Sunday, August 17, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/17/08

  • Alves, Edward

    ALVES, EDWARD, 83 of Greylock Road, Bristol died Thursday at home. Husband of the late Joyce (Rohrman) Alves. He was a Mechanical Engineer for the Sandvik Corporation and a WWII Army veteran. He was the father of Paul Alves, AZ, Karen O'Rourke of Hope, RI and Cynthia Lembeck of Lebanon, NJ. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren where family will receive friends Monday 4-7pm. Funeral service at the funeral home Tuesday at 10am. Burial with full military…

    • Bento, Arnet "Arnie"

      BENTO, ARNET 'ARNIE' 53 of Pershing Street E. Providence died on August 15, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Valerie D. (Waters) Bento He was born in Providence, RI a son of Maria J (Monterio) Bento and the late Matthew J. Bento. He is the father of Brandi A. Katongole, Nadine Mc Allister, Erick, Jeffrey and Devin Bento. He was the brother of Valorie Gonsalves, Priscilla and Steven Bento. He had 5 grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00am in Mount Hope Community Baptist…

      • Bergeron, Doris D.

        BERGERON, DORIS D., 91, formerly of Valley St., Central Falls, passed peacefully Friday with her loving family by her side at the Jeanne Jugan Home in Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late J. Aphonse Bergeron. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Raynald and Aurore (Masse) Davignon, Doris was a lifelong Central Falls resident before moving to the Jeanne Jugan residence seven years ago. Her passions in recent years were jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She is survived by a son, Paul R. Bergeron of…

        • Burlingham, David F.

          BURLINGHAM, DAVID F., age 41 of America St., passed away on August 15th at his home. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Marie Y.(Bernatchez) Burlingham of IN and the late Frank W. Burlingham David was a carpenter for many local construction companies. Besides his loving mother, he leaves a brother James Burlingham of IN. Visiting hours will be held on MONDAY from 4 to 7pm in the RUSSELL J. BOYLE & SON Funeral Home 142 Centerville Rd., WARWICK, followed by a funeral service at 7pm, burial will be private. For…

          • Buxbaum Sr., Edmond D.

            BUXBAUM, SR., EDMOND D., 79, of Villa Court, Marco Island, Florida, a retired US Navy, Chief Petty Officer, died Saturday at Village at Waterman Lake. He was the husband of Dorothy (Viera) Buxbaum. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Jerome W. Buxbaum and Edith (Michaels) Oefner. He had been a resident of Florida for 18 years. He was a US Navy Veteran of Korean Conflict. Besides his wife he is survived by a son Edmond D. Buxbaum, Jr, of Rehoboth, two daughters, Donna M. Buxbaum, of East…

            • Cardillo, Incornata "Mary" (Corcelli)

              CARDILLO, INCORNATA (CORCELLI) 'MARY' 93, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Cardillo. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Potito 'Peter' and Amalia (Cesino) Corcelli. She was a resident of Providence most of her life, before moving to Johnston. Mrs. Cardillo had worked as a matron in the Governors Office for 22 years, before retiring in 1983 after having served under four governors. Previously she had…

              • Curran, Elizabeth (Meklian)

                CURRAN, ELIZABETH (MEKLIAN) of Cranston, RI passed away on Friday August, 15th 2008. Wife of the late Edward Curran, daughter of the late Samuel and Anoush (Giragosian) Meklian. She leaves behind her devoted children; Karen, John and Michelle Curran, her son-in-law Glen and her beloved grandchildren, Marissa, Veronica and Gabriel along with her loving sisters Zabel and Mary Meklian. Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral which will be held on Tuesday at 10am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son…

                • Dann-Brooks, Lillian E. (Eley)

                  DANN-BROOKS, LILLIAN E. (ELEY), 79, of Lake Helen, Florida and formerly of Providence, peacefully passed away July 26th at the Golden Crest Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Harold Dann and Robert J. Brooks, Sr. She is survived by her 5 children, Robert J. Jr., Paul T., Steven W. and Gary Brooks and Lori A. Nelson, two stepchildren, Jeff and David Dann, 11 grandchildren, 1 step- granddaughter and 5 great-grandchildren, sister to George and Willam Eley and the late Francis Eley. Burial services…

                  • Dauphinais, Doris A. (LaFlamme)

                    DAUPHINAIS, DORIS A. (LAFLAMME), 70, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Legacy House in Ocala, Florida after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Edward 'Tony' Dauphinais whom she was married for 52 years. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ovila and Albertine (Mercier) LaFlamme. She lived many years in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Doris worked many years for Monet Jewelry in Pawtucket and East Providence as well as Teknor Apex, in Pawtucket, RI. She is survived…

                    • DeAngelis, Vincent J.

