News Summary
The Warwick community is grieving the recent loss of several cherished members. Joseph Perry, Mary Warwick Drummonds, and Patricia C. Neri are honored for their contributions and the love they shared with their families and friends. Memorial services for each individual reflect their legacies and the impact they had on the community.
Warwick, RI – The community mourns the loss of several members who passed away recently, leaving behind legacies of love, faith, and family. Each of these individuals contributed significantly to the lives of those around them, and their memories will live on through their families and friends.
Joseph Perry Passes Away at 91
Joseph Perry, a resident formerly of Airway Road in Warwick, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 91. His life will be honored with a comittal service on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The service will be held at the RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, where attendees are invited to gather at the main entrance at 11:45 a.m. Additional information regarding Joseph Perry’s obituary can be found at carpenterjenks.com.
Mary Warwick Drummonds Remembered at 84
Mary Warwick Drummonds, aged 84, of Knoxville, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A devoted member of the Emory Pike American Christian Church, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Odra Drummonds, her parents, Tyler and Edna Warwick, and her brother, Dennis Warwick. She is survived by her son, Michael Duncan, daughter Sherry Cunningham and son-in-law Greg, step-daughter Dixie (Bob) Drummonds Ross, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family has expressed gratitude to the staff at Windsor Ridge Assisted Living for their care of Mary.
In remembrance of Mary, the family requests that donations be made to Emory Pike American Christian Church instead of sending flowers. Friends may visit the family on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m., led by Rev. Kevin Roberts, Rev. Mike Atkins, and Rev. Tyler Cunningham. Family and friends are to meet at Greenwood Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for an 11:00 a.m. interment.
Patricia C. Neri, Beloved Mother and Grandmother
Patricia C. (Bremner) Neri passed away on September 2, 2025. She was the wife of Michael J. Neri and the mother of William A. Neri and Michael J. Neri Jr. Patricia was also a proud grandmother to Jack, Luke, Grace, and Michael III, and she leaves behind her brother, Alexander H. Bremner. A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia C. Neri will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Timothy Church, located on Warwick Avenue.
Patricia will be laid to rest in the family lot at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. Visitation for Patricia is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Thomas and Walter Quinn Funeral Home on Warwick Avenue. Full obituary and condolences for Patricia can be found at www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.
Community Impact
These recent losses highlight a strong sense of community within Warwick and surrounding areas. Family members and friends of the deceased are encouraged to support one another during this challenging time as they remember the impactful lives led by Joseph Perry, Mary Warwick Drummonds, and Patricia C. Neri. Each service allows loved ones to honor their cherished memories while promoting healing and remembrance.
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Additional Resources
- Tribute Archive: Andrew Calvin Warwick
- Wikipedia: Obituary
- Mynatt Funeral Home: Mary Warwick Drummonds
- Google Search: Mary Warwick Drummonds
- Providence Journal: Obituaries
- Google Scholar: Obituaries
- Legacy: Vera Brangman
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Obituaries
- Legacy: Edward Gouveia deSousa
- Google News: Edward Gouveia deSousa
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