Farm Fresh RI
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Farm Fresh RI is in need of volunteers to join two-hour gleaning trips to farms across RI and southeastern Massachusetts this summer and fall. Each trip begins with a brief orientation and harvesting demonstration, after which volunteers help pick, sort, and package fresh produce for [...]

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Letters to the Editor – May 13, 2026
13 de mayo de 2026
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The following are in response to “Recycling the Recycling Bins: Providence Replaces All Trash Bins to Clean Up Waste Program”:   I have appreciated the Eye’s consistent coverage of the changes to the city’s  recycling collection. The city has said that it “hopes” the larger [...]

Ellen Ann Schwartz
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Ellen Ann Schwartz, 75, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, with close friends by her side.  Born in Brooklyn to Mollie Margolies and Donald Schwartz, she was raised in New York and Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Ellen attended Fairleigh Dickinson [...]

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May
Agustín Ledesma
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Agustín Ledesma, de 76 años y residente de Providence, falleció inesperadamente el martes 5 de mayo. Fue el amado esposo de Brunilda Germosen durante 39 años. Nacido en la República Dominicana, fue uno de 14 hijos de Lucía (Done) Ledesma. El Sr. Ledesma trabajó para [...]

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May
Joan Peterson
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Joan Peterson Obituary A beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Joan Peterson, 74, of Providence, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her loving family. Born on November 23, 1951, Joan was a proud lifelong Rhode Islander whose kindness, strength, and [...]

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May
Patricia O. (Iarocci) Didino
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Patricia O. (Iarocci) Didino, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born in Providence, she was the beloved wife of Enrico “Harry” Didino, with whom she shared a deep and lasting love. Their marriage was filled with devotion, companionship, and countless cherished moments, [...]

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May
Andrew Komensky
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Komensky, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, colleague, mentor, and friend whose kindness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to others touched countless lives. Andrew was predeceased by his mother, Lee Komensky; his father, Andy Komensky; [...]

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May
Nino Anibale Silvestri
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Nino A. Silvestri, 97 years old passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026 Born on December 10, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Giuseppe and Maria Philomena (Fiore) Silvestri, he is survived by his loving daughter, Kathleen G. Silvestri, son, David N. Silvestri [...]

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May
Robert Anthony Germano
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Robert Anthony Germano, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was the husband of the late Blanche (Pariseau) Germano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Jessie (Giovitto) Germano. Bob co-owned and operated a greyhound kennel for [...]

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May
Angelina “Angie” (Zona) Sawyer
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Angelina “Angie” (Zona) Sawyer, 99, of Providence, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 6, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Normand Sawyer. Born on March 12, 1927, in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Helena (Filippino) [...]

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