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Ed DiPrete’s 1984 campaign playbook came from a powerful GOP firm bearing familiar names
DiPrete, who died Tuesday, was elected governor three times. His successful strategy was created by created by the Black, ...
Former Gov. DiPrete’s funeral Mass to be held Monday
Visiting hours for DiPrete will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Nardolillo Funeral Home in Cranston. His funeral will ...
Former Gov. Ed DiPrete, who served time for corruption, dies at 91
Edward DiPrete was governor from 1985 to 1991, and later served nearly a year in prison on corruption charges.
Ed DiPrete made mistakes and paid for them. Mark Patinkin remembers him as down-to-earth
At a time of the passing of a man like Ed DiPrete, it’s common to say he was a complicated figure. But really, he wasn’t.
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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies on his 91st birthday
Former Gov. Edward DiPrete died peacefully at his home on the night of July 8 after his 91st birthday celebration with family.
Rhode Islanders pay their respects to former Gov. Ed DiPrete
Hundreds of people showed up at former Gov. Ed DiPrete's wake on Sunday to pay their respects to the former governor.