Monday, August 18, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/18/08

  • Allen, Albert C.

    ALLEN, ALBERT C., 91, of Naples, FL and Warren, formerly of Barrington, passed away at his Warren home on Friday, August 15th surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Dorothy Wilmot for over 16 years and the late Rosemary (Reed) Allen for over 48 years. Born in Lakewood, OH, he was the son of the late Miner W. and Erma (Wing) Allen. He honored these roots with a life-long devotion to the Cleveland Indians baseball team. Mr. Allen attended William and Mary College and played football there. A…

    • Bento, Arnet

      BENTO, ARNET 'ARNIE', 53, of Pershing Street, East 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…

      • Bucci, Mary A. (Corvese)

        BUCCI, MARY A. (CORVESE) 82, of Shepard Avenue, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 16, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand Bucci. Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late Rodosindo and Michelina (Bovenzi) Corvese. Mrs. Bucci was employed in the Jewelry Industry at Deltah Pearls for many years before her retirement. She was also a member of the St. Ann Altar Guild. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Richard A. Bucci of Sacred Heart Church,…

        • Carter Ph.D., Jerry J.

          CARTER, JERRY J. Ph.D., of Lincoln, RI, died at Grandview Nursing Home, Cumberland, RI on August 13th, 2008. He leaves a devoted wife Dolores, son Richard, his wife Audrey, two granddaughters Devon and Jade, stepson Kyle, brother James of Gainesville FL and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a WWII Veteran. He received his Doctorate from Fordham University in New York and was involved in research dealing with Genetics. He later taught and became a Vice Principal in Providence's Secondary Schools. A…

          • Collins, Elinor M. (Comeau)

            COLLINS, ELINOR M. (COMEAU), 88, of Smithfield, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Leo F. Collins, Sr. Born in North Providence she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Delia (Lemelin) Comeau. She leaves her children Leo F. Collins, Jr. of Meridianville, AL, Barry R. Collins of Smithfield, Kenneth M. Collins of Smithfield, Terry P. Collins of North Providence, Elinor M. Collins, Lynn M. Williams, and Charlene Holmes all of Smithfield, 12…

            • Coppa, Vito

              • Costa, Alice L.

                COSTA, ALICE L., 85 died Friday, August 15, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel Costa Sr. She was born in Rehoboth, a daughter of the late Antonio & Philomena (Martin) Ribeiro. Mrs. Costa was an inspector for the Martin-Copeland Company before retiring. She was a member of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens, a past officer of the Portugese American Civic Club & a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She leaves one son, Ronald D. Costa & his wife Nancy of Warwick,…

                • Darling, Susan A.

                  DARLING, SUSAN A., 51 of Pawtucket Ave., Riverside died Friday, August 15, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Walter J. Darling. She was born in Providence, a daughter of Dorothea (Ehrl) Fonseca of Riverside & the late Gilbert Fonseca. Susan was an administrative assistant for T.J. Maxx in Seekonk for the last 22 years. She was a devoted wife, mother & lived for her grandchildren. Besides her mother & husband she leaves two sons; Eric Darling of Warwick & Shawn W. Darling of…

                  • Davey, Mary Genevieve

                    DAVEY, MARY GENEVIEVE, 87, of Providence, RI passed away on August 14, 2008. Mary was the Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs at Rhode Island College from 1954 to 1979. Prior to this, she was a professional teacher in the Warwick and Providence public school systems. Born on February 14, 1921 in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late John Davey and Ellen T. (McDonough) Davey. Mary was the sister of the late John A. Davey and the late Thomas C. Davey, sister-in-law of Lena Davey and Ila…

                    • DiCristofaro, Marie H. (Rego)

                      DiCRISTOFARO, MARIE H. (REGO), 66, of West St., passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ralph J. DiCristofaro. A lifelong resident of West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Louis & Mary (Manish) Rego. Marie was a manager at the former Old Stone Bank in Arctic for over 30 years, before retiring. She was the stepmother of Brenda DiCristofaro of West Warwick and the grandmother of John Adams & Brian Derosiers. Sister of Eugene Pontes of Chicago, IL.…

