John "Jack" Demitroff
May 21, 2025
John “Jack” Demitroff passed away on May 21, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 6, 1930 to Pete and Liz (Murphy) Demitroff in Lehigh, Iowa as the youngest sibling to Bud, Evelyn and Kathleen.
He attended Iowa State Teachers College where he excelled on the baseball team. He also played on...
Whitfield W. Vye
May 18, 2025
Whitfield W. Vye, 96, of South Kingstown passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18th. Born in Lynbrook on Long Island, NY on November 21, 1928 to his loving parents Whitfield W. and Lucy Jane (McGowan) Vye, he was the devoted husband and soulmate to Dulcianne (Hussey) for 71 years, and father to Christian.
Whit worked...
Brian L. "Tim" Gustaitis
May 17, 2025
Brian Leo “Tim” Gustaitis, 69 of South Kingstown, RI passed away on Saturday, May 17th surrounded by his family. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts to the late Leopoldo and Chiqueta Gustaitis. He was the devoted husband of Susan (Kardel) Gustaitis for 40 years.
Tim was a proud veteran having served in the US Army from 1973-1977...
Warren Beckwith Jr.
May 17, 2025
Warren I. Beckwith, Jr. (79) died on May 17, 2025, at home, cared for by his loving wife.
Warren was born in Orange, New Jersey, to Warren I. Beckwith and Alice Ames. His fondest childhood memories included his time in the Boy Scouts and visiting his Uncle Cliff at work on the railroad—an experience that...
Peter P. Costa Jr.
May 16, 2025
Peter P. Costa, Jr., 60, of Rumford, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2025.
Peter was born in Providence on December 8, 1964, to Ann Marie (Coia) Costa and the late Peter P. Costa, Sr. He was the devoted great-nephew and caretaker of the late Virginia P. Coia.
Peter obtained his...
Katherine B. Nagle
May 15, 2025
Katherine Bolton (Vigneau) Nagle from Matunuck, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving children. She was born February 24, 1936 in Providence, Rhode Island and was married to the late William (Bill) Nagle for 30 years. She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Corcoran) Vigneau and sister...
Birdie M. Williams
May 14, 2025
Birdie M. Williams, 92 of South Kingstown, formerly of Narragansett and South Carolina, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. She was the wife of the late Samuel J. Williams. Born in Kingstree, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucinda (McCrary) Scott.
Birdie worked for...
Saundra Lee Rollo
May 12, 2025
Saundra L. Rollo, R.N. (Sullivan), 83, of Narragansett passed away on Monday, May 12th.
She is survived by her son, Patrick Rollo and his wife Michelle Russo of Newport; grandchildren, Benjamin, Nathaniel and Emmett Rollo and Patrick Carlson; sister, Charlene Sullivan of Pawtucket and her beloved companion, Bruce Germani of Wakefield. She was the mother...
John J. Cottrell Iii
May 6, 2025
John J. “Jack” Cottrell III, 82, of West Kingston, passed away on Tuesday, May 6th surrounded by his family. Born in West Kingston, to his loving parents, the late J. Jesse Cottrell Jr and L Virginia (Kenyon) Cottrell. He was the devoted husband to Patricia “Patty” (Fish) for 46 years.
Jack held many jobs before...
Ann King
May 6, 2025
Ann Stockman King passed away peacefully with family at 93 years on May 6, 2025.
Ann was born in New York City on November 6, 1931, to Natalie and Frank Stockman. She was previously deceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Albert M King.
Ann spent her professional life in...
Vito Anthony Christiano
May 6, 2025
Vito Anthony Christiano, 87, of Snug Harbor passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Born in New York City, NY, Vito was the son of the late James and Antoinette (Amedeo) Christiano and the beloved husband of Susan Christiano (Harding).
A proud member of the Ironworker’s Union of New York, New Jersey Local 483,...
Virginia "Ginny" Keaveny
May 6, 2025
Virginia Keaveny, 88, of Charlestown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, Virginia attended St. John’s High School, where she met the love of her life, John “Jack” Keaveny of Lynn, Massachusetts. The two were married in 1958 and began building...
Keith G. Maine
May 4, 2025
Keith G. Maine, known affectionately as “Juggy” by friends and “Papi” by his beloved family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Westerly, Rhode Island, Keith was a longtime resident of South Kingstown, where he was a well-known and well-loved member of the community.
Keith was a...
Miriam G. O'Neill
May 3, 2025
Miriam G. O’Neill, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated member of her community, passed away on May 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Matthew Robert (Bob) O’Neill, with whom she was married for 71 years.
Born on July 22, 1932 in New York City at St. Ann's Hospital. Miriam was...
Barry F. Picotte
May 2, 2025
Barry Francis Picotte, 71, of Hope Valley, passed away Friday May 2, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George M. and Beatrice Maria (Frazer) Picotte.
Barry dedicated many years of his life working in the family business as an oil delivery & cleaning service. He had a...
Mark Libby Hutchinson
May 1, 2025
Mark "Hutch" Libby Hutchinson passed away on May 1st in the home that he so lovingly built for his family. Known to most as “Hutch,” he was a devoted husband to his wife of 43 years, Lori Scionti, and was the proud father to Benjamin Hutchinson of Ellabell, GA and Olivia Hutchinson of Seattle, WA.
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Alfred "Al" R. Signorelli
Apr 30, 2025
Remembering Al Signorelli
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Al Signorelli, who left us on April 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Al was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a big heart, a quirky wit, and never missed a chance to strike up a conversation—he truly never...
Donald "Rocky" Francis Graziano
Apr 29, 2025
Donald F. Graziano, 86 of, South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th. Born in North Providence on August 11th, 1938, he was the loving son of the late Albino and Mary (Evans) Graziano. Donald was the devoted husband of Helga (Grothe) Graziano for 62 years.
Besides his wife, Donald is survived by...
John Joseph Champlin, Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
John Champlin Jr, 73, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, April 29th surrounded by his loving family. Born in South Kingstown to his parents, the late John and Hope (Gardiner) Champlin. He was the loving husband of Kimberly (Ainsworth) Champlin for 15 years.
He graduated from South Kingstown High School where he spent his...
Ronald A. Conley
Apr 28, 2025
Ronald A. Conley, 64, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Kent Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of Norma Conley and the late Robert Conley.
Ronald was a commercial fisherman for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Besides his...
