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Lisa V. Sullivan-Grosskurth
Jun 1, 2021
Lisa Vaughn Sullivan-Grosskurth, 59, of Newport passed away unexpectedly at home Tuesday June 1, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT on February 25, 1962 she was the daughter of the late Frederick A. and Mary E. "Sis" (Quinn) Sullivan. In 1968 the family returned to Newport where Lisa attended Jesus Saviour School and graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School...
Francis Xavier MendonçA
Jun 1, 2021
Francis X. Mendonça, 81, of Middletown, RI, passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born in Newport, RI to the late Frank and Inez (Carreiro) Mendonça and was the husband of Ellie (Amaral) Mendonça for 63 years. Francis was a pipefitter and serviceman for the Providence Gas Company from which he retired after more than 35 years of service....
John Peter Sawicki
Jun 1, 2021
A man about town, bon vivant, artist and interior designer, gourmet cook and friend to many Newporters, John Peter Sawicki passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with leukemia. Born in Bronx, NY and raised in Whitestone, NY, he was a graduate of Parson School of Design where he majored in Fashion Design. John's life was...
Michelle Ann Pico
May 31, 2021
Michelle Ann (Spencer) Pico, 53, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Linda (Spencer) Pico and Godofredo "Fred" Pico of Tiverton. Michelle lived her life through the lens of her heart, giving more than she had and showering her friends and family with unconditional love. Her laughter swept...
Larry James Kieffer
May 31, 2021
Larry Kieffer was born August 14, 1970 in Doylestown PA. Larry passed away at home in Newport. Larry survived by his father Robert Lee Kieffer SR.,step mom Edna Kieffer from Fall River Mass, Daughter Sarah Elizabeth Kieffer Son In-Law Saul Rivera from Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Larry Kieffer JR from Coventry Rhode Island, Step daughter Ashley Medetongnon from Watertown, New York,...
William Neill Coffey
May 31, 2021
William Neill Coffey, age 43, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 31, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Newport, RI on June 21, 1977, he was the only son of Neill Freeman and Diane Carmody Coffey. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1996, Billy proudly worked alongside his father for the family business, Coffey's Citgo. Always...
Manuel Calma Zapanta
May 28, 2021
Manuel "Manny" Zapanta, 81, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away, with family present, on May 28, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA. Manny was born in Guagua, Philippines, to Maria Calma and Apolonio Zapanta. Manny was married to Maria (Nieves) Zapanta, for 40 years. Manny proudly served in the United States Navy for over 20 years, retiring...
Claudia Leander
May 28, 2021
Claudia Leander, age 84, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, May 28, 2021. Claudia was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and Mabel Russell. In her early years, Claudia was a loving daughter and an exceptional student who enjoyed all that life had to offer. Her strength of spirit and compassion of heart touched...
James J. Baker
May 28, 2021
With great sorrow we announce the passing of James J. Baker on May 28, 2021 at the age of 88. Known to all as Jim, he was born on 1932 in Virginia Minnesota, a town he remained proud of and loyal to. He was a generous, intelligent, and curious man, and it was surely these qualities that brought him from...
John Crouse Burney Jr
May 28, 2021
John Crouse Burney, Jr., was born on April 6th, 1924 in Little Falls, NY. After service as an enlisted man and aviation cadet during World War II, he entered West Point with the Class of '46. At West Point, in Company F-1, his goal was to stand high enough in his class to be assigned to the branch of his...
Larry Feeney Iii
May 28, 2021
Lawrence E. Feeney, III, age 66, of Portsmouth, RI and formerly of Lincoln, RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2021. He was the loving husband of Maureen Greichen of Portsmouth. Lawrence was born in Providence, RI to the late Lawrence Feeney Jr. and G. Joyce (Mullins) Feeney. He graduated from Pilgrim High School and Rhode Island College and soon...
David Lamar Wood
May 28, 2021
David Wood, 83, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2021 at home in Portsmouth. David was born February 22, 1938, in Benson, NC. to Milburn and Allene (Stewart) Wood. David was married to Rita (Lynch) Wood for 63 years. Dave is survived by his wife Rita, and his sons, Michael F. Wood and his wife, Darlene,...
Raymond Charles Mello
May 28, 2021
Raymond C. Mello, 63, of Middletown, passed away on May 28, 2021. Raymond was born in Newport, RI, to George and Frances (Bernhardt) Mello. Raymond was fascinated about trucks and trucking, which got him into his career as a truck driver. He was like a truck encyclopedia; he was the one to call when anyone had a truck question. He...
Luz V. Quicho
May 27, 2021
Tiverton, RI- Luz V. (Venegas) Quicho, 83, of Tiverton, RI passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a year long battle with lung cancer on May 27, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Bonifacio (Chef Ben) I. Quicho. Born in Dao, Pampanga, The Philippines, she was the daughter of the late Eulogio and Conchita...
Mary Anita Dewitt
May 26, 2021
Mary Anita DeWitt, fondly called Anita, passed away at home on May 26, 2021 with the aroma of lavender, soft music and her loving family surrounding her on her ultimate journey. A lifelong resident of Newport, RI; Anita was born on March 26, 1936 to Mary (Antone-Weston) Brookins and Ernest B. Weston; both deceased. Brothers Kenneth Black and Edward Weston...
Carole A. Glazier
May 25, 2021
Carole Ann Glazier, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on May 25, 2021 at St. Clare Home, Newport after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Glazier. Carole was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Edward and Catherine O'Brien. She grew up in the Boston area and completed her education to follow her calling as a...
Eduardo M. Souto
May 21, 2021
Eduardo M. Souto, 87, of Middletown, passed away in Newport Hospital on May 21, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Maria A. (Garcia) Souto for 62 years. Eduardo was born in Ribeira Funda, Faial, Azores, Portugal, to the late Sergio M. and Adelina (Garcia) doSouto. Eduardo built his life with his own two hands. He began his career in...
Peter Piltz
May 21, 2021
Peter, surrounded by his family, died peacefully after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, Peter spent his childhood with his parents, George and Helen Piltz, in Middletown, Rhode Island. He attended St. Michael's School in Newport before beginning at St. George's School in 1962, graduating in 1966. While at St. George's he excelled in athletics, being named...
Josephine Allen
May 21, 2021
Josephine "Josie" (Raffa) Allen, 79, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully at the home of her mother Lillian on Friday, May 21, 2021, with her family by her side. Born in Tripoli, Libya during WWII. Josephine was raised by her grandmother in the town of Buscemi on the island of Sicily. She was the daughter of Lillian (Maggio) Raffa of...
Kevin M. Fitzgerald
May 18, 2021
Kevin M. Fitzgerald, 27, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2021, in Westminster, CA. Kevin was born in Newport, RI to his parents Stephen and Joan (Lynch) Fitzgerald. Kevin was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. He attended the University of New Haven and the University of Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Ancient...
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