In Memoriam

Vincent T. Izzo Jr, 65, of Cranston, passed away on Friday March 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Karen M. (Hodge) Izzo for 43 wonderful years.

Born in Providence, Vincent was the son of the late Vincent T. Izzo and Bernadette (Leduc) Izzo. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and Providence College.

Vincent worked for the Rhode Island State Treasury Department for over 30 years while also running his own public tax accounting business that he had taken over from his father. He was a member and past president of the RI and New England Government Finance Officers Association; former president of the Narragansett Little League; and former member of the Knights of Columbus.

Besides his wife Karen, he is survived by his son Vincent Thomas Izzo III and his wife Sarah Reinstein of North Providence, and his daughter Laura D. Izzo and her partner Chris Cahoon of Warwick; and four grandchildren, Caroline Izzo, Maya Izzo, Dominic Voller, and Aria Voller.

The family would like to thank and acknowledge the staff at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for the outstanding care and comfort they provided to Vincent during his final months.

Vinny had a big heart and touched many people’s lives.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at 8:45 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of donations, please take a moment to remember Vincent by playing a round of golf, cheering for the Red Sox, or doing a random act of kindness.

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Ruth D. Porter, née Kich, of Springvale, Maine, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous, two-year cancer battle.

Ruth served as the Finance Director for the Township of Scarborough and was its first female department head. She began her 42-year career in the finance department on an auspicious day, her mother’s birthday, July 28,1980. During her tenure as Scarborough’s Finance Director, Ruth implemented many policies which enhanced, streamlined, and ensured compliance with rules and regulations. She put together the first computerized financial management system and helped create the initial financial and personnel policies and procedures that in many instances are now state and federal mandated including welcome and exit processes.

Ruth’s directorial oversight led the Town of Scarborough to receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) as part of their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting. The prestigious honor has been awarded each consecutive year since 2005 and is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Throughout her career, Ruth has been active in the field beyond the walls of her office. In 1984, she was a founding member of the Maine Government Finance Officers Association (MEGFOA) serving on the executive board from 1984-1988 and again from 1994-2019. She also held other leadership roles as part of MEGFOA: Vice President from 1999-2000, President from 2000-2001, and Secretary/Treasurer for most of the other years.

Her achievements with MEGFOA expanded past her participation on their board. She joined the New England States Government Finance Officers Association Executive Board (NESGFOA) in 2011 until 2021. Additionally, Ruth was a mentor for the GFOA Women’s Public Finance Network for a few years, mentoring new Finance Directors.

On top of all these professional achievements, Ruth was a devoted mother raising their children with John on “the Ridge”, Columbus Day trips to the mountains and summer trips to the beach and lake. With her grandson there were dozens of his school performances and sporting events, as well as enjoying movies together at the theater.

After her retirement, Ruth bravely took on her cancer treatments as well joyously celebrating what she loved about Maine with her family: the fall colors; the seasonal changes; the ponds, beaches, and oceanfront; enjoying Maine’s pristine air and areas of untouched, natural beauty. She loved plays and musicals and attended productions at the Ogunquit Playhouse, The Music Hall in Portsmouth, and the Sanford Performing Arts Centers.

She will be remembered and missed by her many co-workers and employees, present and past, with whom she worked side-by-side. Toasts will be raised by longtime school friends with whom she spent many great times laughing, reminiscing, sharing dinners and lunches: Terri, Gloria, and Diane (aka the “four musketeers”).

Ruth is survived by John, her loving husband of 40 years, son Jacot, daughters Jessie and Jillian, and grandson Tyson. Also, three brothers and two sisters: George & Mary Ann (CA), Judy & Bill (IL), Ann & Jim (NY), John & Diane (GA), and Frank & Joanne (ME), and her brother-in-law Lester, and many Porter and Kich nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Visiting hours will be Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13th at 10 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave., Sanford, ME. Interment will be at Notre Dame Cemetery the following week. For those unable to attend in person, the Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed at the link listed below.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Ruth D. Porter to New England Cancer Specialists in Kennebunk online at www.newenglandcancerspecialists.org/financial-support or the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough online at www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/donate.