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Joseph T. Raduano
May 31, 2017
Joseph T. Raduano, 85, of Indian Ave, Portsmouth, RI passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Joseph was born January 18, 1932 in Plymouth, MA.Joseph lived a very full and productive life. He graduated from Suffolk University and later received his MBA from Harvard Business School. He was a successful real estate developer for over 60 years.He is survived by...
Nicole Renay Shemeley
May 30, 2017
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Bertha Semenec
May 29, 2017
Bertha (Jung) Semenec, 93, of Middletown passed away peacefully Monday, May 29, 2017 at Royal Middletown Nursing Center of Middletown, RI. She was the wife of the late Antone Semenec. Born in Ludwikow, Poland, Bertha was the daughter of the late Georg and Wanda (Bohl) Jung. Mrs. Semenec worked at Charlton Memorial Hospital for twenty-four years.She leaves her children Christine...
Marcia Brunini Truite Hanson
May 28, 2017
Marcia (Brunini Truite) Hanson, 69, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Marcia was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease) in 2015, and fought bravely to enjoy the time she had remaining with her beloved family. Marcia was born September 4, 1947 in Jaboticabal, in the state of So Paulo, Brazil, daughter...
Arthur Amore
May 28, 2017
Arthur Amore, 87, of Bristol died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at home in Bristol. Mr. Amore was born January 6, 1930 in Providence, RI. He is the son of the late Alberto and the late Antonetta (Giglio) Amore.Arthur was an easy-going man, who was loved by all that he met. He was a rugged man, yet sweet and caring. Arthur...
Linda P. Cook
May 24, 2017
Linda Priscilla Cook, age 72, of Portsmouth died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Landmark Medical Center of Woonsocket, RI. She was born on February 26, 1945, in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Harry R. and Shirley P. (Wentworth) Paquin, Jr. Linda worked as a deputy finance director for the town of Portsmouth for many years. In her spare...
Thomas William Winkler
May 23, 2017
Thomas 'Tommy' Winkler, 54, of Newport, died Tuesday May 23 at home. Tommy was born in Westfield, MA on March 29, 1963. He is the son of the late Charles and Marion Winkler. He is survived by his brothers Paul (Teasha) and Eric (Kathy) and sister Barbara (Rob), 5 nieces, 2 nephews and his cat Marina.Tommy graduated from East Greenwich...
Michael Ryan
May 23, 2017
Michael Ryan, 76, formerly of Newport, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Park View Center in Providence, RI. Michael was born November 12, 1940 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Milton Edward and Mary (Dyer) Ryan. Michael grew up in Newport and attended De La Salle Academy, then worked for many years for the City of...
Joan B. Almeida
May 22, 2017
Joan B. Almeida, age 80, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Almeida was born March 8, 1937, in Newport, RI, the daughter of the late Gilbert and the late Beulah (Slater) Lawrence. She was the wife of Jesse J. Almeida, Jr., who predeceased her in May of 2003.Mrs. Almeida worked...
George W. Pitzer
May 21, 2017
George W. Pitzer, 78, of Portsmouth, RI, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. George was born June 20, 1938 in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late John Webster Pitzer and Gladys (Apple) Pitzer. He was the husband of Katherine (Leer) Pitzer for the last 55 years. George was...
Edward Stanley Keating
May 21, 2017
Edward Stanley Keating, 91, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Middletown, RI. For 65 years he was the devoted husband of Jeanne Priest Keating, who predeceased him. He is survived by his six beloved daughters and sons-in law: Keri and Jay Ricci of Cherry Hill, NJ; Patricia Ryan of Los Angeles, CA; Maureen Kip...
Margaret Mary Hargrove
May 20, 2017
Margaret Mary Hargrove, 89, of Middletown died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Heatherwood Nursing Center in Newport. Margaret was born June 17, 1927 in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Mary (Vieira) Raposo. She was the wife of the late Douglas Hargrove. Born in Portsmouth, Margaret grew up in Newport as a young child. She...
Regina T. Bourne
May 19, 2017
Regina Teresa (Yergeau) Bourne, age 58, of Jamestown, Rhode Island died on May 19th. Mrs. Bourne was born January 25, 1959, in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of the late Normand and the late Marion (Preusse) Yergeau. She was the wife of Kevin P. Bourne. Regina was a thoughtful and caring person who could light up a room with her...
Edward F. Geoghegan
May 19, 2017
Edward F. Geoghegan, age 46, of West Kingston, formerly of Newport RI passed away suddenly Friday, May 19, 2017. Edward was born January 18, 1971, the son of Lorena (Fenerty) and the late Edward M. Geoghegan. Loving son in law to the late Michael F. Muzzy Sr. and Barbara G. Muzzy (O'Brien).He was happily married to Deborah A. Geoghegan (Muzzy)...
Bruno R. Nesto
May 18, 2017
Bruno R. Nesto, 96, of Portsmouth, RI died on May 18, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Barbara (Cronin) Nesto.Born on October 12, 1920 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Portia (Avellis) Nesto. Mr. Nesto was a WW II Navy Veteran and spent 2 years at sea in...
Jeffery Paul Capps
May 17, 2017
Jeffery Capps, age 55, of Middletown died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Middletown. Jeffery was born February 15, 1962 in Goldsboro, NC. He is the son of the late Rexford T and Marie (Strickland) Capps. He was married to Mary-Frances (Mimi) Potter 26 years. Jeffery loved cooking and grilling outside with his family. He served in the Navy...
Barbara Wheat
May 12, 2017
Barbara Wheat, age 91, of Newport, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown, RI. Mrs. Wheat was born March 13, 1926 in Newport, RI. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Ellen (Shea) James. She met her late husband, Edward Wheat, in Newport while he was serving in the Navy. After...
Ruth E. Souza
May 12, 2017
Ruth E. Souza, age 90, of Newport died Friday, May 12, 2017, at home. Mrs. Souza was born December 1, 1926, in Manchester, NH, the daughter of the late George Warren and the late Viola (Woodbury) Tibbetts. She was the wife of the late John Philip Souza Sr. Mrs. Souza worked as an assembler for General Electric for many years....
Bradley Ryan Lawrence
May 10, 2017
With great sadness, the family of Bradley Ryan Lawrence announces his passing on May 10, 2017, in Los Angeles, CA, at the age of 25 after a six-year battle with addiction. Throughout the course of his fight, Bradley attended multiple rehabilitation facilities around the country. On May 3, 2017, he celebrated six months of sobriety. His success inspired aspirations of...
Georgianna Elizabeth Rodrigues
May 10, 2017
Georgianna Elizabeth (Silvia) Rodrigues, 92, of Middletown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. A lifelong resident of Middletown, RI. Georgianna was born on November 14, 1924. Georgianna married the love of her life Domingos, and together raised nine children on the farm in Middletown. A 4H leader for more than 40 years, Georgianna attended...
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