Linda Marie Parrillo
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Linda Marie Parrillo, age 81, passed away on January 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 6,1943, to the late Peter and Linda (Lupo) DePari. Linda was the devoted wife of James Parrillo Sr. and loving [...]

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Jan
Viola A. Goolgasian
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Viola A. Goolgasian, 99, formerly of Providence, passed away Sunday January 12th, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin Goolgasian. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nicolo and Antonetta (Osso) Trifoglio. She will [...]

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Jan
Thomas A. Coppolino
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Thomas A. Coppolino, 74, died on January 15, 2025. He was the son of the late Dr. Dominic L. Coppolino and Phyllis (DeLuca) Coppolino. Raised in Cranston and Providence, Tom graduated from Classical High School in 1968, where he excelled in football and track, and [...]

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Jan
Daniel A. Vargas
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Daniel A. Vargas, 82, of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband for the past 13 years of Judith K. (Mullis) Vargas and the late Judith A. (Hackett) [...]

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Jan
Dorothy (Waters) Fogarty
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Dorothy (Waters) Fogarty aged 78, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in the company of her children. She was born on December 1, 1946, in Providence. Dottie graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1964, before living in Providence, North Providence, Harmony and Cranston. [...]

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Jan
United Way of Rhode Island
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United Way of Rhode Island features more volunteer needs at volunteer.uwri.org 

15
Jan
The Met High School
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The Met High School is seeking members of the Brown University Community to mentor high school students completing their Senior Thesis Projects. Those with expertise or a passion for the following topics are encouraged to apply: Dentistry, Domestic Violence, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Non-Profit Management, Social [...]

15
Jan
The Village Common of RI
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Hi! I am writing to you regarding outreach for volunteers who are willing to help older adults. We are a volunteer-driven non profit committed to helping older adults to age in their homes and communities. For more information, visit www.villagecommonri.org Our volunteers share their time, [...]

15
Jan
Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Roger Williams Park Zoo is seeking play partner volunteers and docents. Play partners are responsible for supporting children’s free play at Hasbro’s Big Backyard, which includes a raven habitat and native songbirds, chipmunks, and pollinating insects. Docents are responsible for interacting with guests. Neither role [...]

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Jan
Readers’ Voices 01.15
January 15, 2025
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To the Editor: Writing to affirm Mark Binder’s excellent, powerful review of Girls & Boys at the Gamm Theatre. He gave voice to many of the feelings and thoughts I experienced, some more overt and some more subterranean. In particular, Mark’s comments about Donnla Hughes’ [...]