ALVES, FERDINAND, 94, Charlestown, and formerly of Warren passed away Sunday afternoon at Westerly HealthCare Center in Westerly. He was the husband of the late Virginia J. (Perry) Alves. He leaves a son Daniel Michael Alves of Charlestown. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, where family will receive friends Wednesday 4-7pm. Funeral Thursday 8:45am at the funeral home, 10 am in St. Mary of the Bay, RI. Burial will be in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery in Warren. For additional information please visit: www.celebratewithsmith.com. |
BARTLETT, MARY W., 79, of Smithfield, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 at Epoch on Blackstone Blvd. in Providence. Born in Oceanside, California she was the wife of the late Edward O. Bartlett. She is survived by her son Philip S. Bartlett and his wife Karen Kiely Bartlett of Providence and her daughter Susan 'Siri Naryan Khalsa' Bartlett of Plymouth, Ma. She leaves three grandsons, Kyle Edward Bartlett of Charlestown, Blair Abbott Bartlett of West Hartford, Ct. and Philip S. Bartlett Jr. of Hoboken, NJ. She also leaves two great grandsons. Mary was an RN who loved her work. She did private nursing at the Miriam Hospital and The Jane Brown Hospital. She was also a school nurse at Rhode Island College and the Smithfield Public Schools. She and her late husband were active members of The Smith Applebee House in Smithfield and former members of Central Congregational Church in Providence. Mary's remains will be returned to Oceanside, California. A Memorial Service will be planned at a later date. |
CAPUTO, ANNA F. (AUCONE), 75 of DePinedo St., passed away peacefully Sunday, December 7, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Center after a 1 1/2 year courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of James V. Caputo. They were happily married for 55 years. Born in Providence, she was the devoted daughter of the late Ernesto and Flavia (Balasco) Aucone. Mrs. Caputo was a volunteer for over 30 years at the Memorial Hospital. She had a lively personality, enjoying life and loving people. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed bible study. Besides her husband she is survived by her children James V. Caputo Jr. of North Providence and Janet C. Stone of Narragansett; and a brother Ernest Aucone of Providence. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at 11am in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860, would be appreciated. Arrangements by A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, Providence. www.marianiandson.com |
CARROLL, MARY E. (CONLEY), 85, of Warwick, a coordinator for 23 years for the diocese of Providence before retiring, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Kent Regency. She was the wife of the late James J. Carroll and the beloved mother of Mary Ann Carroll. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Eugene and Teresa (Fox) Conley, she had been a Warwick resident since 1954. Mary was a member of Ss. Rose and Clement Parish and the Legion of Mary. She was a Eucharistic Minister at Kent Hospital and a Lay Minister. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Clement Church, Long Street, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the RI Coalition for the Homeless, 160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903, will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit: www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com |
DeSANO, JOHN A., ESQ., 78, of Fireside Drive in Barrington, passed away peacefully Monday morning at home. He was the devoted husband of Adelina 'Lena' (Martinuzzi) DeSano of 54 beautiful years. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Albert & Madeline (DelSanto) DeSano. Mr. DeSano was an alumus of Brown University and Boston University Law School, he practiced law in Providence for more than 50 Years. He was an active member of the Rhode Island Bar Association from which he received many probono awards. Mr. DeSano was a Veteran of the Korean War and communicant of St. Alexander Parish in Warren where he was a lector and eucharistic minister for many years. Besides his loving wife he is survived by a son John A. DeSano of Warren; three daughters Paula M. DeSano of Bristol, Carol A. DeSano of Glocester and Sandra M. Pezzullo of Barrington; a brother Anthony R. DeSano, Sr. of North Providence; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be celebrated Thursday at 11 AM in St. Alexander Church, Main Street in Warren, RI. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, P.O.. Box 780, NY, NY 10008-0780. For additional information please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com. |
DiCRISTOFANO, EMILIANA M. 'MARIA' (PAOLELLA), 83, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Antonio DiCristofano. They were married for 54 years. Born in Paris, France, Emiliana was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria Teresa (Franchetti) Paolella. She was employed by the State of Rhode Island before her retirement and a communicant of St. Agnes Church in Providence. Emiliana was a talented and gentle woman, happiest when surrounded by her devoted family. Besides her husband, she leaves her children, Louis DiCristofano and his wife Marilena; Mirella Ferris and her husband, Ed, Gloria Bryce and her husband, Rob; her grandsons, Spencer and Cameron Bryce, and Jonathan and Jordan Ferris; and her brothers and sister in Italy, Arturo, Rosina, Mario, and Egidio Paolella. She was the sister of the late Vittorio Paolella. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8 PM in the A. A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Funeral Thursday at 9 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 AM in St. Agnes Church, 100 Chatham St., Providence. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. DiCristofano's memory to: St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., Providence, RI 02904. WWW.MARIANIANDSON.COM |
