| Read more... Anna A (Gorczynski) Biagioni - Central Falls, RI (09/10/08) Anna A. Biagioni, 94, of Central Falls, died Tuesday at Landmark Medical Ctr., Woonsocket. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emilia (Marowska) Gorczynski. She had been employed by Premier Th... Arthur E Schultz, MD - Newport, RI (09/09/08) Arthur E. Schultz, M.D., 91, of Tallahassee, FL, and formerly of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Okemos, MI, passed away on August 26, 2008, in Newport Hospital while visiting his oldest child Betty Ann C... Bannon, Dorothy W. (Bradtmuller) BANNON, DOROTHY W. (BRADTMULLER), 87, of Bay View Avenue, North Kingstown passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Roberts Health Center in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell E. Bannon, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Dora (LaPlant) Bradtmuller. She is survived by her loving sons, Russell E. Bannon, III of Puerto Rico, Stephen Bannon and his wife Carolyn of North Kingstown, Peter Bannon and his wife Charlene of Narragansett, her cherished… Stasha D. Barszcz, 87, of Arcadia Road, Hope Valley, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Shady Acres in Exeter. Born in Providence on Oct. 20, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Marianna (Zukowski) Barszcz. Stasha had been employed at the Ashaway Line and Twine for over 40 years before her retirement. Stasha enjoyed spending time with her family and working on the family farm on Dutch Island in Hope Valley. She will be sadly missed by her brother, Stanley Barszcz of Hope Valley; and… BRUNELLE, RICHARD C. 'DICK', 71, of Slater Park Avenue, Pawtucket, died Monday at the Miriam Hospital Providence. He was the beloved husband of Ida (Gingras) Brunelle; they had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, September 6th. Born in Pawtucket a son of the late Adelard and Noella (Tetreault) Brunelle, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Dick was the owner-operator of Brunelle Crane Service of Pawtucket for thirty years. He was a member of Local 57 Operating Engineers of… COPPOLA, RUDY, 87, of North Providence, died September 6. He was the husband for 60 years of Marie (Kenney) Coppola. He was a DAV of WWII. Born in Providence, son of the late James and Amelia (Testa) Coppola. Rudy is survived by his sons Michael, David and Jack, daughter April Stamps, and 6 grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters Lucy Ruizzo and Isabella Kaplan, and brothers Edward, James, William and Richard. Rudy was preceded in death by Ralph, Mary, Beatrice, Joe and Jimmy. Funeral is private. CREIGHTON, KATHERINE T., 76, of Jacksonia Drive, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Susan. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Creighton. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Kiernan) Campbell, Katherine lived on River Avenue, Providence, for most of her life before moving to North Providence eleven years ago. Mrs. Creighton was a sales associate at the former Sears & Roebuck Store, on North Main Street, Providence, for twenty years, retiring in 1993. She was a… Read more... GANNON, JOSEPH J., 89, formerly of Smith St., North Providence died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in Coventry Health Center. He was thee husband of the late Louise A. (Berry) Gannon. Born in Everett, MA, a son of the late Joseph P. and Carrie A. (Lynn) Gannon. Mr. Gannon was the former owner of Gannon Catering Co. and a veteran of the United States Army having served during World War II. Surviving is a son Joseph J. Gannon, Jr. of West Greenwich; two daughters Louise Sweet of North Providence and Eileen Young… GAUTHIER, BERNARD E. JR., 63, a resident of the RI Veterans Home, Metacom Avenue, Bristol, and formerly of Cranston, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Born in Providence, the son of Bernard E. Gauthier, Sr. of Warwick, and the late Janet L. (Ignagni) Gauthier, he lived in Cranston for most of his life, moving to Bristol in 2000. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Gauthier was formerly a quality control inspector at Rau Fastener in Providence. Earlier, he was employed at Davol Rubber Co.… Read more... GLEN, SHIRLEY F. (LaFOUNTAIN), 84, died Monday September 8, 2008 in St. Antoines Residence, North Smithfield. Before moving to St. Antoines, she lived with her daughter Gail G. Whitfield at Sunnyside Dr., Cumberland. She was the widow of Alexander R. Glen. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Della (Johndro) LaFountain. As a graduate of Cranston High School, Class of 1942, she had a love of reading which lead her to employment in the Cranston Public Library. Having enjoyed… GLYNN, RALPH M., 58, formerly of Oak Crest Drive, Riverside, died on September 8, 2008. He was the fiance of Lorna J. DiChristofaro of Coventry. Born in Providence, a son of the late Michael G. and Irmagard (Emrich) Glynn, he lived in Riverside for 53 years. Mr. Glynn was a machinist driller for the Anvil International Co. for the past 7 years. He was a graduate of the Rhode Island Trade School and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Besides his fiancee, he is survived by one brother, Stephen Glynn of East… Helen F (Baker) Rounds - Cumberland, RI (09/09/08) Cumberland – Helen F. (Baker) Rounds, 95, of Chambers Street died Friday, September 5, 2008 at Grandview Center, Cumberland. She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Rounds, Sr. Born in Walpole... Joyce L ( Smith) DelBonis Schmutzler - Cranston, RI (09/10/08) Schmutzler, Joyce L. DelBonis (Smith) 76, of Cranston died at home Sunday after a period of declining health. Born Oct. 28, 1931, in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Roberts) and... KIRSH, JACK, 80, of 251 Chatham Cr., died Monday. