Sunday, July 27, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/27/08

  • Apici, John A.

    APICI, JOHN A., 83, of Foothill Street, Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Thursday July 24, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of Gena (Macari) Apici. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Angelo and Rosina Apici. Mr. Apici worked as a chef for What Cheer Catering for many years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #186 of Brookville, FL. Besides his wife he is survived by his two daughters Rose Marie Kennedy of Sevierville, TN and Jean L. Bettencourt…

    • Armstrong, Mark A.

      ARMSTRONG, MARK A., 41, of Mendon, MA formerly of Bellingham, suddenly, July 25, 2008. Beloved husband of Shelly A. (King) Armstrong. Father of Zachary A. and Madison M. Armstrong of Mendon, MA. Son of Carol I. (Armitage) Armstrong of Franklin, MA and the late Richard F. Armstrong Sr. Brother of Richard F. Armstrong Jr. of Mendon, MA, Dianne L. Soulnier of PA, Kim L. Jordan of Franklin. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Monday at 8:15 A.M.…

      • Bouchard, Charles E.

        BOUCHARD, CHARLES E., 83, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away unexpectedly July 7, 2008 at the Jupiter Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth E.'Sam' (Hacking) Swinburne. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late C. Earl Bouchard and Mary E. (O'Neil). He attended Assumption and Classical High Schools, Providence. Charlie was a US Navy veteran of WWII serving aboard the USS Mellette and the LST-55 which became the Navy's only 'floating hospital'…

        • Cubellotti, Amedeo

          CUBELLOTTI, AMEDEO, 69 of No. Loxley Dr., Johnston, passed away July 26, 2008. He was the husband of Carmela (Marraffino) Cubellotti. Born in Conca Campania, Italy, he was the son of the late Arturo and Leondina (Savastano) Cubellotti. Mr. Cubellotti moved to the U.S. in 1981 and worked at Colonial Knife of Providence until he retired in 1999. He loved hunting and playing cards. He was the father of Leondina Falso and Assunta LaMarra both of Italy, Silvana Oliviera of East Providence, and Arturo Cubellotti…

          • Egan, Denise L. (Chabot)

            EGAN, DENISE L. (CHABOT), 55, of Blue Mist Dr., Manville, died Friday, July 25, 2008 in Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI. She was the wife of Dennis P. Egan whom she married on June 6, 1981. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of Paul A. and Loraine M. (Jabotte) Chabot of Harrisville. Denise's career spanned thirty five years in the Northern RI Mortgage Banking Industry, including Eastland Bank, Countrywide, and Travis Mortgage Companies. She was an active participant in the Northern RI Board of…

            • Elmslie, Gordon

              ELMSLIE, GORDON 'POOH PA', 82, Hope Street, Bristol and formerly of Warren passed away peacefully Sunday (7/20) morning at his home. He was the devoted husband of Alma (Keeping) Elmslie. Born in London, England he was the son of the late John and Alice (Simmons) Elmslie. Mr. Elmslie owned and operated Elmco Tool in Bristol for many years before retiring. He was a member of the Queens Royal Navy. Mr. Elmslie enjoyed listening to Big Band music, playing & watching Soccer, and was an avid golfer.…

              • Fazio, June E. (Hirtle)

                FAZIO, JUNE E. (HIRTLE), Of Brookline, formerly of Warwick, RI, July 23, 2008. Loving mother of Sara Beth Fazio and her husband Lindsey Baden and adoring grandmother to their daughter, Sophie Jasmine Baden, all of Brookline. Dear sister of Dorothy Annis of Quincy, George Hirtle of Brookfield, Owen Hirtle of Brewster and the late Walter Wellington Hirtle, Jr. Former wife of the late Vincent Fazio. Also survived by her best friend, Maisie Raftery of Warwick, RI and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. June…

                • Koulbanis, Philomena A.

                  • Lafreniere, Margaret B.

                    LAFRENIERE, MARGARET B. loving wife of the late Raymond G. Lafreniere, died July 23rd in Iowa. She was formerly of Glendale, RI. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 29 July 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Brown Funeral Home, 1496 Victory Highway, Oakland, RI. Burial will follow in Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet, RI. Calling hours are from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Brownsfuneralhomes.com

                    • Link, Charles A.

                      LINK, CHARLES A. 'BUD', 87, of Cranston and formerly of Jeanette, PA, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Rhode Island Hospital. The son of the late Andrew C. and Mary E. (Sullivan) Link, he was the brother of Mary June Shimmell of Riverview, MI and Ruth A. Link of Wyandotte, MI. He is also survived by six adoring nieces and two nephews, as well as many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was the brother of the late Claire L. (Link) Young of Wyandotte, MI. Bud will be sadly missed by his family and…

                      • Maiorano, Joseph

                        MAIORANO, JOSEPH, 89, of Fernbrook Court, Cranston, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at home. He was the devoted husband of the late Ruth A. (Dwyer) Maiorano. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raffaele and Domenica (Cionfoli) Maiorano. Mr. Maiorano was employed by the former United Supply Company of Warwick for over fifty years. He was a WW II veteran serving in the US Army. Mr. Maiorano was a communicant, alter server, choir member and was a Past President of the St. Joseph's Guild at…

                        • Matracia, Germaine (Ruhle)

                          MATRACIA, GERMAINE, (RUHLE), went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2008. She is survived by one son Pastor Leon Ruhle and his wife Jean. Germaine had three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10am from the Hoey-Arpin-Williams-King Funeral Home, 168 Academy Avenue Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation Monday 6-8pm. Please omit flowers.

                          • Mooney, Ella J.

