Obituaries | Rhode Island Catholic

NARRAGANSETT — Donald Joseph Sullivan, age 94, of Narragansett, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in South Kingstown. Donald, the son of Charles P. and Marie Josephine (Flynn) … more

6/6/24

Rev. Richard A. Bucci

WEST WARWICK — Father Richard A. Bucci, 76, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, West Warwick, died on Friday, March 22, 2024. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Armand and Mary (Corvese) … more

3/28/24

Rev. Dennis A. Reardon

JAMESTOWN — Father Dennis A. Reardon, 78, Pastor Emeritus of All Saints Church and St. Charles Borromeo Church of Woonsocket, died March 21, 2024 at St. Clare Home. Born in Providence, he was a … more

3/28/24

Sister Genevieve Lawler, OCD

BARRINGTON — Sister Genevieve Lawler, O.C.D., of the Carmelite Monastery in Barrington, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 16, 2023, a few weeks after her 90th birthday. Born in … more

1/11/24

Sister Mary Luke Mulraney

WORCESTER — Sister Mary Luke (Margaret Mary) Mulraney entered eternal life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Notre Dame Nursing Long Term Care Center, Worcester, Massachusetts. She was 97 years … more

12/7/23

Sister Margaret Mary Laffey, C.P.

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Sister Margaret Mary Laffey, C.P., 93, a Sister of the Cross and Passion, died peacefully on Oct. 24, 2023, at the Lakeside Nursing Home in North Kingstown. Born Rita Ann … more

12/7/23

Dawn M. LaFleur

WESTERLY — Dawn M. LaFleur passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age 85, in the care of Hospice at Westerly Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born in … more

10/26/23

Father Pietro Paolo Polo, C.S.

ITALY — The Reverend Pietro Paolo Polo, C.S., 80, a priest of the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo (i.e., the Scalabrinian Missionaries) died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 … more

9/21/23

Father John Quinn Wanaurny

BRISTOL — John Quinn Wanaurny was born July 3, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to John Patrick Wanaurny and Lauretta (Barthelmes) Wanaurny. He was baptized at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Chicago and … more

9/7/23

Ann Codega

BARRINGTON — Ann Codega, 91, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully July 8, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Barrington, she was a … more

8/10/23

Father Peter M. Mongeon

PROVIDENCE — The Reverend Peter M. Mongeon, KCHS, 66, an incardinated priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died Monday, July 31, 2023. A native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Father Mongeon … more

8/10/23

Sister Cecile Mousseau, SUSC

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Sister Cecile Mousseau SUSC (Sister Blanche Albert), died June 6 at Madonna Manor, North Attleboro, at the age of 89. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on August 10, … more

8/10/23

Sister Bernadette Sherin, LSP

PAWTUCKET — Sister Bernadette Sherin, LSP, formerly known as Eileen Sherin, died on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Thomas M. and … more

8/10/23

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