Will Gary Peigelbeck
Jan 26, 2020
Will Gary Peigelbeck, 76, passed away at his Creek House in Savannah, Georgia on Sunday, January 26 at the time of the rising tide. He was the son of the late Erma S. Peigelbeck and Will N. Peigelbeck. Gary was devoted to his two greatest gifts- his loving wife of 53 years Alfreda and his beloved daughter Magen. If...
Anthony G. Esposito
Jan 26, 2020
Despite his sarcastic comebacks and cutting remarks that earned him the family nickname "Grumps," Tony was a strong, loving, and humorous character full of wit and charm, as evidenced by the deep sorrow the family feels at his passing . He loved bird watching, and all things animal; donating to many wildlife conservation efforts along with St. Jude Children's...
Marcia Dale Carsten
Jan 24, 2020
Marcia Dale Carsten, 78, of Charlestown, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick H. Browning, Sr. and Lillian Hazel (Dale) Browning. Marcia was a Deputy and the Town Clerk for the Town of Charlestown for many years. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and playing cards and BINGO. She...
Thomas V. Dineen
Jan 23, 2020
Thomas V. Dineen, 88, of Charlestown, RI and formerly of Longmeadow, MA, passed away Thursday January 23rd. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peg" (McCarthy) Dineen for 62 years. Born in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, MA, he was a son of the late Thomas and Anna (Kennedy) Dineen. Mr. Dineen was an Environmental Claims Specialist for...
Billee Diane Reels
Jan 22, 2020
Billee Diane Reels, 64, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born in Wakefield on September 2, 1955, Billee Diane was the daughter of the late Isabelle (Sekator) Reels and William Reels. She leaves behind her sisters, Stephanie and her husband Roberto Vazquez, Jean and her husband Wilbur...
Benjamin Dean Sumner
Jan 20, 2020
Benjamin Dean Sumner, 55, of South Kingstown, passed away Monday, January 20th. Born in Providence, he was a son of Margaret (Funk) Annand of Exeter and the late Benjamin E. Sumner. Ben was a lifelong Commercial Fisherman out of Pt. Judith, and was Captain on many boats. He had a great joy for cooking and was adamant that his...
Robert M. Derita
Jan 19, 2020
Robert M. DeRita, 84, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at home. He was the husband of Caroline (Schmidt) DeRita for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rita (King) DeRita. Mr. DeRita served in the Rhode Island National Guard for several years. He spent his life working...
Cynthia Michelle Sampson
Jan 19, 2020
Cynthia Michelle Sampson, 59, of 62 Potowomut Road, Warwick, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. She was the wife of Grace Sumney. Born in Harlem, New York, she was the daughter of the late Harry Sampson, Jr. and Barbara (Cook) Sampson. Cynthia was an American Indian. Cynthia worked at the University of Rhode Island as a custodian for...
Linda Victoria Grimes
Jan 18, 2020
Linda Victoria Grimes, 60, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Clinton W. Grimes, Jr. and Virginia L. (Smith) Grimes. She is survived by her siblings, Stephen Grimes and his wife Wendy of Wakefield, Deborah M. Castrovillari and her husband Francis of Narragansett, Christopher Grimes and his companion Lisa of...
Marilyn Nielsen Tassielli
Jan 17, 2020
Marilyn (Nielsen) Tassielli, 84, a twenty-seven year resident of Horbour Island, passed away Friday, January 17th at her home surrounded by her family. She is predeceased by her husband, Nicholas, and her brother, Carl Nielsen. She is survived by her four children, Michael Tassielli and his wife Lori of Fountain Hills, AZ, Nicholas Tassielli and his wife Constance of...
Roland C. Richards
Jan 17, 2020
Roland C. Richards, 84, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Westerly Hospital. He was the husband of the late Sandra M. (Dufley) Richards. Born in Providence, the son of the late George and Christine Marie (Wheaton) Richards. Roland was a compositor for the Providence Journal for many years before retiring; was a U.S. Navy Korean...
Mary L. Movsesian
Jan 15, 2020
Mary L. Movsesian, 85, of Narragansett, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Baxter C. Movsesian and mother of Janet Lancellotta. Born in Miami, Florida, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Bernice (Cates) Johnson. She was an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Florida Power and Light before marrying...
Tria L. Graichen
Jan 12, 2020
Tria L. Graichen, 43, of Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020 after a long illness. Born in South Kingstown, RI she was the daughter of Scott Graichen and Sue (Boisvert) Carvalho. She was a 1994 graduate of South Kingstown High School and graduated from the International School of Beauty in New Port Richey, FL in 1995...
Denise Tourgee-Smith
Jan 11, 2020
Denise Tourgee-Smith, 72, of Gadsden, Alabama formally of South Kingstown, passed away peacefully after a brief illness in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late James C. Tourgee, Sr. and Audrey Palmisano. Denise worked for the State of Rhode Island at the ACI, and...
Barbara Ann Mcfee
Jan 11, 2020
Barbara Ann McFee, 98, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020. She was the wife of the late lieutenant Asa Benson Miner and Stuart A. McFee, Sr. Born in Saunderstown, she was the daughter of the late Rubean Augustus Garlick and Martha Louise (Gardner) Garlick. Barbara was loved by all who knew her. She was an animal...
Thomas Kevin Brigada, Dds
Jan 9, 2020
Dr. Thomas Brigada, 62, formerly of Charlestown, passed away in Charleston, SC on January 9, 2020 from cancer while also battling Parkinsons disease. He was the beloved husband of Henriet (Cira) Brigada for 39 years. Tom was born on September 11, 1957, in Springfield, MA to Irene (Oles) Brigada of Coventry and the late Dr. Carl Brigada. After graduating...
Ret. Stanley Edward Lt. Col. Villanis
Jan 9, 2020
Retired Lt. Col. Stanley Edward Villanis of Wakefield, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born on February 15, 1935 in Cranston, RI to Stanley O. and Alice E. (Higgins) Villanis, younger brother to the late Alice E. Caruolo. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Norma L. (Pastore), children, Cathryn...
Joseph Vincent Laurino
Jan 8, 2020
Joseph V. Laurino, 83, of Jamestown, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Born in Newbury Port, MA, the son of the late James and Sylvia (Ross) Laurino. Mr. Laurino worked as a computer networker. He was avid Boston Red Sox Fan. He enjoyed his BMW and Jaguar and landscaping his yard in Bonnet Shores. He is survived by...
Brian James Gilgun
Jan 8, 2020
Brian James Gilgun, 74, of Wakefield, passed away at home on January 8, 2020. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Costanza) Gilgun. Brian graduated from South Kingstown High School and The University of Rhode Island. He was a US Air Force Veteran; and was employed by New England Malleable Iron and...
John H. Humphries
Jan 7, 2020
John H. Humphries, 69, of Charlestown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Santoro) Humphries of 45 years. Born in Paterson, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Margot (Goerner) Humphries. John was a computer engineer for Gerber Technologies for 38 years before retiring. John and his family...
