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Jill Lynne Pedrick
Feb 4, 2024
Jill Lynne Pedrick, 51, of Westwood, Massachusetts, died by suicide on February 4, 2024. She is loved and remembered by her son, Julian Pedrick Lessard of Chestnut Hill, MA, her mother, Judith (Bostwick) Zafft of Portsmouth, RI, her sister, the Rev. Jennifer L. Pedrick of Portsmouth, RI, her nieces, Lydia and Isabella Pedrick DeAngelo, her former husband, Shane Lessard of...
Lynn Kyde Nicoletta
Feb 3, 2024
Lynn K. Nicoletta, 77, of Newport, RI and formerly of Long Island, New York, passed away February 3, 2024. Lynn K. Nicoletta was born on September 28, 1946, in Long Island, New York, to Eleanor and Richard Kyde. As an only child, she grew up Huntington, Long Island. After graduating from Wheaton College in 1967 with a major in psychology,...
Robert M Rochefort
Feb 3, 2024
Robert M. Rochefort, husband of the late Ruth (Proctor) Rochefort died February 3rd 2024 at the age of 90 in Newport, RI. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary (Mack) Rochefort. Bob received both his BA and MA degrees from the University of Rhode Island (RI) and taught English at Cranston East High...
Andrew Simonetti
Feb 2, 2024
Andrew Simonetti, 77, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island died in his home on February 2, 2024. Andrew was born in Camogli, Liguria, Italy on March 29, 1946. He is preceded in death by his father Benjamin Simonetti and mother Clorinda (Magnasco) Simonetti of New York City. Andrew is survived by cousin Tiziana Barbagelata and her sons Andrea and Massimiliano Barbagelata of...
Dianne Ellen Walsh
Feb 2, 2024
Dianne Ellen Walsh Middletown -Dianne Ellen Walsh, 71, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, RI on September 2, 1952, she was the daughter of Frank and Ada (Slingsby) Rogers. A lifelong Resident of Aquidneck Island, Dianne will be remembered by all who knew her.. Her indomitable spirit and never...
Frances Rae King
Feb 1, 2024
On February 1st, 2024, Frances "FranRae" R. King, of Newport, RI, went home to be with her loving Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, passed peacefully with her adoring family by her side. Born March 26, 1948, she was the daughter of Theresa M. (Colaluca) Weller and Francis H. Weller of Middletown, RI. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1966...
Marquis Moreino
Jan 31, 2024
Marquis W. Moreino, 31, of Middletown, RI, died on January 31, 2024. Born in Providence, RI on October 25, 1992, He was the son of Cleveland Winston Kilgore-Bey and Nicole Moreino, and beloved brother of Maceo, Kyle, Kendall, Tony, Olivia, ja-Shane, Victoria, Maritza, and Tori. In addition to his mother and siblings, Marquis is survived by his children Joseabelle, Marquis,...
Richard Matthews
Jan 30, 2024
Richard Matthews passed away peacefully at the Grand Islander Center on January 30, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on February 28, 1948, in Newport, Rhode Island, Richard was a proud Vietnam Army veteran and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth. Richard dedicated over 35 years of his life working for the Portsmouth Public Works Department, where he tirelessly served...
William Richard Charboneau
Jan 29, 2024
William R. Charboneau, 79, of Portsmouth, RI and Venice FL, peacefully passed away at home on January 29, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1944 to Doris (Malcolm) and Leo Charboneau and was a graduate of Cranston High School East. He married Meryl Lee Zerbus (dec.1991) in 1974. Bill and Meryl had two...
Anthony E. Cordeiro
Jan 28, 2024
Middletown, RI -Anthony E. Cordeiro, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, died on January 28, 2024. He was the husband of Michelina (Molaro) Cordeiro. Anthony "Tony" Cordeiro, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a short stay at the Royal at Forest Farm. He was born April 09, 1935, in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph...
Lindy Prinster
Jan 27, 2024
Lindy (Nettleton) Prinster Newport, RI -Lindy (Nettleton) Prinster, 73, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 27, 2024 at Home and Hospice Palliative care in Providence. She was the companion of 30+years of Clive Anderson. Born in Plymouth, England on May 21, 1950, She was the daughter of Michael and Francis (Dobson) Nettleton. Being the daughter of a British Royal...
Fred H Velardi
Jan 24, 2024
Fred H Velardi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on January 15, 1943, in New Haven, CT, to the late Pasqual and Mary (Savinelli) Velardi. Fred was a man of many talents and passions. After completing his high school education, he embarked on a successful...
Richard M. "Dick" Wood
Jan 24, 2024
Richard M. "Dick" Wood passed away at the St. Clare's Home in Newport, RI on January 24, 2024. Born in Newport to Claude D. and Marion M. (Auringer) Wood, he grew up on Kay Street. Dick lived a long and interesting life. From keeping things running at Floradale Cabins, the family business, to ending his career as Public Relations spokesman...
Theodore "Ted" Fischer
Jan 24, 2024
Theodore "Ted" Fischer, 64, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away in Newport Hospital on January 24, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of Mary-Ellen (Kelly) Fischer. Born in Spokane, WA, he was the son of the late William and Nola (Stone) Fischer. Ted's early life was not without difficulties, but he was blessed with intelligence, a strong work...
Rosemarie Margaret Nash
Jan 20, 2024
Rosemarie (Lozito) Nash, 84, of Middletown, RI died peacefully at home on January 20, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI on September 21, 1939, the youngest daughter of six children to Concetto and Concetta Lozito. Rosemarie was raised in Newport and earned her diploma as a Registered Nurse from Newport Hospital School of Nursing before later receiving her bachelor's...
Andrea K. Halladay
Jan 20, 2024
Andrea K. Halladay, 87, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Newport, RI, died on January 20, 2024, in the Grand Islander Center. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Krupke for 50 years, and the wife of Maurice Halladay for 12 years. Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Fitzpatrick) Keefe. Andrea...
Donald R. Brown
Jan 20, 2024
Donald R. Brown of Portsmouth Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the presence of family at the age of 89 on January 20, 2024 in Newport Rhode Island. Born on July 21, 1934 in Watertown Massachusetts, he was a man of great integrity whose life was defined by his dedication to his family, his love for gardening, and his service...
Manuel Arsenault
Jan 19, 2024
Manuel Arsenault, beloved father, son, brother, Uncle, Papa, and friend, passed away at his home on January 19, 2024, at the age of 84, in Middletown, RI. Born on April 16, 1939 in Newport, RI, he was the son of late Ernest and Catherine (Bucci) Arsenault. Manny brought love and laughter to everyone around him. Manny has touched the hearts...
Awilda Ojeda Ramos
Jan 19, 2024
Awilda Ojeda Ramos Newport, RI -Awilda Ojeda Ramos, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 19th, 2024. Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, on August 24, 1952, She was the daughter of Vincente Ojeda and Justina Ramos. Awilda is survived by her daughter, Maritza Morocho of Middletown, Daniel Eli Ojeda and Giezy Andres Ojeda. Awilda is preceded in death...
Bobby Joe Harris
Jan 18, 2024
Bobby Joe Harris, 85 of Tiverton, RI passed away on January 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diane Harris. He leaves his children Cheryl Shenkle (husband Gordon), Ken Harris, Sheila Shovelton (husband Peter) and Theresa Helger. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren Brittani, Christian, Marissa, Hannah, Zach, Abby, and great-grandchildren MaryJane and Myles. His grandchildren...
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