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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Phino Loyola
May 16, 2021
Ruffino G. "Phino" Loyola, 65, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on May 16, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Naples, Italy to the late Amado C. Loyola Sr. and Lucia A. (Gelenge) Loyola, Phino and his brothers were moved to Newport, RI around 1968 where he resided until his death. Phino was like, the coolest guy...
Marie C. Romanus
May 16, 2021
Marie C. (Bolous) Romanus, 99, of Middletown, passed away on May 16, 2021, in Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Fred J. Romanus from 1950 until his passing in 1986. Marie was born in Farmville, NC, to the late Wadih and Zahada (Farah) Bolous. When she was a young child her family moved to Lawrence, MA where...
Patrick Surber
May 16, 2021
Patrick (Splash) Surber, age 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on May 16, 2021, after a long courageous battle with Prostate Cancer. Patrick was born on April 21, 1950 in Newport, RI to Howard and Agnes (Kain) Surber. Patrick married Judith Moore of Middletown, Rhode Island on April 25, 1981. He grew up in Newport and was a 1968...
Elizabeth Lapierre
May 16, 2021
Elizabeth (Betty) LaPierre, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away at home with her family by her side on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was the wife of the late Harry J. LaPierre. Born and raised in Newport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Medeiros) Betty. Mrs. LaPierre received her bachelor's degree from Salve Regina University. She...
Sharon Elizabeth Demeter
May 15, 2021
Sharon Elizabeth Demeter, 74, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2021 at Grand Islander in Middletown, RI. Sharon was born October 17, 1946, in Newport, RI to the late Steve Demeter and the late Jennie (Gates) Demeter. Sharon is survived by her sister, Lillian Thompson of Portsmouth, RI, her son Steven Demeter, his wife Jenny and her...
Barbara Ethelyn Ward
May 15, 2021
Barbara E. (Moreau) Ward, 92, of Middletown, passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Henry B. Ward, whom she married on May 2,1952. Born in Springfield, MA., she was the daughter of the late George and Ethel (Lind) Moreau. Barbara moved to Newport when she was...
David G. Mcauliffe
May 15, 2021
David G. McAuliffe, age 95, of Middletown, RI, passed away on May 15, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Robin (Leso) McAuliffe for over 40 years. David was born in Providence, RI to the late Simon and Catherine McAuliffe. He joined the US Army as a young man and served in the Air Corps during WWII as...
Rudolph Anthony Carruba
May 13, 2021
Rudolph Anthony Carruba, 90, of Middletown, RI passed away on May 13, 2021. He was born in Centerville, PA on October 3, 1930 to Ralph and Pasquelina (Montana) Semprevivo. Rudy was raised in PA until he embarked on his military career in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in the engineering of missile guidance systems. Rudy served in the; 365th A.F....
Berit Maria Hattendorf
May 11, 2021
Berit M. Hattendorf, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family at her home, 92 Rhode Island Avenue, Newport, after a series of illnesses over several years, on 10 May 2021. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Naval War College professor emeritus John B. Hattendorf and their three daughters: Kristina Nasser and her husband Tommy of Middletown;...
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