All Obituaries

GOLOMB, BEVERLY A. (BREAULT) 86, of Beaulieu Avenue, Coventry, passed away at the Riverview Healthcare facility on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Thaddeus F. “Ted” Golomb in 2014. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Bertha (Bustin) Breault.   Beverly devoted her life to her family. She was the mother of Jean R. Golomb of Coventry, the late Joan Golomb, Theresa A. Cady of Kentucky, Cheryl A. Golomb-Hayek of Coventry, Koreen J....

  SILVESTRI, AMERIGO G., 79, of East Greenwich, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 due to complications of Diabetes.  He leaves his wife Barbara (Iannotti) Silvestri of 47 years. His son Guido, his wife Brianne (Ryan) Silvestri and granddaughters Violet and Isla. Amerigo was born in his beloved Pescia (Valley of Flowers), Italy to the late Niso and Delia (Incerpi) Silvestri.   Amerigo graduated from Scuola Albergo de Roma and Viarggio. He was a partner in establishing...

RUSSI, Claire A., 75, of Coventry, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Rosario J. and Yvonne B. (Monti) Russi. Claire graduated from West Warwick High School, Class of 1963, and went on to receive her Certificate in Business Studies from Johnson & Wales.  She retired from Rhode Island Hospital after 48 years.  Claire loved to cruise and travel to many places, especially Aruba.  She...

PONTE, Virginia A., 85, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield.  Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Mathias) Ponte. She is survived by her siblings, Sr. Hilda Ponte of Rutland, MA and John Ponte of FL.  She was a sister of the late Antonio Ponte Jr., Manuel Ponte, Edith Charland and Mary Pyres. Her Funeral Services and Burial were private for the family.

ZACKARIAN JR., EDWARD "Fast Eddie" “Eddie Zack Jr.” 75, of West Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Susan M. (Cafro) Zackarian by his side on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  Born in Providence, he was a son of Dorothy (Swenson) Zackarian of Coventry and the late Edward “Eddie Zack” Zackarian.   Edward was employed as a skilled iron worker before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served a total of six years both active...

GREENE, Edwin M., 90, of Coventry, passed away at home with his loving wife of 60 years, Beverly B. (Forys) Greene, by his side.   Born in Coventry, he was a son of the late Carl H. and Maude M. (Carsten) Greene. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, Edwin worked in the Concrete Forms business for many years before retiring and was an avid golfer. He is survived by three brothers, Norman Greene of Coventry, Herbert Greene of West Greenwich and Russell Greene of Florida and a...

SZCZSPONIK, GRAZYNA “Grace”, 57, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 30, 2020. Born in Grajewo, Poland, Grace was a daughter of the late Jozef and Zofia (Poniatowska) Chrzanowski.    Immigrating from Poland to the United States, Grazyna worked for many years at Concordia Manufacturing, Coventry, and as a housekeeper at the Sheraton Hotel, Warwick.    Grazyna was the beloved mother of Katarzyna “Kasia” Bula and...

  MASSO, JOSEPH L. “JOE”, 83, of Post Rd., a registered pharmacist, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was the husband of Sonja A. (Champion) Masso, and the father of Steven P. Masso (Wendy) and Kimberly A. Iannotti (Gregory) all of East Greenwich. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis A. and Angelina (Imondi) Masso.   Joe graduated from the URI College of Pharmacy in 1959. He will be remembered...

VARES, Manuel, 93, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry.  He was the husband of the late Maria Gabriela (Freitas) Vares. Born in Madeira, Portugal, he was a son of the late Joao and Celistina (Petita) Vares. Manuel was a self-employed mason for many years before retiring. He was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, and made his own wine.  He is survived by a son, Carlos Vares and his wife Laura of...

ROBERGE, NEIL A., 48, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Oak Hill Center, Pawtucket. He was the companion of more than 20 years to Dennis M. Morgan. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of Gary A. Roberge and Kathy E. (Ball) Roberge.  Neil had a zest for life. He loved spending time at the ocean and in New York City. Neil enjoyed expressing himself through drawing, writing, and calligraphy. He was an avid fan of “Madonna”...