Rhode Island Catholic

The Most Reverend Ernest Bertrand Boland, O.P., D.D.

PAWTUCKET — The Most Reverend Ernest Bertrand Boland, O.P., D.D., died on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Jeanne Jugan Residence (Little Sisters of the Poor) in Pawtucket, R.I., where he … more

6/1/23

The Providence College and St. Pius V community helped to make Mary Garvey’s 90th birthday extra special. While a formal birthday party with her beloved friends was out of the question, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, that did not stop loved ones from marking Garvey’s milestone with a social-distanced celebration. Dozens of cars lined the street, slowly parading by one-by-one, in front of her house — and then turning around to say “hello” once more. Familiar faces honked their horns and held signs out their sunroofs, Many waved and blew kisses out the window — all wishing their friend a happy 90th birthday.

In Memory of Mrs. Garvey

PROVIDENCE — Mary (Dolan) Garvey, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. Garvey, who lived in the Smith Hill neighborhood all of her … more

5/25/23

Rev. Clifford J. Cabral

EAST GREENWICH —Rev. Clifford J. Cabral, age 72, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph’s Church, Pascoag, R.I., passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Saint Elizabeth’s Home in East … more

5/18/23

Robert “Rocket” McCarthy

WESTPORT, Mass. — Robert “Rocket” McCarthy, 78, of Westport, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of … more

5/4/23

Deacon Anthony J. Wendoloski, Jr.

PROVIDENCE — Deacon Anthony “Tony” J. Wendoloski, Jr., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born in Providence, He was the son of the late Anthony J. and Yvonne (Pichette) … more

4/20/23

Joyce Frances Corey

WARWICK — Joyce Frances (Gudoyan) Corey, 82, of Warwick and Block Island, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Corey was the loving wife of Rev. Mr. John A. Corey. Born in Providence, she … more

4/20/23

Sister Roberta O’Connell

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Sister Roberta O’Connell, FCJ, passed away peacefully on March 31 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. The daughter of … more

4/6/23

Irene Ruscito

CRANSTON — Irene (Box) Ruscito, 89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her family at her side Thursday evening, March 23, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Alphonse A. Ruscito for … more

4/6/23

Michael Gaffney

WARWICK — Michael J. Gaffney, 73, passed away on March 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Masson) Gaffney for 52 years. He was born in Providence, … more

3/30/23

Father Charles P. Quinn

WOONSOCKET — Father Charles P. Quinn, 82, pastor emeritus of St. Eugene Parish in Chepachet, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Born in Providence, Rhode … more

3/30/23

Father Daniel Lapolla, C.S.

PROVIDENCE — Father Daniel Lapolla, C.S., died on January 5, 2023. He was born in Putnam, Connecticut, on September 26, 1942, the son of Daniel Lapolla and Helen M. Lapolla (nee Tinkham). As a … more

3/30/23

Father Joseph P. Henry

NARRAGANSETT — Rev. Joseph P. Henry, 91, Pastor Emeritus of SS. John and Paul Parish, Coventry, died Thursday, March 2, 2023.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Patrick C. and … more

3/9/23

Father Roger A. Houle

SMITHFIELD — Rev. Roger A. Houle, 71, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Parish, North Scituate, died Monday, February 27, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, son of the late Leo and Liliane … more

3/9/23

Deacon Kevin Masse

NARRAGANSETT — Kevin P. Masse, 69, of Narragansett, passed away on Monday, Feb. 20, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Warwick, to his loving parents, the late … more

3/2/23

Andrew J. Whitaker

COVENTRY — Andrew J. Whitaker, 57, of Coventry, passed away at the Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, with his loving family by his side, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. He was the … more

2/9/23

Father Raymond Tetrault

PROVIDENCE — Surrounded by his close friends, his brother priests, and members of Rhode Island’s Latino community, Father Raymond Tetrault, 87, died on January 3, 2023, two days shy of … more

1/12/23

Father Robert F. Hawkins

Father Robert F. Hawkins, 74, Pastor Emeritus of St. Luke Parish, Barrington, died Thursday, December 15, 2022. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Francis R. and Marion (McConnell) … more

1/5/23

Deacon John E. Croy

PROVIDENCE — Rev. Deacon John E. Croy died in Providence on November 18, 2022.Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1936, he was the first child of the late Theodore W. Croy and Katherine (Bell) Croy.Deacon … more

12/1/22

Marie C. Sauriol

NORTH PROVIDENCE — Marie C. Sauriol, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Alexander J. Sauriol Jr. Born in Providence, she was the … more

11/17/22

Emma Jane Woodhouse

CRANSTON — Emma Jane Woodhouse, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022. Born December 11, 1932 in Elmira, New York, to Roy and Viola Smith, Jane lived for many years in New Canaan, … more

11/17/22