Friday, November 28, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/28/08

  • Concorde M (Ledoux) Lachance - Fall River, MA

    (11/28/08) Concorde M. (Ledoux) Lachance, 93, of County St. Fall River, widow of Albert R. Lachance, died Thursday, November 27, 2008. A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, she was employed by the former Tru...

    • Gunter K Neumann - West Warwick, RI

      (11/25/08) Neumann, Gunter K., 76, of Raven Way West Warwick, passed away Tuesday November 25th, at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was a devoted husband to Anita (Nicolaysen) Neumann. Born in Germany he was the...

      • Highfill, Mrs. Anna M. (Gencarelli)

        Anna M. (Gencarelli) Highfill, of Links Passage, Westerly, died peacefully at her home on Nov. 26, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Westerly on May 30, 1924, Anna was the daughter of the late Cosmo D. and Carmella (Minnie) Gencarelli. In addition to her husband of 56 years, Thomas W Highfill, she is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Nancy and John Socha, Christine and Mark Kepple and Stacy and Nicholas Stahl and her six grandchildren, Christopher Kepple of Mystic, Aaron Socha of…

        • Irene M Plante - Johnston, RI

          (11/28/08) Plante, Irene M., 82, of Johnston, died November 27, 2008 at Roberts Health Center. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Emile and Anna (Cadigan) Plante. She leaves a sister, Pearl J...

          • LOUISE M PALAZZO - Cranston, RI

            (11/28/08) PALAZZO, LOUISE M. (Lepore) 88 of Roland Ave. passed away November 27, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife for 61 years of th...

            • Monday, November 24, 2008

              Rhode Island Obituaries 11/24/08

            • Andrade, Evelyn

              ANDRADE, EVELYN, 90, formerly of Unity Avenue, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 in Waterview Villa Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Andrade. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Adelaide (Azevedo) Faria. Evelyn was the Owner and Operator of Evelyn's Beauty Salon on Warren Avenue in East Providence for thirty five years retiring in 1983. She was also the hairstylist at Perry/McStay Funeral Home for many years. She was a communicant of St. Francis…

              • Beckwith, Raymond F.

                BECKWITH, RAYMOND F., 86, of Franklin Avenue died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ella Beckwith. Father of Sandra Beckwith, Norma Fridenti and the late David Beckwith. Grandfather of 5, great grandfather of four. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in The Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Avenue. Cranston. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service (9:00-10:00am) Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Johnston. Kindly omit flowers. Donations to…

                • Brennan, Anna M. (Flaherty)

                  Anna M. (Flaherty) Brennan of Main Street, Ashaway, passed away Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at The Westerly Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard F. Brennan. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Celia Flaherty. She was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul in Bradford. She is survived by a daughter, Andrea D. Brennan of Ashaway. She was predeceased by a sister, Kathryn C. Flaherty. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Vincent…

                  • Dannecker, Janet Louise (Gillen)

                    DANNECKER, JANET LOUISE (GILLEN), 56, of Burgess Road, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Russell Charles Dannecker. Born in Newport on April 29, 1952, she was a daughter of Eleanor Louise (Popple) Gillen of Williamsburg, VA and the late Charles Edward Gillen, Jr. She resided in Foster for twenty five years. Mrs. Dannecker was a graduate of RI College, a former teacher for Captain Isaac Paine Elementary School in Foster, past president of the Foster Town Council, an…

                    • Dubord, Nancy (Castigliego)

                      DUBORD, NANCY (CASTIGLIEGO), age 88, of 50 Monroe Ave, Bristol, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Warren Health Care & Rehab Center in Warren. She was the wife of the late Roger O. Dubord. Born in Bristol, RI and a lifelong resident. A daughter of the late Gaetano and Anna (Armillotto) Castigliego. She worked for Converse Rubber Co., Collins & Aikmen formerly in Bristol and Well Made Dress formerly in Warren. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a member of the Rosary…

                      • ELDA I VICARIO - Cranston, RI

                        (11/24/08) VICARIO, ELDA I. (Carcieri) 81, passed away Sunday November 23, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Vincent F. Vicario. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Angelo...

                        • Fallon, Pauline F. (Shanley)

                          FALLON, PAULINE F. (SHANLEY), 80, of Bowood St., Center Valley, PA. died Friday at St. Luke Hospital in Quakertown, PA. She was the wife of the late John H. Fallon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry C. and Lena F. (Murphy) Shanley, she was a West Warwick resident for 18 years before moving to Pennsylvania in 2004. Mrs Fallon was a binder for Dome Publishing for 8 years before retiring in 1995. She also worked for Providence Business Forms. She leaves 3 sons, George and William Brown both of…

                          • Feole, Battastina (DiDino)

                            FEOLE, BATTASTINA 'BETTY' (DiDINO), 93, of Sherwood Ave., North Providence, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Antonio Feole. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Emilia (Feole) DiDino. She was the devoted mother of Leo Feole and Carmino Feole, both of Cranston, Emilio Feole and John Feole, both of Providence, Stephen Feole of Scituate, Rita Perrotti, Olga Nicastro and Eva Martin, all of North Providence;…

                            • Granata, Joseph B.

                              GRANATA, JOSEPH B., 'RED', 77, of Marine Avenue, died Friday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (DeVincenzo) Granata. They were married for fifty-six years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph F. and Rachel (Murphy) Granata, he lived in Warwick for many years, previously living in Providence. Joe served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, assigned to the 102nd Air Squadron while stationed in Libya, North Africa. Upon his…

                              • Irving, Gladys E. (Gammon)

                                IRVING, GLADYS E. (GAMMON), 78, of Scituate Vista Dr., passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Annie E. (Scott) Gammon. Gladys, a resident of Cranston most of her life, was employed in the jewelry industry for several years. She was a graduate of Cranston East High School and the Sawyer Travel School. She was the mother of Raymond Irving of…

                                • Jane A (Dickerman) Orsini - Narragansett, RI

                                  (11/24/08) Jane A. (Dickerman) Orsini, 70, of Ocean Road, died Sunday November 16 at home. Born in Lehighton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Walter Dickerman and Roberta (Dennis) Daigneault. She had...

                                  • Joan V (Beaupre) Hickey - Fall River, MA

                                    (11/24/08) obituary: Joan Hickey / with photo for: Tuesday, November 25 Joan V. (Beaupre) Hickey, 66, of Old Bedford Rd., Westport, wife of Daniel J. Hickey, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. ...

                                    • Keegan, Muriel M. (Arnold)

                                      KEEGAN, MURIEL M., (ARNOLD), 79, of Killingly Street, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert P. Keegan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Wheaton and Marion (Stewart) Arnold, she lived in Providence most of her life. Mrs. Keegan was an assembler for the R.N. Koch Jewelry Company for twenty-five years, retiring in 1991. Muriel was a daily communicant of Saint Anthony Church, Providence, for many years. She leaves two daughters, Kathleen A. Santagata, and her…

                                      • Keenan, Elizabeth

                                        KEENAN, ELIZABETH, 89, of the Wampanoag Trail died Monday, November 17, 2008 in the Evergreen House Nursing home. A longtime Rumford resident she was a daughter of the late Francis and Marghretta (Lennon) Gilbane. She leaves her children: Garrett, Kathleen, Edward, William and Paul as well as her sister and her husband: Marghretta G. Hogan and Dr. John F. Hogan and 9 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Mary McGowan, Helen Gorman and Francis Gilbane. The funeral and burial was private. Donations in…

                                        • Kelliher, Edna S. Betty (Swanson)

                                          KELLIHER, EDNA S. 'BETTY (SWANSON), 95, of the Villa Del Rio Apartments in Warwick and most recently a resident of the Scallop Shell Nursing Center in South Kingston passed away on November 20th at the South County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late August and Matilda Swanson, and wife to the late Edward W. Kelliher. She was born in Providence but had lived in Warwick for the past 50 years. In 1987 she retired as a travel agent from the Church Travel Agency after spending over 50 years in the…

                                          • Langton, Anna J.

                                            LANGTON, ANNA J., 93, formerly of Charlesgate Apartments died Saturday at Mt St Rita Health Center in Cumberland where she had been lovingly cared for for the past four years. She was the wife of the late Austin Langton. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Edwin and Sarah (McLaughlin) McMaugh, she was a life long Providence resident. She was a former member of the Charlesgate East Association and the St Raymonds Leisure Group. She leaves 2 daughters; Helen M. Croke and her husband Richard of East…

                                            • Latos, Joan M. (Demopulos)

                                              • Levin, Barry S.

