Thursday, June 26, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 06/26/08

  • Alibrandi, Genoveffa C. (Corea)

    ALIBRANDI, GENOVEFFA C. (COREA) 'GENA', 92, of Sakonnet Bay Manor, died Monday at her home. She was the wife of the late John W. Alibrandi. She was formerly of Roslindale, MA, Manchester, NH, and Ocala, FL. Gena was a graduate of Framingham State College in 1938. She taught in Boston, and Manchester where she received recognition as the Outstanding Teacher of the Year in New Hampshire. When she lived in Ocala she was an active member of Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church and was an…

    • Araujo, Linda Rae

      ARAUJO, LINDA RAE, age 64, of Pinehurst Rd., Riverside, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 23, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Araujo Sr. They would have celebrated their 41st Wedding Anniversary on July 4th. Born in Providence on February 12, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Howard Crafford Sr. and Madeline (Blaney) Crafford. Linda worked at Gasbarro Liquors in East Providence for 20 years. After retiring you could always find her outside in her garden, becoming an avid gardener. She was…

      • Coenen, Gregory J.

        COENEN, GREGORY J., of Glastonbury, CT. Age 58. Found peace with the Lord on June 23, 2008 after a courageous and spiritual journey with cancer. He was loving father of Tom Coenen and Tim (Ann) Coenen, and proud grandfather to Aaron Gregory Coenen (born May 7, 2008), all of Chicago. Greg was preceded in death by his wife Margaret 'Peg' Coenen (nee Morrison) who died January 12, 2005. Greg is also survived by Marie Hersman of Dover, NH, whose love and wisdom helped make Greg's life complete…

        • Coutu, George Arthur

          COUTU, GEORGE ARTHUR, 87 of Boynton Beach FL, died May 29, 2008 after a very brief illness. Survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn (McLean) Coutu. Born August 7, 1920 in Pawtucket RI to Raymond and Marie (Masse) Coutu. He was a Navy veteran of WWII. He worked at RI Tool for many years prior to retiring to Florida. He is also survived by four children Irene Ballou of Boynton Beach, FL, George Coutu of Pascoag RI, Cecile Turgeon of West Warwick RI, and Alan Coutu of Johnston RI. Four siblings Gerald Coutu…

          • Douglas, Rosamond E.

            DOUGLAS, ROSAMOND E., 75, of Cottage Street, Pawtucket, died Wednesday June 25, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of Jay Dwight Douglas. Mrs. Douglas was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Edmund and Rosamond (Donovan) Carpenter. She attended Union Hospital School of Nursing and Brown University. Mrs Douglas was a prize winning journalist for the Providence Journal and the Progress Bulletin in Pomona CA. She was the Director of publicity and…

            • Farrell, Evelyn T. (Beattie)

              FARRELL, EVELYN T. (BEATTIE), 79, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully at Haven Health Center of Greenville on Monday, June 23. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. 'Jiggs' Farrell for 57 years. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late John and Kate (Paul) Beattie. She leaves behind a legacy of love which includes a son; Michael J. Farrell and his wife Cynthia of Charlestown, and 3 daughters; Kathleen Speakman and her husband Paul of North Providence,…

              • Gallo, Guido

                GALLO, GUIDO, 92, of Coventry, died Monday, June 23, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Lucy P. (Caruso) Gallo. They were married for sixty-eight years. Born in Naples, Italy he was a son of the late Benedetto and Antonia (Sciacca) Gallo. Mr. Gallo was a hairstylist and the owner of Lu Gallos Beauty Salon in Warwick for over fifty years before retiring in 1985. He was a US Army veteran serving during WW II. Mr. Gallo was a Past Counselor of the United Commercial…

                • Gauthier, Eva Marie (Robillard)

                  GAUTHIER, EVA MARIE (ROBILLARD), 48, of Willow St., died June 14, 2008. Born in Providence, daughter of the late Eugene Robillard and late Shirley Zanni (Gaze), widow of Roger Gauthier. Eva is survived by her children David, Christina, and Stacey Robillard, their father David Barselow, and granddaughter Sophia. Eva also leaves siblings Debra Tiodor, Wendy Rich, Kelly Wade, Joseph, Pam, and Bruce Robillard, along with many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10am in St.…

                  • Gold, Jay Barros

                    may greet his family on Friday June 28th from 4-7 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, CT. 06614. A prayer service will take place at 6:30 p.m. with Monsignor William Schultz officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations to the Gold Children's Education Fund. For more information or to make an online condolence please visit www.adzimafuneralhome.com

                    • Guiles, Frederick D.

