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Robert Stephen Hillman

Robert Stephen Hillman

Mar 19, 2021

Robert S. Hillman, 68, of Narragansett passed away on March 19, 2021. Bob was a culinary graduate of Johnson and Wales University and continued his career as a chef at the Green Inn in Rhode Island and the Atlantis Country Club in Florida before retiring and returning to Rhode Island. In his spare time, he enjoyed music, going to...

Robert J. Pavao

Robert J. Pavao

Mar 15, 2021

Robert J. Pavao aka “CAPT Backhoe”, 70, of Wakefield entered into rest on March 15 2021 after a prolonged illness. He was the beloved husband of Beth Alison Chappell Pavao and father of Jody A. Weinreich. He also leaves behind his treasured grandchildren Madison Dale and Christopher John Weinreich who loved him very much. He was also survived by...

Wendy A. Costanza

Wendy A. Costanza

Mar 15, 2021

Wendy A. Costanza, born in Framingham Massachusetts and a resident of Narraganset for the past 26 years, died peacefully on March 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Wendy was 52 years old, an avid, competitive runner, and a valued board member of the Narragansett Running Association. She completed four marathons, including the Boston Marathon. Wendy also completed...

Edward  W. "Ted" Sheridan

Edward W. "Ted" Sheridan

Mar 14, 2021

Edward W. “Ted” Sheridan, 76, of Narragansett passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was the loving husband of Linda (Finneran) Sheridan for more than 50 years. He was born in Providence on July 11, 1944 to the late Edward W and Edith (Ryan) Sheridan. Ted worked as a systems analyst for Metlife and AT&T later retiring after...

Lucy F. Leblanc

Lucy F. Leblanc

Mar 13, 2021

Lucy F. LeBlanc, 91, of Wakefield, passed away March 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late William R. LeBlanc, and daughter of the late William and Marie Truchon of Cranston. She is survived by her beloved son Edward W. LeBlanc and his wife Trudy; her beloved daughter Denise A. Mann and her husband Allen; two grandsons Christopher...

Dr. Paulette Anne Osterman

Dr. Paulette Anne Osterman

Mar 11, 2021

Dr. Paulette Anne Osterman (LaCava) of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born in Danbury, CT on March 11, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred LaCava. Graduated High School in Bethel, CT second in her class. She married in 1964 to Frank Osterman and had three children; Karin Osterman of Foster, RI,...

Gail "Janet" P. Cedercrans

Gail "Janet" P. Cedercrans

Mar 11, 2021

Gail “Janet” P. Cedercrans, 76, of San Diego, California passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Gail was the daughter of the late Phillip and Grace Cedercrans. A 1962 graduate of St. Xavier’s Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, Gail moved to San Diego in the 1970s. She spent her years as a waitress bringing love and joy to the...

Charlotte A. Allienello

Charlotte A. Allienello

Mar 9, 2021

Charlotte Anne Allienello, 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Victor R. Allienello Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Dana) Kennedy. Charlotte was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a charter member of Loggia Maria Sons of Italy...

Timothy James Rishton

Timothy James Rishton

Mar 9, 2021

The world lost a beautiful gentle soul on March 9, 2021. Timothy James Rishton (Timmy), 27, passed away unexpectedly. He was the loving son of Tim and Jo-Anne Rishton, and loving brother of Katherine O. Rishton. He was a life-long resident of South Kingstown. Timmy was born ten weeks early and his first seven weeks of life were spent...

Edward J.  Kleczek

Edward J. Kleczek

Mar 8, 2021

Edward Kleczek, 86, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer; he was surrounded by his wife and children in the comfort of his home. Ed was born in Connecticut on November 5, 1934, with his childhood and early adult years spent in Westfield, Massachusetts. He was proud of his Polish heritage, an avid athlete and sports fan...

Mariann Patalano

Mariann Patalano

Mar 8, 2021

Mariann Patalano (Vitale), 67, of Wakefield, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, at home. She was the wife of James J. Patalano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Antionetta (Russo) Vitale of Wakefield and the late Joseph Vitale. Mariann was a dedicated teacher for the Warwick School Department for many years. Besides her husband, she is...

Donald F. "Ted" Cady

Donald F. "Ted" Cady

Mar 6, 2021

Donald F. “Ted” Cady, 83, was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Ted was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He had a rewarding career at Amica Life Insurance Company for many years before retiring. He was the loving husband of 59 years to the late Joyce A. Cady. Ted...

John Joseph Fawcett

John Joseph Fawcett

Mar 3, 2021

John J. Fawcett, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Home on March 3. He was born in Providence, the son of John J. Fawcett and Ruth Fawcett and resided in North Providence most of his life. John was the devoted and beloved husband of the late Aline (Perron) Fawcett and of the late Virginia Varone. John is survived...

Nancy Tourtellot Bessette

Nancy Tourtellot Bessette

Mar 2, 2021

Nancy Tourtellot Bessette 90, of Wakefield passed away at South County Hospital on March 2. With her independent spirit and dog Lulu by her side she fought the good fight at home for many months. She was born in Providence on April 8, 1930 to Stephen Whaley Tourtellot and Ruth (Wilson) Tourtellot. After moving from Woodbury St. in Providence,...

Joseph D. Cardillo

Joseph D. Cardillo

Mar 2, 2021

Joseph D. Cardillo, 69, of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He was the husband of Jacquelyn (Kilduff) Cardillo. Born in Providence, he was the son of Joseph and Frances (Spirito) Cardillo. Joe worked as a mechanic for the Providence Fire Department for many years, and although he could fix almost anything, he truly believed that he...

Anna Scipione

Anna Scipione

Mar 1, 2021

Anna (DiVona) Scipione, 90, of West Warwick and formally of Cranston, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was the wife of the late Achillo R. Scipione. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Josephine (Catanzaro) DiVona Anna always enjoyed a good card game, watching old movies and loved spending time with her...

Dorothy  Kindseth

Dorothy Kindseth

Mar 1, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” or “Dottie” Ann Kindseth, of Point Judith, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in her home on March 1, 2021, in the loving care of her husband of over 56 years, Bruce R. Kindseth, and their three children. Dot was born in New Orleans on January 4, 1944, the daughter of John J. Conti and Elizabeth “Betty” Conti,...

Marie C. Waring

Marie C. Waring

Feb 28, 2021

Marie C. Waring, 84, of West Kingston, RI passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2021. She was born in Boston, MA to the late Joseph and Victoria Lopilato on November 11, 1936. She is survived by daughter Christa, and sons Matthew and Andrew. She is also survived by grandchildren Rachel, Kayla, Juliana, Mia, Aria and Neo Waring...

Brother William T. Farias, Fsc.

Brother William T. Farias, Fsc.

Feb 27, 2021

Br. William T. Farias, FSC, 70, of the Brother Charles Henry Community in North Providence, died peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence on February 27, 2021. Br. William was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on March 1, 1950. He was the son of the late George M. Farias and Dorothy (Bravo) Branco. He is survived by his...

Galen Edward Leonard-Wolfenden

Galen Edward Leonard-Wolfenden

Feb 27, 2021

Galen Wolfenden of South Kingstown passed away on February 27, 2021. He was 28 years old. He was born in Wakefield to Linda Leonard and Bryan Wolfenden and was soon joined by his sisters Amy and Julie. Galen graduated from South Kingstown High School, where he played in the band for 4 years, and attended CCRI. Galen always had...

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