Obituaries - Warwick Beacon (2024)

Smith, Joseph Jr.

Joseph Smith Jr., 76, of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was the loving husband of Cynthia L (Simeone) Smith with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was born in …more

4/29/24

McDowell, Janis G.

Janis G. McDowell, 73, formerly of Cranston, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence after a very brief illness. Born in Providence to Edward A. and Grace A. …more

4/29/24

DeStefanis, Anthony

Anthony DeStefanis entered this world on December 5, 1938, ready to enjoy life which he did with a smile on his face for 80 plus years. He was the son of Theresa (Camuso) DeStefanis and Dominico …more

4/24/24

Mathurin, Leo E.

Leo E. Mathurin, a retired Senior Chief/Officer in Charge with the United States Coast Guard, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was 80 years of age. He was the beloved husband of …more

4/24/24

Hawkins, Ruth Landon Clarke "Rudy"

Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins, affectionately known as "Rudy", of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Born December 19, 1933 in Greenville, PA, Rudy was the daughter of Riley W. Clarke …more

4/23/24

Derouin, Robert "Bob"

Robert "Bob" Derouin, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Lacey, Washington. He was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Horace Derouin and Esther (Beaufort) Derouin (Correira). …more

4/22/24

Scott, Walter T.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Walter T. Scott passedaway on April 13, 2024, at his companion's home in Berlin, MA. Walter was a well-known, long-time resident of …more

4/22/24

Bellotti, Michael P.

Michael P. Bellotti 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2024. He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Murphy) Bellotti. They had been married 55 years. Born in …more

4/22/24

Furtado, Manuel Thomas

Manuel Thomas Furtado, 98, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Doris (Beale) Furtado. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Manuel R. and …more

4/16/24

Fitton, Roberta G. (Schultz)

Roberta G. (Schultz) Fitton, age 81 and lifelong resident of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Robert …more

4/15/24

Childers, Dr. Henry E., Jr.

Dr. Henry E. Childers, Jr., “DOC” died peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alabama in 1930. After Veterinary School at Auburn University, he …more

4/15/24

Galligan, James Paul

James Paul Galligan, 79, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Christine M. (Wallace) Galligan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late …more

4/15/24

Austin, Erin Marie

Erin Marie Austin, 46, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Paul E. Austin, Sr. and the late Kathleen “Kathy” …more

4/15/24

Bates, Ronald C.

Ronald C. Bates, 86 of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Marie C. (Tedeschi) Bates for 62 Years. Born in Providence, he was the son of …more

4/15/24

Davis, Lois Elizabeth

Lois Elizabeth Davis, a Warwick resident all her life, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was the loving wife of Lawrence R. Davis for fifty-nine years. Born in Providence, she was the …more

4/8/24

Ritacco, Anthony Angelo

Anthony Angelo Ritacco, 89, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at home. Anthony was born on September 30, 1934, to Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco in Westerly. …more

4/8/24

Haskins, Norman "Mickey" W.

Norman W. “Mickey” Haskins, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rita T. Haskins and loving companion of Donna L. (Covill) …more

4/4/24

Townsend, Judith Ann (Hack)

Judith Ann (Hack) Townsend, 73, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of George Adelbert Townsend. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late …more

4/4/24

PETE FONTAINE (1946-2024) Ink in his veins, heart on his sleeve

Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week. Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.more

By RORY SCHULER|4/4/24

Weimar, Eric Todd

Eric Todd Weimar, 73, of Crofton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and friends by his side. His departure has left a void that can never be …more

4/3/24

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