Thursday, August 21, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/21/08

  • Anderson, Terrence H.

    ANDERSON, TERRENCE H., 21, of Clifford Circle, Pleasanton, CA, died suddenly at home on August 13, 2008. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Anderson, Jr. of North Kingstown and Meg and Raymond Shideler of Cranston. He was the grandson of Walter Anderson of North Kingstown and the late Barbara (Barnes) Anderson and also of Thomas and Dorothea (Nary) Heston of Cranston. He attended Cranston West High School. Besides his parents and grandparents he is survived by seven brothers, Brendan, Michael,…

    • Beyer Ph.D., Robert T.

      BEYER, ROBERT T., Ph.D, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at age 88 at his home at Laurelmeade in Providence. He was Hazard Professor of Physics Emeritus at Brown University. Professor Beyer was also an author, translator of professional journals, raconteur & world traveler. Dr. Beyer is survived by four children: Catherine Beyer Hurst of Santa Fe, NM; Margaret Beyer of Rockville, MD; Rick Beyer of Lexington, MA; and Mary Beyer Trotter of Olympia, WA; and seven grandchildren: Brian & Timothy Hurst;…

      • Celestino, Adam F.

        Adam F. Celestino, 88, of Frank Street, Pawcatuck, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at The Westerly Hospital. He was the wife of Lillian A. (Klepadlo) Celestino, and was the head of the pharmacy of The Westerly Hospital until his retirement. Born in Westerly, he was the son of the late Samuel and Theresa (Cappuccio) Celestino. He is survived by his loving wife and one son Adam Celestino of Pawcatuck. The funeral is private.

        • Claire A. Tellier

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          • Curley, Linda (Spitznagel)

            CURLEY, LINDA (SPITZNAGEL), August 18, 2008. Daughter of Norma Spitznagel. Mother of Ruth, Michael, and the late Jimmy Curley. She also leaves 5 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation Friday 7 - 9 pm in the Family Owned Pennine Funeral Home, 28 Grove Street, Providence.

            • DeBellis, Maria (Macera)

              DeBELLIS, MARIA (MACERA), 79, of Curry Road, Cranston, died Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Lucio B. DeBellis. They were married for fifty-seven years. Born in Castelnuovo, Parano, Frosinone, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Genoveffa (Ciarnella) Macera. Mrs. DeBellis was an assembler for the former Colonial Knife Company and was also employed by the former GI Manufacturing Company both of Providence. She enjoyed spending time with…

              • DeLuca Jr., Vincent L.

                DeLUCA, VINCENT L., JR., 79, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at Cortland Place. He was the beloved husband of Laura A. (Maio) De Luca. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincent L. DeLuca, Sr. and Christina (Comite) DeLuca. Vincent was an electrician with the IBEW, Local 99 before retiring. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves two sons, Raymond and Anthony DeLuca; four daughters, Laurie Fox, Donna DeLuca, Cathy DeLuca and Linda…

                • Dion, Albertina

                  DION, ALBERTINA, 107, formerly of Johnston, passed away July 23, 2008 in Palmetto, Florida. She was the wife of Philippe Dion. The daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Descoteaux) Tondreau, Mrs. Dion had lived most of her life in Johnston before moving to Florida 12 years ago. She was an inspector for the former US Rubber for several years, retiring in 1963. She is survived by two grandsons, Charles and Robert Dion, her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Arline Dion, and a great granddaughter, Trisha Dion.…

                  • Doris D. Bergeron

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                    • Doris L. Hoyle

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                      • Doris R. Martin

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                        • Gladys Rossi

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                          • Goulart, Raymond

                            GOULART, RAYMOND 74 of 1014 Hope St passed away Monday He is survived by his Loving Wife, Mary (Ferreira) Goulart, 3 sons, Raymond Goulart Jr, Joseph Goulart of Bristol, and Fred (Rhonda) Goulart of Tiverton. Brother, Robert Goulart, sister Edith August of Bristol and sister Frances Coelho of Tiverton, grandchildren, Ashley, Raymond III, Jamie and Erin Goulart. Funeral 9 AM Friday August 22nd, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Visiting…

                            • Hamel, Rita Y.

                              HAMEL, RITA Y., 94, of Waterman Lake Shores Drive, died Wednesday at Heritage Hills Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Henry H. Hamel. Born in Lowell, MA, a daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Aubut) Oulette, she lived in Harmony since 1953. She was a sewer for the former Healthtex Company in Central Falls for 23 years retiring in 1970. She belonged to the Marie Jennison Dancers for Sr. Citizens dancing at area nursing homes. She is survived by her son, Wilfred Hamel and his wife…

                              • Heal, Jeffrey F.

