Warren, RI Obituaries

John G. Burke, age 81, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. He was the husband of Joanne (Zmuda) Burke. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Francis H. and Anna (Gleaso...

Clarence Eugene “Gene” Stone, Jr., of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on November 15, 2025. He was the son of the late Clarence E. Stone, Sr. and Charlotte (Smith) Sto...

Carolyn “Connie” Behrhorst Parker, age 87, of Barrington, RI, passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, surrounded by her three loving children: Matthew, Heather, and Holly. Born on August 2...

She was a free spirit. A laid-back, go-with-the-flow, gentle soul. She was quiet, polite, and - oh my goodness - this is the wrong obituary. Hold on one second… Michelle Alves was born with nerves of...

Eileen M. (Savard) Lefranc, age 95, passed away Thursday October 9, 2025 at Grace Barker Nursing Home. She was the late wife of Albert J. Lefranc Sr. She was born in Providence, to Ulysse and Edith ...

Mark Henderson, age 66, of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent and Loretta (Carlin) Henderson. A graduate of Mansfield High Sc...

Colonel John David “Wags” Waghelstein (US Army, Ret.) November 11, 1937 – September 8, 2025 Colonel John David Waghelstein, affectionately known as “Wags,” passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025...

Joseph P. Motta, Jr., 91, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Louise (Marcello) Motta ...

Christine Alice (Collamore) McAvoy, age 73, of Jamestown and formerly of Barrington, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, New York, a daughter...

Shirley M. (Fuller) Gagne, age 92, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Warren Skilled Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Gagne, Jr. Born ...

Susan Leavitt Bannon July 7, 1954 – August 4, 2025 Susan Leavitt Bannon, a loving mother, sister, friend, and spirited soul, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island, at...

Maria S. Moskos, 83, beloved wife, mother, sister, Nonna, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 31, 2025. Maria was a chef, nurse, educator, mentor, artist, and traveler. She loved ...

Donna Marie (Rosewell) Hinrichs, age 75, of Riverside passed away June 23, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Daniel Hinrichs. Born in Providence, she was the da...

Barry A. Lowe passed away at home on July 7, 2025, with his wife, Mary Ann, holding his hand and his family surrounding him with love. Born in 1940 in Worcester, MA, Barry was the son of Chester A. L...

Lois Amy Brown Ferrazzano, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born on September 2, 1927, on a family farm in North Attleboro to Grace Elizabeth Muzzy and Waterman Fa...

Benjamin C. Hinken, age 92, of Bristol passed away June 29, 2025, at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home. He was the loving husband of the late Antoinetta “Dora” (Prezioso) Hinken. Born in LeMars, Iowa,...

David Andrew Costa, age 77, of Swansea, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2025. He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Menard) Costa, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage rooted in famil...

Paul R. Virgadamo Jr. was born on October 27, 1971 to Ruth Virgadamo (née Ploettner) and Paul Virgadamo Sr. He attended Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, and in 1991 he began college at RISD (Rho...

Irene (Almeida) Garcia, age 87, of Warren, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. A resident of Warren, Bristol and Foster, RI, Irene was born in Warren and was the daughter of the late John and Mary...

Anne Marie (Ribeiro) Seebeck, age 70, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at NCH North Naples Hospital, with Michael and Tiffany by her side. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode ...

Kenneth Rogers, “Kenny” age 76, of Rehoboth, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband to Rose M. (Borges) Rogers to whom he had been married for 53 years. Bo...

Charlotte A. Dalessio, age 76, of Barrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Warren Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph...

Roberta Agnes Bellemare, age 90 passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Eleanor F. (Meagher) Sickles, age 89, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Sickles. Born in Providence, the daug...

Joseph “Joe” Baldaia, 73, of Warren, passed away May 2, 2025 in the thoughtful care of the doctors and nurses of Rhode Island Hospital. Beverly (Corey) Hart, his significant other was at his side, as ...

Raymond Pesola, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Atria Bay Spring Village in Barrington, RI. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan (Farley) Pesola. They were married for 48 years. ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Karen Waugh Maloney 8/1/1945-4/24/2025. Karen passed away surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson after a four-month battle with c...

Margery A. (Jiacovelli) Benedetti, age 87, of Riverside passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Warren Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late Rocco J. Benedetti. B...

Bernadette Perry, age 74, of Warren, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Eileen (Phillips) Perry. Bernadette wo...

Edward “Eddy” Leocadio of Bristol, passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday March 2, 2025. Born in Maia, Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Faria) Leocadio, he immigrated ...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Michael Charles Gerhardt. Michael, of Warren, RI, died peacefully on Friday, February 7th at Rhode Island Hospital. He was surrounded ...

Fredericka Angell “Freddie” (Izzo) Brewster, age 78, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Isabel (Angell...

Alvin Emile Edler Jr., “Al,” age 90, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Cusson) Edler to whom he has been married for the past...

Antoinetta “Dora” (Prezioso) Hinken, age 93, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation in Warren. She was the wife of Benjamin C. Hinken to whom she ...

Eileen Mary (Legere) Antonelli, age 89, of Warren passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Home in East Greenwich. She was the loving wife of the late Bruno Antonelli. Born in New Be...

Boleslaw "Buddy" Grabowski. Born in Germany, Buddy was a self-made man and lived life on his terms. He always said "Life is a game." Buddy leaves behind a special love, Ruby. Private services are in t...

Carl Bernard Kustell, age 85, of Warren, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Crestwood Nursing Home in the presence of family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine A. (Krebs) Kustell, with whom...

Sally (Macomber) Tracy, age 90, a lifelong resident of Warren, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at HopeHealth Hospice in Providence. She was the wife of the late Allan H. Tracy. Born in Newp...

Debra A. (Wright) Ford, age 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was the widow of George O. Ford. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late John and Ri...

Michael T. Kocsis, age 70, of Warren, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Houston, TX, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Patricia (Fox) Kocsis. Michael was a proud Veteran of th...

Paul J. L’Heureux, age 63 of Bristol, RI, passed away after a courageous 11-year battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully on Christmas Day at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. ...

Nancy A. (Zorra) Brimmer, age 85, of Riverside, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved significant other of the late George ...

Daniel John Rogers, age 78, of Warren and formerly of Bristol, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his residence, with his loving daughter by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Li...

Elizabeth (Betty) Benedetti of Liberty Street, died on November 15, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by family. She was 83 years old. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joh...

Dr. James Edward Van Epp Jr., a distinguished scholar and cherished community member, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born on December 18, 1948, he was the belo...

Edward L. Shaw, age 83, of Warren, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Newport Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathy L. (Gallant) Shaw, with whom he shared 27 joyful years of marriage. ...

Mary Donna Ryan, age 58, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home in Newport, RI. Born in Englewood, NJ, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas A. Sr. and Suzanne G. (Gobeil) Ryan....

Barbara M. Balzano, 87 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024. She was the wife of the late John M. Balzano for 61 years. Barbara was the daughter of the late Edward Mello and Bella Am...

Gilbert Asoka Jayasuriya, age 74, of Barrington, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the loving husband of Manamalage “Pushpa” Emil Seww...

Madeleine L (Choiniere) Wojcik, 87, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was the wife of the late Alfred Wojcik. Born in Central Falls, RI she was the daughter of the late Armand C...