Barry L. Holland, Sr.
Dec 20, 2019
Barry L. Holland, Sr., of South Kingstown, a swamp yankee, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Friday, December 20, 2019. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Louis and Nellie Holland. He was the husband of Pamela (Bapties) Holland and the late Virginia "Ginny"(Gadrow) Holland. Barry was an all-around Mr. Fix-it,...
Rn Kay Cathleen M. Naughton, Bsn
Dec 19, 2019
Cathleen M. "Kay" Naughton, 84 of Wakefield RI passed away December 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Raymond A. Naughton for 61 years. Kay and Ray were blessed with a wonderful marriage. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Charles Earley and Kathleen (OBrien) Earley. In 1979, Cathleen...
Michael John Casey
Dec 16, 2019
Michael John Casey, 59, of Wakefield, passed away Monday, December 16th. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Richard T. and Maria-Elena (Carranza) Casey. Michael was a graduate of East Greenwich High School. He worked as a commercial fisherman and was a mechanic for Taylor Rental of North Kingstown for many years. Michael was a colorful soul with...
Doris M. Gillis
Dec 13, 2019
Doris M. Gillis, 89, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, December 13th, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Joseph C. Gillis. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mathilda (Leduc) Samson and the sister of the late Rita Samson. Dot was a loving wife and a dedicated...
Richard Edward Curran
Dec 9, 2019
Richard E. Curran, 87, of Pompano Beach, FL and Narragansett, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, surrounded by his sons John & Edward. Richard was born on November 6, 1932, to the late Edward A. Curran (U.S. Deputy Marshall) and V. Jennie (Parrillo) Curran. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan A. (Della Porta) Curran for...
Marion F. Costa
Dec 9, 2019
Marion Costa (Watt), 91, formerly of Lincoln and Pawtucket, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Scalabrini Villa Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Kingstown, RI. She was the beloved wife of fifty-one years to the late Manuel Costa. Marion was born in Providence, RI to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Yeager) Watt. She is...
Joseph Doc Mcelheny
Dec 9, 2019
Joseph "Doc" McElheny "Dont Tread On Me" Joseph Charles McElheny of South Kingstown, RI, passed away on December 9, 2019, at the age of 38. Joe was born on August 26, 1981. He was a graduate of South Kingstown High School. During high school, he served as a Volunteer Firefighter for Union Fire District Tower Hill Station. Upon graduation,...
Leo George Croteau
Dec 8, 2019
Leo George Croteau, 68, of Wakefield, passed away at home on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Sciabarrasi) Croteau, together for 24 years. Born in Bellingham, MA, he was the son of the late Fernando and Juliette (Pacquette) Croteau. Leo served honorably in the United States Army. Leo worked as a machinist for TEXTILE...
Mary C. Marchetti
Dec 8, 2019
Mary C. (Deliz) Marchetti, 90, of 10 Pinoak Drive, Exeter, RI, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 8, 2019, surrounded in love by her family. For more than 64 years she was the devoted wife of the late Lawrence A. Marchetti, Sr. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Furtado) Deliz. In...
Carol Difrancesco
Dec 7, 2019
Carol DiFrancesco, 87, of Narragansett, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Nicholas DiFrancesco for 53 years. Born in Cranford, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Margaret (Carroll) Cady. Mrs. DiFrancesco and her husband were volunteers at South County Hospital for over 20 years. Besides her husband she is...
Robert Bob Roelke
Dec 6, 2019
Robert (Bob) Roelke, of South Kingstown, Rhode Island and Stamford (formerly Greenwich), Connecticut, passed away suddenly at the age of 91. He was born on December 17, 1928 in Kearny, New Jersey to Harold ("Hap") and Madeline (Jetiru) Roelke. He was a graduate of Kearny High School, and he played professional soccer at age 16. After high school, he...
Charles Charlie Yurgalevitch
Dec 5, 2019
Charles Matthew Yurgalevitch ("Charlie"), age 89, of Narragansett, R.I., died December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his beloved family. Born February 12, 1930 in Wilks-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Stanislovas (Stan) Jurgalevicius and Aneile (Nellie) Scutchis. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Josephine, ne Giordano, along with three children:...
Carole Ann Fyans
Dec 2, 2019
Carole Ann Fyans, age 77, of Narragansett, RI, loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease. Carole was born in Fall River, MA to Ellen (Berg) and Edward Freeman. As the youngest of three children, Carole developed her perseverant...
Alan R. Marchand
Dec 2, 2019
Alan R. Marchand, 76, of Matunuck, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at home. He was the husband of the late Susan J. (Nixon) Marchand. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Mary (Cochrane) Marchand. Alan was an electrician for 45 years before retiring; was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local 99...
Raquel Kelly Ramos Corley
Dec 2, 2019
Raquel (Kelly Ramos) Corley, 61, of West Kingston, RI, entered into eternal life peacefully from cancer, surrounded by her loved ones on December 2, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Steven Corley. She was a 1976 graduate of Stonington High School in Connecticut. Raquel loved to garden and spend time with her family. She was "Mena" to her...
Gloria Frances Reilly Kane
Nov 26, 2019
Gloria Frances (Reilly) Kane, 91, died peacefully on November 26, 2019 at the Newport Grand Islander skilled-nursing facility in Middletown, R.I., after a brief illness. She was the beloved mother of Edward M. Kane of Clark, N.J.; Ann Kane Rheault of Wakefield, R.I.; Jean M. Gannon of Powhatan, Va.; and Mary Kane of Stamford, Conn. Gloria is also survived...
Lois A. Ross
Nov 25, 2019
Lois Ross (Altieri) of Charlestown, RI, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019, following a period of declining health. Lois was born on July 12,1937 in Dobbs Ferry, NY to parents Thomas and Lydia Altieri. Her mother died at a young age and Faye Ricci (deceased) married her father and was a wonderful stepmother to Lois. She is...
Paul J. Deacon Sullivan
Nov 24, 2019
Deacon Paul Joseph Sullivan, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home. Born in Providence, RI, to the late Isabel and Allyn Sullivan, Paul was the devoted husband of Kathleen M. Sullivan and adored father of Ryan M. Sullivan. In everything he did, Paul was an exemplary man of God, gentleman, and family man. He most enjoyed...
James O. Mcnulty, Sr.
Nov 18, 2019
James O. McNulty, Sr., 72, of South Kingstown, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Ferraro) Latham. Born in South Kingstown, he was the son of the late Chief Ret. Walter L. and Theresa (Cosgrove) McNulty. James was a Senior Patrol Officer for the South Kingstown Police Department for over 20 years...
Charles F. Moffitt
Nov 12, 2019
Charles F. Moffitt, 82, of South Kingstown died at home peacefully on November 12, 2019 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Charles received his Bachelors Degree in Education from Rhode Island College and Masters Degrees in both Education in Mathematics and Guidance from the University of Rhode Island. Charles retired...
