MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A tribute spanning Aquidneck Island was held Wednesday for Thomas and Agatha Perkins.

The Middletown couple died on Monday after their plane crashed on I-195 in Dartmouth.

Dozens of people came out to offer their condolences and support the Perkins family. Escorted by Middletown police, the family drove past Second Beach, waving and signing "I love you" to the community members who had gathered there.

The procession then headed to Brenton Point in Newport where the family was further honored.

Thomas and Agatha were known locally through their family business, Kirby-Perkins Construction, which specializes in high-end work, particularly restoring historic properties and custom homes.

Angel Flight Northeast President Fr. Larry Camerlin said the Perkins were on a

See Full Page