                      • Ervoes, Helena Brilhante

                        ERVOES, HELENA BRILHANTE, 72, died unexpectedly Friday morning, August 15, 2008. She was the wife of the late Antonio Brilhante. Born Nov. 19, 1935, in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Agostinho and Helena (Araujo) Melo. She worked for many years at Speidel. She is survived by her three sons, Victor Brilhante of Warren, and Antonio Brilhante and Paul Brilhante of East Providence; her three daughters, Nelia Linhares of Pawtucket, Fatima Brilhante of East Providence and Maria Levesque of…

                        • Franks, Leah R. (Robison)

                          FRANKS, LEAH R. (ROBISON), 97, of Providence, passed away on August 17, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond G. Franks. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and Pearl (Jacobson) Robison. A graduate of the Ethical Culture School, Mrs. Franks was active in numerous community organizations including the Jewish Community Center and its nursery school, the Miriam Hospital, the Jewish Federation of RI, and the National Council of Jewish Women. She was a member of Temple Beth…

                          • Greene, Nora (Bolger)

                            GREENE, NORA (BOLGER), 78, of Promenade St., formerly of Warwick, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the home of her sister. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Greene, Sr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Robert and Nora (Kavanagh) Bolger, she was the sister of Donald B. Bolger and his wife Claire, John C. Bolger, Patrick K. Bolger and his wife Gail and Judith A. Fleming. Stepmother of Joyce Harris and Raymond A. Greene, Jr. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will…

                            • Gross, Lorraine D. (Farrow)

                              GROSS, LORRAINE D. (FARROW), 81 of Cranston, passed away quietly at home Saturday, August 16, 2008. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late George R. F. Farrow and Annie F. (Perry) Farrow, and a granddaughter of the late Alfred Caesar Augustus Perry, Chief Sachem of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Gross. She is survived by her two sons, G. Raymond F. Gross of Los Angeles, CA and Carl R. Gross II of Wakefield, her sister Barbara H. Gross of Cranston,…

                              • Hearson, Phoebe S.

                                HEARSON, PHOEBE S., 96, of Elmwood Dr., died Saturday at home. Wife of the late Ezra Russell Hearson. Daughter of the late John and Jessie (Cabral) St. Angelo. She was an avid crotcher that made afghans for many people. She leaves two brothers, Edward and Charles St. Angelo, and one sister Bertha Zeitler. Her Funeral Mass will be Wednesday 10:00 am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, Main St., Warren. Burial in North Burial Ground, Bristol. Arrangements by WILBUR-ROMANO.

                                • Kapinos, Sophie M. (Chrabascz)

                                  may call at the funeral home Monday, August 18 from 5-8 PM. Donations in Sophie's memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League, P.O. Box 458, Wakefield, RI 02880. For further information, directions and on line guest book please visit www.KapinosMazurFH.com.

                                  • Knight, Susan A.

                                    KNIGHT, SUSAN A., 50, of Woodville Alton Road, died Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Kent County Hospital. She was the wife of David C. Knight. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Daniel McDade of Wakefield and Joan Wheeler of Narragansett. She had been a resident of Hope Valley since 1986. She was an animal lover and had bred Chinese-Sharpei Dogs for 25 years. Besides her husband and parents she is survived by her son Daniel R. Knight and her daughter Marcie A. Knight both of Hope Valley, a sister Diane…

                                    • Proulx, Raymond A.

                                      PROULX, RAYMOND A., 22, passed away August 11, 2008. He was the beloved son of Muriel (Brederson) Proulx, Barry Lee Proulx. He leaves behind his loved daughter Mariah Lynn Proulx. His close family, two step brothers, grandparents, aunts, cousins & his long loved sweetheart Kerrie Corriveau. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 10-11 A.M. with a service to follow at 11 A.M. in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence.