DUFFELL, KENNETH, 100, of Old Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, and formerly of Bergeron Street, Seekonk, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Emerald Bay Manor, Cumberland. He was the beloved husband for 61 years of the late Catherine T. (Cahalan) Duffell. Born in Cumberland, July 1, 1908, a son of the late James and Mary (Irvine) Duffell, he had lived in Seekonk for 53 years before moving to Cumberland 6 years ago. Mr. Duffell was an accountant for the former Potter & Johnson Company, Pawtucket and later worked for Crown Metro before his retirement. He celebrated his 100th birthday on July 5 surrounded by his family and friends at the Agawam Hunt Club, East Providence. He attended Bryant & Stratton Business School. Mr. Duffell served on the Seekonk School Committee in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a member and vestryman of the former St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Pawtucket. He coached several youth sports teams in Seekonk and served as treasurer of the Pop Warner League and the Babe Ruth League. He was a 50-year member of the former Unity Lodge #34, F. & A.M., Cumberland, now St. John's Lodge #1, F. & A.M., Providence. Mr. Duffell served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II attached to the 5th Army Air Corps Base Unit at Barksdale Field in Louisiana. He is survived by two daughters, Carol E. Masuck of Seekonk, MA and Kathy A. McCarthy of Pleasanton, CA; two sons, David K. Duffell of Lincoln and Paul J. Duffell of Norfolk, MA; five grandchildren, Michael Masuck, and Kerri, Andrew, Brian and Laura Duffell; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Ashley; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Norman, William, James, Raymond and Robert Duffell, and Emily Brown, Gladys Leach, Louise Allen and Violet MacManus. His funeral will be held FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 at 8:45 A.M. from BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln with a Requiem Eucharist at 10 A.M. in Christ Church, 1643 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln. Burial, with military honors, will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited and may call THURSDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Duffell's memory to Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114, would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit: www.bellowsfh.com |
DUFFIN, THOMAS L. II, 81, of Hilltop Place, New London, NH, formerly of Warwick, RI, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. A retired advertising manager of The Providence Journal, he was the son of the late Grace (deRuitter) and Thomas L. Duffin of Warwick, RI. Mr. Duffin was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in East Orange, NJ. He was an Army Veteran of WWII. He was a 1950 graduate of the School of Journalism at Syracuse University. Mr. Duffin was employed by The Providence Journal for 32 years and had been a member of numerous professional advertising associations in RI and New England. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Mackin) Duffin. Besides his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his four children, Susan Duffin of Stone Mountain, GA, T. Bradley Duffin and his wife, Lynne of Newburyport, MA, Elizabeth Murphy and her husband, James Forward of Topsfield, MA and Robert Duffin and his wife, Denise of Salem, MA. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Thomas Murphy, Tyler and Olivia Duffin, and Chase and Clayton Duffin. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church in New London. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Fatima, 724 Main Street, New London, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association, P.O. Box 2209, New London, NH 03257. Chadwick Funeral Service of New London, NH is assisting the family with arrangements. |
GUADAGNI, CAROL A. (RICCI), 66, passed away December 7th at home. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mabel (Walker) Ricci and had been the wife of the late Giulio J. Guadagni. Mrs. Guadagni was a solderer for Lee's Manufacturing before retiring. She leaves a daughter, Nicole A. Guadagni; three brothers, John, Anthony and Brian Ricci; four sisters, Joan Haas, Elaine Kilduff, Claire Taylor, and Ann Ogden. She was the mother of the late Michael G. Guadagni and sister of the late George Ricci. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. with a funeral on Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of RI, 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com. |
Joyce M (Kandalaft) Kelly - Attleboro, MA Monday, December 8, 2008 3:00 AM |
(12/08/08) Attleboro ~ Joyce M. (Kandalaft) Kelly, 50, of South Attleboro, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at home. She was the longtime companion of David Hood. Born in Pawtucket, the daughter of Elias and... |
