Barbara L. Tortolani, of Newport, RI died of an illness on Thursday evening, January 21, 2021. She was the wife of Joseph A. Tortolani. Born December 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 … Continue reading RIP Barbara L. Tortolani