                                      • Reilly Sr., Vincent A.

                                        REILLY, VINCENT A. SR., 'PAT', 92, of Cranston and formerly of Lyndhurst Avenue, Providence, died Thursday in Saint Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN while visiting and traveling with his daughter Col. Patricia A. Reilly, USAF. He was the husband of the late Helen K. (Byron) Reilly. Mr. Reilly graduated from East Providence High School in 1935 where he was a star athlete. He was a Veteran of WW II Army Air Corps. He was a bricklayer for many years retiring in 1972 at the age of 72. During this time…

                                        • 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…

                                          • Sanchirico, Leonard Anthony

                                            SANCHIRICO, LEONARD ANTHONY 'TONY', 73, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2008 at his home in Boise, Idaho. He was the beloved husband of Gisele (Martineau) Sanchirico. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Paolo and Delia (DeLuca) Sanchirico. Tony was the owner and operator of Sanco Associates for 30 years before retiring. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, Paul Sanchirico, Robert Sanchirico and Gary Sanchirico and his wife Allison; a…

                                            • Scungio, Theresa M. (DelFino)

                                              SCUNGIO, THERESA M. (DelFINO), 90, of Garrison Street, passed away August 15th at home. Born in Johnston, she was the daughter of the late Modestino and Concetta (Cenami) DelFino. She was the wife of the late John A. Ventetuolo, Sr. and John Scungio. Mother of Linda A. Duarte with whom she resided and the late John A. Ventetuolo, Jr.; grandmother of Bart J. Duarte, III. Sister of Louis DelFino, Bertha Morra, Concetta DelFino, and the late Ella Morra, Angelina Ricci, Anthony, Carlo, Angelo and Sandy DelFino.…

                                              • Tattrie, Jean C.

                                                TATTRIE, JEAN C., 62, passed away August 15, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Fred P. and Virginia (Baino) Gentile; daughter-in-law of Elizabeth (Jackson) and late Allen U. Tattrie Jr. of Bristol, RI; and wife of 37 years to Allen U. Tattrie III; mother to A. Christopher Tattrie of Hopedale, MA and Bryan Tattrie and his wife Nadia of Manchester, CT and beloved pet Chelsea. Besides her immediate family Jeannie will be remembered by…

                                                • Wanamaker, Kenneth James

                                                  WANAMAKER, KENNETH JAMES, 26, of 5 Hill Street, Smithfield, RI, died Friday, August 15, 2008 in Smithfield. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 22, 1981, he was the son of Susan (Wren) and Lawrence J. Moretti and William and Lynn (Graham) Wanamaker all of Middletown, RI. Kenny was a 1999 graduate of Middletown High School. He worked as a manager for Aegean Pizza in Smithfield. He was a member of the DeMolay Chapter of St. Paul's Lodge #14 F&AM. Besides his parents he leaves his daughter Kendra…

                                                  • Whalan, Warren M.

                                                    WHALAN, WARREN M., of Warwick, RI, died on August 16, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Warren was the husband of Jean (Goguen) Whalan. He was a son of the late Warren M. Whalan, Sr. and Mary A. Whalan and brother of the late Patricia Yacobi. Besides his beloved wife of 41 years, he leaves one son William and his wife Melissa of West Greenwich, and two granddaughters, Ashley and Abigail. Warren graduated from LaSalle Academy in Providence and attended Duke…

                                                  • de Wardener, Kenneth Murchison

                                                    de WARDENER, KENNETH MURCHISON, 70, passed away peacefully on August 15th. Born in New York City, he was a son of the late Edouard R. and Aurelie (Murchison) de Wardener. Mr. de Wardener was a regional recruiting manager for Wheaton Industries and Heublein Incorporated. He enjoyed drawing, storytelling and days at the beach. He was the husband of Roberta Johnson of ND. He leaves his daughters, Kimberly Markarian of East Greenwich, Laurie Palmisciano of CA and Lynne Burris of NY; brothers, Maxwell de…

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