                                HEAL, JEFFREY F., 59, of Mashpee, died Tuesday at home. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (Jackson) Heal. He resided in Mashpee for the past ten years and had previously lived in Cumberland for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed by the former Peterson Puritan Mfg. Co., Cumberland for many years. He leaves a son, Roy Swiech of Palm Harbor, FL and a brother Kevin R. Heal of Cumberland. He also leaves two grandchildren. His funeral will be…

                                • Hunt, Reverend Patrick J.

                                  HUNT, REVEREND PATRICK J., 95, Pastor Emeritus of St. Timothy Church, Warwick, died on Sunday, August 17, 2008. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Michael and Honora A. (Hunt) Hunt, he attended Holy Trinity School, Central Falls and St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket. In preparation for the priesthood, he studied at St. Charles College, Cantonville, and St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland and was ordained a priest on June 3, 1939 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence by Bishop Francis P.…

                                  • Ivison Jr., Capt. Sterling Hollinshead

                                    IVISON, CAPT. STERLING HOLLINSHEAD, JR., USN, (RET), of Saunderstown, RI and Martha's Vineyard, MA, (formerly of Chevy Chase, MD) died August 16, 2008, at the age of 89 after a brave struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Sterling leaves his loving children, Katharine Fowle Meleney and her husband, Ted of Narragansett, RI; his son, Sterling H. Ivison, III, and his wife, Leigh of Landenberg, PA; grandchildren Eliza Ballin, William Ivison and Andrew Ivison. He also leaves his beloved sister, Eleanor…

                                    • Matteson, E. Hilda

                                      • Meikle, Thomas J.

                                        MEIKLE, THOMAS J., 81, died Sunday. Visitation Friday 10-11 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM in the AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. averystortifuneralhome.com for guest book.

                                        • Moretti, Anna L.

                                          MORETTI, ANNA L., 94, formerly of Cranston, passed away August 19, 2008 in Elmhurst Extended Care Facility. She was the wife of the late Joseph Moretti. Born in Barrington, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Teresa (Palermo) Larisa. Anna was a Floor Lady for Trifari Jewelry before retiring. She enjoyed Ballroom dancing and traveling with her husband and was an avid blackjack player. Anna leaves several nieces and nephews and her beloved cat Tara. She was also the sister of the late John, Carlo,…

                                          • Onischuk Sr., Alexander

                                            ONISCHUK, ALEXANDER SR., of Branch Pike, died Tuesday at the Greenville Healthcare Facility. He was the husband of the late Margaret A. (Lovenbury) Onischuk. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Alexander and Eva (Kirmelevich) Onischuk. Alex was a Supervisor of the vehicle fleet for the United States Postal Service for many years before retiring. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WW II. An avid sportsman, he was a competitive shooter, and marksman. He was a…

                                            • Rainey, Sheila Marie

                                              RAINEY, SHEILA MARIE, 48, a CNA, of Cromwell Street, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of Herman Rainey Sr. of Coventry and Christine (Haynes) Rainey of Providence. Sheila was an Army veteran. Besides her parents, she is survived by brothers, Herman Rainey Jr. of Central Falls, Charles Rainey of Swansea, MA and John Rainey of Fall River, MA, and sisters, Patricia Rainey and Miriam Lewis, both of Providence. Viewing 8am and Funeral 9am, both Saturday in Bright Funeral…

                                              • Rounds, Harold L.

                                                ROUNDS, HAROLD L., 84, of Bragger Street, owner of Appanoag Garage, died Tuesday at R.I. Hospital. Husband of Pauline (Lavigne) Rounds Father of William L. Rounds of Warwick, Michael C. Rounds of West Greenwich, Christine V. Chabre of Van Buren, Maine, and Paula E. Kendall of Charlestown. Grandfather of six. Also survived by seven siblings. His funeral service will be held Friday at 1:30pm in the chapel of R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, South County Trail, Exeter. Calling hours respectfully omitted.…

                                                • Scanlon Jr., William J.

                                                  SCANLON, WILLIAM J. JR., 67, died at home with his family and friends by his side, Saturday Aug. 16, 2008. He was a resident of Greenville. Born in Franklin, NH, son of the late William and Dorothy (Parker) Scanlon. He worked for many years as a Jewelry Salesman, working for the former Armbrust Chain Comp. of Providence. He most recently worked as a School Bus driver for Dattco Bus Comp. of Smithfield, and also for Nocera's Liquor Store. He was a member of the VFW, post #1271. He was an Army veteran of…

                                                  • Vincent J. DeAngelis

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                                                      Williams Jr., Ernest H.

                                                      WILLIAMS, ERNEST H., Jr., 42, passed August 18, 2008 a son of the late Ernest H. Williams Sr. and Gloria E. (Whiteside) Williams of Providence. He was the father of Deveris Colvin of Waldorf, MD and Julius Marquis of N. Attleboro, MA. He was the brother of Monica, Lisa, Tamara, and Sheldon Williams all of Providence. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, relatives and friends. A Memorial service will be held Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 at 11am in the Holy Cross C.O.G.I.C.U., 1014 Broad…

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