Edward D. DiPrete

Edward Daniel DiPrete (July 8, 1934 – July 8, 2025) was an American Republican Party politician from Rhode Island. He served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island for three two-year terms, serving from 1985 to 1991.^[1]

Edward D. DiPrete
Official portrait in RI State House
70th Governor of Rhode Island
In office January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1991
Lieutenant	Richard A. Licht Roger N. Begin
Preceded by	J. Joseph Garrahy
Succeeded by	Bruce Sundlun
Personal details
Born	(1934-07-08)July 8, 1934 Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
Died	July 8, 2025(2025-07-08) (aged 91) Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Patricia DiPrete
Residence	Cranston, Rhode Island
Alma mater	College of the Holy Cross

DiPrete died on July 8, 2025 at his home in Cranston, Rhode Island on his 91st birthday.^[2]