                                                LEVIN, BARRY S., 56, of 132 Council Rock Rd., died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Schreiber) Levin. Born in Providence, a son of Harold and Rita (Greenberg) Levin of Pawtucket, he had lived in Cranston for 26 years. He was a former Associate Director of Human Resources for the State of RI until 2001. He was a graduate of URI. Barry was a member of the Board of Directors of RI Credit Union for 30 years and a former member of Kirkbrae Country Club. Devoted father of…

                                                • Medas, Robert J.

                                                  MEDAS, ROBERT J., of Attleboro, died on Saturday. Husband of the late Mildred Esther (Hagar) Medas. Family members include his daughter: Donna J. Medas Patton and her husband, Max J. Patton, and a grandson: Jared Patton all of Exeter, RI. For complete obituary, service arrangements, directions and an on-line register book visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com. (508) 695-0200.

                                                  • Nancy (Ripa) Sweetser - Newport, RI

                                                    (11/24/08) Nancy Ripa Sweetser, died of cancer on November 22, 2008 at her home in New York City. She was 62. Born in Newport, RI on March 1, 1946, she was the daughter of Sebastian F. Lefty Ripa and the late...

                                                    • Plouffe, Victoria

                                                      PLOUFFE, VICTORIA, 77, of Dunnellon, FL, formerly of Coventry, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the West Marion Hospital in Ocala, FL. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Robert Plouffe. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Antoline (Puchalski) Fischer-Rywacki. Victoria enjoyed collecting dolls, cooking, playing cards and raising her family. Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Kathleen A. Greene and her husband Douglas of Greer, SC, Theresa L. Bullock and…

                                                      • Provoyeur, Lucien J.

                                                        PROVOYEUR, LUCIEN J. (RET.) PPD, 84, formerly of Johnston, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Lemieux) Provoyeur. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Adolphe and Angele (Martinetty) Provoyeur. Mr. Provoyeur was a WW-II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a Providence Police Officer for 25 years, before retiring in 1971. He is survived by his children, Roseann Amore of North Providence, Joan Provoyeur of Warwick, Karen Paglio of…

                                                        • Purizaca, Demetrio M.

                                                          PURIZACA, DEMETRIO M., 97, of Varnum Avenue, died Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria Brigida Purizaca. Born in Piura, Peru, he was a son of the late Casimiro and Simona Purizaca. Mr. Purizaca was a musician in the Peruvian Navy. He is survived by four children Demetrio R., Eufemia, Rina, and Ana; twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, at 8:00am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St.,…

                                                          • Silva, Maria Merces

                                                            SILVA, MARIA MERCES, 63, of Bellevue Ave., died Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2008 at the Linn Health Care Center, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Jorge M. Silva. Born June 16, 1945 in Terceira, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Carlos Sousa Cardoso and Margarida J. Maia. Mrs. Silva was a member of the Amigos de Terceira. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Carlos J. and Celia Silva of Rumford and Richard and Brianne Silva of Orlando, FL and her grandchildren, Brandon and…

                                                            • Smith, Maureen H. (McLeroy)

                                                            • Smith Jr., Joseph F.

                                                              • Spring, Edward Charles

                                                                SPRING, EDWARD CHARLES. Age 94, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Treasure Coast Hospice in Fort Pierce, FL. Born November 7, 1914 in Hartford, CT, he moved to the Treasure Coast in 1975, moving to Port St. Lucie, FL in 1996 from Stuart, FL. He had been the Resident Director of Bradley Hospital in Rhode Island, the first Children's Psychiatric hospital in the world. He was involved in the original research under grants from the National Institutes of Health on the 'Acting Out Child'. He…

                                                                • Sweeney Sr., Dennis A.

                                                                  SWEENEY, DENNIS A., SR., 'BOSCO', 62, of Main Street, West Warwick, died on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of Carol (Connolly) Sweeney. Born in Providence, a son of the late Edward E. Sweeney, Sr. and Helen F. (Moriarty) Sweeney, he lived in Warwick before moving to West Warwick 15 years ago. Mr. Sweeney was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War era, and served on the U.S.S. Boston. He was a member of American Legion Post # 2 in West…

                                                                  • Saturday, November 22, 2008

                                                                    Rhode Island Obituaries 11/22/08

                                                                  • Amaral Jr., Sylvester

                                                                    AMARAL, SYLVESTER, JR., died on November 20, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He leaves his beloved wife of 46 years, Elaine (Taylor) and five children, sons Sylvester III, Michael, Stephen, Jonathan and daughter Jennifer and their families. He was a proud grandfather to 13. He also leaves behind his brothers James, Peter, Wayne and his sister Vanessa and their families. He was the son of the late Elizabeth (Fagundes) and Sylvester Amaral and the stepson of the late Wayne Purnell. He grew up in…

                                                                    • Aubin, Mary L. (Armstrong)

                                                                      Mary L. (Armstrong) Aubin, 51, of Pierce Road, Preston, Conn., died Friday morning at her home. She was born April 10, 1957 in Willimantic, the daughter of the late George L. and Dorothy (Alvord) Armstrong Jr. In February of 1990, she was married to Robert Aubin in Old Mystic, Conn. He survives her. Mrs. Aubin received her Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Connecticut State College. She worked at the Veranda Caf� in Foxwoods Casino. She also lived in Tennessee for 11 years before moving back to the area.…

                                                                      • Barnes, James C.

                                                                        BARNES, JAMES C., 67, of Governor St., Providence peacefully passed away on Nov.19, 2008 in Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in Okmulgee, OK; A son of Anna (Thompson) Barnes and the late Marcus C. Barnes. He was the father of Deborah A. Bell, Donna Barnes, Darlene Bickham, Deanna Barnes, Lisa Balcom, Rhonda Turner, Sidney Kopoian, Cheryl Randall, Tia Barnes, James C. Barnes, Jr., and Korinne Erikson. He was the brother of Shirley Reed, Marcus L., Curtis, Jean, and Karen Barnes. He is survived by a host…

                                                                        • Burke, Phyllis P.

                                                                          BURKE, PHYLLIS P. (HAGGARTY), November 19, 2008. Residence: Lynn, MA, a native of North Kingstown. Daughter of the late J. Francis and Elfrieda (Weindel) Haggarty. Beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt. Loving sister of Arlene Gardner of North Kingstown. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Calling hours respectfully omitted. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

                                                                          • Capraro Jr., Frank T.

                                                                            CAPRARO, FRANK T. JR., 75 of Warwick passed away November 20, 2008 at Kent County Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon Pamela Capraro. Born in Providence a son of the late Francesco and Rose (Gentile) Capraro. Mr. Capraro was an employee of RIPTA as a para transit for the handicapped. He was a Korean Navy Veteran. He was the father of Cheryl Altieri, and the late Frank Anthony Capraro. Grandfather of Jaclyn Altieri Murphy and Joseph Frank Altieri. Brother of Thomas E. Capraro, Lillian DiMaio, Viola…

                                                                            • Connors, James K.

                                                                              CONNORS, JAMES K., 59, resident of Kissimmee FL, formerly of Oakland, RI, Died November 17, 2008 in Kissimmee FL. Husband of Suzanne (Herpels) Connors. Born in Providence RI, son of the late William & Rita (Heatherman) Connors. Jim worked for the State of RI Dept of Youth & Family for 18 years. He and Suzanne were foster parents for over 54 foster children. Survivors include children, Lt. John, Donald, Laura, Brandon, and Robert Connors, Raymond Strickland, Mark, Craig, Alan, and Sheila Shepherd,…

                                                                              • Cournoyer, Normand R.

                                                                                COURNOYER, NORMAND R., 77, of Errol Street, Warwick, died on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Coventry Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Coventry. He was the husband of Helen E. (Young) Cournoyer. Born in Woonsocket, the son of the late Rodolphe N. and Alice N. (Genereux) Cournoyer, he lived in Coventry before moving to Warwick in 1986. He was an Army veteran, and a member of Maurice Pion Chapter # 17, Disabled American Veterans, in West Warwick. He was a member of INSIGHT, and a friend of Bill W. He…

                                                                                • Coyne, Thomas J.

                                                                                  COYNE, THOMAS J., 90, of New Meadow Road, Barrington, passed away on November 19, 2008 at Atria Bay Spring Village. He was the husband of Roberta (Connolly) Coyne. A native of South Providence and a 1938 alumnus of Central High School, Tom lived in Barrington since 1961. An Army Veteran of World War II, he served with the Coast Artillery and with the First Army in the Battle of the Bulge and European Theatre. After being honorably discharged, Tom graduated from Boston University in 1949, and began a career…

                                                                                  • Delisle, Jean E.