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(12/08/08) Seekonk, MA Kenneth Duffell, 100, of Old Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland and formerly of Bergeron Street, Seekonk, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Emerald Bay Manor, Cumberland. He was the beloved... |
LaCROIX, BARBARA N. (MANISH), 75, of Vista Cir, formerly of Exeter, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at South County Hospital. She was the wife of Marcel A. LaCroix. They had been married for 45 years. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Manuel and Georgianna (Rego) Manish. She was a resident of Exeter for 33 years before moving to North Kingstown 2 years ago. Mrs. LaCroix was an elementary school teacher in the West Warwick School System for 12 years before retiring in 1968. She was an avid reader and Red Sox fan, enjoyed needlepoint, knitting, playing cards and spending time with her family. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Lynne Gouveia of Exeter and Lisa Allen of North Kingstown; two sons, Marc LaCroix of West Warwick and Steven LaCroix, (Newport Fire Dept.) of North Kingstown; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Ashley Lynne LaCroix and a sister of the late John and Raymond Manish. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown. Interment will follow in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimers Assn., RI Chapter, 245 Waterman St., Ste. 306, Prov., RI 02906 or St. Bernard Church, 410 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852 in her memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com |
Lynn J (Lithgow) Tessaglia - Johnston, RI Monday, December 8, 2008 3:00 AM |
(12/08/08) Lynn Jeanne Tessaglia (Lithgow), passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Armand S. Tessaglia. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Dolores R. (Ang... |
MAHEU, MARION E. (WRIGHT), 89, of Dahlia Drive, died Sunday at home. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence W. Maheu, they were married on June 8, 1940. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late William L. and Eva M. (Thomas) Wright; she had lived in Warwick before moving to North Kingstown nineteen years ago. Mrs. Maheu was a Clerk for the State of Rhode Island Department of Health for 13 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the North Kingstown Senior Citizens Group and past president of Local 2870, Council 94. She was the loving mother of Judith M. Clark of Warwick, Shirley A. Lucier of North Kingstown, Arthur E. Maheu of Stuart, VA, and the late Barbara J. Maheu. Cherished grandmother of ten, great grandmother of ten, and great great grandmother of three. She was the sister of the late Leo C. Wright. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 am in St. Francis de Sales Church, School Street, North Kingstown. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 3-6 PM in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to V.N.A. Hospice of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 or Cornerstone Adult Services, 140 Warwick Neck Ave., Warwick, RI 02889 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org |
Theresa A. Manfredi-Scorza, 49, of 120 Miller Ave., Rumford, died peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. She was the wife of Jeffrey Scorza to whom she was married for 22 years. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Martin) Manfredi and Charles C. Manfredi of Westerly. She lived in Rumford for 12 years after spending many years in Providence and New York City, N.Y. She was a graduate of Northeastern University and later of the Physician's Assistant School of Bayley Seton Hospital on Staten Island. She had been employed by Memorial Hospital of RI before her illness for 21 years. Theresa was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside. Besides her husband and father, she leaves two sons, Alexander and Nicholas, both at home; one sister, Rita Manfredi-Shutler, MD of Annondale, Va., and her husband. A Mass will be held at St. Pius X Church, Westerly, Dec. 22 at 7 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in behalf of her two five-year old sons may be made in Theresa's memory on line at www.scorzafamily.com. |
Marion E (Wright) Maheu - North Kingstown, RI Monday, December 8, 2008 3:00 AM |
(12/08/08) Marion E. (Wright) Maheu, 89, of Dahlia Drive, died Sunday at home. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence W. Maheu, they were married on June 8, 1940. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the l... |
MELLO, JOSEPH, 84, of Newman Avenue, formerly of Fox Point where he had lived for 74 years, passed away Saturday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Arlinda (Camara) Mello and had been the husband of Theresa C. (Jolicoeur) Mello for 55 years. Mr. Mello retired after 43 years from Marshall & Williams. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was the father of Chris Mello and his wife Sheri, Debbie DeOrsey and her husband Joe, Gail Spinella and her husband Sal, Kathy Costello and her husband Paul, and the late James Mello; father-in-law of Karen Mello; Pops to 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of Armand, Gilbert and Dan Mello, and the late John Mello, Laura Costa, Irene Francis, Lucille Najas and Anna Bosco. Visitation will be held Wednesday 5-8 p.m. with a funeral service on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 92 Hope Street, Providence. Burial with Military Honors to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com |
