Gretchen Dow Simpson
April 29, 2025
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Gretchen Dow Simpson, the acclaimed painter whose depictions of the American Northeast graced 58 covers of The New Yorker, died peacefully in Providence, Rhode Island on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Best known for her precise, light-filled compositions of [...]

Stephen R. Pailin
April 22, 2025
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Stephen R. Pailin of Pawtucket passed away April 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Overbrook High School Philadelphia, he served two years in the US Navy during South Veteran July 1963 till [...]

Wasser, Eleanor Abrams
April 22, 2025
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Wasser, Eleanor Abrams, 75, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Wasser for 45 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen Abrams, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. Eleanor [...]

Angelina J. Marfeo
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Angelina J. Marfeo, 101, formerly of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Marfeo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Stella (Donofrio) DeCataldo. Angelina was a devoted mother, [...]

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Steven Estrella
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Steven Estrella, 60, of Riverside, passed away Sunday April 20th, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis and Irene (Vargas) Estrella. He was a self-employed painter and enjoyed doing landscaping projects. He was [...]

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Myra B. Shays
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Myra B. Shays, 93, died on Saturday April 12, 2025 at home in Providence, RI. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Samuel Berger and Pauline (Rosenbloom) Berger Zuckman, she grew up in Brooklyn and Manhattan with her twin brother, Arnold. A graduate of Tufts [...]

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Wasser, Eleanor Abrams
April 21, 2025
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Wasser, Eleanor Abrams, 75, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Wasser for 45 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen Abrams, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. Eleanor [...]

William K. Fox
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William K. Fox, 70, of North Providence, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 14, 2025. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Montecalvo) Fox. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Elena (DeFusco) Fox. He worked in [...]

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Dorothy Jean “Dottie” McCaffrey
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Dorothy Jean “Dottie” McCaffrey, of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, laughter, and memories—just as she would have wanted. Known for her fearless honesty, generous heart, and deep devotion to her neighborhood, Dottie made an unforgettable impact on all who crossed her path. [...]

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Cecilia D. Pieroni
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Cecilia D. Pieroni, 98, a long-time Providence resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Amato and Emma (Fusco) Iadicola. Cecilia was [...]

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