Laura Lee Putterman
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Laura Putterman was born on February 18, 1975 in Manhasset, New York, to Susan L. Palitz, originally of Roslyn, NY, and Louis G. Putterman, originally of Great Neck, NY. Due to traumatic injuries sustained during her hospital delivery, she had cerebral palsy and a seizure [...]

08
Apr
John Irwin Rector
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John Irwin Rector was the Gertrude Stein of Rhode Island. He may not have written impossible books, but for two decades he did host the state’s greatest salon, and you didn’t have to be a famous painter or writer to attend — you just had [...]

01
Apr
Leo Provencher
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Leo Provencher, 43, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island. Born on July 30, 1981, in Providence, Rhode Island, Leo approached life with a spirit of adventure and a deep love for family. He found joy in the great outdoors, often spending [...]

01
Apr
Maureen J. (Boudreau) Samos
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Maureen J. (Boudreau) Samos, 88, passed peacefully at home on March 22, 2025 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Samos, they were married for 66 years. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of [...]

01
Apr
Phyllis (Moran) Burke
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Phyllis (Moran) Burke, 96, of Providence, died peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, in her beloved Elmhurst home of seven decades, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. Born in Boston to William D. and Mary Sullivan Moran and raised in Newton, MA with her [...]

01
Apr
Anthony Pasco Mallane III,
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Anthony Pasco Mallane III, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away on Sunday March 30th surrounded by his loving family in his home at the age of 83. Born on October 16, 1941, in Providence RI, he was the son [...]

01
Apr
Vincent T. Izzo Jr,
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Vincent T. Izzo Jr, 65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Karen M. (Hodge) Izzo for 43 wonderful years. Born in Providence, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent T. Izzo and Bernadette (Leduc) Izzo. [...]

01
Apr
James F. DeBlasio
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James F. DeBlasio, 84 of Coventry, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday March 26, 2025. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Frank and Eva (Cunha) DeBlasio. He was the beloved husband of the late Paulette (Phillips) DeBlasio, whom he [...]

01
Apr
Ralph J. Kudzma
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Ralph J. Kudzma 90, of North Scituate, RI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI. Born in Providence, RI he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Lantini) Kudzma. Ralph was a custom [...]

01
Apr
Ann T. (Paliotta) Ferranti
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Ann T. (Paliotta) Ferranti 78, of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at RI Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Theresa (DeMelo) Paliotta. Ann was an administrative assistant at RI College for many years before [...]

01
Apr