                      GUILES, FREDERICK D. 'GREY WOLF' made his journey to Sky World on June 24, 2008, after battling lung cancer for a year. Ceremonial fire and visiting hours will be at his home, 325A Arcadia Road, Hope Valley Friday, June 27, 4 to7PM. Traditional Burial will be at the Veterans Cemetery Rt. 2 Exeter, R.I. At 10 am Saturday, June 28, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Nuweetooun School Scholarship Fund 390 Summit Rd. Exeter, RI 02822 in his honor. Arrangements have been entrusted to the…

                      • Hopkins Jr., Howard L.

                        HOPKINS, HOWARD L. JR., 50, of Mulberry Ct., died Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Nancy E.(Rekas) Hopkins Born in Warwick, he was a son of Lorraine (Truchon) Hopkins Parenteau of Coventry and the late Howard L. Hopkins. Howard was the owner of the Village Pub in Coventry for the past 28 years. He was a member of the Anthony PNA Club, enjoyed golf and baseball and loved being with his family and friends. Besides his mother, he leaves two sons, Howard L. Hopkins III…

                        • Machado, Joseph M.

                          MACHADO, JOSEPH M., age 45 of 34 Michael Dr, Bristol, died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Antonietta (Aloi) Machado Born in Sao Miguel, Azores a son of Maria (Medeiros) Machado of Bristol and the late Jose Machado. Joseph was a Supervisor in the Maintenance Department for the Bristol Warren Regional School's at Mt. Hope High School for 5 years; he also was a construction worker and also worked for the MF Foley Fish Co. in New Bedford and Boston.…

                          • Monroe III, Joseph B.

                            MONROE, JOSEPH B. III, 42, died Monday. Son of the late Joseph B. Jr. and Marlene (Brown) Monroe. Funeral Friday 11:00 AM in AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-7 PM. averystortifuneralhome.com for full obituary and guest book.

                            • Rego, Jason C.

                              REGO, JASON C., age 23, died Wednesday at his home after a long illness surrounded by his beloved wife, Diana C. (Flore) Rego, his loving mother and father, brothers, grandparents, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends, along with Father James Ruggieri, two Hospice nurses, and a Hospice Chaplin. Born in Providence, He was a son of Joao and Maria (Oliveira) Rego. Jason was a devoted brother of John and Matthew Rego. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Joao and Maria…

                              • Robinson, Shirley M. (Crudup)

                                ROBINSON CRUDUP, SHIRLEY M., 51, of Burnside St. died on June 26, 2008 in RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lee Robinson She was born in Franklin County, North Carolina; A daughter of the late Grady and the late Floyd Lee Crudup. She was the mother of Tenika Lee Crudup and Aries Crudup. She was the step-mother of Lee Souza and Tiffany Souza. She was the sister of Lenora Richardson, Grady Crudup, Larry Crudup and the late Paulette Hardy. A funeral will be held on Saturday at 10am in the Holy Cross…

                                • Rooney, Charles A.

                                  ROONEY, CHARLES A., 82 of Warwick, died Tue. at South Kingstown Nursing, West Kingston. He was the beloved husband of Beverly C. (Riley) Rooney, they were married for 62 years. Born in Providence a son of the late William and Katherine (Hurley) Rooney. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Rooney worked for the US Postal service for 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Karen A. Nutini and her husband Thomas of West…

                                  • Rossi Sr., Domenic J.

                                    ROSSI, DOMENIC J., SR., 73, of Cherry Hill Road, died Tuesday at home. He was the beloved husband of Muriel (Noel) Rossi. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Angelina (Mazzone) Rossi. Mr. Rossi was a business manager for Leavitt-Colson. He was the loving father of Domenic J. Rossi, Jr. of Warwick, David S. Rossi of Johnston, Michael F. Rossi of West Warwick, and Andrea D. Rossi of Cranston. Cherished grandfather of six; great grandfather of two. He was the caring brother of Ann M.…

                                    • Sauro, Rose "Mama Rosie" (Piccoli)

                                      SAURO, ROSE (PICCOLI) 'MAMA ROSIE', 89, of North Williams Street, Johnston passed away June 25, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Sauro. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Antonetta (Ferra) Piccoli. Rose was employed for many years at Beau-Craft Inc. She also worked at the Nicholas Ferri Middle School as a lunch coordinator. She was the matriarch of the family. She enjoyed cooking, being with her family and going to…

                                      • Smith, Franklin E.

                                        may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Thur. 4-7pm with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czenstochowa, 455 Washington Street, Coventry, Fri. at 10am. Burial with military honors will be at the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, Sat. at 9am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 143 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

                                        Guiles "Grey Wolf", Frederick D.
                                      • Ceremonial fire and visiting hours will be at his home, 325A Arcadia Road, Friday, June 27, 4 to 7 p.m. Traditional burial will be at the Veterans Cemetery, Rt. 2 Exeter, at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008
                                      • Morrone Jr., Joseph A.
                                      • Calling hours will be held Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, which will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck.
                                      • Pietraallo, Darrin L.
                                      • Calling hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Church Street, Bradford.
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