MURRAY, EILEEN L. (SAWYER), 73, of Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of Ronald F. Murray. They were married for fifty-five years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Lester B. and Mary J. (Kenney) Sawyer. Mrs. Murray along with her husband was the co-owner of Ronny's Place Tavern of Cranston for the past twenty-eight years. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Ronald F. Murray, Jr. of Cranston, William L. Murray, Patricia L. Costa, both of Warwick, Robert D. Murray and Cathy A. Murray, both of Cranston. Mrs. Murray was the grandmother of six and the great-grandmother of four. She was the sister of the late Warren, Elmer, Lester, Harry, Jackie and Robert Sawyer, Anna Catone, Rita Raposa, Evelyn Anderson and Jean Breedon. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Thursday, at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences. |
NEWTON, HENRY A. JR., 87, of Warwick, RI passed away on Sunday, December 7th. He was the husband to his beloved wife, the late Eva (Dyer) Newton whom he became one with on February 3, 1945. Born in Cranston, R.I., he was the son of the late Wallie (Nanig) Newton. During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Army stationed on the Aleutian Islands. He was a police officer serving on the Warwick Police Department while working a second job in heating and air conditioning. After leaving the Police Department he pursued his career as Sales and Service Manager of Eastern Coal & Oil Co. in Providence. When he was 55 he and his wife began their own business, Newton Oil Co. until he retired at age 70. Mr. Newton belonged to the RI Police Chiefs Association; he was a founding member of the Warwick Elks Lodge 2196. He also helped build the F.O.P Lodge #7 and was a member there for a number of years. His love of family, friends and traveling resulted in a very active, accomplished and rewarding life. He is survived by his children Robert Newton, Henry Newton III, Judy Jarbeau and Patricia Noel, his 6 grandchildren Raymond, Trevor, Joseph, Henry IV, Jennifer, Sarah, and his 6 great-grandchildren Justin, Amanda, Ashley, Jessica, Emily and Lily. He was also the grandfather to the late Robert 'Butchy' Newton. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to the American Stroke Foundation www.americanstroke.org or Boy Scouts of America www.scouting.org would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneral homes.org |
OTT, ARPAD H. 'ARP', 88, passed away December 7, 2008. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Prince) Pugliano Ott and the late Catherine W. (Rhodes) Ott. Born in Pennsburg, PA, he was the son of the late Herman and Sophie (Meck) Ott. Mr. Ott was a Master Carpenter for over 50 years and a US Army WW II veteran. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter Karen L. Drum of North Carolina, three grandsons, three great grandsons, seven step children; Michael and Jimmy Pugliano, Cathy Baker, Debbie D'Amico, Teresa Rochette, Linda Hunold, and Anna Maria Apice, thirteen step grandchildren and one step great grandchild. He was the oldest of eleven children. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 am in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Peirce St., E. Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in East Greenwich Cemetery, E. Greenwich. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 pm in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., E. Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to VNA of Care New England Hospice Care, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886. |
PACHECO, GILBERT M., 83, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Emily G. (Joaquin) Pacheco to whom he was married for 59 years. He was born in East Providence a son of the late Manuel M. and Maria (Martin) Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco was a produce department manager for the A & P and Almacs Supermarkets for 48 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a past Treasurer, President and Executive Board Member of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club. Besides his wife, he leaves one daughter, Denise P. Wilkinson; two sons, Wayne G. Pacheco and Stephen J. Pacheco; one sister, Bella Sheets; one brother, Manuel M. Pacheco; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He was the brother of the late Mary Powers. His funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 A.M. from the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA. Burial with Military Honors will be in Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8. Contributions to Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, 43 Broad Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769 or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church would be deeply appreciated. |
PLUTA, PETER, 65, of Newport Ave, Pawtucket died Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Briarcliff Manor, Johnston. Mr Pluta was the husband of Mary J. (Cooke) Pluta. He was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Maloney) Pluta. Mr. Pluta was a supervisor at Olin Mycro Electronics in East Providence for many years. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Cuba during the Bay of Pigs. Besides his wife, Mr. Pluta leaves his sons, Thomas and David Pluta of Pawtucket; his daughter, Donna Pluta of Florida; his brothers, Joseph Pluta of Vienna, VA and Paul Pluta of Denver, CO; his sisters, Ann Davis of San Diego, CA and Mary Jane Carcieri of Winston Salem, NC. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Pluta in St. Teresa's Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, Monday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m., to which relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. For guest book signatures, please visit: manningheffern.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alzheimers Association, 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906, in Mr. Pluta's memory. |
