Barbara L. Tortolani, of Newport, died of an illness on Thursday evening, Jan. 21, 2021. She was the wife of Joseph A. Tortolani.
Born Dec. 23, 1956, Barbara grew up in Barrington, RI. She was a …
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Barbara L. Tortolani, of Newport, died of an illness on Thursday evening, Jan. 21, 2021. She was the wife of Joseph A. Tortolani.
Born Dec. 23, 1956, Barbara grew up in Barrington, RI. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Engelhart) Gower.
For much of her adult life, she lived in her most beloved city of Newport. Barbara was a skilled, self-employed craftswoman of commercial artistry which she studied in France.
Barbara was the beloved wife of Joseph A. Tortolani for 31 years. She is survived by a brother, Ron and sister-in-law Jane Gower, sister Susan Gower and many nieces and nephews she loved so much.
Due to safety concerns, there will be no public viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at St. Mary's Church, Newport. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842, or by visiting www.potterleague.org/donate