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Local obituaries for the Newport and Portsmouth, RI Area

Edward Joseph Silveira

Edward Joseph Silveira

Jun 27, 2023

Edward Joseph Silveira, Vovo, as he was called by most, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, son-in-law, "big dinka", and many other titles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones in the early hours of June 27, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1947, in Newport, RI to the late Hortence Conception Vieira and Anthony...

Catherine Eileen Johnson

Catherine Eileen Johnson

Jun 27, 2023

Catherine Eileen (Jackson) Johnson, 100, died peacefully on June 27, 2023 at The Grand Islander, Middletown, RI. She was a lifelong resident of Newport, born on July 14, 1922 to the late John Joseph and Catherine Cecilia (Moran) Jackson and graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. Eileen was the beloved wife for over 50 years of the late Henry...

Louis J. Kampmeyer

Louis J. Kampmeyer

Jun 26, 2023

Louis J. Kampmeyer, 72, of Newport, RI, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital on June 26, 2023, with his family by his side. Born in Newport, RI, on March 23, 1951, he was the son of the late Louis and Marion (O'Connor) Kampmeyer. Louis was employed by the City of Newport Public Works as a Labor Equipment Operator from June...

Constance Diane Robinson

Constance Diane Robinson

Jun 26, 2023

After suffering from Alzheimer's for several years, Constance Diane Wiegmann Robinson, 75, of Newport, RI, formerly of Rock Hall, MD died peacefully early in the morning on June 26, 2023, at St. Clare Home, Newport, RI, where she resided. Born November 30, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Constance (Smith) Wiegmann and Karl Henry Wiegmann, she grew up in...

Albert Parker Gaines Iii

Albert Parker Gaines Iii

Jun 25, 2023

Albert Parker Gaines III, 56, of Newport, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2023. Born in Newport, Albert was a dedicated and loving husband to Carol Ann Gaines, who sadly passed away September 9, 2022, and an adoring father to Alexander Albert-Joesph Gaines. Al is survived by not only his son, but also his father-in-law Joseph J. DellaSelva...

John J Moriarty

John J Moriarty

Jun 25, 2023

Middletown, RI -John J Moriarty, 87, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Newport, RI on August 19, 1935, He was the son of the late John and Louise (Soares) Moriarty. John grew up in Newport and was a standout athlete at Rogers High School. He was...

Isabella Mary Pedro

Isabella Mary Pedro

Jun 25, 2023

Isabella Mary (Yinkot) Pedro, of Middletown, died Sunday June 25, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late Frank David Pedro. Born in Northbridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Bartkiewicz) Yinkot. Mrs. Pedro worked for Paul Whitin Manufacturing in Northbridge, MA for 5 years. She and her late husband were the former...

Claudia Facchini

Claudia Facchini

Jun 22, 2023

Claudia Facchini Claudia Facchini, 75, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on June 22, 2023. Claudia was born in Waltham, MA on December 19, 1947, she was the daughter of Bruno and Phyliss Facchini. Claudia was always the life of the party with her engaging stories and magnetic personality. She loved spending time with the family, especially the cousins. She enjoyed...

Barbara M. Spear

Barbara M. Spear

Jun 20, 2023

Newport, RI -Barbara A. Spear, 93, of Portsmouth, RI died on June 20, 2023. She was the wife of the late George A. Spear, FTCS (Ret) USN. Born in Brewer, Maine on January 29, 1930, she was the daughter of the late George and Eileen (Rooney) Keniston. Her family moved from Maine to New Hampshire when she was a young...

Lorraine Tribble

Lorraine Tribble

Jun 17, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY OF LORRAINE K. TRIBBLE AUGUST 19, 1949 - JUNE 18, 2023 Lorraine K. Tribble, 73, of Russell Avenue, Newport, RI, died Saturday, June 18, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. She was the loving wife of Norris Tribble for 48 years. Born in Chelsea, MA on August 19, 1949, she was the daughter of the...

