The 56th Annual Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade
is fondly dedicated to the memory of:
James M. Toppa, Sr.

August 10th, 1936 - August 9th, 2010

 

Our dad was a simple guy who was admired and

loved by his family, friends, and neighbors.  He was a

gentle man with an infectious personality.  Jim was a

loving, dedicated, and caring friend who would step in and

help out no matter what.  Our dad never said a bad thing

about anyone and no one said a bad thing about dad.  He

was humble and simple and would be very proud to be here today.

Happy St. Patrick's Day,

The Toppa Family

“May St. Patrick watch over you”

 

 

View Past Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade Dedications

2012 James M. Toppa, Sr.

2011 Kevin Martin Burns

2010 J. Peter Dugan

2009  William E. "Bill" Boiani

2008 Thomas J. "Tommy" Sullivan

2007 Marcelline Patricia Kirwin

2006 Thomas W. "Fox" Donnelly

2005 Sandra Clooney
2004 Ray Burns
2003 Charlie Burns
2002 Brigid Erin Kelly
2001 Margaret M. “Terri” Tiernan
2000 Kathleen Mary O'Brien Franks
1999 Arthur J. Dias, Jr.
1998 Cornelius J. (Neil) Sullivan, Jr.
"Big Daddy"

1997 Edward J. Burke
1996 John F. Hayes, Jr.
1995 You

1993 T. Marie Murphy
1983 Edward "Lard" Dugan
1975 Herbert E. Macauley and John W. "Jack" Stewart
1962 Herbert E. Macauley - Original Organizer