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Clifford Nelson Rushlow died peacefully at home of natural causes, unrelated to the coronavirus, surrounded by his loving children on May 23, 2020. Born in Providence, RI, the son of Nelson and Winifred Rushlow, Cliff was the husband of Joan (Jeanne) Fournier Rushlow (d. 1/28/2020), whom he most cherished.  Cliff is survived by his devoted family, Denise R. Oliveira, Elaine R. Finan and her husband Jeffrey, John N. Rushlow and his wife Deanna Behan Rushlow, and his grandchildren: Morgan,...

Jessie Mary (DePerry) LoPriore, 95, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Royal Westerly Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Frank P. LoPriore, Sr. Born in Stonington, CT on December 4, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Jessie (DiAmico) DePerry. Jessie enjoyed her work as a hairdresser for DePerry Beauty Salon working there for over 10 years. She loved to play bingo with her sisters-in-law Mary and Grace and was a faithful woman as...

Eleanor T. “Ellie” (Pucci) Morrow of 5 North Capalbo Drive, Bradford, RI passed away peacefully at the Watch Hilll Manor nursing home on Friday, May 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester R Morrow. Born in Westerly RI on November 5, 1932 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Algiere) Pucci of Bradford, RI. Eleanor had been employed at Bradford Dyeing Association and Harris Graphics for many years before retiring. She was an active communicant of St Vincent...

Aurelia (Dinwoodie) Gavitt, 94, of Westerly, passed away on May 11, 2020 with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gavitt. She was a twin and was born at home in Hopkinton, RI. Aurelia was the daughter of the late John and Edith Dinwoodie. Aurelia is survived by three daughters and a son: Janice Eno and her husband Fred of Pawcatuck, Conn., Brad Gavitt and his wife Connie of Slana, Alaska, Anita Greene and her husband Edwin of Westerly, RI, and Candace Harris...

Thomas “Tom” Tellef Terjesen, 82, of Westerly, RI, beloved husband of 57 years to Barbara (Juers) Terjesen, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on May 9, 2020.  Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, on April 21, 1938, Tom was the eldest child of the late Tellef and Shirley Terjesen. He is a graduate of Stuyvesant High School in New York City and studied engineering at City College of New York. He proudly served in the United States Army Reserves from 1960 to 1966. Tom began his...

Paul Henry Vuona, age 75, of Westerly, RI passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. There are no words to express the man that Paul was, but we can try our best. Paul, a Worcester, MA native, was born on March 15, 1945 to second-generation Italians, the late Sophie T. and Henry G. Vuona. Paul’s love for music and the piano began at an early age. He entertained family and friends that gathered around the piano in his parents living room. Paul graduated from North...

Virginia L. (Cate)”Ginnie” Bonk, 84 of Harbor Drive Westerly, RI died peacefully on Monday May 4, 2020 after courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved the wife of the late Stanley P. Bonk who predeceased her on December 3, 2017. Born in Westerly, RI on March 31, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Neal Wendell and Margaret (Mertinath) Cate. Mrs. Bonk was an Executive Assistant at the Westerly Hospital for many years before her retirement. She was a life-long member of...

John Rockefeller Bitzko, 83 of Austin Farm Road Exeter, RI died peacefully on May 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Leclair) Bitzko. Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on May 16, 1936 he was the son of the late Joseph Francis and Edna (Vaile) Bitzko. John was a Truck Driver for C-Line Transportation for many years before retiring. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a long time communicant of...

Patricia Iola Tartaglione Grande, formerly of Hamden, CT and a long time resident of Westerly, RI passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Westerly Hospital. She would have been 77 on June 4. Grande was the daughter of the late Iola Tartaglione and the late Ralph Tartaglione of Hamden, CT. She was the sister of Ralph Tartaglione, Jr. of Reston, VA. She was a graduate of Hamden High School and Southern Connecticut University and had a master's degree in special education. Pat...

Sandra Lee (Porter) Perrin, 76, Valley Drive Ashaway, RI, died peacefully on April 27, 2020. She was the beloved wife of William E. Perrin. Born in Connellsville, PA on January 12, 1944 she was the daughter of the late John Robert and Geraldine (LaPorte) Porter. Mrs. Perrin had been an Administrative Assistant at George C. Moore Co., Imperial Wallpaper and Mystic Color Lab. She was a member of the Ashaway Junior Homemakers and Central Baptist Church in Westerly. Besides her loving and...