mila” (Robles) Paris. Born in Lawrence, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and Charlotte (Sweeney) Paris. Richard served in the U. S. Navy for 18 years during Vietnam Era. He served […]

Margaret “Peggy” Mello, 91 1/2, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away with her family by her side on May 6, 2023, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Frank P. “Mickey” Mello. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Kelley) Connerton. Peggy […]

Ronald “Ron” Moniz, 69, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 5, 2023, in the Heatherwood Nursing Home. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John and Linda (Hilderbrand) Moniz. Ron is survived by his siblings, Michael Moniz, of Attleboro, MA, John Moniz, of East Providence, Dori Moniz, of East Providence, […]

Lieutenant Commander Joseph Gerard “Jerry” Gallagher, 90, of Newport, RI passed away on April 25, 2023, in the Newport Hospital. Jerry was born in Scranton, PA to Joseph Patrick Gallagher and Nona C. Quinn on May 18, 1932. He went to high school at Scranton Preparatory School and graduated from University of Scranton in August […]

Helen Claire (Edes) Howard, 75, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home after an illness. Born in Newport, RI on August 12, 1947, she was the daughter of Henry “Chattie” and Emma (Romaine) Edes. Helen was a 1965 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for the late Dr. […]

Providence, RI -Lyle Vern Bruesewitz, 72, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on May 2, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice surrounded by his family. Born in Mitchell, IA on March 4, 1951, He was the son of Elmer and Iva (Cowell) Bruesewitz. husband to the late Melanie Morris and the late Claudia Vars. He is survived […]

STSC Arthur “Curt” Curtis Berggren Jr., USN, (Ret.), 66, of Hope Valley, RI, “crossed the bar” on December 20, 2022, in Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Maynard) Berggren. Curt was born in Worcester MA. He grew up in Holden MA and graduated from Wachusett Regional High […]

Robert J. Cimmino, Jr, age 54, of Bristol, RI, beloved son, brother, father and friend, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Robert and Susan Cimmino and was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Cimmino. Robert grew up in […]

Jeannette M. Bush, 91, of Newport passed away peacefully on Saturday April 29, 2023, with family by her side. Born on November 14, 1931 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Ruth (Delavergne) DeSantis. Jeannette is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Leon R. Bush, […]

Zalman David Newman, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Newport, RI passed away April 28, 2023. Born June 21, 1926 in Newport, son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Friedman) Newman. Zal attended Newport public schools and upon reaching the age of 18 in 1944, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. After his discharge he […]

Roberta Elizabeth Norris – Viera, born in Fairhaven Massachusetts on November 23,1935. A longtime resident of Portsmouth Rhode Island, went to be with the lord early morning April 13, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Roberta is the daughter of Jenny and Robert Norris of Fairhaven Massachusetts. Roberta was a Registered […]

Ralph H. Flint, 84, of Middletown, passed away at home on Sunday, April 16, 2023.He was the husband of the late Noreen (O’Callaghan) Flint.Born in Brockton, MA, Ralph was the son of the late Raymond Flint and Florence (Wilson) Hartley. Early in life, Ralph’s family moved to Newport and he became a lifelong “Islander”. He […]

Loretta Isom, 93, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on April 14, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on January 15, 1930, She was the daughter of Cesidio and Lillian (Butler) Salvucci.Loretta retired from TransCom after many years of service. She was a devoted member of Community Baptis Church in Newport. Loretta is survived by her children;June […]

Newport, RI -Joseph F. Burns, Jr. “Burnzie”, 90, of Middletown died on April 14, 2023. Today we lost a fine example of a true American hero. A man who came from humble beginnings and by putting one foot in front of the other, taking one day at a time, provided for his family and served […]