Funeral Homes in Westerly, RI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Lukasz Gottwald (record producer and songwriter), Billy Gilman (singer), and Michael Patten (actor).

Westerly is a town on the southwestern shoreline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1669 by John Babcock, it is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. The population was 22,787 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Norwich–New London, Connecticut, New England city and town area.On the western border of Westerly flows the Pawcatuck River, once renowned for its own species of Westerly salmon, three of which are on the town's crest. The Pawcatuck River flows from some fifteen miles (24 km) inland, emptying into Little Narragansett Bay. The Pawcatuck River also serves as the boundary between Westerly and Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Along the coast of Westerly lie salt ponds, which serve as shallow reeflike pools, whose outer walls form the long, white beaches for which the town became renowned. From west to east, these ponds are called Maschaug Pond, Winnapaug Pond, and Quonochontaug Pond. The town also has a fresh water lake, Chapman's Pond, which is undergoing revitalization. A type of granite, known as Westerly granite, has long been quarried here. Westerly granite, ideal for statuary, has been used in numerous government buildings of several states along the eastern seaboard. The Westerly area was known for its granite and stone-cutting industry.Westerly becomes a large tourist attraction during the summer months during which the population nearly doubles. From east to west, well-known beaches include Weekapaug Beach, Westerly Town Beach, Misquamicut State Beach, East Beach and Watch Hill Beach.

Westerly Obituaries

It was disclosed by MiddletownP on May 27th, 2022 that Carmelo "Carl" Mazzotta perished in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Mazzotta was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carmelo "Carl"'s life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on December 7th, 2021 that Daniel James Jarvis perished in Chicago, Illinois.  Jarvis was 62 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Daniel James's life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on March 4th, 2021 that Robert L Jr Fournier died in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Fournier was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert L Jr's life.

It was written by Klamath Falls Herald and News on February 14th, 2021 that Kenneth James Wood perished in Tulelake, California.  Wood was 71 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kenneth James's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on February 3rd, 2021 that Helen Damicis (Arboscello) died in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Damicis was 90 years old and was born in New Haven, CT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Helen's life.

It was disclosed by Providence Journal on January 24th, 2021 that Walter E Schortmann died in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Schortmann was 93 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Walter E's life.

It was disclosed by Providence Journal on January 24th, 2021 that Marsha Ellen Warren passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Warren was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marsha Ellen's life.

It was reported by Buffalo News on January 17th, 2021 that Eileen Curran (Concannon) passed away in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Curran was 93 years old and was born in Brooklyn, NY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eileen's life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on January 3rd, 2021 that Rose M Ketchel (Iascone) passed on in Westerly, Rhode Island.  Ms. Ketchel was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rose M's life.

It was written by MiddletownP on November 24th, 2020 that Paul Arseneault perished in Haddam, Connecticut.  Arseneault was 79 years old and was born in Westerly, RI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Paul's life.

History

Founded in 1669 by John Babcock (founder) Babcock, it is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. The population was 22,966 at the United States Census, 2000 census. Westerly is a New England town on the south shore of Washington County, Rhode Island County, Rhode Island, United States. . .