                                                                                    DELISLE, JEAN E., 79, of North Providence, died peacefully at home on Thursday. He was the husband of the late Yvette L. (Bisson) Delisle. Born in Manville, he was a son of the late Eugene and Florence (Dupont) Delisle. Until his retirement in 1990 he was employed as an oil burner service technician for the former Berard Oil Co. Mr. Delisle was a Korean War Army veteran and a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. He is survived by his son Raymond N. Delisle of Lincoln, his daughters Constance F. Delisle of…

                                                                                    • Evans, Richard A.

                                                                                      EVANS, RICHARD A., CHIEF PETTY OFFICER USN RET., 79, a long time resident of East Greenwich died November 21, 2008. He was the husband of the late Thelma R. (Brown) Evans. Born in South Berwick, ME he was a son of the late William and Mary (Kirkwood) Evans. After many years in the furniture business, Mr. Evans retired as manager for the former Harold's Wholesale Furniture. He is survived by a daughter, Diana L. Brown and grandchildren, Heather Pierson and Todd Brown. He was the father of the late…

                                                                                      • Faraone, Gerosita

                                                                                        FARAONE, GEROSITA, 98, formerly of Providence and Garland Ave., Cranston, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. Joseph Living Center in Providence. Born in Providence she was the beloved daughter of the late Fiorenzo and Assunta (Renzi) Faraone. Miss Faraone was a secretary for various companies most of her life and worked for the City of Providence Department of Elderly Affairs for eight years before retiring in 1995. She was a member of The Daughters of Isabella. She was the dear sister of…

                                                                                        • Fowler, Virginia

                                                                                          FOWLER, VIRGINIA, 85, of Cahir Street, died on November 20, 2008 in Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the wife of the late Stinson Fowler. Born in Rowan Ct., NC; A daughter of the late Steady Sims and the late Ruby (Walker) Johnson. She was the mother of Betty Pleasants and Edjohnetta Miller. She had 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St.Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 445 Elmwood Ave. Calling hour in the church Tuesday 10-11…

                                                                                          • Gannon, Anna D. (Colaneri)

                                                                                            GANNON, ANNA D. (COLANERI), 81, of Scituate Ave. Cranston passed away Wednesday November 19, 2008 at RI Hospital Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late John L. Gannon, Ret. P.F.D. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Michael and Carmina (Picerne) Colaneri. Anna is survived by her loving children, Carol Zompa of Smithfield, Mary Hassell of Scituate, James Gannon of Greenville, her sister Josephine Santoro of North Providence. She was also the cherished grandmother of Marissa Martin of…

                                                                                            • Henry Marchant Dudley - Bristol, RI

                                                                                              (11/22/08) Henry Marchant March Dudley, age 86, died peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2008 in Naples, FL after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years Marilyn P. Dudley, who died in Ju...

                                                                                              • Jean E Delisle - North Providence, RI

                                                                                                (11/21/08) Jean E. Delisle, 79, of North Providence, died peacefully at home on Thursday. He was the husband of the late Yvette L. (Bisson) Delisle. Born in Manville, he was a son of the late Eugene and Floren...

                                                                                                • Jefferson Jr., Robert E.

                                                                                                  JEFFERSON, ROBERT E., JR., 58, of Cocoa, FL died on November 18, 2008. He was born on August 7, 1950 in Plainfield, NJ. He was employed as a truck driver for several companies. He is survived by Mary Jefferson, his daughters Sadiga Jefferson of Providence and Aisha Jefferson of Woonsocket, a granddaughter Nyah Ives, 5 brothers and 5 sisters of New Jersey. Private Calling Hours will be held Saturday 4-6 p.m. Arrangements by Bell Funeral Home.

                                                                                                  • Krieger, Janet M.

                                                                                                    KRIEGER, JANET M., age 84 of Cranston, RI passed away on October 31, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was born on April 4, 1924 in Norwich, CT to the late Benjamin and Rose (Millner) Krieger. She leaves behind five nephews and four nieces. She was a loving and devoted aunt. She is also survived by a brother and a sister. She is predeceased by two brothers. A graveside service was held on November 3, 2008 at Brothers of Joseph Cemetery in Preston, CT. Church and Allen Funeral Home in Norwich assisted…

                                                                                                    • Marshall "Mac" A McClard - Woonsocket, RI

                                                                                                      (11/22/08) Woonsocket Marshall A. Mac McClard, 60, of Oregon Avenue died unexpectedly Thursday, November 20, 2008 at St. Marys Hospital, Passaic, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Mary L. (Basiliere) McClar...

                                                                                                      • Marshall, Elizabeth G.

                                                                                                        MARSHALL, ELIZABETH G. 'BETTY', 91, of Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Scallop Shell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was raised in Boston, where she met and married her love, Arthur Marshall who died in 1980. Born in Worcester, MA, Betty was the only child of the late Stephen J. and Theresa (Grogan) Bradshaw. Together they raised their loving children, John A. Marshall and his wife Andrea of Narragansett, Nancy Marshall Hardendorf and her husband David of…

                                                                                                        • Mary E (Waldron) McSoley - Providence, RI

                                                                                                          (11/22/08) Mary E. McSoley (Waldron), 90 of Linden Street, Fairfax, Va. Died Thursday at the Fairfax Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles J. McSoley. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late J...

                                                                                                          • Morin, Lionel A.

                                                                                                            MORIN, LIONEL A., 90, of Tanglewood Dr. and formerly of Wood St., passed away Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence. He was the husband of Carmen S. (Dehenne) Morin for 62 yrs. Born in Sanford, ME., he was a son of the late Laurent & Elmire (Roussin) Morin. Lionel was employed in the Art Department at Quonset Point NAS for 30 years, retiring in 1974. He was a Sgt in the Army Air Corp during WWII serving in the European Theater where he received the Bronze Star.…

                                                                                                            • Muscatelli Jr., Ralph L.

                                                                                                              MUSCATELLI, RALPH L., JR., 86, of 15 Judith Ave., Narragansett passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the former husband of the late Philomena F. (Siconio) Muscatelli. He was born in Johnston a son of the late Raffael and Domenica (Martinelli) Muscatelli. He lived most of his adult life in Cranston and for the past several years in Narragansett next door to his niece and her family, Donna (Starziano) and Kenneth DiCicco. He was a WW II Navy Veteran, having…

                                                                                                              • Nerek, Stella V. (Wieczorek)

                                                                                                                NEREK, STELLA V. (WIECZOREK), 95, of Warwick, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Nerek Born in New Bedford, MA she lived in Warwick for 55 years. She was the beloved mother of Theodore W. and Lois A. Nerek both of Warwick. Sister of Al Guzeika and the late Pearl Gecawicz, Sally McDonough, Agnes Armstrong, Henry and Joe Guzeika. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of…

                                                                                                                • Pannone, Evelyn V.

                                                                                                                  PANNONE, EVELYN V., 87, of Tomahawk Court, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Pannone. Mr. and Mrs. Pannone celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on September 28, 2008. She was the devoted mother of Maureen E. DiPetrillo and her husband Edward of Smithfield and Gary R. Pannone and his wife Ellyn of East Greenwich and a loving Nana to her grandchildren, Christopher and his wife Colleen, Jason, Jonathan and Bethany. Born in Providence she was a daughter…

                                                                                                                  • Paterra, Irene R. (Palagi)

                                                                                                                    PATERRA, IRENE R. (PALAGI), 101, of Providence, died Thursday. She was the wife of the late John J. Paterra. They had been married for 52 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Georgia (Borelli) Palagi. She was raised and educated in Attleboro, MA, and moved to Providence in 1936 where she was married and lived until her death. Ms. Paterra graduated from Bryant & Stratton College and worked as the business manager of the J.J. Paterra & Company Offices of Providence…

                                                                                                                  • Pippert, Lilias (Robertson)

                                                                                                                    PIPPERT LILIAS (ROBERTSON) 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Lincoln, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Nov 18th 2008 after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio she was the daughter of William Moore Robertson and Lilias (Fraser) Robertson and the sister of John, Elizabeth and Eleanor. A social worker and lifelong advocate of social justice, Lilias received her Master of Science in Social Administration from Western Reserve University, where she met her husband, Walter, with whom she completed…

                                                                                                                    • Sanford, Margaret Eleanor (Merrifield)

                                                                                                                      SANFORD, MARGARET ELEANOR (MERRIFIELD), 87, of Warwick passed away on Thursday, November 20. She was the loving wife for fifty-two years of the late Thomas W. Sanford who died in 2000. She was born in Arlington, MA and lived in various locations in Massachusetts before moving to Providence in the late 1920s. She was a resident of Warwick for the last 48 years. Margaret was the daughter of the late Everett E. and Margaret A. (Keane) Merrifield and the twin of the late Everett B. Merrifield Jr. and his late…

