Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/22/08

  • Algier Sr., Bradley D.

    • Alves, Kentrell "Trudy"

      ALVES, KENTRELL 'TUDY', 27, of Camp Street, died Wednesday at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of Kenneth D. Alves of Providence and Eunice McLain of Pawtucket. Besides her parents, Tudy is survived by brother, Kenneth Alves of East Providence, and sisters, Hope Destin and Jealisa Alves, both of Providence, and Latrice McKenney and Janay McKenney, both of North Kingston. Funeral 11am tomorrow in Bright Funeral Home, 290 Public Street, Providence; viewing begins at 10am. Cremation will…

      • Anesta, Emily M. (Cenedella)

        ANESTA, EMILY M. (CENEDELLA), 90, formerly of Milford, MA, died Sunday morning (July 20) at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing Home in Northbridge, MA, after a period of declining health. She was the widow of the late A. Veto Anesta who died in 2000. She is survived by (1) son, Atty. Joseph A. Anesta and his wife, Ann, of Cranston; (1) sister, Elizabeth Morawiec of Milford; (2) grandsons, Thomas and James Anesta, both of Cranston; (1) sister-in-law, Natalie Cenedella of Hudson, MA; her dear friends, Catherine and…

        • Bourgault III, Edward Joseph

          BOURGAULT, EDWARD JOSEPH III 'EDDIE', 48, passed away on Saturday, July 19th surrounded by his loving family and friends at Lahey Clinic after battling Cancer. Born April 3, 1960, he was the son of Edward Joseph 'Ted' Bourgault, Jr. of Pawtucket and Barbara (Clavin) Robitaille of Attleboro, stepson of David Robitaille. He was a graduate of St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket. Edward was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force from 1978 to 1980. He is survived by three brothers and seven sisters, James…

          • Boylan, David R.

            BOYLAN, DAVID R., 85, of Gould Avenue, died peacefully at home Sunday after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet M. (Olson) Boylan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John T. and Mary A. (Sullivan) Boylan of Ireland. Mr. Boylan retired from Narragansett Electric Company in 1988 after 38 years. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marines Officer's Candidate School. He served as a second mate in the Merchant Marines during WWII. Mr. Boylan was…

            • Burrell, Nancy Ruth (Crockett)

              BURRELL, NANCY RUTH (CROCKETT), went on to be with the Lord on July 16, 2008. She is preceded in passing by both of her parents, the late Carrie Louise and Ernest Crockett, and brother Charles Crockett. She leaves behind her husband Stephen Burrell, Sons: Kennard and Curtis Burrell, and Daughter: Angela Terrell. She is survived by three siblings: Yvette Engram (Bobby) of Jacksonville, FL, Ernest Crockett Jr., and Anita Crockett, both of Providence. Services will be held at 10am at Bright Funeral Home, 290…

              • Carlson, Esther L. (West)

                CARLSON, ESTHER L. (WEST), 100, formerly of Rumford, died on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Waterview Villa. She was the wife of the late Harold Carlson. Born in Rumford, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Della (Polsey) West. She is survived by a son, Robert Carlson and his wife Jane, a daughter, Betty Ann Bentley and her husband Raymond, a sister Della Mayforth, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her Funeral and Burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to J. H. Williams & Co.…

                • D'Abrosca, Gertrude E.

                  D'ABROSCA, GERTRUDE E., 83, a long time resident of East Greenwich, passed away July 21, 2008. She was the wife of the late John P. D'Abrosca. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mathilda (Boulet) LeBeau. She is survived by her sons: John P. Jr., Michael J. and Thomas M. D'Abrosca; siblings: Theresa Ferrette of E. Greenwich and Leo LeBeau of Sun City, FL; and three grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Peter J. D'Abrosca, CFD and sister of the late Irene…

                  • Dasdagulian, Maria

                    DASDAGULIAN, MARIA, of the Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston and formerly of Admiral St., died on Monday, July 21, 2008. Miss Dasdagulian was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Margos and Lucia (Giragosian) Dasdagulian. She was a secretary for Textron for many years. She is survived by two sisters, Alice Mildner of Warwick and Roxie Ananian of Melrose, MA. She was the sister of the late Hagop and Michael Dasdagulian, Lillian Janigian and Margaret Hagopian. She leaves a sister in law Lucille…

                    • Davol, Viola B.

