October 21, 2025

Providence Community Mourns Loss of Four Cherished Residents

News Summary

The Providence community is grieving for four beloved residents, Louise DiScuillo, Peter Simone, Karen Marie Gregory, and Bernice L. Benson, who recently passed away. Each left a significant legacy of warmth, kindness, and contributions to those around them. Their memories will continue to resonate throughout the community as a reminder of the importance of family and friendship.

Providence, Rhode Island – Community Mourns the Loss of Four Cherished Residents

The Providence community is grieving the loss of four beloved residents who recently passed away. Louise DiScuillo, Peter Simone, Karen Marie Gregory, and Bernice L. Benson are remembered for their warmth, kindness, and significant contributions to the lives of those around them.

Louise DiScuillo

Louise DiScuillo, aged 80, passed away on October 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death. Louise was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, affectionately known as “Mammie.” Her warmth and love left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she cherished. A full obituary can be found at carpenterjenks.com.

Peter Simone

Peter Simone, 84, of North Providence, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2025. He was also surrounded by his loving family during his final moments. Peter was the devoted husband of Irene A. (Psilopoulos) Simone. Condolences and a full obituary are available at NardolilloFH.com.

Karen Marie Gregory

Karen Marie (Siravo) Gregory, aged 69, peacefully passed away at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on August 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife and lifelong partner of Richard C. Gregory. Her funeral will be held on September 3, 2025, from W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Brendan Church at 10 AM. Burial will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are scheduled for the day before, Tuesday, from 4-7 PM. A full obituary and online condolences can be found at wrwatsonfuneralhome.com.

Bernice L. Benson

Bernice L. (Greenlee) Benson, aged 90, passed away on June 10, 2025, at Highlands on the East Side, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Capt. Carl A. Benson, Jr. (PPD). Born in Pawtucket, Bernice was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. An accomplished seamstress and do-it-yourself enthusiast, she was known for her self-sufficiency. She is descended from Roger Williams and Dr. Stanley Livingstone and was a parishioner at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Bernice is survived by two daughters, two sons, a son-in-law, two sisters, six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings. Her funeral service will be held on June 17, 2025, at Bellows Funeral Chapel, followed by burial at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visiting hours are scheduled for June 16 from 4-7 PM. Contributions in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at their Providence office. A full obituary and condolences can be found at www.bellowsfuneralchapel.com.

Community Impact

The loss of these four individuals has left a significant void in their families and the larger Providence community. Each resident contributed uniquely to the fabric of the city, providing love, support, and joy to those around them. Their memories will undoubtedly continue to resonate in the hearts of all who knew them.

As the community comes together to mourn, it emphasizes the importance of family bonds, friendship, and the impact of those who have left a lasting legacy in the lives of their loved ones. The obituaries serve not only as remembrances of their lives but also as a call to celebrate the time spent together with these cherished residents.

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