                                                                                                                      • Santos, Clotilde (Rezendes)

                                                                                                                        SANTOS, CLOTILDE (REZENDES) 82 of San Antonio Ave. passed away at home. She was the Wife of the late Jose dos Santos. She is survived by Children, Maria Payne, Tony Calouro, Maria Justina Pacheco, John Calouro of Bristol, brother, Antonio Rezendes of Canada, 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM at George Lima Funeral Home 367 High St. Bristol, Church Service 11 AM at Radiant Christian Assembly of God, 895 Main Street, Warren, Burial in North Burial Ground, Bristol, Visiting Hours…

                                                                                                                        • Silva, Dorothy A. (Pearson)

                                                                                                                          SILVA, DOROTHY A. (PEARSON), 76, of Warwick, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Eugene Silva. Dorothy was a communicant and trustee of St. Rose and Clement Parish, a Eucharistic Minister and past president of the Rosary and Altar Society. She loved bowling, the Patriots, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the beloved mother of Douglas D. Silva, Vivian M. Kidd, Christine A. Jeff, and the late Eugene E. Silva. She was sister of the late Barbara Penedo and is survived…

                                                                                                                          • Sousa, Irene (Amaral)

                                                                                                                            SOUSA, IRENE (AMARAL), 82, of Chappell St., died Friday morning, Nov. 21, 2008, at Evergreen House. She was the wife of the late John N. Sousa, Sr. Born Dec. 1, 1925, in Rehoboth, MA, she was a daughter of the late Domingo and Lena (Martin) Amaral. She is survived by her children, Cheryl A. Zarrella and John N. Sousa Jr., both of Johnston, and Robert M. Sousa of Taunton; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was the sister of Dolores Johnson, Manuel Amaral and of the late Mary K. Rose and Joseph…

                                                                                                                          • Tuesday, November 18, 2008

                                                                                                                            Rhode Island Obituaries 11/18/08

                                                                                                                          • ANGELA D PETTERUTI - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                            (11/18/08) PETTERUTI, ANGELA D. (Scungio) 80, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Frederick and Mary (D\\\'Amore) Scungio. Angela worked...

                                                                                                                            • Bucci, Mary P. (Cerullo)

                                                                                                                              BUCCI, MARY P. (CERULLO), 91, of Hewett Street, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Anthony D. Bucci and daughter of the late Angelo and Antonia (Morelli) Cerullo. Mary was a graduate of the RI School for the Deaf, Class of 1934. She was the mother of Anthony C. Bucci and his wife, Sarah; John C. Bucci and his wife, Janice; and Robert M. Bucci and his wife, Jean; grandmother of Joseph, Brian, Judi, Bruce and Melissa; sister of Daniel Cerullo, Jennie Cunningham, and…

                                                                                                                              • Cousins, David C.

                                                                                                                                COUSINS, DAVID C., 69, of Read Street, Riverside, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Loretta B. (DeStefano) Cousins. Born in Cranston, a son of the late Chester and Bertha (Davis) Cousins, he lived in Riverside for 35 years. Mr. Cousins was a clerk at Citizen's Bank for the past 9 years. David enjoyed bike riding, attending antique classic car shows and collecting model trains. Besides his wife of 53 years, he is survived by a son, Darren D. Cousins of Riverside; a…

                                                                                                                                • Couture, Susan G. (Gendron)

                                                                                                                                  COUTURE, SUSAN G. (GENDRON), 33, of Rochester, NH passed away at home on Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was the former wife of George Couture of Riverside, RI. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Frank E. Gendron of Lovell, ME and Elaine L. (Provencher) Gendron of Woonsocket. She resided in Rochester for one year, previously residing on Stanley Road, Cumberland. She was a Cumberland High School Graduate, Class of 1993, and also graduated from CCRI, Flanagan Campus, Lincoln graduating in 2005. She…

                                                                                                                                  • Covell, Walter

                                                                                                                                    COVELL, WALTER, born January 6, 1917 in Barrington, son of Louis Everett and Maude Evelyn (Clarke) Covell of Barrington, former husband of the late Harriette Frances (Tabakin) Covell, father of Alex and Christopher Covell; grandfather of Jason and Emilie Covell and great-grandfather of Kyle Covell; suddenly, on Veteran's Day, November 11. Walter enjoyed a long life passionately engaged in the giving of entertainment and diversionary pleasure to others. During his college years at Brown University (Class…

                                                                                                                                    • DaPonte, Manuel

                                                                                                                                      DaPONTE, MANUEL, 92, of Sherry Ave., passed away November 17th. He was the husband of Natalie (Lagarto) DaPonte. He is survived by children, Amelia (Domenic) Antinucci of Barrington, Manuel (JoAnn) DaPonte of Warren, Robert (Doris) DaPonte of Bristol, Roberta Gilson of Raynham, MA, 8 Grandchildren, 6 Great-grandchildren, a brother, Seraphim 'Fe' DaPonte of Bristol. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.…

                                                                                                                                      • Denelle, Rene R. "Pop"

                                                                                                                                        DENELLE, RENE R. 'POP', 86, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2008. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor P. (Nolan) Denelle. A lifelong Pawtucket resident, he was a son of the late Desire and Marie (Kirouac) Denelle. Rene was a World War II US Army veteran and was part of the first Normandy Landings on D-Day. He was a self-employed carpenter most of his life, he later worked at Teknor-Apex for 15 years until retiring in 1986. Pop was one of the first coaches in the Darlington National…

                                                                                                                                        • DiOrio, Filomena (Rossi)

                                                                                                                                          DiORIO, FILOMENA (ROSSI), 81, passed away November 17th at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Andrea and Esterina (Petricca) Rossi and had been the wife of Carmino 'Bibs' DiOrio for 61 years. Mrs. DiOrio had worked as an office clerk for the DiZoglio Paper Co. before retiring. She was the beloved mother of Ronald DiOrio and his wife Joanne; grandmother of Nicholas and Andreana DiOrio; sister of Anthony Rossi and the late Lorenzo Rossi. Relatives and friends are…

                                                                                                                                          • Gregory Jr., John J.

                                                                                                                                            GREGORY, JOHN J. JR. 'JACK', 83, of Bradford Avenue, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family Sunday, November 16, 2008 in the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth C. 'Betty' (McKenna) Gregory. They had been married for sixty-two years. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late John J. and Josephine (Spaight) Gregory. Jack was the Founder and Principal of the family business, J.J. Gregory and Son, in East Providence, which he proudly…

                                                                                                                                            • Hamilton, John V.

                                                                                                                                              HAMILTON, JOHN V., 79, of Scenic Drive, Cranston, died on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Briarcliffe Manor Nursing Home in Johnston. He was the husband of Kathleen D. (Ormond) Hamilton. Born in Providence, a son of the late Eugene and Angela N. (McGrath) Hamilton, he lived in Cranston for the last 27 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Hamilton was employed by Narragansett Electric Co. in Providence for 39 years, retiring as a dispatcher in 1991. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons,…

                                                                                                                                              • Helen M (Stamp) Forsberg - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                                                (11/18/08) Forsberg, Helen M., 81, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at Kent Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Clifford B. Forsberg. Mr. and Mrs. Forsberg celebrated th...

                                                                                                                                                • Joseph E Mc Laughlin - Warwick, RI

                                                                                                                                                  (11/18/08) Joseph E. Mc Laughlin, 60, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 14, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Perrotta) McLaughlin. Born in Providence, he was the son of t...

                                                                                                                                                  • Knox, R. Claire

                                                                                                                                                    KNOX, R. CLAIRE, 86, of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of East Greenwich, RI, and Ventura, CA, died Friday, November 14, 2008. She was the wife of the late Crawford W. Knox, to whom she was married for 52 years. Born in NJ, she was the daughter of the late Rubie May (Perinchief) and Edmund Goldie North. She raised her children in East Greenwich before moving to California. She spent the last eight years in Pompano Beach, where she was active in her housing association. She was an avid bridge player, enjoyed…

                                                                                                                                                    • Kostyla, Edna A. (Rekas)

                                                                                                                                                      KOSTYLA, EDNA A. (REKAS), of Coventry passed away at Kent Hospital on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the age of 94. She was the wife of the late Fred F. Kostyla and the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Bator) Rekas. Edna was educated in the West Warwick school system. She worked at the former H & H Propeller Mfg. during WWII while her husband served in the Army in the African & Italian Campaigns. After raising her family she resumed work at various places, including Gorham Silver in the printing…

                                                                                                                                                      • Latina, Rita

                                                                                                                                                        LATINA, RITA, 90, of East View Ave., Cranston, passed away Sunday November 16, 2008 at the Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Luigi and Palma (DiSarro) Latina. Miss Latina was an Assembler for the Cable Electric Company. She is survived by her loving sisters, Sylvia Francesconi and Yolanda Isabella both of Cranston. She was also the aunt of several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and was the sister of the late Eugene, John and…

                                                                                                                                                        • Manton, Betty M. (Johnson)

                                                                                                                                                          MANTON, BETTY M. (JOHNSON), died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Briarcliffe Manor. She was the beloved wife of Damon Manton. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Theano and Christina Johnson, she was the mother of Joan Hallahan and Charles D. Manton and his wife Elaine; grandmother of Erin, Erik, and Mark; the sister of the late Ruth Larson. Relatives and friends are invited for a visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                          • Mathews, Barbara E.

