Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/20/08

  • Agostinho, Robert A. "Bongo"

    • Anderson, Eveline J. (Paquette)

      ANDERSON, EVELINE J. (PAQUETTE), 90, of Smithfield died Monday August 18, 2008 at her home. She was the wife of the late Harvey C. Anderson. Born in Smithfield she was a daughter of the late Hubert and Evelyn (Bouchard) Paquette. Eveline was a ward secretary at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for many years before retiring. She leaves her daughter Paula M. Simone and her husband John of South Kingstown, two grandchildren, Kristina Nadeau and John P. Simone and four great grandchildren. She also leaves two…

      • Archambault, Gerald W.

        ARCHAMBAULT, GERALD W. 'GERRY', 85, of Tobin Street, passed away Monday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Claire (Bettez) Archambault. They had been married for sixty years. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Honorable Alberic A. Archambault, RI Superior Court Justice and Louise (Dion) Archambault. He was a lifelong resident of Pawtuxet Valley. Mr. Archambault was a retired educator in the Warwick and Coventry School Systems and a former principal of Tiogue…

        • Assanti, Mary Y.

          ASSANTI, MARY Y., 77, of Manton Avenue, Providence passed away August 16, 2008. She was the wife of the late Raffaele Assanti, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Yvonne (Guilbault) Denoncour. She was the mother of Ralph E. III, Richard A., and Edward C. Assanti, and Gina M. Martin; sister of Walter, Ernest, and Joseph Denoncour, Loretta Prosser, and the late Roland Denoncour and Ora Oberg; grandmother of 4. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial funeral Mass…

          • Burdick, Alice (Latham)

            Alice (Latham) Burdick of Wilbur Road, Stonington, passed away on a trip to Ireland on Aug. 19, 2008. An obituary complete with arrangements will be available at a later date. Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.

            • Caracciolo, Filomena G. (Tanzi)

              • Cataldo, Marie A.

                CATALDO, MARIE A., 89, of Johnston, died Tuesday morning at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Amilcare 'Joe' Cataldo. Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Palmino and Liberina (DeSimone) DeTora. Mrs. Cataldo worked at the former Gorham Silver in Providence and at Nino's in West Warwick. She is survived by two sons, Edward J. Cataldo of Cranston and Daniel H. Cataldo of Coventry; a daughter, Betty E. Tofani of Johnston; two sisters, Claire Pirri and Mildred…

                • Claire A. Tellier

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                  • Doris D. Bergeron

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                    • Doris L. Hoyle

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                      • Doris R. Martin

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                        • Elliott Sr., Robert A.

                          ELLIOTT, ROBERT A., SR., 48, of Mountaindale Road, died Sunday. He was the former husband of Lynne R. Chappel. Born in Providence, a son of the late Albert J. and Mary E. (Morrow) Elliott, he had lived in Smithfield for 16 years. He enjoyed golf, bowling, playing pool and toking. He coached UIHL Street Hockey for eight years. He was the driving force behind his childrens sports and activities. He is survived by his beloved children Robert A. Elliott Jr. of North Providence and Brooke E. Elliott of Putnam,…

                          • Francazio, Concetta (Gamba)

                            FRANCAZIO, CONCETTA 'CONNIE' (GAMBA), 73, of Cranston, passed away in the presence of her family on Tuesday August 19, 2008 in R.I. Hospital, Providence. Connie was the loving wife of the late Victor Francazio. Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Aniceto and Maria Gamba. She was a self employed hairdresser for many years and was later employed by Amtrol, from where she retired. Connie was a loving mother and nana who derived her greatest joy cooking for her family. She is survived by…

                            • Gates, Donald E.

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                              • Gladys Rossi

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                                • Guertin, Alice A.

                                  GUERTIN, ALICE A., 92, formerly of North Smithfield, died Monday at Orchard View Manor in East Providence. Wife of the late Joseph C. Guertin. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Manaigre) Gladu. Mother of Elaine C. Guertin, of North Smithfield, Diane L. Hardink, of North Smithfield, and Lucille C. Scott, of Coventry. Sister of Eugene Gladu, of Blackstone, Jeannette Guertin, of Woonsocket, and the late Ferdinand, George, and Normand Gladu, Annette Laprade, and Florence Lavalle.…

                                  • Howard, Yvette R. (LaPorte)

                                    HOWARD, YVETTE R. (LaPORTE), 75, of Bates Ave., passed away Monday at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Howard, Jr. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Wilfrid and Florina (LaBelle) LaPorte. She had been a resident of Coventry for 45 years. Mrs. Howard is survived by two daughters, Suzanne M. Donovan of Greene and Linda C. Zommer of Warwick; two sisters, Cecile Eccleston of West Warwick and Rachel Klos of Coventry and six grandchildren, Shannon Donovan, Tracey Wilhelmsen,…

                                    • Kalunian, Sarkis M.

