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…

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