                                                                                                                                                            MATHEWS, BARBARA E., 87, of Saunderstown, passed away peacefully Saturday at her home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Frank H. and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Mathews. A graduate of The Lincoln School, Skidmore College, Boston University and Yale University School of Nursing, she was active with their alumni associations, respectively. She was a Nursing Administrator for many years before retiring. She leaves many nieces and nephews. She was the cousin of the late Priscilla Teeden and…

                                                                                                                                                            • McLaughlin, Joseph E.

                                                                                                                                                              McLAUGHLIN, JOSEPH E., 60, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 14, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Janice (Perrotta) McLaughlin. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Pauline N. (Bechard) McLaughlin. John had worked for Narragansett Electric for thirty years and was an army medic, serving in Vietnam from 1968-1969. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Karen A. Kaminsky and Jennifer E. Gardner; two sisters, Susan M. Rotondi and Carol Rendine;…

                                                                                                                                                              • Mingione, Josephine (Pricolo)

                                                                                                                                                                MINGIONE, JOSEPHINE (PRICOLO) 'DODO', 96, of Smithfield died peacefully Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre, Smithfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alphonse Mingione. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Pasqualina (Sammartino) Pricolo. Josephine worked at Calart for many years and then at A.T. Cross from which she retired. She is survived by her son Al Mingione and his wife Patti of Buxton, Maine, two…

                                                                                                                                                                • Noel, Harry A.

                                                                                                                                                                  NOEL, HARRY A., 76, of Warwick Avenue, died Sunday at Kent Hospital. He was a son of the late Omer E. and Mary E. (Salisbury) Noel. Mr. Noel was a Batch Maker for Ciba Geigy in Cranston and served in The United States Army. He was the beloved father of Kevin R. Noel of Warwick and Keith R. Noel of Cumberland. Caring brother of Jean Glen of Coventry, Everett Noel of Milford, CT, and Richard Noel of Pembroke, MA. His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in THE PRATA-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 78…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Pati, Rose

                                                                                                                                                                    PATI, ROSE, 90, of West Shore Road, Warwick, formerly of Meadow Avenue, Cranston, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Saverio and Concetta (Massotti) Pati Sr. Miss Pati was an etcher for the former Imperial Knife Company of Providence for thirty-three years until her retirement. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed sports. She is survived by two sisters Clara Day of California and Susan Ceynowa of Florida and the late Antonio,…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Rackliffe, Florence L.

                                                                                                                                                                      RACKLIFFE, FLORENCE L., 79, of Smithfield, formerly of Lincoln, died Sunday. She was the wife of the late Donald S. Rackliffe. Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Louise (Phelps) Mulcahy. Her son John Rackliffe and his wife Monique, her daughter Barbara Harkness and her husband Normand, Jr., her sisters Sr. Joan Mulcahy, PBVM, Ellen Mulcahy and Mary Fitzgibbons, and her grandchildren Shawn, Eric and Heather Harkness, Aimee Bhatia, Dawn Macdonald and Kelly Rackcliffe survive her.…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Stanley, Barbara (Duffy)

                                                                                                                                                                        STANLEY, BARBARA (DUFFY), 65, of Warren, died Saturday, at Miriam Hospital. Beloved wife of Elliott W. Stanley. She worked previously at Brown & Sharp and more recently for the Bristol Warren School District as a teacher's aide. Loving mother of Christopher W. and Shaun E. Stanley, both of Warren, R.I. She was the sister of Rose Helen Barrie of Cranston and the late Matthew T. Duffy, Jr. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 School House Road, Warren, where the family will…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Sullivan, Agnes (Cahir)

                                                                                                                                                                          SULLIVAN, AGNES (CAHIR), 102, of Blackinton Dr., died Saturday at Overlook Nursing & Rehabitation Center in Burrillville. She was the wife of the late John R. Sullivan. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (McElroy) Cahir. Agnes was a member of Saint Clare Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order. She is survived by her son Jack Sullivan and his wife Gail of Chepachet, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Edward, Jack and…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Thomas J Brothers - Warwick, RI

                                                                                                                                                                            (11/18/08) Thomas J. Brothers, 77, of Church Avenue died Tuesday at his home. He was the husband of Anne M. (Hickey) Brothers. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis P. and Elizabeth (Galligan) Broth...

                                                                                                                                                                          • Monday, November 17, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                            Rhode Island Obituaries 11/17/08

                                                                                                                                                                          • Alger, Edmond L.

                                                                                                                                                                            ALGER, EDMOND L., 83, a retired shipper for Coro's Mfg. Co., died Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy R. (Gentes) Alger and a son of the late William and Blanche (Jilson) Alger. Mr. Alger was a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by three children, Sharon Lozowski and her husband Donald, William Alger and his late wife Pat, Carol Gelsomino and her husband Michael. He is also survived by six grandchildren and was the father of…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Caesar, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                              CAESAR, MICHAEL, 92, of Coventry, passed away Sunday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of 63 years to Josephine (Vassallo) Caesar. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Pasquale and Rose (DiSanti) Caesar, he had lived in New York for most of his life before moving to Rhode Island. Michael worked as a carpenter with Beach Construction in New York for 30 years before his retirement. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Patrick Caesar, a daughter, Rosemary Dwyer and her husband Norman, and his grandson,…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Cameron, Edna C. (Dusoblon)

                                                                                                                                                                                CAMERON, EDNA C. (DUSOBLON), 90, formerly of Franklin Street died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. She was the wife of the late James E. Cameron, Sr. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Hector and Melina (Gurneau) Dusoblon, she had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Lincoln 20 years ago. Mrs. Cameron was a textile worker in several mills and was also a lunch lady at Central Falls High School before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Jude's Church,…

                                                                                                                                                                                • DeCristofano, Albert

                                                                                                                                                                                  DeCRISTOFANO, ALBERT, 91, of Narragansett and Clearwater, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at his sons home in North Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of Virginia (Pulverenti) DeCristofano for 63 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Erminio and Maria (Martino) DeCristofano. Mr. DeCristofano was a US Army Air force veteran serving during WW II on the island of Tinian as Staff Sergeant with the 40th Bombardment Squadron. Before moving to Florida in 1975, Mr.…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Florence L (Mulcahy) Rackliffe - Smithfield, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                    (11/17/08) Florence L. Rackliffe, 79, of Smithfield, formerly of Lincoln, died Sunday. She was the wife of the late Donald S. Rackliffe. Born in Fitchburg, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Louise (P...

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Gamage, Joan A.

                                                                                                                                                                                      GAMAGE, JOAN A., age 70 of Coventry, lost her courageous battle with cancer November 15, 2008, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Don. She also leaves a daughter Denise Williams of Coventry and her husband George and a son Don Gamage, Jr. of Scituate and his wife Rebecca, as well as three grandsons, David Mooney of Coventry, Brian Mooney of Lincoln and Joseph Williams of Coventry and one great granddaughter Taylor Mooney of Warwick, three brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Henderson, Joan Coale "Joanie"

                                                                                                                                                                                        HENDERSON, JOAN COALE 'JOANIE', 80, passed away suddenly on November 9th, 2008. Predeceased by her late husband, David Sr. in 1990 and her son Jonathan in April 2008. Joan is survived by her children, David Henderson, Jr., Susan (Henderson) Tyler, Jeffrey Henderson, and six grandchildren. Joan will be greatly missed by many other close friends and extended families. Joan was born on August 16, 1928, in Towson, Maryland. She was the youngest daughter of Francis and Edmund Starr Coale. Married in…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Henry P Potvin - Fall River, MA

                                                                                                                                                                                          (11/17/08) Henry P. Potvin, 78, of Fall River, husband of Joanne (Simonetti) Potvin and husband of the late Doris Lillian (Aubin) Potvin, died Sunday, November 16, 2008. He was employed by American...