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Levin) Kirsh. They were married for 61 years. Born in New York City, NY, a son of the late Sol and Sylvia (Katz) Kirshenbaum, he had lived in Warwick for 6 years, previously living in North Smithfield for 53 years. He was the owner of Bob's Mens Shops and The Closeout Store, both in Woonsocket. Jack was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association. He was a member of Temple Sinai and its… Lantagne, Juliette D. (Desrosiers) LANTAGNE, JULIETTE D. (DESROSIERS), 86, of Windsor Park Drive, Coventry, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Lionel L. 'Chief' Lantagne. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Phidellem and Rose (Valliere) Desrosiers, she lived in Coventry for most of her life. Mrs. Lantagne was a seamstress at the former Ortex Industries in West Warwick for over 20 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the AARP, West Warwick Chapter # 2210, and was an avid bowler. She is… Lopes, Maria Ines (Bettencourt) LOPES, MARIA INES (BETTENCOURT), 72, of Gano St., died unexpectedly at home, September 8, 2008. She was the wife of the late Fernando Manuel Martins Lopes. Born July 30, 1936, in Terceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lidia (Lemos) Bettencourt. She leaves her daughters, Maria Ines Black and her husband Robert of Indianapolis, IN, and Maria Fernanda Lopes and her husband Michael Patrick Cahill of Providence; and her three granddaughters, Allison Nicole Black, Sarah Elizabeth Black and… MATERA, MARIE 'TOOTSIE' (IMONDI), 76, of Briggs St., Cranston died Sunday September 7, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Matera. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Franco) Imondi. She was the mother of Debra Valfredo, Patricia Fullhart and Cynthia Matera all of Cranston, Grandmother of Amanda DiMuccio of Providence, sister of Carol Grieco of Orlando, FL, Richard Imondi of Venice, FL and the late Anna Owens, Virginia Rubeira, John Imondi and… MOURACHIAN, MELKON, 77, a retired jewelry worker, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Simon and Altoon (NERSASIAN) Mourachian. He was a life long resident of Providence. Melkon was the beloved brother of Martha DeVozza. Uncle of Tina Marie Paglia and her husband, Louis Paglia and great-uncle of Andrea and Joseph Paglia. He was the brother-in-law of the late Thomas DeVozza. His funeral will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will… MURRAY, ROGER E., 73, of Hope St., died on September 7, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. He was the husband of Maureen (McNeil) Murray. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John Murray and Mary (Saieta) Branco. Besides his wife of 52 years, he is survived by his children, Roger E. Murray, Jr. of Seekonk, Cynthia A. Carreiro and her husband Arthur of Bristol. He is survived by his grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Tess. He is survived by his sister Claire Knight, his brother-in-law Norman… Read more... Romano, Jennie Rose (Gasbarrino) ROMANO, JENNIE ROSE (GASBARRINO), 83, of Johnston, passed away September 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Alfonso Sabatino Romano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Mucciaciaro) Gasbarrino. Jennie was a bookkeeper for Supreme Dairy Farms and had previously worked as an executive secretary for the Davol Rubber Company. She had been a volunteer for the Cub Scouts and for New Avenues Mental Health Association, Johnston. Besides her… ROTONDO, NANCY (FARINA), 84, of Princess Avenue, Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late John B. 'Larry' Rotondo. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Domenic Farina and Vincenza 'Jennie' (Calicchia) Farina Martinelli. She was born and resided at her present address for her entire life. Nancy was an avid duckpin bowler and enjoyed playing poker with her friends every Friday night, but nothing brought her more pleasure… Schmutzler, Joyce L. DelBonis (Smith) SCHMUTZLER, JOYCE L. DelBONIS (SMITH), 76, of Cranston died at home Sunday after a period of declining health. Born October 28, 1931, in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Roberts) and Frederick Smith. She was a graduate of Cranston High School and worked for the Bell telephone system in Providence and in Los Angeles, CA. She was the wife of the late Alfred DelBonis and the late Kurt Schmutzler. She enjoyed her family, crafting, travel, reading, the shore, and clamming. She was a lifelong… WEILL, WILLIAM W., 81, of Coventry, August 29th, 2008. Bill is survived by his loving wife Alice, four children, and nine grandchildren. Born in Philadelphia, he worked for U.G.I. and Caloric Companies. He relocated to Rhode Island and was sales manager for Star Gas Co. He was a Mason and served in the Coast Guard in WWII. Bill touched many lives with his wonderful sense of humor and love of life. A service will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, RI.… WELLS, WILLIAM A., SR., 88, of Barrett Avenue, passed away September 8th at Berkshire Place. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Margaret (Kelly) Wells. Mr. Wells was a self-employed heating and plumbing specialist. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Wanskuck Post 56. He was the father of William A. Wells, Jr. and Donna M. Sanders; grandfather of 3; brother of Lillian E. Smith, with whom he resided, and the late Barbara Taylor,… |
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/10/08
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