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Sheila A. Ruggeri
Oct 30, 2022
Sheila A. Ruggeri, age 69, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 30, 2022 in Rhode Island Hospital. Sheila was born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Helen (Zagaglia) Ruggeri. She was the founder and former owner of Dinapoli Pizza in Newport. Sheila is survived by her children; Michael Toppa, of Tiverton, RI,...
Charles C. Houston, Usn Ret.
Oct 30, 2022
Charles C. Houston, USN Ret., 86, of Middletown, passed away on October 30, 2022, at the Royal Middletown. He was the husband of Annie L. (Paige) Houston. Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Richard and Charles Etta (Anderson) Houston. He leaves his wife Annie and two daughters, Paige Houston of Jacksonville, FL and Sharon Pickett...
Terence Michael Muldoon
Oct 29, 2022
Terence Michael Muldoon, 79, passed away peacefully, October 29, 2022, at Newport Hospital. Terry was born November 29, 1942 in Newport, Rhode Island. As a young child Terry lived in the Bronx, New York where he attended school. Terry moved back to Newport in 1963 where he worked for several organizations on Aquidneck Island including Memorial & Hambly Funeral Home...
Joseph S. Matose Iv
Oct 27, 2022
Joseph S Matose IV, Artist-Poet- passed away on October 27th, 2022. He was born on June 15th, 1948, to Joseph S Matose III & Elvera Mare Matose. Joseph started drawing and receiving art lessons at a young age. He graduated from High school in 1966 with honors. He was editor of the yearbook, played sports and continued to develop his...
Amy Louise Gaines
Oct 26, 2022
Amy Louise (Boocock) Gaines, 67, of Portsmouth, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Newport Hospital from brain cancer. She was the wife of Alan J. Gaines and the mother of Lee V. Gaines. Born in Fall River, Mass., Amy was the daughter of the late Harry and Marion (Thurber) Boocock. Amy grew up in the Island Park neighborhood...
Louise Thomas Brown
Oct 25, 2022
Louise Thomas (Therrien) Brown, 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 25th at Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. A 13th generation Portsmouth native, Louise graduated Warren High School 1963. She worked for The Newport Daily News for four years, where she met the love of her life, Michael. Louise also worked for Girl Scouts of Rhode Island for 5 years...
Gordon "Skip" S. Craig Jr.
Oct 25, 2022
It is with deep sadness the family of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon S. Craig Jr. announce their passing. Gordon "Skip" S. Craig Jr., 78, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on October 25, 2022, in the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. He was the husband of the late Carolyn P. (Hess) Craig for 53 years. Carolyn passed away...
Catalina Cesario
Oct 23, 2022
Catalina Cesario age 61 passed away peacefully Sunday October 23 in Jacksonville Florida. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, she was daughter of Virginia Colon and Marcelino Cesario. She was loving mother of 7 grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 4. She left Puerto Rico at a very young age, and lived in various cities, including, Lancaster, Boston, MA, Providence,...
Dorothy Bento
Oct 21, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Bento, age 95, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on October 21, 2022. Dorothy was born in Fall River, MA to William and Edith (McCann) Taylor. Dorothy married Manuel Bento. She was a life long resident of Fall River and communicant of St. Patrick's Church. Dorothy is survived by her children, Barbara Quintal (Lenny), Kathleen Bento, Nancy Kelly...
Betsy Ann Vivieros
Oct 21, 2022
Betsy Ann Vivieros, 70, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 in the Dawn Hill Nursing Home. She was the loving companion to Michael T. Logan for 25 years. Betsy was born in Newport, RI, to the late Edward Dunn Jr. and Edith (Alger) Dunn. She grew up in Newport and attended Ms. Collins private school until...
Louis Escobar
Oct 21, 2022
Louis Escobar, 84, of Escobar Farm in Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on October 21, 2022. He was the husband of Jane (Rzegocki) Escobar. Louis was born to the late Antone and Mary (Gomes) Escobar in Middletown, RI and lived his whole life at Escobar Farm in Portsmouth. Anyone who knew him knows how passionate he was about farming,...
Byron J. Hall
Oct 19, 2022
Byron J Hall, age 94, of Portsmouth, RI, passed peacefully on October 19th, 2022, at his home with family at his side. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Nancy (Bissell) Hall, and his four children: Gail, Byron "Skip" and wife Leslie; Mark, and Laurie Berry and husband Mark. He was also blessed with 15 grandchildren and 2...
Louise E. Maguire
Oct 18, 2022
Louise E. (Murphy) Maguire, 82, of Newport, passed away on October 18, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Born in Norwood, MA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rita (White) Murphy. Louise graduated from Norwood High School Class of 1958 and went on to graduate from Emmanuel College in 1962 with a B.A. in English. After briefly teaching in...
Ronald R Reed
Oct 17, 2022
Mr. Ronald Reed, age 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on October 17, 2022. Ronald was born in Fall River, MA to Lester and Evelyn Reed. Ronald is survived by his sister, Kathleen Ireland, his nieces and nephews, Douglas Ireland, Cheryl Oliveira, Kathleen Uchman, and Sheila Rydberg. He will also be missed by all of his great-nieces and great-nephews....
Genevieve Martin (Booth) Romano
Oct 17, 2022
Genevieve Martin (Booth) Romano of East Providence, formerly of Sandwich MA and Tequesta FL passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022, at the age of 100. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Hanley) Booth. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Romano. She was the mother of Thomas M....
Dorothy A. Post
Oct 17, 2022
Dorothy A. Post passed from this life October 17, 2022 at age 99 years, 1 month and 10 days in Newport RI. The daughter of the late Donald and Alice Arnett of North Reading, MA, she had a long life filled with incredible accomplishments. She met her husband of 54 years, the late Ellsworth E. Post, Jr., while she was...
Mary Evelyn (Mello) Martin
Oct 12, 2022
Mary Evelyn (Mello) Martin, 91, of Newport, RI, passed away on October 12, 2022, in the Village House Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank H. Martin. Mary was born in Newport, to the late Ernest R. and Josephine (Amaral) Mello. Mary was a communicant of St. Augustin's Church and a former parishioner of Jesus Saviour...
Janet B Johnson
Oct 12, 2022
Janet Baum Johnson, 89 years old, of Middletown died on October 12, 2022 after complications due to a fall. Now she is with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 25, 1933, Brooklyn, NY, in the Flatbush area. At the age of 16, she met the love of her life, The Reverend Dr. Tyler Lippencott. Johnson, Jr. She...
Mary E. Paiva
Oct 12, 2022
Mary E. (Salois) Paiva, 73, of Portsmouth, passed away on October 12, 2022. She was the wife of James Paiva. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Catherine (Flynn) Salois. Mary's first love was her family. Her most joyful times were spent surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was selfless and had...
William "Bill" F. Gamer
Oct 10, 2022
William "Bill" F. Gamer, 57, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Born November 14, 1964, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Dias) Gamer. Bill graduated from Middletown High School in 1983 and went on to East Coast Aero Technical School, where he graduated class of 1989....
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