SMYTH, JAMES J., 88, of North Shore Street, Warwick, died on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the West Shore Health Center in Warwick. He was the husband of Mary E. (Jackman) Smyth. Born in Liverpool, England, a son of the late John J. and Eliza J. (Crampton) Smyth, he lived in Warwick since 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Smyth was employed as a toolmaker for for J.I. Manufacturing in Providence before retiring in 1986. He was previously employed with E.A. Adams in Providence. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists. Mr. Smyth was a long-time skater, and a member of the Rhody Oldies in Pawtucket. He was a former coach with the Warwick Junior Hockey League. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, William F. Smyth of Cranston; two daughters, Christine M. Casas and Patricia A. Greenwood, both of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a sister, Eileen M. Hopkins of Johnston; and three grandchildren, Sophie Smyth, Chloe Casas, and Lucas Greenwood. He was the brother of the late John J. Smyth, Jr. and Patrick A. Smyth. His funeral will be held on Friday, December 12, at 8:30 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Rita Church or Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Boulevard, East Providence, RI 02914. |
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SZYDLOWSKI, MARGARET B., 91, of Tremont St., a former owner and operator of the Old Wilcox Tavern in Charlestown, RI died Friday at the LifeCare Center of Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Szydlowski. Survivors include a son: Stephen C. Szydlowski and his wife Jacklynn Lantry of Rehoboth; a sister: Charlotte R. Bliss of Rehoboth; and four grandchildren: Aichun, Jack, Lucas and Sophia Szydlowski. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Celebration of Margaret's Life on Friday, December 12th at 11 AM in the Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Donations in her memory may be made to: The Rehoboth Congregational Church. Funeral arrangements by the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, Attleboro. An on-line guest book for condolences at: www.duffy-poule.com |
TESSAGLIA, LYNN JEANNE (LITHGOW), passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 6, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Armand S. Tessaglia. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of Dolores R. (Angelus) Wilson and the late Theodore T. Lithgow, and the stepdaughter of Daniel E. Wilson. Lynn graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School, Overland Park, KS and attended Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. She was an accomplished diver and won numerous Blue Ribbons for excellence on the three-meter board. She was an administrative assistant in the law office of Stephen T. O'Neill for 12 years and most recently a customer service representative for Citizens Bank. Besides her husband of 23 years, her mother and her stepfather, she is survived by two sons, James R. Tessaglia and Edward R. Tessaglia; her brother, Theodore D. Lithgow, PhD and his wife Karen and her late father's wife, Sarah. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Grace Church, George Waterman Rd., Johnston. Visitation Wednesday 4-7 PM. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Condolences at maceroni.com |
TROTTIER, RUTH M., 82, formerly of North Providence, died Sunday at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of Francis W. Trottier. Born in Boston, Ma. a daughter of the late Cecil and Stella (Allen) Devereaux. Besides North Providence, she also lived in Lincoln and Central Falls. Mrs. Trottier was an assembler at Texas Instruments for twenty years retiring in 1986. She was also the President of Apollo Oil Company. Ruth was a choir member at St. Matthew and Holy Trinity Church, Central Falls, she was a Eucharistic Minister and CCD Teacher at Holy Trinity Church, also she was a lifeguard at the Central Falls Community Center, Central Falls and also was a swim instructor for the children at the Center. She was Treasurer of the Retirees of Texas Instruments and a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary #306, Central Falls. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Donna L. Piche and Robin M. Ryfa, both of Lincoln; two sons, Raymond F. Trottier of Lincoln and David B. Trottier of Cranston; one sister, Elizabeth Swanfeldt of Winthrop, Ma.; one brother, Raymond Devereaux of Medford, Ma.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Lee, Regis, Robert and Allen Devereaux. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Rd., Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church, Dexter St., Central Falls, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call WEDNESDAY 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to Channel 1 RJH Center, 361 Cowden St., Central Falls, 02863, would be appreciated. For directions and guest book visit www.bellowsfh.com |
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