                      DAVOL, VIOLA B., 74 of Virginia Street, Warren passed away July 20, 2008. She was the wife of the late William E. Davol. Born in Warren, she was the daughter of the late William and Albina (Joly) Greenwood. Viola worked for Well Made Dress for 25 years and then she worked for Chase Collections for 5 years before retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Garment Worker's Union of Fall River and she was a communicant of St. Jean Baptiste Church. She was the mother of David W. Davol of Riverside and Donna…

                      • DiRocco Jr., Michael A.

                        DiROCCO, MICHAEL A. JR., 61, of Staghead Parkway, formerly of Warwick, a heavy-equipment auto mechanic for the city of Warwick for 30 years died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the home of his daughter. He was the husband of Kathleen M. (Fillissey) DiRocco for 38 years and was a son of the late Michael A. and Anntoinetta (Gugliemo) Di- Rocco, Sr. Michael was the father of Michael A. DiRocco, III and Lisa Ann Gustafson. Brother of Pasquale A. Di- Rocco, Sr. and grandfather of Robert E. Gustafson, Jr. Also survived…

                        • Fortier, Roland O.

                          FORTIER, ROLAND O., 87, of London Ave., Pawtucket, died Saturday, July 19, 2008. He was the husband of Gemma (Lamoureux) Fortier and was a Navy veteran of WWII. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons: Alan, Mark, Peter, Claude and Vincent Fortier and four daughters: Elise LaCroix, Mary-Lynne Malec, Nancy Ballou and Julie Shields. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 AM from Darlington Mortuary of L. Heroux & Son, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Cecilia Church,…

                          • Gershman, George

                            GERSHMAN, GEORGE, 100, of Worcester, MA, died Sunday, July 20th. His wife Leah (Hodes) Gershman died in 1993. He leaves two daughters, Lois, wife of Michael Gutman of Mashpee, MA, and Deborah Teicher and her partner Robert O'Connor of Fitchburg, MA; a brother, Abraham Gershman of Providence; two sisters-in-law, Ruth (Davis) Gershman of Warwick and Eleanor (Klein) Gershman of San Francisco; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Harry, Paul and Edward…

                            • Greaves, Aida H.

                              GREAVES, AIDA H., 93, of Welfare Avenue, died Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Greaves. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James and Ada (Russell) Hamilton and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her son David H. Greaves and his wife Maureen of Cranston, and her two grandchildren Douglas H. Greaves of Newport and Hilary C. Greaves of Cranston. Mrs. Greaves was a volunteer serving on the Board of Directors at the St. Elizabeth Home for…

                              • Humphries Jr., William T.

                                HUMPHRIES, WILLIAM T., JR., died Sunday, July 20. He was the husband of the late Edna Gilmore Humphries and father of Barry Humphries and William T. Humphries, III. Full obituary at monahandrabblesherman.com

                                • Nataly, Constance V.

                                  NATALY, CONSTANCE V., 90, of Pawtucket Avenue, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Eastgate Nursing Home, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Nataly. Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Madeline (DeNardo) Caruso. She leaves one daughter, Carolyn Nataly of East Providence; one son, Edward 'Ted' Nataly and his wife Elaine Rasmussen of Exeter; and her sister-in-law and her husband, Beatrice and Lomer Lapointe of Fall River, Mass. She was the…

                                  • O'Neil, Sean M.

                                    O'NEIL, SEAN M., of West Warwick, RI, formerly of Brookline, MA. July 18, 2008. Beloved husband of Shannon C.M. (McQueen) O'Neil. Loving son of Mary (McDonagh) Garbarino and her husband James of West Warwick, RI and George D. O'Neil and his partner Denese Saulnier of Ashland, MA. Dear brother of Bryan P. O'Neil and his wife Andyeliz of Brookline, MA. James Garbarino, Jr. and his partner Monica of FL., and Ashley Garbarino of West Warwick, RI. Son in law of Cheryl McQueen of NH and the late…

                                    • Plouff Jr., Leon A.

