Nurys Mercedes Martinez

by The Providence Eye

In Loving Memory of Nurys Mercedes Martinez February 10, 1945 – January 1, 2025 Nurys Mercedes Martinez departed this life on January 1st, 2025, at the age of 79, as a beloved matriarch and the cornerstone of a large and loving family. She was predeceased [...]

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall

by The Providence Eye

Cpl. Carla “Nicky” Hall (USMC), 35, of West Warwick passed away on December 26, 2024. Nicky was the beloved child of Joe Ann (Hall) Spruill of Providence and the late Dean Kelley also of Providence. Nicky leaves behind two brothers Bernard Speaks and Dean Kelley, [...]

George M. Kelly

by The Providence Eye

George M. Kelly, 82, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024 at Elmhurst Rehab & Healthcare Center, Providence, RI. Born and raised in Providence, he was the son of the late Leo J. and Irene C. (Hudson) Kelly. George had a love for cooking and [...]

Theresa “Terry” (Palmisano) Zarrella

by The Providence Eye

Theresa “Terry” (Palmisano) Zarrella At 100 years young, Theresa Zarrella of Smithfield, formerly of Cranston, passed away with peace and comfort on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of two wonderful parents, the late Rosario and Anna (Comella) Palmisano. She [...]

Regina “Reggie” (Pitocco) DeMarco

by The Providence Eye

Regina “Reggie” (Pitocco) DeMarco 81, of Cranston passed away peacefully on Friday January 3, 2025 at The Cedars. She was the beloved wife of Julian “Butch” DeMarco for 59 years. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Elizabeth (Soscia) Pitocco. [...]

Roberta Anne FitzGerald

by The Providence Eye

Roberta Anne FitzGerald, 86, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home. Born in Providence, she was the only child of the late Robert Thomas FitzGerald and Leah (Damon) FitzGerald. Roberta was a graduate of St. Mary Academy, Bay View (1955). The [...]

Kay H. Duckworth Jr

by The Providence Eye

Kay H. Duckworth Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Devine) Duckworth, to whom he was happily married for 60 years. Born in Tampa, FL, he was the son of the late Kay H. Duckworth [...]

Elizabeth Jane (Kearney) Martin

by The Providence Eye

Elizabeth Jane (Kearney) Martin, age 94, passed away January 2, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Martin Sr. Born in West Rutland, VT, she was 1 of 10 children of the late Patrick and Mary (Moylan) Kearney. Elizabeth graduated from [...]

Dr. Hugh Francis Lena, lll

by The Providence Eye

Dr. Hugh Francis Lena, lll, 76, of Providence, Sociology Professor, Emeritus and the longest serving Provost of Providence College, passed away on January 4th, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on June 20th, 1948, in Denver Colorado, he was a son of the late Hugh [...]

Josephine R. (Pemberton) Andrade

by The Providence Eye

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine R. (Pemberton) Andrade of Cranston, Rhode Island, who passed away on December 24th, 2024, at the age of 67. She goes on to join her parents, Matthew “Tia” Santos and Antonia R. (Andrade) [...]