Funeral Homes in East Greenwich, RI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Steven King (ice hockey player), and Paul Koch (film score composer).

East Greenwich is an affluent town in the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 13,146 at the 2010 census. East Greenwich is the wealthiest municipality within the state of Rhode Island.Formed as Greenwich in 1677, it was named for Greenwich, England. It was renamed Dedford in 1686 but reverted to its original name in 1689. In 1741 the more rural western three-quarters of the town was set off as West Greenwich, the remaining quarter of it thenceforth being called East Greenwich. Until 1854, it was one of the five state capitals for Rhode Island. The General Assembly, when meeting in East Greenwich, used the local courthouse, which is today the town hall. East Greenwich Village is located in the northeastern part of the town and extends north about 1.5 km into the town of Warwick, Rhode Island. The town is now known for its waterfront and downtown business district.

East Greenwich Obituaries

It was written on April 10th, 2018 that Barbara R Ardolino passed away in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Ardolino was 72 years old and was born in New Haven, CT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara R's life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on April 3rd, 2016 that Edna Marie Walsh (Falcone) died in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Edna Marie's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on January 27th, 2016 that Barry M Dufault died in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Dufault was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barry M's life.

It was revealed by Providence Journal on January 20th, 2016 that Barbara Celia Tougas (Mulvaney) passed on in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Ms. Tougas was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara Celia's life.

It was disclosed by Providence Journal on January 6th, 2016 that Karin Aguiar perished in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Aguiar was 77 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Karin's life.

It was disclosed by Providence Journal on January 4th, 2016 that Joseph R Salvatore perished in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Salvatore was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joseph R's life.

It was written by Providence Journal on January 1st, 2016 that Nerina M miss Pilotti perished in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Nerina M miss's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on December 31st, 2015 that Frederick F "Frenchy" Lacross died in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Lacross was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frederick F "Frenchy"'s life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on December 29th, 2015 that Dorothy E Thibodeau (McKenna) passed on in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Ms. Thibodeau was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dorothy E's life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on December 24th, 2015 that Anne B O'Brien (O'Brien) passed on in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  Ms. O'Brien was 81 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anne B's life.

History

It is the wealthiest municipality in Rhode Island and was named for Greenwich, England England. The population was 12,948 at the United States Census, 2000 census. East Greenwich is a New England town in and the county seat of Kent County, Rhode Island County, Rhode Island, United States. . .

The official website for the city of East Greenwich is http://www.eastgreenwichri.com/.