Obituaries

Joe Lorenz, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was married to the love of his life, Terry (Warhanek) Lorenz, they were college sweethearts, with Joe as a College Basketball and Football standout, and Terry as Homecoming Queen. (You can guess […]

Michael J. Baccari, Jr., 83, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, passed away on July 27, 2023. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary (Sullivan) Baccari. Michael attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and graduated from De La Salle Academy class of 1957. He retired from Sears Roebuck […]

Charles ‘Charlie’ M. Holder, Sr, a native Newporter, was born on September 2, 1944 and passed peacefully at his home on August 6, 2023 with his family by his side. Growing up in the Park Holm neighborhood of Newport, Charlie established life-long friendships with his closest pals Drew Anderson, Harry Smyth and Bob Moniz. He […]

James Lawrence “JL” Sullivan, 71, of Bristol, RI passed away August 3, 2023 in Providence, RI. He was the husband of Holly M. (Andersen) Sullivan. Born January 8, 1952 in Newport, he was a son of the late Henry A. Sullivan and Andrine M. (Bruno) Sullivan. Known as “JL” or “Jimmy” he was raised and […]

A brilliant mind, a force of nature, a woman of impeccable style; Gail Allen passed away on August 1st, 2023. Gail was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 19th, 1952. She married her late husband, Guy Allen, on June 17th, 1978. Guy was in the US Navy, stationed in Newport, RI. and developed an […]

Marie Zeigler, age 98, a long-time resident of Newport, RI passed away peacefully in New London, CT on July 24, 2023, surrounded by family. Prior to her passing, she was the matriarch of 5 generations. Marie was predeceased by her former husband, Charlie Zeigler Sr; sons, Charlie Zeigler Jr., and Alphonso Zeigler. She is survived […]

Thomas Henry Matthews, of Middletown, RI passed away on August 2, 2023, at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Newport, RI. Thomas was born and raised in Newport, RI to the late Lyle Edward and Hannah (Waldron) Matthews. He attended Newport Public Schools, graduating from Rogers High School in 1962. Thomas was blessed […]

Our dear mother Beatrice E. “Bea” (Marques) Monroe sadly passed away peacefully July 17, 2023 at the Newport HospitalShe was very loved and will be sadly missed. She was the 11th child of the late John and Bertha (Chenette) Marques. She had many hard times as a child but never complained. Bea and her late […]

John Nestel, Jr., 56, father to his beloved daughter, Abigail Nestel, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023, as a result of a tragic kayaking accident. John (Johnny) was born on March 17, 1967, in New York City, to parents John Nestel and Joan (Steinhardt) Nestel. John spent his elementary and middle school years […]

Patricia “Patsy” Frances (McGinn) Davis, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Newport, RI surrounded by family after a long journey with cancer. Patsy was born on August 16, 1939 to Leo and Irene (King) McGinn in Providence, RI. Patsy was the oldest of six siblings. She was the beloved […]

Leo G. Keefe, of Middletown, RI, passed away at the Royal Middletown, on July 27, 2023. He was 97 years old and former resident of Forest Farm in Middletown. Born August 7, 1925 in Boston, MA, he was a son of the late Frank J. Keefe and Mary F. (Roberts) Keefe. He was a veteran […]

Edward Joseph Silveira, Vovo, as he was called by most, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, son-in-law, “big dinka”, and many other titles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the early hours of June 27, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Newport, RI to the late […]

John Francis Koole passed away on July 3, 2023 in the Newport Hospital.Born in Jersey City, NJ, he was the son of the late Franz and Dorothy (Giard) Koole. John served in the U.S. Army from 1972 – 1974. He was a commercial fisherman for 35 years around the waters off Newport, RI. John is […]

MIDDLETOWN – Christa M. (Alexander) Mortrude, 86, of 600 Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, July 31, 2023 at John Clark Retirement Center, Middletown, RI. Born in Newport, RI, on September 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James and Esther (Adamson) Alexander. Mrs. Mortrude graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI […]

Susan Ann Nunes New London, CT -Susan Ann Nunes, 75, of New London, Connecticut, passed away on July 26, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on October 22, 1947, She was the daughter of Frank (Larry) and Mary (Medeiros) Nunes. From an early age Sue was an avid reader enjoying many subject areas. She could always […]

F. Lynn Bailey, 84, of Bath, NH, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, died on July 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Madison A. Bailey Jr. for 63 years. Services for Mrs. Bailey will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Helen Donohoe Behan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Behan, Sr. and was a life-long resident of Newport, Rhode Island, where she was a parishioner of St. Augustin’s Church. Helen was born on October […]

Philip Ardito, 74, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on July 25, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy (Jurista) Ardito. Born in Newport, RI on April 2, 1949, He was the son of Robert and Theta (Goodman) Ardito. Phil grew up in Newport, graduating from Rogers High School and then Roger Williams University. He worked […]

Gail H. Johnston, 89, of Portsmouth RI, and formerly of Weston, MA, and Annisquam, MA, passed away on July 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late George L. Johnston. Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Charlotte (Batchelder) Hubbard. Gail graduated from Walnut Hill School in Natick, […]

Mary (Lozito) Bellagamba, 93, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in the home she cherished on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Louis A. Bellagamba for nearly 60 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Concetta (Fioretti) and Concetto Lozito. […]

Richard ‘Dick’ Lane Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia, sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC; their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH; […]

Michael Andrew Yates, 72, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 18, 2023. Born in Newport, RI on May 26, 1951, He was the son of George and Elsie (Tabb) Yates. Michael was a major part of the community, touching so many lives over his time on this earth. He wore lots of hats (literally, […]

Kyriaki “Kiki” Maris, born in Mytilene, Greece, passed away on July 15th, 2023, at the age of 89, in North Kingstown RI. Kiki was born on May 20, 1934, to John and Irene Regas. Kiki grew up with her loving sisters, Virginia and Maria and her loving brother Peter. The daughter of a fisherman, one […]