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Josephine "Pricolo" (DoDo) Mingione - Smithfield, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                            (11/17/08) MINGIONE, JOSEPHINE (Pricolo) \"DoDo\" 96, of Smithfield died peacefully Saturday November 15, 2008 at Heritage Hills Nursing Centre, Smithfield, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of t...

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lurgio, Vincent M.

                                                                                                                                                                                              LURGIO, VINCENT M., 72, of Stone Drive, Cranston, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Joann C. (Mercurio) Lurgio. They were married for fifty-one years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Ermalinda Mildred (Petrone) Lurgio. Mr. Lurgio was a driver and salesman for Frito-Lay Company of Cranston for thirty-eight years until his retirement. He was a communicant and former usher at St. Bartholomew's Church. Vincent enjoyed…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Manton, Betty M. (Johnson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                MANTON, BETTY M. (JOHNSON), died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Briarcliffe Manor. She was the beloved wife of Damon Manton. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Theano and Christina Johnson, she was the mother of Joan Hallahan and Charles D. Manton and his wife Elaine; grandmother of Erin, Erik, and Mark; the sister of the late Ruth Larson. Relatives and friends are invited for a visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. In lieu of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • McKeough, Thomas R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  McKEOUGH, THOMAS R., 87, of Manchester, CT and Westerly, RI, beloved husband of the late Mary (Ryan) McKeough, died peacefully Friday November 14, 2008 at his home. He was born September 8, 1921 in Pawtucket, RI. Son of the late Frank and Anne Marie (Dolan) McKeough, he had been a resident of Manchester since 1954. Mr. McKeough was a U S Navy Veteran serving during WW II as well as after the War in the Naval Reserves. Mr. McKeough had worked for many years at Emhart Corp. and retired in 1985 as Director of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Monserrate "Ramona" (Quiles) Aponte - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                    (11/17/08) Monserrate Ramona (Quiles) Aponte, 63, of Hazelwood Street, died Saturday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Sophia...

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Renaud, Ruth H. (Longton)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      CHANGED NOTICE: RENAUD, RUTH H. (LONGTON) The Visiting Hours of Ruth H. (Longton) Renaud have been rescheduled. Relatives and friends may call at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 from 6-8 P.M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rodrigues, Alfred

                                                                                                                                                                                                        RODRIGUES, ALFRED, of Providence, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Vanni) Rodrigues. They were happily married for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Araujo) Rodrigues. He was a foreman for the former C. O. Hoffacker Co. for 31 years before retiring. Mr. Rodrigues was a life member of the Providence - Cranston Lodge of Elks #14, where he was Treasurer Emeritus, a former Scout Master, St. Peter's & St. Andrews Church,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rossoni, Francis Louis

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Silva, Irene E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            SILVA, IRENE E., 80, of Wheldon Ave., passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 She was the wife of Raymond M. Silva. Besides her husband, she leaves her children Debra A. Dwyer of Little Compton, Thomas R. Silva of Cranston and Scott T. Silva of East Providence; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 AM from the PERRY/ MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence with A Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Francis Xavier Church, North…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Simmons, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                                                                              SIMMONS, DOROTHY, 89, died November 14 at Heritage Hills Nursing Center in Smithfield. Born in Providence on March 30, 1919, she was the daughter of John and Lena (Santos) Simmons. She was the loving sister of the late John Simmons. She is survived by her brother, Joseph Simmons, and five nieces and nephews: Christina Sifers and her husband, Patrick Sifers; Joanne Evangelista; Lori Simmons; and Michael Simmons. Funeral from the OLSON & PARENT FUNERAL HOME, 417 Plainfield Street, Providence on November…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Slein, Kevin Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                SLEIN, KEVIN MICHAEL, Specialist, US Army, of Mansfield, MA. and formerly of Baldwin Road, Middletown, RI, died suddenly at his home Friday, November 14th in the arms of his wife. He leaves behind his loving wife of one year, Nicole Marie (Glidden) Slein, formerly of North Kingston, RI and his favorite friend Molly, their chocolate Labrador Retriever. Kevin was born in Providence, RI on 17 November, 1981, the son of Cdr. Michael Slein USN (Ret.) and Bonnie Slein of Middletown, RI and the brother of Caitlin…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Tina (Zodda)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SMITH, TINA, nee Zodda, 70, born November 8, 1938, residing on Old River Road since 1996, formerly of Milford, Massachusetts. Born in Rome and raised in Patti, Italy, Tina is a survivor of the battle of Messina, World War II. Tina immigrated to the United States in 1955, initially working as a flight attendant and then settling in Chicago, working as a computer keypunch operator. She was married on November 21, 1961 to Terrill Smith of Chicago. They lived in the Chicago area until 1982 when they moved to…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sunday, November 16, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Rhode Island Obituaries td

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Abrahamson, Gertrude M. (Bowen)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ABRAHAMSON, GERTRUDE M. (BOWEN), 75, of Seaside Drive, passed away Friday at Newport Hospital. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late William and Florence (Albro) Bowen. Mrs. Abrahamson worked as the office manager for Tivoli Jewelry Company for about 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed playing computer games. She was a communicant of St. Mark Church. She leaves a brother and two sisters, William Bowen of Cranston, Mildred Allard of Wakefield and Barbara Szpotowski of Jamestown; and many nieces,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Anderton, Carl W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ANDERTON CARL W., 71, Zephyrhills, Florida and Stow, Maine, passed away peacefully November 2, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving wife of 50 years Patricia and his family. Carl was a loving husband and wonderful father with many talents He loved to travel and enjoyed volunteering his skills both in the United States and Africa. Growing up in Rhode Island he was one of five brothers. After High School graduation and some College he married Pat, started his family and decided self-employment was what he…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Betty F (Waits) Marotto - Providence, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (11/16/08) Betty F. Marotto (Waits), 75, of Providence, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank Marotto. Bo...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Bowen, Carol T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          BOWEN, CAROL T., 73, of East Greenwich Ave., a retired elementary educator, died Friday at home. She was the wife of the late Paul T. Bowen. Born in Biddeford, ME, a daughter of the late Perry S. and Cecelia D. (Griffin) Norman, she lived in Warwick before moving to West Warwick in 1975. In 1957 she received a bachelor's degree in education from Keene Teachers College and a master's degree in 1962 from the University of Connecticut. Her career in elementary education began as a teacher in the Groton…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Collette (Michaud) Bryda - Swansea, MA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (11/16/08) Collette C. (Michaud) Bryda, 84, of Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Ralph Chapman Rd., Swansea, widow of Edward J. Bryda, died Saturday, November 15, 2008. She was employed by Division...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • DiCicco, Jennie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              DiCICCO, JENNIE, 90, formerly of Carleton St., died Saturday at the Oakland Grove Health Care Center in Woonsocket. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Persechino) DiCicco. She is survived by her sister, Nancy Scienzo of Cumberland, her niece, Cathy Paulhus of North Smithfield and her nephew, Raymond Scienzo of New Hampshire, three great nieces, one great nephew and one great great nephew. She was the sister of the late Angelo DiCicco and Maria Rowan. Her funeral and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Drummond, Patrick James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                DRUMMOND, PATRICK JAMES, November 6, 2008, Smithfield RI, cherished son of Marion Hopkins and the late Thomas Kyle Drummond, succumbed to a malignant brain tumor, surrounded by his loving family. For two years he fought to survive with fierce independence, an indomitable spirit and a brave heart. His passing is mourned by nine devoted siblings: sisters Joanne of Braintree MA and Mary, Sarah and Nancy of RI; brothers Thomas, Michael, Paul and Daniel of RI and Sr. M. Sgt. Andrew Drummond U.S.A.F., Lakenheath…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Edna C (Dusoblon) Cameron - Lincoln, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (11/16/08) Lincoln Edna C. (Dusoblon) Cameron, 90, formerly of Franklin Street died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. She was the wife of the late James E. Cameron, Sr...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Epton, Rita (Thibodeau)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    EPTON, RITA (THIBODEAU), 86, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Archie L. Epton. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Hormidas and Roberta (Savoie) Thibodeau. She had worked for Tanury Industries of Lincoln before retiring. Mrs. Epton was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her three daughters, Roberta I. Sullivan and her husband Steven, Shirley A. DiBonaventura…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fiocco, Pasqualina A. (Cimini)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FIOCCO, PASQUALINA A. (CIMINI), 79, of Marietta Street, passed away Friday, November 14th at the Miriam Hospital. She had been the wife of the late Anthony Fiocco. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (Moratta) Cimini. Mrs. Fiocco had worked in the food service department at Providence College and had also been a receptionist for her daughter, Cheryl, at the Pretty Woman Salon. She was the beloved mother of Cheryl A. Zanfagna and her husband Richard; Cindy A. DiOrio and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • French, Stephen R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        FRENCH, STEPHEN R. Husband of the late Mary C. (Ward) French. Loving father of Tammy M. French of Providence. Caring brother and grandfather Funeral Monday at 9:30 am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane, Warwick. Burial in R.I. Veterans Cemetery. Visitation Monday 8:30-9:30 am. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Giarraputo, Philip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GIARRAPUTO, PHILIP, of Toll Gate Road, died Friday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Nastari) Giarraputo for just over three years and the late Eva (Nishanian) Giarraputo. Born in Roslindale, MA, he was a son of the late Felice and Angelina (Amendolia) Giarraputo. Mr. Giarraputo was an Orthotist for H.M. Campbell and Sons in Brookline, MA for many years until his retirement and was previously a salesman for Kaufman Co. in Cambridge, MA. An Operatic Tenor, he performed with various…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Henderson, Joan Coale "Joanie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            HENDERSON, JOAN COALE 'JOANIE', 80, passed away suddenly on November 9th, 2008. Predeceased by her late husband, David Sr. in 1990 and her son Jonathan in April 2008. Joan is survived by her children, David Henderson, Jr., Susan (Henderson) Tyler, Jeffrey Henderson, and six grandchildren. Joan will be greatly missed by many other close friends and extended families. Joan was born on August 16, 1928, in Towson, Maryland. She was the youngest daughter of Francis and Edmund Starr Coale. Married in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hillelson, Shoshana Von Eberhardt Dindinger