                                      KALUNIAN, SARKIS M., 96, of Bellman Ave., Warwick, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of the late Shake 'Betty' (Najarian) Kalunian. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Baba and Mary B. (Najarian) Kalunian. Mr. Kalunian was Vice President of the former B. Kalunian Stores in Olneyville Square, Providence, founded by his father in 1895 until its closing in 1981. He was Past President of the Olneyville Businessmen's Association and a…

                                      • Kuzdeba, Frank

                                        KUZDEBA, FRANK, 93, of Woonsocket, died on August 17. He was the husband of the late Josephine Kuzdeba. He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis and Roman Browchuk of Woonsocket, and Jane and Tom O'Reilly of Mercerville, NJ. His funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 from the Kubaska Funeral Home, 35 Harris Ave., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Stanislaus Church in Woonsocket. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening.

                                        • Marzano, Mary N. (Marchesi)

                                          MARZANO, MARY N. (MARCHESI), 80, of Unit St., Providence, passed away Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the wife of the late Anthony Marzano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Santina Marchesi. She is survived by her daughter Santina 'Tina' McKendall and her husband Norman of Johnston, her granddaughter Samara McKendall, and her two brothers, Gino Marchesi of Cranston and John Marchesi of MA.…

                                          • Neubauer, Jon D.

                                            NEUBAUER, JON D., 42, of Crossen Street, died unexpectedly August 15, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Tarsha L. (Wilks) Neubauer. Born in South Kingstown, he was a son of David P. and Florence E. (Cairnes) Neubauer; brother of Charles A. and David P., Jr. all of North Kingstown. Jon was employed at AAA Restaurant Fire Control and Sams Club Auto Department in Warwick. He leaves a large extended family and his beloved pets, Rascal and Buddy. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, August 22, 2008 at 10am…

                                            • Sharples, Helen Anna (Reinhardt)

                                              SHARPLES, HELEN ANNA (REINHARDT), 86, of Preston Drive, died Monday at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Sharples. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ernest E. Reinhardt Sr. and Helen L. (Hinson) Reinhardt. She had been employed as an instructor and a steward with Leviton Manufacturing Company for over twenty five years. Mrs. Sharples was a communicant of Saints Rose and Clement Parish, where she was a member of the Rosary and Altar Society. She loved traveling,…

                                              • Silliphant, Dolores (Costa)

                                                SILLIPHANT, DOLORES (COSTA), 77, of Larry Lane, Riverside, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of John 'Jack' Silliphant. Born July 20, 1931, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Costa and Margaret (Souza) Costa Rego. Mrs. Silliphant worked for 15 years at Warren Ave. Hardware. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she leaves her daughter Jody Ann Hegner of Norwell, MA; her son, Jack F. Silliphant of East Providence; and her granddaughter,…

                                                • Simonelli, Olga Y. (Sarro)

                                                  SIMONELLI, OLGA Y. (SARRO), 80, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore V. Simonelli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raffaele and Lea (Guglielmo) Sarro. Olga had worked as a bookkeeper for Coro Manufacturing of Providence and was a communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother who's greatest joy was spending time with her family and helping friends. She is survived by a son,…

                                                  • Terry, Pierre G.

                                                    TERRY, PIERRE G., 60, of Warwick, passed away Friday, August 15, 2008. For full obituary visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com

                                                  • Thompson, Marion D.

                                                    THOMPSON, MARION D., died on Monday, August 18. Marion was the beloved wife of the late Karl E. Thompson. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late William E. and Lillian (Catlow) Duffey. Mrs. Thompson is survived by her nephew Donald Carey of Longboat Key, FL, a niece Marion Myers of Wakefield, and sister to Lillian M. Stenning, and the late Irene N. Carey. Visitation will be at the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI 02893, on Friday, August 22 from 10-11…

                                                    • Trojan, John P.

                                                      TROJAN, JOHN P., 73, of Old Mendon Rd., Cumberland, died Monday, August 18, 2008 in the VA Medical Center, Providence. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late John F. and Mary A. (Bernard) Trojan. He and his wife, Lucille (Baril) Trojan just celebrated their 50th anniversary on May 17, 2008. A Korean War Veteran, Mr. Trojan started his career as a Metal Lather, also served as business agent for the former Union Local #359 and was the longtime owner and operator of the former Century Aluminum, Pawtucket…

                                                      • Vincent J. DeAngelis

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