Thursday, November 6, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/06/08

  • Alter, Eleanor Reed

    ALTER, ELEANOR REED, 100, of Victory Highway, died late Tuesday afternoon, November 4, 2008 with her youngest son, Ernest by her side in St. Antoine Residence, No Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Nicholas M. Alter, M.D. who died in 1970. Born May 4, 1908 in Montgomery, AL, the daughter of the late Eleanor Fray Cochran and Prentiss Bishop Reed, she had lived in No. Smithfield since 1956. She was a 1926 graduate of the Scarborough School in Tarrytown, NY. She was a 1930 graduate of Smith College,…

    • Belhumeur, Armand

      BELHUMEUR, ARMAND, 91, a lifelong resident of Central Falls, and a son of the late Gaspard and Regina (Johnson) Belhumeur died on Monday. Funeral Saturday at 9:00 AM from the DARLINGTON MORTUARY OF L. HEROUX & SON, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Matthew Church, Central Falls. Calling hours in funeral home Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John Vianney Residence, 493 Mt. Pleasant St., Providence, RI 02908.

      • Blanck, Semon

        BLANCK, SEMON, 82, of Warwick, died November 4, 2008. He was the husband of Carole (Weinstein) Blanck. They were married for 50 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Harry and Sarah (Shulman) Blanck. Mr. Blanck was a graduate of the Admiral Faragut Academy in Tom's River, NJ. He was a Seaman III Class in the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in the Pacific Theater and receiving the Purple Heart. His passions were golf, tennis, boating and the love of his grandchildren. He was gentle and kind.…

        • Brown, Wayne D.

          BROWN, WAYNE D., age 63, of 2 Pawtucket Avenue, Bristol, a 32 year member of the Bristol Fire Department, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, after being stricken at his home while responding to a vehicle fire call. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Frank R. and Elinor (Marsh) Brown. Mr. Brown was a Tax Assessor for Central Falls for the past 4 years. He previously was the Tax Assessor in Bristol during the 1980's and for Warren from 1992-2002. A graduate of…

          • Brucks, Judy A. (Troll)

            BRUCKS, JUDY A. (TROLL), 51, of Foxboro, MA died on Monday following a brief illness. Wife of Jonathan L. Brucks, founder and president of New Age Technologies, Inc. in Attleboro. Born on July 25, 1957, she was the daughter of Joseph and Yolanda 'Lonnie' (Ventura) Troll both of Hadley, MA. She resided in Foxboro since 1991 and previously resided in the West Roxbury section of Boston and was raised and educated in Hadley where she was a graduate of Hopkins Academy. Ms. Brucks received her Bachelor of…

            • Crabtree, Esther (Acciaioli)

              CRABTREE, ESTHER (ACCIAIOLI), 78, of Manhattan Street, passed away November 5th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antonetta (Iannetta) Acciaioli and had been the wife of John Crabtree, Jr. for 52 years. Mrs. Crabtree had worked for the Providence School Department for 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed being with her family and playing the piano. Besides her husband, she leaves her son, John S. Crabtree and his wife Anna Babayeva; sister, Mary…

              • DeCrescenzo, Michael D.

                DeCRESCENZO, MICHAEL D., of Main Street, Riverside, died unexpectedly on November 2, 2008 at Milford Hospital, Milford, MA. Born in Providence, a son of Daniel DeCrescenzo Jr. of Johnston and Linda M. (Morris) DeCrescenzo of Riverside, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Mr. DeCrescenzo was a salesman for the IMA Nova Packing Co., Leominister, MA for the past 8 years. Michael enjoyed competitive power lifting, body building, golfing, riding motor cycles and spending time with his family and friends. He…

                • DiCristofaro, Louis A.

