Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Kevin P. Masse, 69, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, February 20th after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Warwick, RI to his loving parents, the late Theodore and Lucille (Shader) Masse. Kevin was the beloved husband of Anne (Masso) Masse for 36 years.

Kevin graduated from Rhode Island College with...

Feb 19, 2023

With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Luke Dane Brown, who tragically left us on February 19, 2023. Luke was our beloved son, brother, cousin, uncle, and dear friend. Luke’s tender hearted soul brought joy to us all and it pains us to proceed without him.

Luke was born in South Kingstown,...

Feb 17, 2023

Sheila Mary Milton was born in Ripley, Surrey, England on August 19, 1935 to Herbert William James Milton and Bessie (Staines) Milton and a large, cohesive family. Almost immediately, her childhood was afflicted by the trauma of war: rationing, privation, bombings, her father’s imprisonment by the Nazis, and the fracture of her parents’ marriage. Intelligent and resilient, she trained...

Feb 16, 2023

Daniel C. Balicki, 78, of Westerly passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Phyllis (Soja) Balicki for almost 53 years. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Chester and Nellie (Bulat) Balicki.

Daniel earned his master’s degree at St. Anselmm/Westfield State and...

Feb 15, 2023

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Cindy Marie D’Arcy, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 62.

All people die, but Cindy truly lived! In her short time in this world, Cindy brought so much life into everything that she did.

Cindy was born on August 18th, 1960,...

Feb 15, 2023

Stephen Thomas Blessing Sr, 77, of Charlestown, RI and formerly of Fort Myers and Naples FL died peacefully on February 15, 2023 surrounded by his children. He was the son of the late George P. and Viola M. (Sutcliffe) Blessing. Steve was the longtime companion of Tracy Larsen of Florida and is predeceased by his wife, Cynthia S. Blessing....

Feb 14, 2023

Allan Herbert Rydberg of Kingston, RI, passed away on Tuesday, February

14, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI at the

age of 81 after suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, or

COPD. The family would like to thank the staff at HopeHealth for their

wonderful care of Allan....

Feb 12, 2023

William F. Harding, RN, OSB CAM, 81, of South Kingstown, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. Born and raised on Smith Hill, Providence, RI, he was the son of the late James and Ruth (Tallman) Harding.

Bill was a resident of South Kingstown for fifty years. He served in the U.S. Army’s Stateside Medical Unit...

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...