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Julia "Julie" Gatto
Jun 16, 2022
Naples, FL and Middletown, RI, formally from Canton, MA and Mashpee, MA Julia Gatto 85, of Naples, FL and Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2022. Julia was born on February 12th, 1937, in Boston, MA. Her parents were Frank DeSario and Rose Abbasciano from Bari, Italy. Julia was a devoted and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and...
James R. Amaral, Sr.
Jun 12, 2022
James R. Amaral, Sr., 83, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 12, 2022, in St. Anne's Hospital. James was born in Taunton, MA, to the late James and Lucille (Vieira) Amaral. He grew up in Portsmouth RI where he attended Henry F Anthony School. He was a longtime resident of Island Park. James was a very positive person; he...
Peter J. Kelly, Sr.
Jun 12, 2022
Peter J. Kelly, Sr., 79, of Portsmouth RI was called home on June 12th, 2022. Peter was born and raised in Newport RI to the late James Kelly and Edith (Blacklock) Kelly. Peter was an avid Bluegrass and folk music fan attending folk festivals since 1963. Peter loved his music; he loved to play the Guitar, Banjo, and Mandolin just...
Glen Scott Decosta
Jun 11, 2022
It is with deep loss and sadness that we announce the death of Glen S. DeCosta, 50, of Portsmouth, RI. He passed away at home on June 11, 2022. Glen was born in Fall River, MA, to Sandra Shaw and the late Dennis DeCosta. He grew up in Middletown, Rhode Island. After graduating high school, Glen served four years in...
Margaret Ann Moniz
Jun 10, 2022
Margaret Ann Moniz, age 75, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on June 10, 2022 at home. She was born in Newport to the late John and Irene (Pacheco) Moniz. Margaret graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1966. During her attendance there, she designed a school seal that featured the Patriot mascot. Margaret lived in Portsmouth all her life and...
William Anthony Russo Jr.
Jun 10, 2022
William (Bill) A Russo Jr. passed on June 10, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He has joined the love of his life for more than sixty years, Mary Alice Russo, who passed in May of 2020. Bill was the son of William A Russo and Norma C Russo of Middletown. He leaves three adult children, Sharon...
Deborah Sweat
Jun 7, 2022
Mrs. Deborah Sweat, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Mark Sweat for the past 47 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Ruth (Mallowitz) Leonard. Debbie attended Rogers High School and completed her GED. She worked as a clerk...
Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff
Jun 7, 2022
Dr. Peter Jeffrey Kosseff of Newport, Rhode Island passed away at home on June 7, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. He approached his fight against cancer with the same fortitude he applied to all aspects of his life. Throughout this time, the dedicated support of his family and steadfast friends was greatly appreciated. Peter was born on January...
Randolph Stewart
Jun 6, 2022
Randolph "Randy" Stewart Jr., of Newport, RI, passed away at home from complication relating to Chronic pneumonia. Randy was born on March 26, 1950, in Newport, RI. He attended Rogers High School, where he played basketball, and graduated in 1970. He was also part of the King Boy Basketball Team at the MLK recreation center. Randy continued his education at...
Lawrence A. Harrop
Jun 6, 2022
Lawrence A. Harrop, 73, of Newport, passed away at home Monday, June 6, 2022. He was the husband of Katherine (Virion) Harrop. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late James A. Harrop Sr. and Dorothy (Culver) Harrop. Lawrence was a graduate of New Bedford Ma. vocational high school and New England Institute of Technology. He...
Edna A Parker
Jun 5, 2022
EDNA ANDREA PARKER (nee Mulvihill) - died on June 5, 2022 in Providence. Born April 25, 1928 in Orange, New Jersey to the late John Mulvihill and Louise Ebele Mulvihill. She was the youngest of 5 children, and predeceased by her siblings Muriel, Raymond, Walter (Bud), and Lawrence. Edna graduated from Orange High School Class of 1946 and went on...
Annie L Busse
Jun 5, 2022
Annie L Busse, age 97, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 5, 2022 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George C. Busse. Annie was born in Jamestown, RI to the late Antone and Rufina (Rose) Vieira. She grew up in Jamestown and began her career as an aid at Newport Hospital, but she found...
Lisa Guillemette
Jun 5, 2022
TIVERTON, RI - Lisa (Dennis) Guillemette, 54, of Tiverton, passed away at home with her family on June 5, 2022 after courageously battling health challenges. She was the beloved wife of Jerry Guillemette. Born and raised on Aquidneck Island, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sheila Dennis. Lisa attended Middletown, RI public schools and was a 1986...
Amy Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Jun 4, 2022
Amy Elizabeth McLaughlin, 39, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2022, after a long illness. Amy was born in Houston, TX, to Paul and Jill (Wagner) McLaughlin. She grew up in Andover, MA, and was a graduate of Andover High School. Amy competed nationally in dance competitions, earning...
James F. Gizzi
Jun 4, 2022
James F. Gizzi, 74, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on June 4, 2022, in Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Michele (Lynch) Gizzi. James was born in Newport, to the late James F. and Victoria (DeSantis) Gizzi. He grew up in Newport and graduated from Rogers High School in 1966. He went on to graduate from Roger Williams...
Agnes "Aggie" Ann Michael
Jun 3, 2022
Agnes "Aggie" Michael, 89, of Middletown, RI, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles Michael whom she was married to for 60 wonderful years. Born at her family farm home in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Virginia Botelho. Aggie was a graduate...
Henry George Lopes
Jun 2, 2022
Henry George Lopes, 83, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Henry was born in Newport, RI to the late George and Emily (Escobar) Lopes of Rocky Brook Farm in Middletown. He was the proud and loving husband of Mary (Botelho) Lopes for 63 remarkable years. Henry graduated from De...
Captain Dick Alexander, Usn (Ret)
Jun 1, 2022
On June 1, 2022, Captain Richard Griffiss Alexander, U. S. Navy (Retired), slipped his mooring and peacefully crossed the bar, surrounded by his family. He was 99, just two months shy of 100. Richard, or Dick as he was known to so many, was married to the love of his life, Hope Hodgman Powel, for 72 years until her death...
David A Tenney
Jun 1, 2022
David Allan Tenney, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, in St. Johns, FL. He was born on July 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, the third child of the late Harry & Lida (Baldrige) Tenney. He spent most of his childhood in Westfield, NJ with his older brothers, Harry Jr. & Edwin, and younger sister Barbara....
Maris Humphreys
May 31, 2022
Mrs. Maris S. Humphreys, age 79, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2022. Maris was born in Hartford, CT to Beatrice and Frederick Swan. Maris married Keith Cordell Humphreys of Middleboro, MA, on July 15, 1967, in North Canton, CT. Maris loved history, books, music, dance and the natural world. She was in her element when she...
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