Carlo DePalma, 80, of Pond View Drive, Coventry, RI, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bari, Italy, he was the husband of Linda M. (Keener) DePalma. They were married for thirty-five years. He was the son of the late Antonio and Marie (Bravo) DePalma. Carlo was a baker at Superior Bakery, Cranston, RI, for forty-five years until retiring in 1991. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren,...

James Demetriou, 90, of Stenton Avenue, Westerly, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 16, 2018 at the Westerly Hospital. Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home & Crematory, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.rushlowiacoifuneralhome.com.

Thomas W. Sowers, 61, of Bell Street, West Warwick, RI, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Miller) Sowers. Thomas was a self employed surveyor and construction contractor. He is survived by four children; Jonathan L. Sowers, Dylan T. Sowers, James H. Sowers and Justin H. Sowers, two sisters; Kathy Larsson and Nancie Gaucher and a grandson; Anthony. He was predeceased by a...

Ruth R. Clark, 85, of Old Pocassett Lane, Johnston, RI, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Hope, Hospice & Palliative Care RI, Providence, RI. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the wife of the late Harold W. Clark, Jr. and the daughter of the late David B. and Alice (Lindsay) Reynolds. After graduating from Aldrich High School Ruth worked at Industrial National Bank in Providence, RI, for three years. She then worked at American Tourister for six and half years. Leaving...

William E. Jackson III, 68, of Joe Sweet Road, Glocester, RI, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at home. Born in Scituate, RI, he was the son of the late William E. and Florence E. (Greenwood) Jackson. William was a self employed finish carpenter for many years. He enjoyed Christian studies and was very good at quoting from the Bible. He enjoyed shooting and was a good shot at the gun range, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, antique trucks and being...

David J. Cofone, 66, of Lee Street, Westerly, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018 at the Apple Rehab/Clipper Home of Westerly. He is survived by his sister, Roberta Cofone and his nephew, Paul R. Smith of Westerly. Mr. Cofone was born in Westerly on October 15, 1951, the son of the late Gilbert and Virginia (Comforti) Cofone. David worked in the maintenance department at Fishers Big Wheel of Westerly. He was a member of the Bradford Sportsman’s Club of...

Edward J. Hoxsie, 67, of West Greenwich, RI, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at RI Hospital, Providence, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late John and Mary (McSoley) Hoxsie. Edward was a CNA at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI and RI Hospital, Providence, RI. He also worked for Hoechst Celanese, Coventry, RI. He was a US Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Coventry AMVETS. The things he loved the most in his life were his...

Earl R. Pasetti, 94,a proud member of The Greatest Generation and loving son, husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on April 24, 2018, just weeks before his 95th birthday. A lifelong resident of Westerly, Rhode Island, Earl was affectionately known to his family as “Bud” and “Uncle Bud,” because he was a most caring and kind brother to Edna, his “Sis.” Mr. Pasetti is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Joshua and Ellen Lind Pasetti and his...

Christopher S. Chappell, 50, of Laurel Avenue, Coventry, RI, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Roderick W. Chappell and Dorothy (Hudson) Chappell. Christopher was self employed working from home. He was an avid fan of the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and motorcycling. He is survived by a son; Christopher J....

Richard D. Phaneuf, 75, of Coventry, passed away peacefully after a beautiful sunset Saturday evening surrounded by family and friends. Born in West Warwick, RI, he was the husband of Linda (Moreau) Phaneuf, whom he adored and was married to for 50 years, and the son of the late Roland and Jeanette (Danis) Phaneuf.  After graduating from West Warwick High School, Richard attended Johnson & Wales in Providence. He worked as a dispatcher and office manager for...