Kissing Sailor In Iconic V-J Day Photo Dies

The Rhode Island man's whose lips helped make up one half of one of the most popular photos of the 20th century died Sunday. He was 95.

Mary Louise Perlingiero, 85

Calling hours are Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Hambly Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Ave. Mass is at 11:00 AM in St. Mary's Church.

Middletown Police Mourn Loss Of Retired Detective

Retired Detective William F. Macioci died on Saturday, the police department said.

Madeline Grace Potts, Chariho Soccer And Lacrosse Player

Maddie Potts collapsed during a varsity soccer game at Chairho against the Middletown Islanders. She is being mourned by the community.

Mary P. "Pat" McCarthy, 84, Worked for Newport Public Schools

​Mary Patricia “Pat” McCarthy, 84, formerly of Warren Avenue, Middletown, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Newport Hospital.

Obituary: Ramon Isiah Arroyo, 7

Ramon Isaiah Arroyo, age 7, of Middletown, RI, died on September 5, 2016 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.

Obituary: Doris C. Robinson, 91, Newport Women's League Chaplain

Doris Carol Robinson, 91, of Middletown passed away Saturday, August 20.

Obituary: Beatrice Berman Bazarsky, 97, 1936 Rogers Grad, Bookkeeper

Beatrice Berman Bazarsky of Sarasota, Florida and Middletown passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on August 18, 2016.

Obituary: Karyn Lynn Faircloth, 68, Restaurant Manager, Active with VFW

​Karyn Lynn Faircloth, 68, of Middletown died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA.

Obituary: Elsie M. (Silvia) Perry, 96, Avid Sports Fan, Rosary Sodality Member

Elsie M. (Silvia) Perry, 96, formerly of Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Obituary: Jesse R. Dennis, 99, Veteran of WWII and Korean War

Jesse R. Dennis, 99, of Middletown formerly of Simmons Street, Newport, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at home.

Obituary: Norma Lee Houtchens, 80

​Norma Lee (Defoor) Houtchens, 80, of 32 Continental Drive, Middletown, RI, passed on July 15, 2016.

Obituary: Bradley P. Barlow, 89, World War II Veteran

​Bradley P. Barlow, 89, of Middletown died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home.

Obituary: Edward J. Weyhing, 78, Writer, CEO

Edward J. Weyhing, 78, of Middletown, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Obituary: Anna P. Carreiro, 102, Navy Uniform Shop Seamstress

​Anna P. Carreiro, 102, of Middletown died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, RI.

Obituary: Margaret Frances Gomes, 96

Margaret Frances (Silvia) Gomes, 96, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016 in the same home where she was born, surrounded by her family.

Obituary: Donald R. Winters, 78

Donald R. Winters, 78, of Middletown, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 following a hard fought, three-year battle with leukemia.

Obituary: Sandra Crump, 77, Tour Guide, Dental Hygenist

Sandra Crump, 77, of Middletown died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, RI.

Obituary: Gary P. Smith, 76, Started Working at 16

Gary P. Smith, 76, of Middletown died unexpectedly on Saturday May 7, 2016.

Obituary: Mary Kardel Herterick, 90, Worked at Torpedo Station in WWII

Mary Kardel Herterick, 90, resident of the John Clarke Retirement Home, died peacefully Thursday, May 05, 2016.

Obituary: Maura Kelly Kehew, 59, Opened Door to All

Maura Kelly Kehew, 59 of Indian Hill Circle, Middletown, RI passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2016.

Obituary: George R. Levesque, 65, Maher Center Transportation Director

Levesque, a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1968, also served as a Rhode Island State Representative from 1999 to 2002.

Obituary: Roger H. Paschoal

Roger H. Paschoal, 75, of Middletown died Sunday, April 3, 2016.

Obituary: Mary Arruda, 90, Longtime Newport Tax Assessor's Office Employee

Mary (Roberts) Arruda, 90, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

Obituary: Lydia Davis, 64

Lydia Davis, born May 27, 1951 in Faial, Azores to Angelina, (Soito) and Antonio Souto, passed peacefully on March 27.

Obituary: Albert Antone, 85

Albert Antone, 85, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Obituary: Arlene Mary Blake, 86

Arlene Mary (Lynch) Blake, passed away on March 21, 2016.

Obituary: GMC Philip W. Boisseau, 82

GMC Philip W. Boisseau, U.S.N. Retired, 82, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 4, 2016.

Obituary: Lillie C. Dias, 96

Lillie (White) Dias, 96, of Middletown died Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center in Newport, RI.

Obituary: Mrs. Louise (Furna) Alves, 92

Louise (Furna) Alves, 92, of Middletown passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016.

Obituary: Timothy Joseph Brennan

Timothy J. Brennan, of Middletown, RI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016.family and friends at Newpor

Obituary: John R. "Bobby" Mello,

John R. “Bobby” Mello, of Middletown, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Obituary: George A. Wardwell, 73, Chief Petty Officer

Chief Petty Officer George Arthur Wardwell, USN Ret., of Middletown, RI, passed into eternal life on January 6, 2016.

Obituary: Jaqueline F. Sergerson, 76

Jaqueline F. Segerson, 76, of Middletown, RI passed away January 6, 2016 at Newport Hospital.

Obituary: Arthur G. Leonard, 74

Arthur G. Leonard, 74, of Middletown, RI and formerly a long-time resident of Cumberland, RI, passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2015.

Obituary: Edward Patrick McCarthy, 69

Edward Patrick McCarthy, 69, of Middletown passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Newport Hospital with his family by his side.

Obituary: Elizabeth Jane "Betty" Perry, 66

Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Samuelian) Perry, 66, of Middletown, a cancer survivor, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2015.

Obituary: Carole A. Goodburn, 81

Carole A. (Nelson) Goodburn, 81, of 600 Valley Rd, Middletown, died October 18, 2015 surrounded by family.

Obituary: Florence Louise Schuster, 89

Florence Louise (Esleeck) Schuster, 89, of Middletown died on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Newport Hospital.

Obituary: Jeanne Farr Saalman, 87, Knew Latin Name for Every Plant, Shrub and Tree

Jeanne Farr Saalman, 87, of Middletown, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.