Paul LaVerne Walsh, aged 93, passed away at home on November 5, 2024, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on October 27, 1931 to Richard and Edna Walsh, in Elmira, NY, Paul attended Southside High School, class of 1949. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954, dedicating three years to his country […]
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Obituary: Edna Sylvia
Edna May Sylvia, 88, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Francis J. “Red” Sylvia. Born in Rock Ferry, England on November 1, 1936, She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Kirkby) Williams. Edna grew up […]
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Obituary: Thomas J. Kenney Jr.
Thomas J. Kenney Jr, of Portsmouth, RI died at home November 2, 2024. He was born in Newport, RI on October 20, 1947. He was a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Alves) Kenney. Tom graduated from Rogers High School, Class of 1965. After graduation, Tom enlisted in the US Marines and served […]
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Obituary: Nicholas Ratti Jr.
Nicholas Ratti, Jr., aged 93, passed away in Newport, Rhode Island. Until the end of his life he devotedly cared for his beloved wife, Audrey. Nicholas was born on May 2, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. There, he met Audrey and they married on March 3, 1953. Nicholas graduated Tau Beta Phi in Electrical Engineering from […]
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Obituary: Harold Eugene Massey Jr.
Harold Eugene Massey Jr. was called home to heaven on Wednesday October 23, 2024. Harold was born on Wednesday October 11, 1961 to the late Audrey Elaine Massey of Newport Rhode Island; and presently to Harold Massey Sr. and Brenda P. Massey of Suffolk, Virginia. He is one of nine children. As a child he […]
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Obituary: Patricia Olechnowicz
Patricia Anne (Toppa) Olechnowicz, 87, of Newport, loving wife, and mother of two sons, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Pat was born on December 15, 1936 in Newport, RI to the late Stephen and Katherine (Shea) Toppa. A lifelong and proud resident of Newport’s 5th Ward, Pat always welcomed her many friends and […]
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Obituary: Joan Marks
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Marks, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Middletown community. Joan peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 91, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond Marks for 56 years. Born […]
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Obituary: Manuel Garcia Moitoza IV
Manuel Garcia Moitoza IV, 64, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on October 27, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on June 2, 1960, he was the son of Manuel and Annemarie (Wehren) Moitoza. Manny was a Jack of all trades, but cars were his passion. He worked at Kent’s Alignment for many years until his health […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Eggeman
Kenneth Chase Eggeman, 74, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home surrounded lovingly by his children and grandchildren on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Born in Honolulu, HI, he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara (Underwood) Eggeman. Kenneth was drafted into the armed services directly out of high school and voluntarily transferred to […]
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Obituary: Nathan Kivlehan
Nathan Anthony Kivlehan, 32, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on November 1, 2024 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Nate was born in Newport, Rhode Island on November 8, 1991 and was the son of the late Anthony and Rose (Pereira) Kivlehan. Known for his clever and quick witted sense of […]
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Obituary: Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan
Ann Louise Garvey-Morgan, 84 of Portsmouth passed away at home, surrounded by those who love her. Born on June 13, 1940 in Tiverton, RI., she was the daughter of the late Callanan P. Garvey and Theresa E. (Kitchen) Garvey. She is survived by her sister, Teresa Garvey-Downes, her niece, Elizabeth Grimes (Michael), great-nephew, Alexander O. […]
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Obituary: Thomas J. Blisko
Thomas John Blisko, 79, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at home on October 28, 2024. Thomas was born in Newport, RI, to the late Thomas G. and Elizabeth H. (Schenkel) Blisko. He grew up on the Aquidneck Island area. Thomas honorably served in the U.S. Army. His time in the service brought him around the […]
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Obituary: Mary Roderick
Mary Agnes Roderick, 83, of Newport, RI, died on October 30, 2024. Born in Newport, RI on July 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Albertina (Furtado) Shaffell. A lifelong Newporter, Mary attended St. Catherine’s Academy and spent many years working at the former Newberry’s Store at the lunch counter. She […]
