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Kristen K. Papetti
Jun 19, 2013
Kristen K. (Lathan) Papetti, 52, of Hartford, CT, died on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at home.Born in Syracuse, NY on August 6, 1960, she was the daughter of Carla (Jordan) Lathan of Newport, RI and the late James R. Lathan.In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Joseph C. Papetti of Edgewater, MD; her sisters, Kimberley Dunn...
Janice Dale Lema
Jun 18, 2013
Janice D. Lema, 69, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2013 surrounded by her precious family. Janice and her husband, retired Middletown Police Captain, Frank J. Lema, Sr. enjoyed 48 years of friendship, marriage and companionship. Together they raised five children, Rebecca Souza of Florida, Justin Lema of Cranston, RI, Frank Lema, Jr., Alison Lema and Austin...
Andrew Panteleakis
Jun 15, 2013
Andrew A. Panteleakis, 86, of Newport, RI, quietly passed away on Saturday, June 15, in the presence of his loyal care giving friends. Mr. Panteleakis, a noted Real Estate Developer and entrepreneur, was instrumental in developing and building the first modern style, center core, one story nursing home facilities with separate wings for private, Medicare and Medicaid patients. Among his...
Loretta T. Wyatt
Jun 15, 2013
Newport, RI - Loretta T. Wyatt, 83, of Newport, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at the Village House Nursing Home Newport, RI.Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 26, 1930, she was the wife of the late Harvey L. Wyatt, and the daughter of the late Francis Pesola and Theresa (Chindemi) Pesola.A dedicated Navy wife and mother, Loretta worked in retail...
Sheila Cory
Jun 15, 2013
Newport, - Sheila Cory, 67, of Newport, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 at home in Newport. Born in Newport, RI on July 7, 1945, she was the daughter of the late John A Cory and the late Cecelia(McDonald) Cory. Sheila was a graduate of Middletown High School in Middletown. After graduating from high school, Sheila attended Salve Regina University in...
Elizabeth Lois Mcculley
Jun 14, 2013
Portsmouth, RI- Elizabeth Lois McCulley, 69, of Portsmouth, died Friday, June 14, 2013.Born in Newport, RI on October 21, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Frank G. McCulley and Ann D. (Teves) McCulley.Elizabeth was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for many different departments and agencies for the Federal Government in Washington DC, lastly for...
Jacquiline Carlotta Clark
Jun 13, 2013
Tiverton, RI - Jacquiline Carlotta Clark, 85, of Tiverton, died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Grand Islander Health Care Center Middletown, RI. Born in Newport, RI on March 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Earl Clark and Frances (McKenna) Clark. Jacquiline worked for many years as a social worker for the state of Rhode Island. She grew...
Pfc Dennis P. Fitzgerald
Jun 12, 2013
Portsmouth, RI - PFC Dennis Paul Fitzgerald, US Army, 24, of Portsmouth, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Born in Newport, RI on December 18, 1988, he was the son of the Stephen J. Fitzgerald and Joan (Lynch) Fitzgerald of Portsmouth RI. Dennis had recently completed a tour of duty in South Korea and was home on leave spending...
Gary R. Frye
Jun 11, 2013
Middletown, RI - Gary R. Frye passed away on June 11, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn I. (Perry) Frye.Gary was born in Chester, PA, on January 22, 1940. He was the son of the late Glenn and Doris (Taylor) Frye.Gary grew up in Morton, PA. He was a graduate of Ridley High School, Morton, PA (Class of...
Sarah M. Pener
Jun 11, 2013
Sarah McKenzie Pener, 92, of Newport, RI went gracefully into the arms of the Lord on June 11, 2013, with her devoted daughter Sarah and niece Carol by her side. She was blessed by the loving care she was given by the staff of the Grand Islander Center in Middletown and Beacon Hospice.Sarah was a self adjusted motivator who instilled...
s Amy T. Anderson
Jun 7, 2013
Middletown, RI - Amy (Tasker) Anderson, 87, of Bayview Park, Middletown, formerly of Squantum Drive, Middletown, RI, died on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Newport Hospital.She was the wife of the late George Edward Anderson. Born in Newport, RI, on March 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Everett John and Amy (Card) Tasker.Mrs. Anderson worked as a...
Emily Taussig Whitney Sherman
Jun 7, 2013
Sherman, Emily T.W. of Newport died Friday, June 7th in her 100th year. She was the daughter of Vice-Admiral and Mrs. Joseph K. Taussig and was married to the late Henry W. Whitney of New York and the late William A. Sherman of Newport. She leaves a son Jeremiah W. Whitney of Louisville, Colorado, a daughter Deborah Whitney McCain of...
Wilder L. Wilkins
Jun 6, 2013
Middletown, RI - Wilder L. (Dilworth) Wilkins, 73, of 205 Maple Avenue, Middletown, RI, died on June 6, 2013 at the John Clarke Nursing Home in Middletown, RI.She was the wife of the late James Wilkins. Born in Little Rock, AK on November 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William and Mattie Dilworth.Mrs. Wilkins was a graduate...
Thomas P. Nunes
Jun 5, 2013
Thomas Nunes, 51, of Middletown died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at home.Born in Newport, he was the son of Elsie (Taylor) Nunes of Middletown and the late Manuel A. Nunes.Tom grew up in Middletown and graduated from Middletown High School. He graduated from URI with a Bachelors of Science Degree. Tom worked for SAIC for a short time and several...
Sadie "Sye" Soliozy
Jun 5, 2013
Sadie Sye (Hidson) Soliozy Newport, RI - Sadie Sye Hidson Soliozy, 84, of Newport, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Newport Hospital, surrounded in love by her family. She was the beloved wife of Charles S. Soliozy. Born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on June 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Hidson and Sarah...
s Joan Furtado Middleton
Jun 4, 2013
Joan Furtado Middleton, 66, of Apex, NC died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at her home in Apex. Born in Newport, RI on August 9, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angelina Furtado.She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James M. Middleton, Jr.; two children David James Middleton and Amy Elizabeth Middleton; and her brother,...
s Marceline Cecelia Lima
Jun 3, 2013
No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Newport Memorial Park Vaucluse Avenue Middletown, RI, Visitation JUN 6. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service JUN 6. 11:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com
John Russell Gomes
Jun 2, 2013
Middletown, RI- John Russell Gomes, 55, of Middletown, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Newport Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Rose (Aharonian) Gomes. Born in Newport, RI on January 21, 1958, he was the son of John F. Gomes and his wife Debbie, and the late Barbara "Midge" (Riggs) DeMello. A devoted father and loving...
Frank "Teddy" Calvin Combs Jr
Jun 2, 2013
Teddy Combs, 72, of Prospect Avenue, Middletown, passed away at home on Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was the husband of Susan Blakeley CombsBorn in Pittsfield, MA on November 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Frank Calvin Combs and Anna Irene (Furey) Combs.Teddy worked as a mold maker for ABAPGT Inc., in Manchester, CT for over 50...
John A. Beebe
Jun 2, 2013
John Beebe, 55, died June 1, 2013 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Newport on June 13, 1957, the youngest son of William O. Beebe and Rosanna (Pignatelli) Beebe.He received a Bachelor of Science degree from URI in marketing, a Masters of Science degree in accounting and did further course work at Bryant University in financial planning.His work experience...
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