                            MOONEY, ELLA J., 104, formerly of Bishop Hill Road, passed away July 21st at Haven Health Center of Greenville. Born in Pforzheim, Germany, a daughter of the late Wilhelm and Luise Hoffman Jaeger. Ella emigrated to this country in 1911 with her entire family. Prior to her marriage in 1927 to the late Howard T. Mooney, she was employed as a bookkeeper for the former Speidel Company in Providence. Ella was predeceased by her son, Howard T. Mooney Jr., her three sisters, Helene Millmather, Louise Smith and…

                            • Munroe, Gertrude M.

                              MUNROE, GERTRUDE M., 92 of West Shore Road and formerly of Glen Drive, died Friday at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John K. Munroe Jr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Howard E. and Laura (Williams) Acres, she had lived in Warwick since 1948. Mrs. Munroe served and worked as the secretary of Munroe Tool Company, Coventry until her retirement in 1985. She was a graduate of East Providence High School, was a licensed hairdresser and an avid bridge player. She attended Norwood…

                              • Neary Jr., Henry J.

                                NEARY, HENRY J. JR., 66, of Davis Drive, Pascoag, died Wednesday at Bayberry Commons. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Henry J. Neary Sr. and the late Anne (McManus) Neary. He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. He worked for Davol Incorporated of Cranston for thirty years as a mechanical engineer. He is survived by two sons Keith T. Neary of Woonsocket and Michael C. Neary of Peoria, AZ, three sisters Eleanor Tally of South Kingstown, Maureen Sullivan of Falmouth, MA…

                                • Nees, Geraldine A.

                                  NEES, GERALDINE A., 74, of Briarwood Drive, Attleboro, on July 24, 2008. Wife of Ronald G. Nees. Mother of Michael Nees of Rehoboth, Margaret Criscione of Providence, Timothy Nees of Coventry, Veronica Seamans of Riverside, and Elizabeth Romano of Scituate, RI. Also survived by nine grandchildren. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 9 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro. Followed by a funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelest Church, 133 North Main St.,…

                                  • O'Brien, Ann E. (McMahon)

                                    O'BRIEN, ANN E. (McMAHON), 72, of North Providence, died Wednesday July 23, 2008. She was the wife of the late Ernest V. O'Brien and mother of Mary Egan and little Lisa, Lisa, Michael and James O'Brien. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hopkins Manor Activity Fund, 610 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated. For complete obituary and guest book visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

                                    • Pagano, Julia (Briggs)

                                      PAGANO, JULIA (BRIGGS), 94, formerly of Rumford, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Pagano. Born in the Apponaug section of Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Greene) Briggs. Julia resided in Rumford for over 50 years. She was a member of Newman Congregational Church and a former member of the Wannamoisett Country Club where she enjoyed golfing. Julia was also involved in the Order of the Eastern Star many years ago. She leaves her…

                                      • Petrarca, Sharon E. (Finegan)

                                        PETRARCA, SHARON E. (FINEGAN), 54, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday July 24, 2008. Sharon grew up in Warwick and lived most of her adult life in West Warwick. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy (O'Donnell) Finegan formally of Warwick, and the beloved mother of Lauren E. Petrarca and James M. Petrarca, both of West Warwick. Cherished sister of Frank Finegan of Newport, John Finegan of South Kingstown, and Joan Greene of North Kingstown, she will also be dearly missed by her…

                                        • Rosiak, Michael

                                          ROSIAK, MICHAEL, 81, a retired Teamster, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine 'Kathleen' D. (McCabe) Rosiak. Born in Providence, a son of the late Harry J. and Elena (Zeminkova) Rosiak, he was a resident of North Providence for 54 years. Michael was a member of Teamster's Local 251 for 32 years, and worked for Arrow Transportation for 29 1/2 years retiring in 1980. He also worked for the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics at Quonset…

                                          • Sargent, Myron B.

                                            SARGENT, MYRON B., 88 passed away Friday, July 25, 2008. He was the husband of Virginia M. (Douglas) Sargent. Born in Alexandria, NH he was the son of the late Orville A. and Vivian P. (Bailey) Sargent. He was a watch maker for Rhody Watch Co. for 50 years, a US Army WWII veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters; Diane Mimande and Sharon Schmid, one son; Thomas W. Sargent, a sister Seba Barnes, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Committal…

                                            • Tetreault, Eddie

                                              TETREAULT, EDDIE, 64, passed away July 17, 2008, at Mt. St. Francis Nursing Center, Woonsocket, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy. They were happily married for 38 years. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Nazaire and Alice (Theberge) Tetreault. Mr. Tetreault was an Auto Technician at Stas' Auto in South Attleboro for many years. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the Army as an Aircraft Mechanic and Co-Pilot from October 1965 to November 1966. Besides his…

                                              • Thomson, Elizabeth Ann

                                                THOMSON, ELIZABETH 'BETSY' ANN, 27, A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at St. John's Episcopal Church, County Road, Barrington, RI. Arrangements by Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Full obituary visit: www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.com

                                                • Tilson, Herbert V.

                                                  TILSON, HERBERT V., 80, of Providence, passed away July 25, 2008. He was the husband of Shirley A. (Weeden) Tilson. Born in Savannah, Georgia, a son of the late Rev. Richard Tilson and Bonzola Tilson. He was a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his six children Herbert Tilson Jr., Renee Evora, Juan Tilson, Juana Tilson, Tina Desilets, and Lisa Arawole, 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grand children. He was the brother of 8 siblings, 6 brothers and 3 sisters, survived by 2 brothers Richard Tilson and Alonzo…

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