Obituaries

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 […]

Timothy P. Hench, 62, of Middletown, after a long illness died at home on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was the husband of Victoria Lewis-Hench. Born in Columbus, OH on November 1, 1960, he grew up in Warwick, RI and graduated from Warwick Toll Gate HS and Worcester Polytech, Roger Williams University and University of […]

Ruth E. Pashko, not quite 100 years old, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully in her sleep at home on April 12, 2023. She was the wife of the late Michael E. Pashko. Born in Bay Shore, NY, on July 9, 1923, she was the daughter of Erastus Grant and Evelyn B. Hubbard (nee Helbig). Known […]

Gene Francis Bucci, age 76, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on April 12, 2023 at home. He was the husband of Hilda (Dube) Bucci. Gene was born and raised in Newport, RI. He was a graduate of Rogers High School, and Salve Regina University. Gene is survived by his wife Hilda Bucci, his children; […]

Inez J. Saunders, 64, of Newport, RI, died on April 7, 2023, in the Grand Islander Nursing Center with her family by her side. Born in Newport, RI, on November 23, 1958, she was the daughter of Joan (Gomes) Saunders and the late Joseph Saunders Sr. Inez grew up in Newport, and graduated from Rogers […]

Joan Priscilla Reinmuth “JP” of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. She lived a good life, as a devoted mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, and sister. She is survived by her son, Christopher J. Reinmuth (Amanda), her granddaughter Isabel Violet, her mother Jean T. Meyer and two siblings, Martha M. Noordsy (Mark) and […]

Constance “Connie” M. (Sayers) Bailey, 83, of Portsmouth, RI, died on April 9, 2023, in Newport Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. Bailey. Born in Detroit, MI, on July 9, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Veronica (Kawa) Sayers. Connie graduated from St. James High School in Ferndale, […]

Darryl L. Turner, 57 of Newport, RI, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Joe and Gladys Turner. He was the father of Mason Lenear Turner, the brother of Arnold Shirley of Florida and Cheryl “Sissy” Turner of Newport, and the late Willie Turner. He attended Newport Public Schools, […]

Tiverton, RI -Walter McFarland, 92, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on April 7, 2023. He was married to the late Margery (Hearson) McFarland, for 56 years, until her passing in 2012. Walter was born in Weehawken, NJ on December 16, 1930, He was the son of Thomas and Regina McFarland. Walter served proudly in […]