Sunday, September 28, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 09/28/08

  • Arthur James Krause

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    • Asels Jr., Robert H.

      ASELS, ROBERT H., JR., 89, of Warwick, a truck driver for Texaco for 33 years before retiring, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Whitehead) Asels and a son of the late Robert H. and Mary (Clancy) Asels. Mr. Asels was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was the beloved father of Robert J. Asels, John R. Asels and the late Dorothy 'Renee' Bernier and Jeanine Y. Viau. Brother of the late Ralph Asels and Mary Thompson.…

      • Bellows Jr., Frederick A.

        BELLOWS, FREDERICK A., JR., 59 of Forestdale RI, died unexpectedly Friday Sept. 19th in Rochester, NH. He was the loving husband of Mayanna (Leung) Bellows for 39 years. Born in Providence on Nov. 1st, 1948, he is the son of Frederick A. and Gloria (Morrison) Bellows, Sr. of Forestdale RI. He served two tours in the Vietnam War, leaving as an E-6 from the Army's 9th ID. He was also the owner of Bellows Leather Co. Inc. An active member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, RI Chapter, the National…

        • Blanchette, Rita (LaMarche)

          BLANCHETTE, RITA (LaMARCHE), 88, died at home Friday, September 26, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Adrien Blanchette, Sr. and a daughter of the late Wilfrid and Rose Anna (Martin) LaMarche. Mrs. Blanchette was a spinner for several mills in the Woonsocket area for 15 years and after raising her family was a maid for the former Clover Leaf Motel in Lincoln before retiring. She was the beloved mother of 2 sons, Adrien and Paul Blanchette both of Chepachet. Also survived by 3…

          • Burrows, Murry

            BURROWS, MURRY, 90, of Providence, died September 26, 2008 at Epoch on Blackstone Blvd. He was the husband of Libby (Young) Burrows. Born in Providence, a son of the late Hyman and Rebecca (Winkleman) Brosofsky, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Burrows was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and was an officer of the former Young Brothers Mattress Co. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, and the Redwood Lodge of the Masons. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters; Enid Burrows of…

            • Cetenich Sr., Robert D.

              CETENICH, ROBERT D. SR., 87, of Little Pond Rd., died Saturday. He was the husband of Myrtle H. (Tenbrink) Cetenich and the late Mildred L. (Albies) Cetenich. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George H. Cetenich and Mildred N. (Briggs) Oatley. Mr. Cetenich was a W.W. II US Navy veteran serving on the USS Pittsburgh (CA72). He was a fireman for 22 years and an engineer for 17 years for several railroad companies, before retiring from Conrail in 1982. He was a member of Christ the King Church and…

              • DePasquale, Louis J.

                DePASQUALE, LOUIS J., September 25, 2008. Beloved son of the late George and Florence (Varone) DePasquale. Beloved brother of Joanne Arcand of Coventry. Uncle of Joseph and Erin Arcand. A United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, a retired Providence School Department Boiler Technician. Funeral services with visitation Monday 9 - 10 am in the Pennine Funeral Home, 28 Grove Street. Burial with military honors in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Vietnam…

                • DelPonte, Lillian N.

                  DelPONTE, LILLIAN N., 93, of West Shore Road, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of Joseph DelPonte for 68 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Maria (D'Ambra) Balsofiore. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Thibeault and her husband Denis of Warwick, six grandchildren, Tina Gazzerro, Denis and Erin Thibeault, Suzette Lefevre, Seana SanAntonio and Danielle van der Wiel. She was the sister of the late Joseph and Michael…

                  • DiCenso, Vivian

                    DiCENSO, VIVIAN 63, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Cranston, RI, died Tuesday, September 23, 2008. She was born February 6, 1945 in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Palumbo) Gionti Ms DiCenso is survived by her two sons, Steven D. (Kimberly) DiCenso of East Greenwich, RI and Michael J. (Loree) DiCenso of Cranston, RI; her grandchildren, Juliana, Michael Jr., Anthony and Domenic; brothers and sisters, Mary Ruscito, Christine Giramma, Rose Schneider, Julio Gionti, Josephine…

                    • Diana L. Cunningham

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                      • Dugdale, William T.

