Heather Kathleen Grau
May 30, 2025
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Heather Kathleen Grau, 34, of Charlestown on Friday, May 30th. She was born at South County Hospital on April 1, 1991 to Crandall and Barbara (Belknap) Dimock of South Kingstown.
A graduate of South Kingstown High School, Heather earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health...
Anne R. Wright
May 30, 2025
Anne R. Wright, 98, of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30th. Anne was born in Providence on June 30, 1926, to her loving parents, the late Orlando and Delia (Cipolla) Renzi. She was the devoted wife of the late Cdr. Ross W. Wright for 46 years.
Anne graduated from Brown University in...
Louis P. Barbera Sr.
May 29, 2025
Louis P. Barbera, Sr., 94, of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Born in Stonington, CT, he was the son of the late Frank and Grace Barbera. He was the beloved husband of the late Lily (Diana) Barbera.
Louis was a machinist at Warren Pump in Peace Dale and a salesman...
Owen J. Tegan Jr.
May 29, 2025
Owen J. Tegan Jr., 87, of Narragansett, passed away on Thursday, May 29th. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on July 7, 1937, to his loving parents, the late Owen and Eleanor (Baker) Tegan. He was the devoted husband of 59 years to Elizabeth A. (Smith) Tegan.
Owen met his wife, Elizabeth (Betty),...
Andrew Briggs
May 27, 2025
Andrew A. Briggs, 67, of West Kingston, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 surrounded by his family at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Jeanne M. (Snow) Briggs. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Stearns “Gene” and Janice (Nyman) Briggs.
Andrew was a proud 1976 graduate of...
Muriel Beck Bodenweber
May 26, 2025
Muriel Beck Bodenweber, age 92, Newport, RI, passed away quietly with her family by her side on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Muriel is survived by five children and two stepchildren, eight grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Her children are Cynthia (Cindy) Beck Love married to Mark Love, parents of Rebecca, Melissa and Eric; Donald Frederick Beck;...
Irene H. Smith
May 25, 2025
Irene H Smith 98, of South Kingstown, lovingly known as Gigi went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 25th. Born in Boston, MA to the late Herbert & Hazel Reicker on May 13, 1927, she was the devoted wife of Rev. Donald Smith until his passing in 1996.
Loving mother of three sons...
Dennis Grande
May 23, 2025
Dennis Grande, 59, of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and quiet strength. Born in Providence, RI, Dennis was the son of the late Alphonse Grande and Pasqualina Darezzo (Jacavone).
He is survived by his brother, Louie Grande, and sister-in-law, Michelle, of Weeki Wachee, FL. Dennis also leaves...
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...