                      DeANGELIS, VINCENT J., 68, formerly of Cranston and Pawtucket before moving to North Providence, passed away Friday at Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. He was the husband of Loretta A. (Ferruche) DeAngelis. Born in Providence, a son of the late Pasco and Celeste (Grimaldi) DeAngelis. Mr. DeAngelis was vice president of the former Beatrix Jewelry and JWT Ent., Inc. of Pawtucket before retiring due to illness. He was a former member of Pawtucket Country Club. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Todd DeAngelis…

                      • DeBiasio, Luco "Louie"

                        • Ferrazzano, Norman F.

                          FERRAZZANO, NORMAN F., 69, of Central Ave., Johnston passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 at Hospice Care of Rhode Island Philip Hulitar In-Patient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Kathleen (Cimaglia) Ferrazzano. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Montecalvo) Ferrazzano. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean War. Mr. Ferrazzano was in management working for Dollar Tree Inc. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters Kimberly Ann Ferrazzano and Kristyn Leigh…

                          • Gagne, Jacqueline (Dumoulin)

                            GAGNE, JACQUELINE (DUMOULIN), of 300 Broadway, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008. She was the wife of the late Arthur Gagne. Born in Notre Dame des Bois, Sherbrooke, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Blanche (Audette) Dumoulin. Mrs. Gagne was a design seamstress for the former India Imports of Providence for many years and worked at JC Penney before retiring. She volunteered for many years as a Foster Grandparent in the Pawtucket School System as well as the Christian Quilting Club…

                            • Holden, Lovetta M. (Root)

                              HOLDEN, LOVETTA M. (ROOT), 64, of Bartlett Dr., died Thursday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Gerald R. Holden, Sr.; the couple had been married 46 years. Born in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ralph Root Sr. and Glenna (Mayer) Root, she moved to Warwick in 1966. Mrs. Holden was a Medical Assistant at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence until illness forced her retirement. She served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1963. Besides her husband she is survived by her loving son…

                              • Jenkins, Geoffrey J.

                                JENKINS, GEOFFREY J., 81 passed away on August 14, 2008 at his home in Gilbert, Arizona. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 30 years, Amey Jenkins. He is survived by his children, Mark E. Turnbull, Amey-Jo Jones, Meghan Jenkins Glassman, and Sarah E. Jenkins, and he also leaves Valerie Jenkins Degidio from a previous marriage. He was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI on Wednesday August 20,…

                                • Johnson, Lori (Labrie)

                                  JOHNSON, LORI (LABRIE), 48, of Coventry, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 15, 2008 while surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Peter E. Johnson. She was the daughter of the late Richard A. & Irene B. (Cady) Labrie. Lori was an Office Manager for Dr. Richard P. Moitoza for 17 years, retiring due to illness in 2004. She was the mother of Gregory J. Verrill of Chicago, IL., and the sister of Ricky A. Labrie of Coventry, and the late David K. Labrie. Her Memorial Service will…

                                  • Lerner, Evelyn

                                    • Marcotte, George R. "Uncle George"

                                      MARCOTTE, GEORGE R. 'UNCLE GEORGE' 74, of Grove Avenue, Cranston, died peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. George was surrounded by his loving family and friends at the time of his death. Born in Coventry, he was the son of the late H. George and Mary (Dolan) Marcotte. He was the brother of the late Ernest P. Marcotte. George is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Margaret (Cummings) Marcotte and his daughter, Elizabeth A. Marcotte. He…

                                      • McCafferty, Liam F.