                        DUGDALE, WILLIAM T., 77, of Providence Street, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rita M. (Valliere) Dugdale; the couple had been married for 55 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Plunkett) Dugdale. Mr. Dugdale was a Corporate Supervisor for Citizens Bank Mail Room on Jefferson Blvd. for 19 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, and a member of the Irish…

                        • Espada, James

                          ESPADA, JAMES, 44, of 111 Plainfield Street died on September 25, 2008. He was born in Brooklyn NY. The son of the late Vincente Espada and the late Gabina (Rivera) Espada. He was the father of Erica Espada and James Espada, Jr. He was the brother of Cristino Espada. He was the brother of Louisa Navarro, Maria V. Castano, Maria M. Patton, Marta Martinez, Maria T. Sanchez, and Carmen Hernandez. He had two grand children. Funeral Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Mass of…

                          • Felici, Viola P. (Parente)

                            FELICI, VIOLA P. (PARENTE), 94, of Pontiac Street, died Thursday at Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Felici for 70 years. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Maria (Calci) Parente. Mrs. Felici worked for Natco and California Artificial Flowers. She was a member of the St. Ann Rosary & Alter Sodality of Sacred Heart Church, East Natick Veterans Womens Auxiliary, and Pontiac Peer Senior Citizens. Mrs. Felici served as a volunteer in the Kent…

                            • Johnstone, William J.

                              JOHNSTONE, WILLIAM J., 55, of Earl St., passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (St. Germaine) Johnstone. Born in Newport, he was the son of the late James & Doris (Baker) Johnstone. William was a Burner-Grinder at Electric Boat for 18 yrs. He was also employed for several years at RI Novelty Co. He was the father of Jason M. Johnstone of West Warwick, and the brother of Jean Johnstone of Coventry, James Johnstone of Westfield, MA, and the…

                              • Jonathan Michael Duncan

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                                • Marcel H Gagne - Fall River, MA

                                  (09/27/08) Marcel H. Gagne, 70, of Hartwell St., Fall River, died Saturday, September 27, 2008. A retired carpenter and stone mason, he made exquisite lighthouses and birdhouses as a hobby. He leav...

                                  • Margery L. Bates

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                                    • Mary (Figueredo) Laroche - Fall River, MA

                                      (09/27/08) Mary (Figueredo) Laroche, 71, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Joseph “Fred” Laroche, died Friday, September 26, 2008. She was the mother of Denise Kordas (husband Christ...

                                      • O'Neil, John Henry

                                        O'NEIL, JOHN HENRY, 75, of Whitehall Street, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Cranston, a son of the late John and Katherine (Hepburn) O'Neil. He was the husband of the late Loretta Macaruso O'Neil. Mr. O'Neil was a steel worker for the former C.I. Hayes Co. for 35 years and was a Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his step-son Leonard Macaruso and wife Helene, step-daughter Elizabeth Carpenter…

                                        • Oliver, Nicholas J.

                                          OLIVER, NICHOLAS J., Beloved husband of Angelina (Pazienza) Oliver passed away September 26, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Nicholas was the son of the late Vincent and Rose (Romeo) Oliver. He was predeceased by his children, Jennifer and Stephen. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Redfern and Carmella Pashalian of Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 10 am in St. Bartholomew's Church, Laurel Hill Ave., Providence. Visiting hours are…

                                          • Parente, Raymond E.