                                      • Portas, Berias Alberto "Tito"

                                        PORTAS BERIAS, ALBERTO 'TITO', 86, of Kolb Road, Tuscon, AZ, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Hortensia (Hernandez) Portas. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a son of the late Rosalio and Balvina (Berias) Portas, he was a former Cranston resident and had lived in Tucson for the past 14 years. Mr. Portas was a took maker for Augut, Inc. He was a registered patent holder with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office; he also was a writer and researcher who published several…

                                        • Ricci, Gilbert D.

                                          RICCI, GILBERT D., 77, of Shippee Schoolhouse Road, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19th at the Rhode Island Hospital. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Theresa (Pate) Ricci and the husband of the late Chiyoko (Yamakawa) Ricci. Mr. Ricci was a heavy equipment operator before retiring. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was the father of Suzanne M. Borino; grandfather of Alicia L. and Alex G.…

                                          • Roberti, Celia M. (Cole)

                                            ROBERTI, CELIA, M. (COLE), 90, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 at her residence, the Avalon Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Roberti and a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Silva) Cole. Celia was employed as a footpress operator for Martelli Jewelry and BB Greenberg before retiring. She was a member of the SNMI Bowling League at the Cranston Bowl and also an avid bingo player. She was the beloved mother of Thomas R. Cole, Charlotte A. Porter, Beverly A. Manson, Patricia A. Kelly, Albert…

                                            • Roy, Armand E.

                                              ROY, ARMAND E., of Bloodgood St., died Sunday. He was the husband of Marie Y. (Picard) Roy. Born in St. Hughes, Canada he was the son of the late Aime and Aldea (Van Dale) Roy. Mr. Roy and his wife owned and operated the former Blue Bonnet Cafe on Broadway, Pawtucket for over 35 years retiring in 1985. Mr. Roy was a Staff Sgt. for the US Army serving during WWII and received the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Surviving besides his wife are four sons; Dennis A. Roy of Budd Lake, NJ, Alan M. Roy of…

                                              • Stevens, Howard G.

                                                STEVENS, HOWARD G., 71, of Pocasset Bay Manor, Johnston, and formerly of Providence, a retired firefighter for the Providence Fire Department, died July 19, 2008 at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Howard G. Stevens, Sr., and Wanda J. (Beilan) Stevens-Hunt, he lived in Providence most of his life. Mr. Stevens was a firefighter for the Providence Fire Department for 17 years, and served on Ladder 5, Ladder 10, and Ladder 8. His last assignment was as a chauffeur for then Chief…

                                                • Stiles, Arlene S. (Spirito)

                                                  STILES, ARLENE S. (SPIRITO), 73, of Woonasquatucket Avenue, North Providence, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Charles K. Stiles. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Antonette (Ruggieri) Spirito. She is survived by her children Kenneth Stiles, Dawn Sinesi, Keith Stiles and Brian Stiles. She was the grandmother of nine and sister of Florence Marshall, Carlo and Edwin Spirito, and the late Josephine…

                                                  • Tarbell, Helen Mary (Pilkington)

                                                    TARBELL, HELEN MARY (PILKINGTON), died peacefully July 20, 2008 at her home in Naples, FL. Born and raised in Providence, RI, Helen married Bob Tarbell and they moved to Hudson, MA. They lived in Vestal, NY before moving to Naples in 1997. Helen is survived by her loving husband Bob, their 6 daughters, sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, and many nieces and nephews. She is survived by one sister, Ann McBride and brother-in-law, Francis, of Barrington, RI, and one sister-in-law, Margaret…

                                                  • Thomas, Carolyn M.

                                                    THOMAS, CAROLYN, M., 67, died Monday, July 21, 2008 at home. A lifelong resident of Warwick, she was the daughter of Loretta M. (Frazier) Thomas and the late Paul Thomas. She was the beloved mother of Cheryl A. Smith, Colette R. Laprade, Charlene R. Flamand, Norman D. Flamand, Jr. and Deanna E. Lackey. Sister of Paul J. and Edward L. Thomas. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Her funeral service will be held Friday at 10 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435…

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