                  • Durkin, Jack

                    DURKIN, JACK age 76, of Peabody, formerly of Narragansett, R.I., beloved husband of Kathy (McCabe) Durkin, died Monday morning at the Beverly Hospital. Jack and his wife Kathy Operated Durkin Cottages in Narragansett. In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his children, Erin Leighton and her husband, Dennie of Scarborough, ME, Jim Durkin and his wife, Becky and John Durkin and his wife, Cheryl all of Narragansett, RI, six grandchildren. He was also father of the late Steve Durkin and brother of the…

                    • Gustafson, Barbara S. (Butler)

                      GUSTAFSON, BARBARA S. (BUTLER), 73, of Appleton St., died November 3, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI. She was the wife of David A. Gustafson. Mrs. Gustafson was born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Marian (Hamill) Butler and had been a lifelong resident of Cranston. She had been an office worker at AIPSO Co. in Johnston for several years until her retirement and was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cranston. Besides her husband, she is survived by a…

                      • Imondi, Carmine Henry

                        IMONDI, CARMINE HENRY 'HANK', 87, departed this life November 3, 2008 at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida after a prolonged period with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Providence on November 12, 1920 to the late Angelo Imondi and Vincenza (Mancini) Imondi, he was the oldest son of eleven children. He was an Air Medal recipient of the 529th Bomb Squadron of the Army Air Corps during WW II and flew 33 missions in the Pacific Theater. A graduate of North Providence High School, he was also educated in…

                        • Joseph Mello - Fall River, MA

                          (11/05/08) Joseph Mello, 83, of Slade St., Fall River, uncle of Barbara Georges, Mary Jorge, Madeline Medeiros and Joseph, Margaret and Melinda Mello, died Monday, November 3, 2008. He was employ...

                          • Lage, Lena

                            LENA LAGE, 95, of Warwick, formerly of Fall River, mother of John P. Lage and Linda (Lage) Coulombe of Warwick, died Tuesday. Visitation Saturday 5-7 PM in Auclair Funeral Home, 690 S. Main, Fall River followed by funeral service at 7:00 PM. Donations to the Affirmation Center, 1111 Langley St., Fall River MA 02720 would be greatly appreciated. Online guest book at AuclairFuneralHome.com

                            • Langevin III, George D.

                              • Lanna, Vincent

                                LANNA, VINCENT, Lucille Lanna, MD, whose father Vincent Lanna died Nov. 3, 2008, resides in Warwick, not Narragansett.

                                • Lena (Bosi) Lage - Fall River, MA

                                  (11/05/08) Lena (Bosi) Lage, 95, formerly of Foote St., Fall River, widow of John Lage, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. A member of Holy Rosary Parish, she worked in the garment industry for 50 year...

                                  • Leo R McAloon, Jr. - Portsmouth, RI

                                    (11/06/08) Leo Skip Raymond McAloon, Jr., 74, born August 25, 1934, the husband of Barbara (Balzano) McAloon died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at home. He was the son of the late Leo and Agnes (Cooney) McAloon...

                                    • Leporacci, Doreen (Houldcroft)

                                      LEPORACCI, DOREEN (HOULDCROFT), of West Kingston for the past two years and formerly resided in Coventry and in Providence, died peacefully on November 4th in the South County Hospital in Wakefield surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 19, 1926 in Litchfield, England she was a daughter of the late John and Elsie Houldcroft. She met and married the love of her life Guisseppe (Joseph) Leporacci when he was a GI stationed in England during WWII. They were married for 57 years when he passed away in…

                                      • McAloon Jr., Leo Raymond

                                        McALOON, LEO 'SKIP' RAYMOND, JR., 74, born August 25, 1934, the husband of Barbara (Balzano) McAloon died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at home. He was the son of the late Leo and Agnes (Cooney) McAloon of Pawtucket, RI. Mr. McAloon, a graduate of St. Raphael Academy and Bryant College, owned and operated Willow Brook Manor Nursing Home in Portsmouth as well as Leo R. McAloon Real Estate and Insurance Agency. Mr. McAloon was National Committeeman of the Young Democrats of Rhode Island and served under…

                                        • McMahon, James D.

                                          McMAHON, JAMES D., 'GRAMP', 92, passed away November 4, 2008 at home surrounded by his family. He was the adored husband of the late M. Helen (James) McMahon. Born in Manchester, NH, he was a son of the late Edward J. and Florence M. (Davis) McMahon. He was a manager for the former New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for over 40 years retiring in 1976. He graduated from the former Providence Tech 1934 and attended the University of New Hampshire and was a member of their Varsity Hockey…

                                          • Melino, Joyce E.