James A. Pember

James A. Pember

Jun 17, 2023

James A. Pember, 66, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on June 17, 2023. He was the husband of Donna (Adams) Pember for 40 years. Born in Elyria, OH, on September 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Richard Pember and Darlene (Hambly) Varner. Mr. Pember was a horticulturist alongside his wife Donna, operating Botanica Gardens in...

Eva Maria Perles

Eva Maria Perles

Jun 17, 2023

Eva Maria (Schiffer) Perles, 92 of Dartmouth, Massachusetts passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 17, 2023. Eva was born on January 19, 1931 in Ljubljana, Slovenia to parents Franz and Josephine Schiffer. She was the youngest child with two older siblings Franz and Herta. In high school, she moved to Graz, Austria with her family and became an...

Gennaro "Gene" Perrotti

Gennaro "Gene" Perrotti

Jun 17, 2023

Gennaro "Gene" Fortunato Leo Perrotti, 101, of Newport, passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2023. Gene was born in Providence on November 24, 1921, Thanksgiving Day. He was the son of the late Mario and Colomba (Razza) Perrotti and the devoted husband of the late Filomena "Fibi" (DiPardo) Perrotti, to whom he was married for 55 years. Gene...

Judi Ann Beck

Judi Ann Beck

Jun 16, 2023

Judi Beck (Melchione), also known as Jude, Judi Ann, Mom, and Noni unexpectedly passed away on June 16th, 2023 at home in Newport, Rhode Island. She was born on July 31st, 1965 in Boston, MA. She spent her childhood in South Boston (Southie) and lived in numerous places before settling on Aquidneck Island. Judi was a graduate of Middletown High...

Ruperto Martinez Delacruz

Ruperto Martinez Delacruz

Jun 15, 2023

Ruperto Martinez Dela Cruz, 76, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 15, 2023. He was the husband of Gloria (San Pedro) Dela Cruz. Born in Naic, Cavite, Philippines on March 27, 1947, He was the son of the late Felipe and Feliza (Martinez) Dela Cruz. Ruperto, better known by his friends and family as Rupy joined the US Navy...

Roseanne Ellen Martin

Roseanne Ellen Martin

Jun 14, 2023

Roseanne Ellen (Davis) Martin (80) of East Main Rd. Portsmouth, RI, passed away on June 14, 2023. Roseanne was born on May 2, 1943, in Fall River, MA. She was the daughter of Patrick Christopher Davis and Dorothy Bernadette (Holden) Davis. Roseanne married John Costa Martin Jr. on September 3, 1966, at St. Anthony's Church, Portsmouth, RI. Roseanne cherished the...

Carlos Mayor Mercurio

Carlos Mayor Mercurio

Jun 14, 2023

Carlos Mercurio, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born January 1, 1936 in Santa Cruz, Zambales in the Philippines, he was son of the late Pedro and Francisca (Mayor) Mercurio. Carlos came to the United States after enlisting in the US Navy. After several years of service, he...

Pauline Ann Gibson

Pauline Ann Gibson

Jun 13, 2023

Pauline Ann Gibson, 82, of Middletown, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on June 13, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the wife of retired Middletown Police Chief, Robert A. Gibson. Born in Newport, RI, on November 7, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (D'Agata) Toppa. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents...

Zachary Michael Sears

Zachary Michael Sears

Jun 13, 2023

Zachary Michael Sears (30) of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on June 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Sowers) Sears. Born in Newport, RI on November 13, 1992, he was the son of Antone Medeiros and Jo (Storti) Petit. He grew up playing any sport you...

Edward W. Wilson

Edward W. Wilson

Jun 10, 2023

Edward Wilson, 77, of Englewood Florida, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away suddenly on June 10, 2023. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Gail Fagan Wilson also of Englewood. He leaves behind two children, Barbara Truman, of Tucson, Arizona, Mark Wilson and daughter-in law Emily, of North Kingstown, RI. He has his grandchildren, Brian, granddaughter-in-law Helen (Vo) and Jacob...