                                            PARENTE, RAYMOND E., 65, of Greenville Ave. Johnston passed away Friday September 26, 2008 at the VA Medical Center in Providence. He was born in Providence a son of the late Espedito Speed and Virginia (Lanzone) Parente. Raymond is survived by his loving siblings, Doreen Parente-Edes of Narragansett, Albert E. Parente of Johnston, and Louis A. Parente of Cranston. He was also the uncle of 4 nephews and 3 nieces. Raymond also was a Vietnam Army Veteran. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 am from the…

                                            • Rego, Teresa de Jesus

                                              REGO, TERESA de JESUS, 94 passed away on Sep. 26th. Born in Sao Miguel, Acores. She was the Wife of the late Joao do Rego. She is survived by Sisters, Maria Amelia Camara and Ilda Medeiros of Canada, grandchildren, Paul and Theresa Rego, Louis and Diane Rego and John Rego Jr. of Warren, Walter do Rego of FL and Catherine do Rego of CT, 6 great grandchildren and Daugher in Law Aldina Rego of Warren. She was preceded in death by her sons John Rego, Walter do Rego, brothers Manuel Rodrigues and Joao Rodrigues…

                                              • Roger LaFreniere

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                                                • Silva, Valentino A.

                                                  SILVA, VALENTINO A., 65, of Flat River Rd., died unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of 47 years to Lorraine J. (Senerchia) Silva. Born in Cranston, a son of Linda (Silva) Nelson of West Warwick, he had lived most of his life in Coventry. Valentino worked for many years at Soluol Chemical in East Providence, formerly of West Warwick before retiring. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters,…

                                                  • Theresa J. Pion

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                                                  • Tourigny Jr., Raymond J.

                                                    TOURIGNY, RAYMOND J. JR., 70, died Thursday Sept. 25, 2008 in Home & Hospice care Center, Providence. Husband of Karen A. (Malley) Tourigny. Born in Winthrop, MA, son of the late Raymond Sr. and Pauline (Orr) Tourigny. Formerly of Burrillville, he and his wife have been living in Cranston for many years. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for most of his life. He was a member of the Pine Tree Gun Club, an Exceptional pistol shooter, 2 time National Champion. Besides his wife he is survived by 4…

                                                    • Viola P (Parente) Felici - Warwick, RI

                                                      (09/27/08) Viola P. (Parente) Felici, 94, of Pontiac Street, died Thursday at Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Felici for 70 years. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of th...

                                                      • Visgilio, Patrick Walter

                                                        Patrick Walter Visgilio, 88, died peacefully on the evening of Sept. 25, 2008, at The Westerly Hospital. He was born on April 20, 1920 to the late Tomaso and Rosaria (Pirri) Visgilio, and leaves his loving wife of 42 years, Gail (Thelin) Visgilio, his son Patrick and wife Yogini, his son Van Visciglia and wife "Becky" and her son Kyle, and one grandchild, Amara Gail Visgilio. Born in Westerly, Pat was extremely proud of his Italian heritage and his town. He often told stories about growing up in…

                                                        • William T Dugdale - West Warwick, RI

                                                          (09/27/08) William T. Dugdale, 77, of Providence Street, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rita M. (Valli...

                                                          • Woodbine, Edward R.

                                                            WOODBINE, EDWARD R., 80, of Edgewood, passed away at Harborside-Pawtuxet on Thursday, September 25, 2008. He was the husband of Marcella L. (Ryan) Woodbine, they were married for 56 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith (McKenna) Woodbine, he had lived in Cranston for many years. Mr. Woodbine worked as a Salesman for City Hall Store and then Fains Flooring for many years retiring in 1989. He was a Veteran and a Communicant of St. Paul Church. Besides his wife he leaves a…

                                                            • Zincone Sr., Frank A.

                                                              ZINCONE, FRANK A., SR., 74, of Belvedere Dr., Cranston, passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the beloved husband for 50 years of Rose (DiBattista) Zincone. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Angelina (Ranaldi) Zincone. Frank was a driver/salesman for Ranaldi Quality Bakery of Providence for 50 years before retiring. Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Frank A. Jr., Daniel J., Michael A., Robert P. and John P. Zincone;…

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