                                            MELINO, JOYCE E., 50, sister of Patricia Engilis, Daniel, Charles and Michael Melino and the late Grace Russell, Paul and William Melino. Residence St. Cloud, FL, formerly of Hans Street, Cranston. Her funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00am at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Visiting Hours: Saturday morning 9:00-10:00am. Visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.

                                            • Mello, Lucille (Desmarais)

                                              MELLO, LUCILLE (DESMARAIS) who celebrated her 69th birthday Sunday with her family, of Watson St., died Tuesday evening, November 4, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph C. Mello, Jr. Born November 2, 1939, in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Roseanna (Beaulieu) Desmarais. In addition to her husband of 36 years, she leaves her sons, Scott Henri Mello and Christopher Joseph Mello and his wife Stephanie, all of Seekonk; her stepchildren, Joseph C. Mello III of…

                                              • Nichols, Anna Mae

                                                NICHOLS, ANNA MAE, 86, of Douglasville, GA, died on October 29, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late George E. Nichols. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10am in Pond Street Baptist Church, 17 Chester Ave., Providence. Calling Hours Friday 7-9pm in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad St., Providence. www.bellfuneralhome.net

                                                • Normand Leo Jean - Fall River, MA

                                                  (11/05/08) Normand Leo Jean, 80, of Adams Ct., Fall River, husband of Marie (Jacob) Jean and father of Lee N. Jean, died Monday, November 3, 2008. A well known musician, he also operated Leo Jeans...

                                                  • Pelletier, Maurice C.

                                                    PELLETIER, MAURICE C., 86, of James St., died Tuesday, November 5, 2008 at the VA Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Casey) Pelletier. Born in Burriville, RI, on April 29, 1922, he was a son of the late William and Corona (LaMont) Pelletier. Mr. Pelletier was a US Navy veteran of WWII of the Korean War. He is survived by his three children, Cecelia Dias of Jacksonville, FL, Clarence Pelletier of Riverside, and Gail Pelletier, also of Riverside; 6 grandchildren, 10 great…

                                                  • Prindle, Martin S.

                                                    PRINDLE, MARTIN S., age 81, of 18 Brookwood Rd., Bristol, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at the Silver Creek Manor Nursing Home, Bristol. He was the husband of Mary (Scolaro) Prindle, his wife of 57 years. Born in Providence and a lifelong Bristol resident, he was a son of the late Guy and Grace (Boyce) Prindle. Mr. Prindle was a wire worker for the former Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp formerly in Bristol and Portsmouth retiring in 1980. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,…

                                                    • Procopio Sr., Joseph H.

                                                      PROCOPIO, JOSEPH H., SR., 85, of North Providence, a retired registered pharmacist and a former director of hospital pharmacy, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. He had lived in Providence before moving to North Providence in 1986. He was the husband of the late Lydia (Marra) Procopio. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Teresa (Bove) Procopio. Mr. Procopio was a magna cum laude graduate of Classical High School, Class of 1941 and a cum laude graduate of the former RI…

                                                      • Savin, George J.

                                                        George J. Savin, 80, of Stonington, beloved husband of the late Irene (Rogers) Savin, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. A full obituary will appear in Friday's newspaper. The Mystic Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.

                                                        • Souza, Alfred Paiva

                                                          SOUZA, ALFRED PAIVA, 88, of North Providence passed away on Tuesday. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Medeiros) Souza and son of the late Frank Paiva and Olive (Bicho) Souza. Mr. Souza was a veteran Of WWII, serving in the European Theater, most notable Normandy and Germany. Mr. Souza was a school bus driver for the Serpa Company before his retirement. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Rosemarie Volante; two sons, Alfred and Kenneth Souza; four sisters, Ruth Medeiros, Anna Lupo, Alice DiPalma, and…

                                                          • Testa, John

                                                            TESTA, JOHN, 82, of Forest View Drive, formerly of Charlotte Street, passed away unexpectedly on November 4th. He was the beloved husband of Joan C. (Lawton) Testa for 54 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Nicolina (Rampone) Testa. Mr. Testa was an equipment superintendent for the BT Equipment Co./Gilbane Co. for 42 years before retiring. He served as Commander of Amvets Post #9; Past Treasurer and member of the North Providence Democratic Town Committee; Chairman of the North…

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