Thursday, July 17, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/17/08

  • Aguiar, Maria C.

    AGUIAR, MARIA C., 86 of Lorraine St. Pawtucket died Tuesday at the Phillip Hulitar Inpatient Center Providence. She was the wife of the late Victor Aguiar. Born in Feteiras do Sul, Sao Miguel, Azores a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria C. (Tavares) Raposa she came to the US in 1967 and settled in Pawtucket. Prior to retiring in 1988 she had been employed as a floor girl for the International Packaging Co. of Pawtucket for fifteen years. Mrs. Aguiar was a Communicant of St. Anthony Church, Pawtucket. She…

    • Ciciriello, Francesco Giuseppe

      Francesco Giuseppe Ciciriello, 71, of Branch Street, Westerly, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at The Westerly Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sara (Gioffre) Ciciriello, whom he married on Aug. 1, 1965. Born in Sanfili Consenza, Italy, on January 27, 1937, he was the son of Salvatore and Maria (Rende) Ciciriello. He came to America in 1962. Mr. Ciciriello worked at Arnold Bakery in Connecticut for 25 years. He then worked at the Eastern Middle School in Greenwich, Conn., for 12 years,…

      • Coren, Dr. Simon

        COREN, DR. SIMON, 95, South Yarmouth, MA passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, July 16. He is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Alice Ruth, their sons Steven, Gerald and wife Kathleen, Daniel and wife Rosemarie, grand-sons Samuel and Gregory, grand-daughter Stefanie, great-grand-children India Mae and Amaru, nieces Rosalind Tracht, Diane and husband Sonny Forman, nephew Stuart Cohen, and sister-in-law Esther Freedman. Simon is predeceased by his parents Annie and Samuel and brothers Abraham,…

        • Curry, William J.

          CURRY, WILLIAM J., 65, of Mineral Spring Ave., died Tuesday. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late John E. and Winifred P. (Frigault) Curry. He resided in North Providence for the past six years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and also devoted twenty years of service in the R.I. Air National Guard. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, Mansfield Office retiring in 2005. He was a member of the American Aviation Historical Society, Quonset Point Historical Society, and was also an avid…

          • Dinsmore, Jo-Ann (Biccicco)

            DINSMORE, JO-ANN (BICCICCO), 54, of Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence passed away July 15, 2008 in Orchard View Manor following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the wife of Wesley Dinsmore and the daughter of the late Ralph and Lena (Cerio) Biccicco. Jo-Ann spent her life as a devoted mom, a selfless caretaker to her late mother and a volunteer animal advocate. She was the mother of Dawn Sepulveda and her husband Edgar; sister of Elaine Albano and Carol Ann Merolla; aunt to several nieces…

            • Dudley, Marilyn "Pat" (Patterson)

              • Erickson, Charles "Kiel"

                CHARLES 'KIEL' ERICKSON, 62, died of a malignant stroke on April 27, 2008, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Uppsala, Sweden on November 19, 1945, and was adopted by the late Arthur and Freda (Sadler) Erickson of Rockport, MA. He was a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. He is survived by three children, Deirdre Metcalf, Kalev Erickson, and Chloe Hooton and three grandchildren, Granger, Olivia and Charles, and by his past wives, Teresa and Sally. Please join the family to…

                • Fallon, Helen Bolster

                  hip St., Newport, R.I. 02840, in honor of the wonderful care she received. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com.

                  • Francis, John Anthony

                    FRANCIS, JOHN ANTHONY, 41, of Arch St., Pawtucket, formerly of Metacom Ave. Bristol, died suddenly at home on July 14th. Son of David and Genevieve (Marino) Francis. He lived in Bristol for many years, and graduated with the Class of 1983 from Bristol High School. He was employed as Maintenance Supervisor for Baytower Nursing Center of Providence. He is survived by a son, Tyler Francis of Warwick, his parents, brothers David Francis of Topsham ME and Matthew Francis of Bristol. A Funeral will be held…

                    • Lalli, Armando D.

                      LALLI, ARMANDO D., 86, formerly of Cove Ave., passed away while surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Haven Healthcare, Coventry. He was the husband of Louise C. (Sbardello) Lalli for 58 years. Born in Salisbury, PA, he was the son of the late Francisco & Elisa (Porrazzo) Lalli. A resident of Warwick since 1968, Armando was a service technician for Atlas Music Co., Providence for 42 years, retiring in 2000. As a Corporal in the US Army, Armando was a combat tank operator in the…

                      • Lavault, Virginia C.

                        LAVAULT, VIRGINIA C., 89 of Bishop Ave. Rumford, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman E. Lavault. She was born in East Providence a daughter of the late Anthony & Virginia (Sears) Costa. Mrs. Lavault was a division secretary for the United States Navy at Quonset Point for 10 years before retiring. She leaves one daughter, Geraldine Jacobs; one son, Thomas N. Lavault; three granddaughters, Amy Simpson, Gretta Jacobs & Leah Jacobs & two great…

                        • Malone Jr., Daniel T.

                          MALONE, DANIEL T. JR., 80, of Williston Way, Pawtucket died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Pawtucket. He was the husband of Pearl M. (Wood) Malone. They were married 39 years. Mr. Malone was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Daniel and Sarah (Finan) Malone Sr. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 251 Union working for Rhode Island Produce and Almacs Supermarkets for over 40 years. He also tended bar at the First and Last and Rocks Bar in Pawtucket for many…

                          • Mattera, Salvatore J.

