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Saverio A. Deruggiero
May 13, 2023
CDR Saverio De Ruggiero, Jr., USN, (Ret.), 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Newport Hospital. Saverio De Ruggiero was born on September 12, 1935, in Yonkers, NY, the son of the late Saverio and Anna (DiDavide) De Ruggiero. He attended St. Louis University and received his undergraduate degree from lona College....
Judith Page Paul
May 13, 2023
Judith Marjory (Page) Paul died on May 13th at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was 96. A beloved mum and grandmother, word game aficionado, formidable badminton champion, and former antiques store owner, Judy was genuinely sweet, truly kind, and always saw the very best in everyone. She was born in 1926 in Scarsdale, NY. Her father, Edward "Eep" Page...
Kimberley Riley
May 11, 2023
Kimberley Riley Portsmouth, RI - Kimberley Riley, 52, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly at home on May 11, 2023. She was the wife of Sean Riley. Born in Newport, RI on September 6, 1970, she was the daughter of Richard and Barbara (Oakley) Reed. Kimberley graduated from Rogers High School with the class of '88. She dedicated much of...
Edward M Gilletly
May 8, 2023
Edward Michael Gilletly, "Gitley" of Warren, RI passed away peacefully in Newport Hospital on May 8, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Born October 13, 1965, in Ohio, he was the son of the late Patricia (Cahill) and Robert Park. Edward is survived by his son, Edward "Mike" Baccari, his sister, Joslynn Park, brothers Daniel Gilletly, Brian Gilletly, aunts Eleanore...
John C. Martin Jr.
May 8, 2023
Portsmouth, RI John Costa Martin Jr, 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023. Mr. Martin was born at home, Greene's Lane in Middletown, R.I., on October 9, 1934. He was the oldest of four children to John and Irene (Depoint) Martin. John married Roseanne Ellen Davis on September 3, 1966, at St. Anthony's Church, Portsmouth, RI. Mr. Martin is...
Richard J. Paris
May 7, 2023
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 on the USS Tidewater, USS...
Kevin J. Garcia
May 7, 2023
Kevin J. Garcia, 61, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2023 Born in Newport, he was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Sullivan) Garcia of Middletown. Kevin retired in 2017 from the Newport Fire Department attaining the rank of Captain of fire prevention. He had previously worked as a mechanic for the Middletown Police Department and...
Margaret P. Mello
May 6, 2023
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 was a communicant at St....
Ronald "Ron" Moniz
May 5, 2023
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, and his stepbrother, James Loring,...
Clara A. Perlingiero
May 5, 2023
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, and Captain upon joining the...
Helen Claire Howard
May 3, 2023
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. Connell as his receptionist and...
Beverly Anne Segerson
May 3, 2023
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 Newport Naval Hospital as a...
Lyle Vern Bruesewitz
May 2, 2023
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 by his brothers, Bob (Janet)...
Robert J. Cimmino
May 1, 2023
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 Monroe, CT and graduated Central...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Faulconer Jefferys Dees
Apr 30, 2023
Elizabeth J Dees died peacefully on April 30th, 2023, at the age of 87, after a short illness, with her two children at her side. Betsy, as she was called, had a long life, well lived, beloved by her family and a valued friend to many, both nearby and from afar. Betsy spread cheer wherever she went and was blessed...
Jeannette M. Bush
Apr 29, 2023
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, they were married for 64...
Diane Andrews
Apr 25, 2023
Diane Silveria Andrews passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on April 25th, 2023 after a battle with cancer. She was born on March 14th, 1959 to Edmund and Mary Silveria of Portsmouth, RI. Diane lived her whole life on Aquidneck Island, and loved to play tennis and ride bicycles with her friends and cousins. She was an avid...
Pamela B. Sullivan
Apr 24, 2023
Pamela B. Sullivan, 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on April 24, 2023. She was the wife of Robert E. Sullivan. Born in Fall River, MA on January 14, 1947, She was the daughter of Alfred E. and Mary (Sanford) Beaulieu. Pamela graduated from the RI Hospital School of Nursing, then continued her studies at Salve Regina and then completed...
Ann Marie Furkes
Apr 23, 2023
Ann Marie Furkes Newport, RI -Ann Marie Furkes, 87, of Middletown, died on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife of 37 years to the late Isadore S.J. Furkes, and was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born in Larksville, PA on October 19, 1935; the daughter of John...
Judith A Seale
Apr 21, 2023
Newport, RI -Judith A Seale, 76, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday,April 21, 2023 at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Michael Seale. Born in Fall River, MA on May 6, 1946, She was the daughter of Joseph and Drusalina (Orefice) Cortellessa. Judith attended Bristol schools and graduated from Colt Memorial High School,...
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