Gene C. Cullins, 90, of Main Street, Coventry, RI, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry, RI. Born on June 15, 1929 in Presque Isle ME, he was the son of the late Clayton D. and Marion L. (Gould) Cullins. Gene was a truck driver for Carano’s, CT for many years until retiring. He was a US Airforce Veteran serving in peacetime. Gene is survived by five children; Wanda Green, Cynthia Aston, Beverly Volk, Scott Cullins and Delma Arnold, eight...

Kenneth R. Bouchard, 80, of Hancock Drive, Coventry, RI, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at home. Born on January 7, 1939, in Manville, RI, he was the husband of Jeannette S. (Rousseau) Bouchard. They were married for fifty-eight years. He was the son of the late Elcy and Marion (Rondeau) Bouchard. Kenneth was a concierge for Sheraton Hotel, Warwick, RI, for many years until retiring. Prior to he worked in transport at Quonset Point Naval Air Station until 1976. Kenneth was a US...

Randy A. Morgrage, 52, of Rhody Drive, Westerly, passed away suddenly, on Thursday morning, August 22, 2019 at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, as he battled his second bout of cancer. He is survived by his wife, Anabel C. (Collado) Montalbano of Westerly, and his step-son, Cameron Montalbano, also of Westerly and his parents, Malcolm and Carol (Webber) Morgrage and he also leaves behind his Stepmother, Dottie Morgrage and his Step Siblings, Paul, Julie, Pat and Sue, his...

Tyler E. Bandilli, 26, of Oakland Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Born on October 29, 1992, in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of Peter Bandilli and Dawn (Moss) Barone. Tyler worked in the construction field for many years. Besides his parents he is survived by paternal grandparents; Peter L. Bandilli and Deobrah (Chace) Fernanades, maternal grandparent; Michael Hebert, maternal great grandmother; Fay Jean Snyzyk, three brothers; Liam McMahon,  Dakota...

MURPHY, DANIEL P., 52, of Coventry, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Kent Hospital after a quick and sudden battle with lung and spinal cancer. He was the husband of Patricia (Olney) Murphy for 28 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of Margaret Jean Murphy and the late Paul Murphy and was a most beloved son-in-law to Douglas and Helen Olney of Coventry. Dan radiated joy, laughter and abundant kindness. He was passionate about making people laugh, jazz music and books —...

Edward W. Rucci, 78, of Marie Street, Westerly, passed away on Thursday morning, August 22, 2019 at the Westerly Health Center. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen L. (Lawliss) Rucci of Westerly, and his daughters and son in laws, Wendy and Jeff Langston, Jodie Rucci and Jennifer and Craig Warwick, eight grandchildren, his brother, Nicholas Rucci and his sister, Karen (Rucci) Whitesell. Mr. Rucci was born in Hartford, CT on February 19, 1941, the son of the late Nicholas W. and Annette C....

John E. Streker, 79, of Gardner Road, West Kingston, RI, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation, Providence, RI. John was born on February 20, 1940 in Providence, RI. He is survived by his wife Henriette E. (Belleville) Streker to whom he was married for thirty-four years. He was the son of the late Dr. Edward T. and Doris L. (Clancy) Streker. John was a chef for many years at Providence College, Providence, RI until retiring in 1998. He...

Doreen L. (Comrie) Billman, 58, of Broad Street, Pawcatuck, passed away on Monday morning, August 12, 2019 after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident. She is survived by her daughter, Ashley E. Billman of Norwich, her son, Brett W. Billman of Westerly, five grandchildren, her ex-husband, Wayne Billman of Westerly, her significant other, Edward Herbert, and plethora of other family members. Ms. Billman was born in Stonington on October 27, 1960, the daughter of the late Raymond and...

Carmine J. “Joe” Appolonia Jr., 67, of S William Street, Johnston, RI, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, Providence, RI. Born on February 10, 1952 in Warwick, RI, he was the husband of Nancy L. (Allen) Appolonia. They were married for thirty-nine years. Carmine was the son of the late Carmine J. Sr. and Millicent (Whittingham) Diaz. Carmine was a self employed plasterer for many years leaving due to illness. He was a US Marine...

Jose (Joe) A. Vallez, 59, of West Warwick, died at home on August 8, 2019 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Born February 18, 1960 in Queens, NY to Carmen Lydia Vasquez and Jose Antonio Vallez. He was the devoted husband of Kelly Hazard for 9 years. Joe served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army for 6 years. He loved boats and fishing and spending time on Block Island with his wife’s family. He was a fantastic barbecue chef, having all the latest gadgets at...