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              HILLELSON, SHOSHANA VON EBERHARDT DINDINGER, 83, left this world to be with her heavenly Father after a heroic battle with multiple myeloma on November 10. She was born September 13, 1925, in Stuttgart, Germany to Adolf von Eberhardt Dindinger, the Duke von Eberhardt, former Adjutant General to Kaiser Wilhelm and famed architect of pre-war Berlin, and to Tatjana Wiczewski Dindinger, educator, of Russia. Shoshana Hillelson was a member of the German Olympic figure skating team in 1944 and was a concert…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Langevin, Alma (Larue)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LANGEVIN, ALMA (LARUE) Age 90 of Croade St. Warren passed away Thursday November 13, 2008. She was the loving wife of the late Leo Langevin. Now Alma is with her loving husband Leo and with her God in Heaven forever. Born in Woonsocket a daughter of the late Wilfred and Eva (Guillemette) Larue. She was one of many Siblings. She leaves her good friend Rebecca. She was a longtime member of the Stevens Laroche Pratte Womens Auxillary VFW #122. The Funeral with visitation will be on Monday at 9:00 am from…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Magill, Edward L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MAGILL, EDWARD L., 67, of North Smithfield, died Friday evening at Landmark Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Cimini) Magill. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Alexander and Catherine (Pierce) Magill. He was the original owner and operator of Magill Laboratories Inc., which his son Edward Jr. now operates. Edward was a N. Smithfield resident for many years. He grew up in Pawtucket, where he attended St. Raphaels Academy. He later graduated from Bryant University. He was a member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Marotto, Betty F. (Waits)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MAROTTO, BETTY F. (WAITS), 75, of Providence, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Frank Marotto. Born in Alabama City, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William 'Bill' A. Waits and Russie (Kerr) Waits. Betty had been a banquet waitress at Lincoln Park and had previously worked for the former Colonial Hilton. A Marine Corps Veteran, she was a member of the Women Marines Association. Besides…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Norman Braga - Fall River, MA

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (11/16/08) Norman Braga, 76, of Fall River, died Friday, November 14, 2008. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was employed for 26 years by Quaker Fabric Corp. and retired from New England E...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Paolucci, Joseph A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PAOLUCCI, JOSEPH A. ('JOE' & 'JP'), of Cranston, surrounded by his family, passed peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Providence, the son of the late Alexander & Concetta (Sepe) Paolucci, he was the beloved husband of Victoria (Marzilli) Paolucci to whom he had been married for 62 years. He was a WWII veteran, having served on the submarine USS Raton in the Pacific Theater. He was an electrician at Quonset Point until its closing and then worked in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Potter, Raymond J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          POTTER, RAYMOND J., 89, of Warwick formerly of Pawtucket, a film editor for WJAR, died Friday, November 14, 2008. He was the husband of the late Claire S. (Berthiaume) Potter and a son of the late Israel and Elizabeth (Cowsill) Potter. He was a WWII Merchant Marines Veteran. He is survived by his son, Rev. Dr. Raymond J. Potter, Jr.; two brothers Norman and Robert Potter; one sister Betty Gordon; grandchildren Claire and Tres. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM from the Thomas & Walter Quinn…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Renaud, Ruth H. (Longton)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RENAUD, RUTH H. (LONGTON), 93, of Homestead Avenue died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Oakland Grove Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Henry J. Renaud. Born in Fisherville, MA, a daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Bailey) Longton, she had lived in Cumberland for the past 60 years. Mrs. Renaud was a floor lady for Narragansett Knitting, Woonsocket for 50 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Cumberland where she served as a member and treasurer of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sarni, Dorothy M. (Bellavance)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SARNI, DOROTHY M. (BELLAVANCE), 80, of Matunuck, R.I. and Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008, at her home with her daughter Karen by her side. She was a loving wife to Vincent A. Sarni for 43 years, and a devoted mother to Louise Degrass and her husband, Dennis of Matunuck, R.I., Karen Driscoll and her husband Stephen of Pittsburgh, PA and Vincent A. Sarni, Jr. and his wife Deborah of Perrysburg, OH. She was the beloved grandmother of ten grandchildren, Derek, Daniel, Stacia, Stephen,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Scanlon, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                SCANLON, ROBERT L., 75, of Halsey St., died November 14, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan (Andrews) Scanlon. Born in Lynn, MA he was a son of the late Warren and Evelyn (Provencial) Scanlon. Mr. Scanlon was a safety engineer with St. Paul Fire and Life Insurance Co. for 30 years before retiring. He was a U S Navy veteran. Robert leaves two sons, Robert J. Scanlon and his wife Chris of Monticello, MN, Michael E. Scanlon and his wife Susan of Woodbury, MN and a daughter Susan…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Schwartz, Bernice F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCHWARTZ, BERNICE F., 89, of Steere House, died Thursday at the Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sheldon Schwartz. Born in New Bedford, MA, a daughter of the late Philip and Esther (Miller) Shultz, she had lived in Warwick for 35 years before moving to Providence 2 years ago. Devoted mother of David Schwartz and his wife Sharon of Coventry and Robert Schwartz and his wife Dianne of Burlington, VT. Dear sister of Beverly Cussell, Selma Reservitz, Muriel Falk, Clare Wampole and Herbert Shultz.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Silva, Edna E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SILVA, Edna E., 93, of Pawtucket, died Friday at Pawtucket Health Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph Silva Jr. Mrs. Silva was born in Newmarket, NH a daughter of the late John and Ellen (Green) Pilling. She had lived most of her life in Lincoln. Mrs. Silva was a 78 year member of Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church and the Girls service club. She was a 55 year member of the Limerock chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter Joan Gore and her husband Frederick Gore of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • deLisle, Louise (LeMoal)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Louise (LeMoal) deLisle, 97, formerly of Warwick, R.I., died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2008 at the Clipper Home in Westerly. She was the wife of Raymond deLisle, who sadly he predeceased her in 1967. Born in Chateau Neuf duFaou, France on April 2, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Marie Anne (Lijoar) LeMoal. Louise moved from France to the United States in 1928. She was employed for A.T. Cross Pen and Pencil Company in Lincoln, R.I. for over 25 years before her retirement. She…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Saturday, November 15, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Rhode Island Obituaries 11/15/08

