Peter Joseph O’Connell 76, of Newport, Rhode Island passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, after battling Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia.  Peter is survived by his wife Edna (Guilmette) O’Connell, sister Eileen (Ahern) O’Connell of Alexandria, VA, sons Michael Eamonn O’Connell (Jeffrey) of Cleveland, OH, Ryan Fitzgerald O’Connell (Rachel) of Brooklyn, NY, and granddaughter Macon Guilmette O’Connell.  He was predeceased by his sister, Kathleen O’Connell, and his brother-in-law Capt. Timothy M. Ahern, USN (Ret.).  Peter was born in Newport to Francis … Continue reading RIP Peter Joseph O’Connell