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Robert Arrick
Jan 17, 2024
Dr. Robert Arrick, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on January 17, 2024. Born on October 14, 1941, in Fall River, Mass, he was the son of the late Edward and Adele Arrick. He is survived by his husband Michael Sederback. He was previously married to Carol Spellman Arrick with whom he raised three children in Somerset,...
Barbara Elizabeth Caminiti
Jan 16, 2024
Barbara Elizabeth Caminiti (née Correiro), beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on June 29, 1951, in Fall River, MA, and moved with her family to Newport at a young age. Barbara lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Barbara was a woman of admirable...
David W Betzer
Jan 16, 2024
David W. Betzer, a true master of many talents, bid farewell to this world on January 16, 2024, at Newport Hospital. David was born on January 31, 1946, and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. David's passion for serving others led him to dedicate four decades of his life to...
Michael David Grando
Jan 15, 2024
Michael Grando, 81, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Buffalo, NY, New York City and Providence, RI, since 1971, died on January 15, 2024. Michael was a nationally celebrated mime, an award-winning actor, stage and film director, a master jeweler, an author, a theater professor at U.R.I. for 10 years and guest artist at almost every other college in RI and...
Randall M Rua
Jan 15, 2024
Randall M Rua, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 37. Born on December 9, 1986, in Providence, RI, Randy brought joy and laughter to the lives of those around him. Randy's sensitive and kindhearted nature endeared him to everyone he met. With a fierce loyalty to his friends and a...
Kevin D. Holmes
Jan 14, 2024
Kevin D. Holmes, 53, of Newport, RI, died on January 14, 2024, joining his father, the late Alanson O. Holmes, just three weeks after his passing. Kevin leaves to mourn his heartbroken mother, Eileen (Richards) Holmes, of Newport, his brother, Brian (Caryn) Holmes, of Agawam, MA, his nieces and nephew, Brittany (Tyrel) Feeler, Aleah Sangiovanni, and Michael Holmes, and great...
Margaret "Peg" Mary Frazier
Jan 14, 2024
Margaret "Peg" Mary Frazier passed away peacefully on 1/ 14 / 2024 surrounded by people who loved her. Peg lived to the ripe old age of 90 years old. Peg was born on 9/3/1933 at Lying-in Hospital in Providence, which is now Woman and Infants. She was the daughter of the late George H. Frazier and Clara L. (Hicks) Frazier....
Michael Joseph Kalil
Jan 11, 2024
Michael Joseph Kalil, 69, of Arab, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on January 11,2024, while being comforted by family and a truly remarkable friend. He was the father of Michael Kalil Jr., of Arab, Alabama, Katherine Kalil of Ashburn, Virginia, and Mary Miller of Hartford, Alabama. Born February 25, 1954 in Newport, he was the son of James G. Kalil...
Sylvia R. Backus
Jan 10, 2024
Sylvia R. Backus Your Family Is The Best Friends You Will Ever Have. Sylvia Rosemarie Backus, 87, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024. She was born June 23, 1936, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her most significant influence was her grandmother, Leila Williams, whom she was raised by from infancy to school age; later, she moved into her...
Kelly Sullivan
Jan 10, 2024
Kelly Teresa Sullivan, 36, of Middletown, RI, passed away, surrounded by her devoted, loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born in Newport on her daddy's birthday September 5, 1987, Kelly Teresa was the daughter of Matthew and Teri (Stritzinger) Sullivan of Middletown. Growing up in Middletown, Kelly was surrounded by love with Teri, Matthew and Sean. Her love for...
Melvin Carter
Jan 9, 2024
Melvin Carter, 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born on February 5, 1963, He was the son of the late Conchita (Carter) Noka-Glover and the beloved brother of William Carter of Cranston, Tina Noka of Marietta, GA, and Tonya Anderson, of Millbrook, AL, and many nieces and nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by...
Kathleen M. Sawyer
Jan 9, 2024
Kathleen M. Sawyer, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Village House Convalescent Home in Newport, RI. She leaves the love of her life, James A. Travers, who was her strength and memory during her long illness. Kathy was a dedicated genealogist for the Sawyer family for most of her life and brought the past...
Christopher S. Christopher
Jan 8, 2024
Christopher S. Christopher, 81, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was the son of the late Stelios and Frances (Maistrou) Christopher. Chris was a 1960 graduate of Rogers High School and in 1964 he went on to graduate from URI with a bachelor's degree in agriculture. While at URI he belonged to the Lambda...
Michael G. Seale
Jan 7, 2024
Michael G. Seale, 62, of Bristol, RI, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Judith (Cortellessa) Seale for 38 years. Born in Newport, RI, on May 20, 1961, he was the son of the late Gene R. and Collette (Sirois) Seale. Michael attended Portsmouth RI schools. He worked at Composites One in...
Judith G. Hansen
Jan 6, 2024
Judith G. Hansen, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late James C. Sargent and Margaret (Houghton) Pawlowski. Judith is survived by her son, Michael Hansen, of Newport, and her sisters, Sandy Sargent, of Newport, and Patricia Sargent, of Newport. She additionally leaves her...
Andre "Andy" Roland Levesque
Jan 5, 2024
Andre "Andy" Roland Levesque, died on January 5, 2024, at home. Andy was born July 13, 1930, to French-speaking parents, Adelard Levesque and Jeannette Ledoux Levesque in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the second child of four. He leaves behind his beloved partner, Jean, his youngest sister, Muriel Brousseau (Maurice), and his four children, Susan Dixon (Bill), John Levesque (Traci),...
Bernie Crowley
Jan 4, 2024
Bernard James Crowley, 79, of Newport, RI, and formerly of Bridgeport, CT, passes away on January 4, 2024. He was the husband of the late Maureen (Tierney) Crowley. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June 6, 1944, He was the son of the late James and Helen (Hickey) Crowley. Bernie attended Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, CT and soon afterward...
Doris L. Decosta
Jan 3, 2024
Doris L. (Ibscher) DeCosta, 98, of Middletown, RI, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late Edmund DeCosta. Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Werner and Barbara (Rein) Ibscher. Doris was a 1944 graduate of Rogers High School. She worked for General Electric for 10 years and went...
Elizabeth R. "Betty" Williams
Jan 2, 2024
Elizabeth R. "Betty" Williams, 95, of Middletown, RI, died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Newport Hospital She was the wife of Kenneth Williams. Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Salome (Knauss) Stephens. She traveled when she was younger and met Ken Williams whom she married. She was famous for her nut tasties...
Anthony F Dicroce
Jan 1, 2024
Anthony Francis DiCroce, 74, husband of Stacey Elizabeth (Aubin) DiCroce, and father of three children, died on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 14, 1949, Tony was raised in Lynn, MA, by his parents, Albert and Eleanor, and was the eldest brother of three younger siblings, Charles, Cathy, and Nancy. Al and Ellie filled their...
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