Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Teresa Jessel, 59, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11th 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Joseph Jessel and Violet (Patnaude) Jessel.

Teresa was a proud Special Olympian winning medals for basketball, bowling and swimming. She enjoyed movies, musicals, singing, dancing, celebrating the holidays, and creating...

Feb 11, 2023

Mario F. Trubiano, 79, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Mario is survived by his loving wife, Susana de los Heros, his daughter Ivra-Lucia, his son Antonio and his wife Amanda, and his two grandchildren Mario and Enzo. He is also survived by his brother Reno and his wife Christine,...

Feb 10, 2023

Joseph Richard De Blasi, 88, of Pompano Beach, formerly of Rhode Island, passed away Friday, February 10th, 2023 after a brief illness. His soul is now at rest with God, who blessed him with a warm heart and smile, a loving family and great sense of humor.

Joe was the husband of the late Anne...

Feb 10, 2023

Josephine Marie (Wilcox) Stanton, 82, of Charlestown passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Anita Babcock (Hull) Wilcox. She was the loving wife of the late Albert L. Stanton, Jr.

Born in Charlestown, RI, Josephine (Marie as she was known) was a proud member of the...

Feb 9, 2023

Marilyn Maroney, age 93, of Stuart, FL and Narragansett, RI passed away peacefully following a brief illness. Marilyn was raised in Central Falls and throughout her life, she maintained strong friendships with her CFHS classmates. She was married to the late Henry S. Maroney. They lived in Providence and spent summers on Prudence Island and later in Narragansett. Eventually...

Feb 8, 2023

Edward D. Jacynowicz, 78, of Charlestown passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Albini) Jacynowicz.

Born in New Britain, Connecticut he was the son of the late Edward Jacynowicz and Mary (Cappello) Jacynowicz. Edward was the Vice President of a hardware division for many...

Feb 5, 2023

Audrey J. (Gardner) Stein, 93, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023. She was the beloved wife for 61 years of the late John H. Stein.

Born in Sterling, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Bessie (Brumbley) Gardner.

She was known for her beautiful cross stitching and...

Feb 4, 2023

Antoinette Marie (Pasquariello) Monahan, 95, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Lucia (Malatesta) Pasquariello. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Monahan, Sr.

Antoinette lived in Syracuse, NY. Antoinette attended Grant High School. She went on to...

Feb 3, 2023

Elizabeth L. Phillips (Latham), “Betty”, 98, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her three loving daughters on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. She was the wife of the late G. Morgan Phillips. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Dr. Ernest R. and Violet (Gray) Latham.

Betty was a graduate of Classical...

Feb 3, 2023

Christopher Lee McGrath, age fifty one, unexpectedly embarked on his eternal journey on February 3rd, 2023, from his newly purchased home in Cranston, RI. His soul is now at rest with God, who blessed him with a kind heart, a loving community of family, friends, and colleagues, and many talents, one of which being his uncanny ability to make...

Feb 2, 2023

Mitchell Gilbert Jr., 91, of Wakefield, Rhode Island passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Mitchell Gilbert and Edna (Cottongim) Gilbert. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Gilliam) Gilbert.

Mitchell enjoyed playing golf and practicing the trumpet. At a young age, he...

Jan 29, 2023

Linda Elaine (Adams) Cacciola transitioned into her eternal life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family with love and music.

Born on May 18, 1945 she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Claire (Greene) Adams. Linda grew up in southern Rhode Island and loved spending time at the...

Jan 29, 2023

Cynthia E.N. Tucker, 85, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Haggerty) Nye. She was the wife of the late Dennis Samuel Tucker.

Born in South Kingstown, RI Cynthia attended South Kingstown. She enjoyed a career as the owner and manager of Worden...

Jan 29, 2023

Dennis Joseph Tente, beloved husband, father, brother, and dear friend to an exclusive group of beer drinking buddies, died Sunday, January 29th. He was 75 years old.

A rabid New England Patriots fan and season ticket holder for over 30-years, Dennis loved Sundays in Foxborough with his wife, sons, daughter or whomever had the privilege...

Jan 27, 2023

Brian Byrne, 56, of Narragansett, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2023. Born on December 20, 1966 at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Virginia, he is the loving son of Allan C. Byrne Lcdr., USN, ret., of Carabelle, Florida and Anne M. (Carey) Peixoto of Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Brian was an accomplished scholar. Brian...

Jan 26, 2023

Clayton “Falling Leaf” Alexander, 67, died at his home in West Kingston, RI January 26, 2023 the same day as his son, Rudolph V. Alexander. He was married to Janet (Girard) Alexander who helped raise his children by Vicky Lamphere and several grandchildren.

After many years of employment as an RI Operator of the Suez...

Jan 26, 2023

Richard Soltysiak, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 26, 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 40 years, Elizabeth (Gaudio); his son, Nicholas (Samantha), of Michigan; his daughter, Rachel; his grandchildren, Anastasia and Jonah; and his dog, Chewy, and granddog, Scarlett. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean Soltysiak and Carol (James) DeTroia,...

Jan 26, 2023

On January 26, 2023, Rudolph Valentino “Nippawus Papoose” Alexander (Nip), of Richmond Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly. He was 41 years old.

He was born on April 18, 1981 to Clayton Alexander and Vickie Lamphere. Nip was a proud member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. He was very devoted to his family. heritage, spirituality and...

Jan 25, 2023

Fae Rosenthal, 51, of Narragansett, RI died peacefully at her home on January 25, 2023. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE Fae leaves behind her mother and father, Maxine and Jay Rosenthal, and a truly remarkable number of friends and family whom she loved and who, in turn, returned that love and admiration in full measure. People from all...

Jan 24, 2023

Eileen (Hathaway) Hovanesian, 76, of South Kingstown passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William A Hathaway and Ellerena (Baker) Hathaway. She was the wife of Charles Hovanesian.

Born in South Kingstown RI. she was a lifelong resident. She was the owner of Sak's flower shop for many...