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Obituary: Marilyn Hostetler
Marilyn Claire Sullivan Hostetler of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away on October 30 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. She was 69 years old. She was the beloved wife of her high school sweetheart, Dean Hostetler, and the cherished mother of Courtney Hostetler, Devon Hostetler, and Caitlin Kahle. Marilyn was born in Newport, Rhode […]
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Obituary: Susan Dwyer Wallace
Susan Dwyer Wallace, age 83, of Newport, passed away on October 29, 2024. Born in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Timothy J. Dwyer and Hellen K. (Kelly) Dwyer. She is survived by her husband, Finton Wallace II, her son, James Finton Wallace of Middletown, and her grandchildren, Amelia and Finton Wallace. Susan […]
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Obituary: Thomas Gill
Thomas Patrick Gill, 82, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away at home on October 29 after a short illness. Tom was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI to Matthew and Theresa Mae Gill. He graduated from Tolman High School and attended Bryant College. A natural athlete, he ran cross country and excelled at baseball. […]
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Obituary: Louise M. Costley
Louise M. Costley, 88, passed away at home with her daughter on Friday, October 25, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. Louise was the daughter of the late Lena Bowley Mello and Joseph Mello. She was predeceased by her son, Christopher Costley. Louise leaves her daughter Denise Truver of Tiverton, her brother William Mello […]
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Obituary: Nancy Levin Sack
It is with great sadness that the family of Nancy Sack, née Levin, announce her passing on October 23, 2024. Nancy resided for many years with her late husband, James W. Sack, and her family in Marblehead, MA. More recently, she lived in Lexington, MA, Tucson, AZ, and most recently, in Portsmouth, RI. Born on […]
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Obituary: Michael Croce
Michael John Croce 65 of Newport RI passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Eleanor & Arthur Dumond of Middletown RI. He leaves behind his beloved brothers and their families. He leaves behind his brother William Croce and his wife Tina Croce of Newport RI, Marc Croce […]
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Obituary: Robert Peideia
Robert A. Peideia, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a long courageous battle against cancer. Bob was born on December 27, 1946, to Manuel and Mary (Lima) Peideia in Fall River, MA. After Bob graduated from Middletown High School in 1965, he went on to study Engineering […]
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Obituary: Francelina Mello
Francelina (Roderiques) Mello, 88 of Middletown, RI, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Born in Middletown, RI on April 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late August and Francelina (Viera-Demello) Roderiques. Francelina was the beloved wife of John F. Mello for 66 years. She is survived by her children Robin Gorgizian, John […]
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Obituary: Mary Ann (Tobin) Edwards
Mary Ann (Tobin) Edwards passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024 and has joined her loved ones who have already left us, including her husband of 56 years, John “Duke” Edwards III; sister, Joan Reis; brothers John and James Tobin; brothers-in-law George Reis and Jack Brown; and nephews Christopher Brown and Patrick Tobin. She is […]
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Obituary: Patrick F. Legein
Patrick F. Legein, 57, of Middletown, RI, a beloved father, son, brother, and respected consultant in the municipal industry, passed away in Newport Hospital on October 19, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of Kathleen R. (Covel) Legein and the late James F. Legein. Patrick pursued his education diligently, obtaining a Bachelor’s […]
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Obituary: Remy Elizabeth Aull
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Remy Elizabeth Aull, a loving mother, daughter, and sister. Remy touched the lives of everyone she met with her warmth, generosity, and unwavering strength. Remy was born in New York City on August 2, 1982, and moved with her proud parents to Middletown, RI, […]
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Obituary: Carl Allen Lokey
Carl Allen Lokey, 56, passed away on October 16, 2024. Born on May 25, 1968, Carl was a graduate of Middletown High School and a talented mechanic, working at various garages around Newport and Bristol. He found joy in simple things: watching the New York Giants, spending time with his dogs, Dozer and June, riding […]