                                        McCAFFERTY, LIAM F., 50, passed away in a motorcycle accident on August 14, 2008. Liam was a member of local 271 International Union of Laborers, and worked many jobs in and around RI. He was the son of Therese A. (Gregoire) McCafferty and the late Philip J. McCafferty, Sr. Besides his mother is survived by his life companion Anne D'Andrea; five sisters: Claudette (Casey) Hardie, Michele D'Ellena, Kathleen Smith, Maureen Jones and Monique Lenzi, three brothers: Philip, Sean, and Marc McCafferty;…

                                        • Palazzo, Frank A.

                                          PALAZZO, FRANK A., 89, of Roland Avenue passed away August 14, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Louise (Lepore) Palazzo. Mr. & Mrs. Palazzo had been married for 61 years. Born in Providence a son of the late Nunzio Palazzo and Gaetana (Petruollo) Palazzo-Lunchi, and step-son of the late Antonio Lunchi. Mr. Palazzo was an employee of the City of Cranston School Department at Bain School. He was also a tile setter for the former Arlington Tile Co., Cranston. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He was…

                                          • Paul Jr., H. Lee

                                            PAUL, H. LEE, JR., 86, passed away July 10, 2008. He was the devoted husband of Danny-Lee (Fugate) Paul for 54 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Kerry Ufford and her husband John of East Greenwich, RI, Lisa Koelle and her husband J. Patrick of Providence, RI, and H. Lee Paul III and his wife Annette of Ashland, VA. He has two granddaughters, Katherine Doty and Elizabeth Bennett Koelle. A memorial service with military honors will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 11 AM in St.…

                                            • Porreca, Anthony Domenic

                                              PORRECA, ANTHONY DOMENIC, 39, of Woodward Road, North Providence, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 13th surrounded by his family. Born on December 29, 1968, he is the son of Anthony and Francine Porreca. He leaves two sisters, Dawn Porreca and her husband Raymond Antaya III, Stephanie Lisi and her husband Christopher Lisi. Anthony is the uncle of Eric Winegardner II, Kaitlyn Winegardner, Jesse Mancini and Justin Antaya. Anthony was a computer network administrator until retiring in 2006 due to…

                                              • Rossi, Gladys

                                                ROSSI, GLADYS, 85, died Saturday. Gladys was the beloved wife of the late Americo C. Rossi. She was born in Johnston, the daughter of the late Albert and Asunta (Di Gasparro) Amore and had lived in Pawtucket most of her life. Mrs. Rossi was a longtime communicant of St. Joseph's Church. She leaves two daughters; Donna M. Macksoud of No. Providence and Doreen A. Breault of Ivoryton, CT, three grandchildren; Michael R., Mark and Rachel Breault and one sister Yolander Vellone of Cranston. She was the…

                                                • Sacco, Mr. Andrew M.

                                                  Andrew M. Sacco, 77, of Hobart Street, Westerly, passed away on August 15, 2008 at The Westerly Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Alice I. (Spino) Sacco of Westerly. He will be sadly missed by his loving daughter, Joyce Grasso and her husband Michael of Westerly, his loving son, Michael Sacco and his wife Rita of Westerly, he will also be missed by his three loving grandchildren, Thomas Grasso and his wife Michelle, Christopher Grasso and his…

                                                  • Tellier, Claire A. (Allard)

                                                    TELLIER, CLAIRE A. (ALLARD), 94, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Gagnier and Theodore Tellier. Born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose-Alma (Ferron) Allard, she had resided in Central Falls, Cumberland, Woonsocket and So. Carolina. Claire was employed by the former J. P. Coats Co. and Hasbro before retiring in 1974. She leaves her godson, Edmond H. Allard of Warwick; 2 grandsons, Michael Tellier of FL and Gerald Tellier, Jr. of Ashland,…

                                                  • Wright, Daniel Frederic

                                                    WRIGHT, DANIEL FREDERIC 29, of Warren passed away Friday at his home. He was the husband of Megan A. (Berry) Wright and father of Ruth Amelia, Samuel Frederic, and Lincoln James Wright, all of Warren. Born in Providence, he was the son of John and Elsie (Rockefeller) Wright. Daniel was the maternal grandson of Frederic and June Rockefeller of Warren and the paternal grandson of Mary Ellen Wright and the late Sam Wright of St. Petersburg, FL. He is also survived by two brothers John Andrew Wright of…

                                                       

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