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Archie Hagopian - Cumberland, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (11/15/08) Cumberland Archie Hagopian, 87, of Diamond Hill Road died Friday, November 14, 2008 at Oak Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Pawtucket. He was the husband of the late Mathilda (Levasseur) Hagopi...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Beauchamp, Carl C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BEAUCHAMP, CARL C., 70, passed peacefully Wednesday at his home in East Greenwich. A former Navy sailor, a published poet, an artist, an educator, and a beloved family man, he is survived by his cherished wife of 47 years, Olga Ann (Sullivan) Beauchamp, as well as three children and their spouses, Susan and Stanley Baran of Wakefield, Carl and Elisabeth Beauchamp of Riverside, and David and Jennifer Beauchamp of Smithfield. 'The best Grandpa in the whole world' is also survived by 10 adored…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Biron, Genevieve A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        BIRON, GENEVIEVE A., 82, of Myette St., Woonsocket, died Thursday at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Amedee Biron. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Dulak) Pietras. Survivors include a son, Steven N. Biron, of North Smithfield, two daughters, Karen Ann Deragon, and Christine Biron, of Woonsocket, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Sister of Walter Pietras, of Pawtucket, and the late Charles and Stanley Pietras, Stella Martel, Helen…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cambio, Mary W. (Higgins)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CAMBIO, MARY W. (HIGGINS), 77, of Intervale Ave., died November 13, 2008 at home. She was the wife of Vincent A. Cambio, Jr. Born in County Mayo, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary Kate (Henry) Higgins. Mary worked as a computer aide for the North Providence School Department before retiring. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, James V. Cambio and his wife Bambilyn of Smithfield and Jo-Ann Cambio of North Providence, and a sister, Josephine Cambio and her husband Nick of North…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carol T (Norman) Bowen - West Warwick, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            (11/15/08) West Warwick Carol T. Bowen, 73, of East Greenwich Avenue, a retired elementary educator, died Friday, November 14, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Paul T. Bowen. Born in Biddeford, ME,...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Celender, Mildred M. (Balkey)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              CELENDER, MILDRED M. (BALKEY) 82, of Smithfield, formerly of Barrington, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. She was the wife of the late Lawrence E. Celender. Millie is survived by her five loving children Judeth Harvard, Jennifer Sirois, JoAnne, Jean and Gordon Celender. Her funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Ave. at 9:30 AM. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • DiMaggio, Maria G. (Lidestri)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. There is no procession from the funeral home. Visiting hours are omitted. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., is in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ewin, Leon R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EWIN, LEON R., 83, of Kowalik Dr., passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the West Shore Health Center, Warwick. He was the husband of Lorraine M. (Potvin) Ewin for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Ella (Many) Ewin-Richard and the stepson of the late Henry Richard. Leon, a longtime West Warwick resident, was employed for 12 years, in the Security Police Department for Brown University, retiring in 1987. He previously worked at the former American Hoechst, Coventry and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Frawley Jr., Earl T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FRAWLEY, EARL T. JR., 81, of Smithfield, died Thursday at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island's Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Yoshiko Frawley for 58 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Earl T. and Doris E. (Uttley) Frawley, he lived in Smithfield for 55 years. Prior to retiring, Mr. Frawley was a part-time Smithfield police officer and a U.S. Postal Service worker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II, and a veteran…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Gromlich Jr., John W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      GROMLICH, JOHN W. JR., age 49 of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida passed away on November 8, 2008. John was born in Scranton Pennsylvania on April 23, 1959 and lived in North Kingstown Rhode Island from 1971 to 2003. He then moved with parents to Santa Rosa Beach Florida. John was a graduate of North Kingstown High School class of 1977 and went on to get his teaching degree from the University of Rhode Island. He was a well-known figure around North Kingstown and had been employed by the town's recreation…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Grossman, Bertha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        GROSSMAN, BERTHA, 82, of 41 Fordson Ave., died Wednesday, Nov. 12 at home. Born in Providence, she was a beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Leberstein) Grossman. She had lived in Cranston, previously living in Providence. She was a clerk at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 30 years. Bertha was a member of the Retirees Association at Metropolitan. Dear sister of Myer Grossman of Warwick, Sarah Zenofsky of Cranston, Emma Cohen of CA, Florence Sarenson of Cranston and the late Samuel Grossman,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Guida, Fortune V. (Romano)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GUIDA, FORTUNE V. (ROMANO), age 92, of Gibson Road, Bristol, died peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Linn Health Care Center, East Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Louis A. Guida Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Buoniauto) Romano and the step daughter of the late Angelina Romano. Mrs. Guida was the first female Credit Manager in Providence, she worked for the former Gerber Jewelry in Providence for many years, ending…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Manson, Norma J. (Swanson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MANSON, NORMA J. (SWANSON) 86, of Blackburn Street, died Thursday at The Scandinavian Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late James Manson. The couple had been married 60 years at the time of Mr. Mansons death in 2003. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pher Richard Swanson and Josephine Brobeck Swanson. She was a lifelong resident of Warwick. Mrs. Manson was a Supervisor of retail clothing for Dutchmaid Inc. before her retirement in 1979. She was a longtime member of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Renaud Jr., Armand

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RENAUD, ARMAND JR., 76, of S.E. Federal Highway, Stuart, Florida died Tuesday at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. He was the husband of Lillian C. (Goff) Renaud. Born in Providence, a son of the late Armand and Vera M. (Harnois) Renaud, he had been a Warwick resident for thirty years before moving to Florida in 1990. Mr. Renaud was a production manager for Arkwright Inc. for eight years before retiring in 1990. He also worked as a dye house manager for Microfibers, Inc. and was an Army veteran of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reynolds, Hazel (Corrigan)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                REYNOLDS, HAZEL (CORRIGAN), 82, of Ninigret Street, Warwick, died on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Reynolds, Jr. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James J. and Marie L. (Carr) Corrigan, she lived in Warwick since 1956. She was a 1948 graduate of Rhode Island College of Education. Mrs. Reynolds was a teacher in the Warwick Public Schools for 33 years, retiring in 1989. For many of those years, she taught at the John…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rita (Thibodeau) Epton - Cranston, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (11/15/08) EPTON, Rita Epton (Thibodeau), 86, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Archie L. Epton. Born in Providenc...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ruth H (Longton) Renaud - Cumberland, RI

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (11/15/08) Cumberland Ruth H. (Longton) Renaud, 93, of Homestead Avenue died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Oakland Grove Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Henry J. Renaud. Born in...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Spaziano, Frank D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SPAZIANO, FRANK D., 61, of Gina Ct., Cranston, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Cranston. He was the husband of Patricia (Cirelli) Spaziano. Born in Providence, he was the son of Frank and Maria (Luisi) Spaziano. Frank was an Educator and Former Director of Human Resources for the Providence School Department, and after retiring from Providence, he went on to become the Principal of St. Bartholomew's School in Providence. He was a graduate of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Troiano, Maria F. (Cifelli)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        TROIANO, MARIA F. (CIFELLI), 82 , of Providence, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Margaret (Badessa) Cifelli. She leaves a son, Edward S. Troiano, Jr.; a daughter, Donna Resmini; a brother, Domenic Cifelli; two sisters, Anna Bucci and Evelyn DegliAngeli and four grandchildren, Bianca L., Joshua W. and Jordan A. Resmini and Edward S. Troiano, III. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9am, from the MACERONI…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Underwood, Evelyn Silva

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          UNDERWOOD, EVELYN SILVA, 54, beloved wife of Herbert E. Underwood departed this life on Nov.12, 2008. She was born in Providence, RI .She was a daughter of Joao Silva and Vivian (Rollins) Thomas She was the mother of Thomas E. Underwood and Nikkol M. Lyons. She was the step-mother of Tracy R. and Bruce A. Underwood. She had 2 granddaughters. She was the sister of Rosalyn Soares, Vivian Graham, and Mary Silva- Frazier. She was the sister of John Silva and stepsister of Brian, Darin, Stephen, and Kenneth…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Vachon, Richard T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              VACHON, RICHARD T., 56, formerly of Warwick, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Ville Platte Medical Center in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Vachon. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of the late Paul F. and Jeanette (Decelles) Vachon. Mr. Vachon was a United States Air Force Veteran serving honorably in the Vietnam War. He was an avid New England Sports enthusiast. Richard loved his family and enjoyed his friends. He leaves his three brothers;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wylie, Susie H. "Sankie"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WYLIE, SUSIE H. 'SANKIE', 86, of Jupiter, Fl died at her home on Thursday, November 13, 2008. Raised in Bladenboro, NC, she was a resident of Edgewood, RI from 1947 to 1996. Mrs. Wylie is survived by her husband, Herbert G. Wylie, three daughters, Jennifer W. Manning of Annapolis, MD, Jean W. Schaffer of Providence, Susan H. Wylie of Brooklyn, NY, four grandchildren and a great grandchild. A memorial service will be held in Florida in the near future. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zifcak, Michael G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ZIFCAK, MICHAEL G., 91, formerly of Burrillville, died at Nov. 13, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Cranston. Born in Harrisville, RI, a son of the late Simon & Anna (Cencak) Zifcak. Survivors include his niece Patricia Wylie of Cranston, RI, and nephew Robert Arnold of Lakeworth, FL, sister in law Terry Zifcak of Glendale, RI, and several other nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Monday at 11am in the Brown Funeral Home, 1496 Victory Hwy., Oakland. Burial…