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Stephen K. Tuoni
Nov 4, 2016
Stephen K. Tuoni, 55, of West Kingstown, passed away unexpectedly at home, Friday November 4th. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was a son of Richard Tuoni of West Kingston and Zelda (Ritzen) Tuoni of New Mexico. He was the stepson of Christine Tuoni of West Kingston Stephen was a passionate Philadelphia professional sports fan. He also was very active...
Jeanne Pampalone
Nov 2, 2016
Jeanne Pampalone, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Pampalone. Born in Mt. Kisco, New York she was a daughter of the late Charles W., Sr. and Emma Ryer, and she attended the Pleasantville New York School System. Mrs. Pampalone was employed for the Town...
Joyce Marie Sewell
Oct 26, 2016
Joyce Sewell, 73, formerly of Peace Dale, passed away Wednesday October 26th. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Iola (Whitford) Hazard. Mrs. Sewell was employed at the University of Rhode Island for many years, until retiring. She was proud of her Narragansett Indian and Mashantucket Indian Heritage. She is survived by a...
Francesca J. Gencarelli Wish
Oct 25, 2016
Francesca Gencarelli Wish died peacefully on October 25th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1961 in Westerly, RI. Francesca was the fourth child of Francis (Genc) and Jane Bradshaw Gencarelli, and grew up in Westerly, RI. She graduated from Westerly High School, where she participated in many activities, including theater, speech and music. In...
Mary Ann P. Rheinberger
Oct 25, 2016
Mary Ann P. Rheinberger, 91, formerly of Saunderstown, passed away Tuesday. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Rheinberger. Born in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Rebora) Puhl. Mrs. Rheinberger was a registered Nurse at Oak Park Hospital in Chicago, until her marriage. She and Joe moved to Cranston...
Richard Guimar
Oct 20, 2016
We are saddened to announce the passing of Richard (Dicky) Guimar today (10/20/16). Husband of Marilyn Guimar of Hope Valley, RI. Father of Melissa Guimar Pattie and husband Daniel Pattie of Warren, RI, Jacqueline Medeiros Kaminsky and husband Alfred R Kaminsky Jr of Exeter, RI, Beverly Singh and husband Vic Singh of Dix Hills, NY, and Richard Guimar and...
Domenic Francis Capalbo, Jr.
Oct 20, 2016
Domenic F. Capalbo, Jr., 78, a lifelong Wakefield resident, passed away Thursday, October 20th with his son by his side. He was predeceased earlier this year by his wife of 49 years, Aileen T. (Burke) Capalbo. Born on December 1, 1937, he was a son of the late Domenic and Lea (Salerno) Capalbo. He is survived by a son...
Richard C. Anthony
Oct 19, 2016
Richard C. Anthony, 93, a model representative of the greatest generation, passed away Wednesday October 20th, surrounded by his immediate family. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia E. (Grebey) Anthony. Born in Newport, he was one of eleven children of the late Henry and Nellie (Stafford) Anthony. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in...
Lucille A. Gibbons
Oct 19, 2016
Lucille A. Gibbons, 92, of Charlestown, passed away Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Walter E. Gibbons. Born in Bronxville, New York, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Alberta (LaPointe) LeTellier She is survived by two children, Stephen Gibbons of Westerly and a daughter Christine Robert of Charlestown and Florida; five grandchildren and four...
John Smith Card
Oct 19, 2016
John Smith Card, 54, of Wakefield passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the life partner of Erik Thompson. Born in Wakefield, he was the son of Barbara Kogut and the late Norman W. Card. John was employed at Old Mountain Lanes, Wakefield. He worked as a cook in many South County restaurants....
Suzanne M. Dubuc
Oct 15, 2016
Suzanne Marie Dubuc, 69, of Narragansett and Sanibel, FL, passed away at her Rhode Island home on October 15 after a sixteen-month battle with lymphoma. Born in Providence to the late Emile Leo and Florette (Lussier) Dubuc, Suzanne grew up in the Woodlawn section of Pawtucket and was educated at Saint Jean de Baptiste Academy. She matriculated to New...
Hobart C. Wyncoop
Oct 13, 2016
Hobart C. Wyncoop, Jr, 89, of Matunuck School House Rd, Charlestown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at Brookdale South Bay Nursing Home. Born in Elizabeth, PA, he was the son of the late Hobart and Hanna (Rubesne) Wyncoop. He was the husband of the late Anna Santangelo of New London, CT and the late Myrtle Grinnell...
Virginia Taylor
Oct 13, 2016
Virginia W. Taylor, 93, of Wakefield, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. She was the dear friend of the late Carl Becker. Born in South Kingstown, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Elizabeth (Wilcox) Taylor. Virginia was employed at M.T Stevens, Sneaker King, and Kenyon’s Dept. Store. She was a member of the Community Church...
Judith B. Defeo
Oct 6, 2016
Judith Ann (Brooker) DeFeo, also known as, “Mrs. D” or “Gram D” of South Kingstown, RI passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Born in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, she was the daughter of Leo and Dorothy Brooker. For the last 59 years she lived on the family’s Curtis Corner Road Farm in Peace Dale, RI...
Clara E. Johnson
Oct 4, 2016
Clara Elizabeth Johnson, 70, of South Kingstown, RI, died on October 4 with her family by her side. Clara led a life of deep connection: to her family and friends, to her community, and to her spirituality. Raised on a farm by her parents, Pierre and Sylvia (Lavigne) Bonard, Clara knew the value of hard work. She excelled in...
Alden C. Hampton
Oct 4, 2016
Alden C. Hampton, 71, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 4, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Louzon) Hampton. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he has been a resident of Narragansett for the past 30 years. He moved to Narragansett, shortly after retiring from the United States Air Force, after 21 years of service. He was...
James S. Pettis
Oct 3, 2016
James S. Pettis, 81, a lifelong resident of Snug Harbor, died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Ethel (Tefft) Pettis for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Ellen (Pettis) Arnold and the step son of the late Arthur P. Arnold, grandson of the late Clarence and Ellen Thornton. Mr. Pettis, who had...
Richard Suarez
Sep 27, 2016
Richard Suarez of Narragansett, died early Tuesday September 27th at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Bouvier. He was the loving father of David Suarez, Marc Suarez, Seth Bouvier and his wife Deb, and Sarah Bouvier. He also leaves his grandchildren Dusten and Nina Hamlin, and Darwin and Huxley Bouvier. He was...
Louis Joseph Deangelis, Sr.
Sep 26, 2016
- Louis J. De Angelis, Sr. passed away peacefully Monday Evening September 26, 2016 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Louis was a resident of Narragansett, RI and had wintered in Ft Myers, Florida since 1985. He was the husband of the late Jean M. De Angelis. They were married for over...
Joseph T. Laffey
Sep 26, 2016
Joseph T. Laffey, 93, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully, September 26th , at South County Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Mary Geraghty Laffey who passed away in May of 1999. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Thomas and Hannah (Donoghue) Laffey. He is survived by eight of his...
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