                            MATTERA, SALVATORE J., 85, passed away July 15th at the RI Veterans Home. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Giovanni J. and Fortuna (Migliaccio) Mattera and the husband of the late Lorna S. (Karn) Mattera. Mr. Mattera was the owner and operator of Jolly Joe's Ice Cream before retiring. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was the brother of Anthony J. Mattera, Marie Petrucci and the late John and Jerry Mattera, Filomena Petrucci and Yolanda Pacitto. Visitation and funeral will be…

                            • McHugh, Maureen A.

                              • Price, Rodney K.

                                PRICE, RODNEY K., 33, of Lincoln, RI passed away on July 13, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving fiance of Nappaye Myers. He was born in Tarrytown, NY on May 29, 1975 to Shirley (Price) Crawl and the late Roger Bell. He attended Ossining High School and Norfolk State University. He was a member of the Joe F. Boone Masonic Lodge #30 in Portsmouth, VA. He was also an Assistant Manager at Walgreen's. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. He was a great athlete and excelled in…

                                • Quattrocchi, James R.

                                  QUATTROCCHI, JAMES R., 61, of North Kingstown, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca (Avella) Quattrocchi. He is also survived by his brother John Quattrocchi, III of North Smithfield and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Jean (Ryberg) Quattrocchi, Jr. Mr. Quattrocchi was a Certified Financial Planner and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University. He…

                                  • Ramstad, Yngve

                                    RAMSTAD, YNGVE, a longtime University of Rhode Island economics professor and former department chair, died July 5, 2008, of complications from ALS. He was 67. The Rhode Island chapter of the ALS Association honored Yngve with its Brian Dickinson Courage Award on June 12. Although Yngve was unable to attend, more than three dozen colleagues and friends, including two from his high school years, were present. His daughter, Kathryn Ramstad-Albert, accepted the award on his behalf. Yngve was born March 20,…

                                    • Sabol, Andrew J.

                                      SABOL, ANDREW J., 88, Professor Emeritus of English at Brown University died Monday. He was the husband of the late Marion (Allen) Sabol. A Brown University graduate, he earned his PhD at Brown in 1947 and joined the faculty the same year. He was named Professor Emeritus in 1996 after serving nearly fifty years on the Brown faculty. His major interests were English Lyric Theatre and English Lyric Poetry of the 16th and 17th centuries. He authored five books including Major Poets of the Seventeenth Century,…

                                      • Simeone, Edith I.

                                        SIMEONE, EDITH I., 88, formerly of Raymond Street, passed away peacefully Monday at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Marco Simeone. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Ripa) D'Amato, she was a lifelong city resident. Mrs. Simeone was a packer for the former Universal Optical Company for several years, retiring in 1975. She was a lifelong communicant of Saint Patrick Church, Providence, and an avid bowler for twenty years at Aetna Bowling Alley,…

                                        • Sims, Barbara M.

                                          of oceanography, PSVP and the Narragansett Bay Wheelmen. She leaves no immediate survivors. Her funeral and burial were private. For Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com. Arrangements by BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

                                          • St. Pierre, Vivian M.

                                            ST. PIERRE, VIVIAN M., 72, resident of Danielson CT. Died July 16, 2008 at the William W. Backus Hospital in CT. Loving wife of the late Romeo E. St.Pierre Sr. Born in Woonsocket RI, daughter of the late Joseph & Minnie (Ricard) Breault. She was formerly of Blackstone, MA & RI. She was employed as a supervisor and department head of Lish Enterprises in Framingham, Milford and Upton for 22 years. She was also employed by Sandberg Enterprises Inc. in Coventry for 9 years retiring in Jan. 1999. She is…

                                            • Vento Jr., Joseph

                                              are invited. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers donations to Hasbro Children's Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. For online condolences please visit rifuneral.com.

                                              • Waldman, H. Leonard

                                                WALDMAN, H. LEONARD, Douglas Dr., died Wednesday. He was the beloved husband of Lillian (Robinson) Waldman. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Isaac and Sarah (Pantelis) Waldman. He was manager for Stewart Distributing Co. Leonard was a WWII Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre, Third Army, Fourth Armored Division. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, the Jewish War Veterans, Providence Hebrew Free Loan and was President of the RI Jewish Bowling Congress. He was a graduate of…

                                                • Weitzel Jr., Lt. Col. (Ret) Charles W.

                                                  WEITZEL, CHARLES W. JR; LT. COLONEL USAFR (RET) 86 of Wakefield, RI died on July 14, 2008. Born in Wilton, CT, he was the son of the late Charles, Sr. and Elizabeth (Becker) Weitzel. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (Runyon) Weitzel. Mr. Weitzel was a 1940 graduate of St. Luke's School (New Canaan,CT) and attended Lafayette College where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942, and after winning his pilot's wings, became a B-24 pilot with the…

                                                  • Wilkins Jr., John E.

                                                    WILKINS, JOHN E., JR., 74, of Terre Mar Drive, passed away peacefully Wednesday at home. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Castle) Wilkins for 52 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late John E., Sr. and Mary M. (Langton) Wilkins. Mr. Wilkins was an Ironworker for Local 37 in Providence before retiring. He was a member of the Wickford Club. Besides his wife he leaves a son, John E. Wilkins, III of Westerly; three daughters, Kimberly A. Roscoe of Summerfield, FL, Lori J. Hinkson of North…

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