Christopher Jaret Aring-Sharkovitz died on Jan. 18, 2024, due to complications from a combined heart-liver transplant. He was 26 years old. A steadfastly kind, happy, and generous person, Chris dreamed big, lived life without hesitation, and never gave in to negativity. He had a wide, bright smile that lit up a room, and he impressed […]
In 2020 the Vineyard said goodbye to Islanders of many stripes. Readers are welcome and encouraged to add more names in the comment section.
Everett James (Captain Porky) Francis of Edgartown, who owned Capt. Porky s Bait and Tackle, died Jan. 4. He was 80.
Daniel Sharkovitz, the Vineyard s own Shark and longtime English teacher at the regional high school, died on Feb. 16. He was 68.
Doctor, peace activist and Chappaquiddick resident Dr. Siamak A. Adibi died on May 10. He was 88.
West Tisbury historian, justice of the peace, county commissioner and former longtime selectman, John S. Alley died March 19. He was 78.
Gary A. Jenkins, an entertainment attorney and longtime member of the Oak Bluffs summer community, died on March 29 after contracting the coronavirus. He was 58.