Rhode Island Obituaries

Rhode Island Obituaries 6/15/09

2009-06-15T06:15:00.001-07:00

Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/13/09) Pawtucket ~ Alcide G. (DaSilva) Melo, 90, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio V. Melo. Born in St. Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late...

DeLellis, Argia (Uberti)

DeLELLIS, ARGIA (UBERTI) 87, died June 12, 2009. She was the wife of the late Jacob DeLellis Sr. Mother of Patricia Branch, Jacob Jr. and Peter DeLellis. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am in St. Ann Cemetery Chapel. Visit nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Gallo, Marion (Visconti)

GALLO, MARION (VISCONTI), 91, of East Greenwich formerly of Union City, NJ, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 13, 2009 in Harborside Greenwood Nursing Home in Warwick. Beloved wife of the late Dante Gallo. Marion was a homemaker. Devoted mother of Marie Weiss of East Greenwich, RI and the late Dante Gallo, Jr. Dear sister of the late Frank Visconti, Margaret Visconti, Rose Corsi, Mildred DiPaolo. Loving grandmother of Danielle Weiss Medina, Jason Weiss, Dante, Charles, Michael, Amanda Gallo. Loving great grandmother of Carter Gallo, Alaina and Gabrielle Medina. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 AM at the LEBER FUNERAL HOME, Kennedy Boulevard at 20th Street, Union City, NJ then to St. Lawrence RC Church in Weehawken, NY where at 9:30 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment Bergen Crest Mausoleum in North Bergen, NJ. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Donations to St. Gregory's Memorial Society, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, Rhode Island 02886.

Guerin, Barbara B.

GUERIN, BARBARA B., 96, of 1163 Carlton Avenue, Burlington, NC died at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Sunday, June 7, 2009. A native of Kent County, RI, she was the wife of the late Theodore Albert Guerin and the daughter of the late George W. and Bertha M. (Northup) Seamans. She was a graduate of Rhode Island College and a retired elementary school teacher with the Cranston school system. Mrs. Guerin was a member of Elon Community Church United Church of Christ, the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Roger Williams Society. Survivors include her daughter, Judith Leipf of Burlington, NC; a son, David T. Guerin and wife, Margaret J. of Burlington, NC; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington, NC on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held at East Greenwich Cemetery in East Greenwich, Rhode Island at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SPCA in North Carolina or Rhode Island.

Guinn, Fred H.

GUINN, FRED H., 88, of Johnston died Friday, June 12, 2009. He was the beloved husband for 67 years of Edesse (Leonard) Guinn. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Jake W. and Bertha M. (Hathaway) Guinn. Mr. Guinn worked in the Maintenance Department of Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 30 years retiring in 1970. He was a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran serving in the African Theatre. He was a past troop leader for Troop 35 B.S.A. South Attleboro and a member of the South Attleboro American Legion Post. He lived in Attleboro, MA and Pompano Beach, FL before moving to Johnston in 1995. Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Paula Winsor, Kevin Guinn, Dennis Guinn, and Karen Birmingham; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Charles Guinn, Mildred Trowbridge, and Ethel Tomlinson. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial service Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6 pm in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath St., Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

Hayden, Beatrice J. (Barrette)

HAYDEN, BEATRICE J. (BARRETTE), 91, formerly of Pleasant View Road, Warwick, died on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Westview Health Care Center in West Warwick. She was the wife of the late Thomas F. Hayden, and the mother of the late Dennis P. Hayden. Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Aldege and Laura (Audette) Barrette, she was a life-long Warwick resident. She is survived by a sister, Claire Barrette of Warwick, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Corinne Resmini, Conrad, Norbert, George, and Rudolph Barrette. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Mrs. Hayden was an advocate of Catholic education, establishing scholarship opportunities at Bishop Hendricken for those less fortunate. Contributions in her memory may be made Bishop Hendricken High School, 2615 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889. Arrangements by Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, Warwick.

Margaret A (Schoenfeld) Sweers - Pawtucket, RI

Friday, June 12, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/12/09) Pawtucket ~ Margaret A. (Schoenfeld) Sweers, 87, of Bucklin Street, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Sweers. Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident o...

Medeiros, Jose

MEDEIROS, JOSE, 86, of Catherine St, passed away June 13th. He was the husband of the late Fortunata (Soares) Medeiros. He is survived by daughters, Maria F. Silva of Bristol, Maria L. Leite of West Warwick, sister, Carolina Pereira of Relva, grandchildren, Tracy Silva, Stephanie Reynolds, Amy Ayotte, Christine Caramiciu. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM at the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery Visiting Hours Monday 4-8 PM.

Michael Jusczyk - West Warwick, RI

Saturday, June 13, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/13/09) JUSCZYK, Michael, 84, of Carlson Cir., passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at River View Health Care Community, Coventry. He was the husband of the late Elsie O. (Francis) Jusczyk. Born in W...

Mitchell, Eddie H. "Mitch"

MITCHELL, EDDIE H. 'MITCH' 81, of Herndon, VA formerly of East Providence, RI entered into eternal life on Monday May 4th, 2009. He was the husband of the late Gladys Mitchell (Anne). Born in Jackson Tennessee, son of the late Eddie H. Mitchell and Juanita (French) Mitchell. After graduating from Mary High School he enlisted in the U. S. NAVY. During his tenure he served on the USS WASP and USS TARAWA. Mitch was a WWII veteran. He retired from the U.S. Navy 1966. Mitch is also listed in the Navy Memorial located in Washington, DC. Mitch also retired from the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He was a Mason, a member of the Irreproachable Beneficial Association (IBA), and the American Legion. He enjoyed horse racing, playing cards. Mitch leaves to cherish his memories one daughter Sonja Mitchell-Perry of Reston , VA and a step-daughter Gail Lincoln of Herndon, VA, grandchildren Marlo Lincoln , Qiana Forbes and Rodney Perry all of VA. Siblings include sister Clara Reeves, brother Cecil Mitchell both of Chicago IL, brother Clifford Mitchell of Lithonia, GA, and brother Ernest Mitchell of Jackson, TN. He was also brother of the late Mildred Gaynor. Mitch leaves behind a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews and good friends. He will always be remembered as 'One of a Kind' Interment will be held with full military honors on Monday August 3, 2009 at 1pm at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington.

Murphy, Thomas J.

MURPHY, THOMAS J., 83, died Saturday, June 13, 2009. He was the beloved husband for 60 years of Teresa M. (Sweeney) Murphy. Born in Cheshire, CT, the son of the late Thomas J. and Lillian Murphy, he resided in Edgewood for 53 years. He was the father of Karen A. LaCrosse, Thomas J. Murphy, III, James F. Murphy, Ann M. Murphy, Joseph L. Murphy and Janet M. Stark. He also leaves 8 grandchildren. He was a devoted husband and father and will be missed. All who knew him thought him to be a kind, generous and caring man. Mr. Murphy was a graduate of Bryant University and was a standout kicker on their football team. He later played for the South Providence Swans. He began his business career with Industrial National Bank and later became a commercial real estate/business broker and was involved in a variety of business enterprises. A WWII Navy veteran, he served in the Pacific Theatre Of Operations and was undefeated on the Navy's amateur boxing team. He was a Rotarian with the Providence Rotary Club for nearly 50 years and gave generously of his time. He was an avid golfer and member of Crestwood Country Club for 25 years. His funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 AM in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Paul Church, St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial with military honors in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 PM. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneral Home.com

Robert "Bobby" A Frederick - Fall River, MA

Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:00 AM

(06/14/09) Robert A. Bobby Frederick, 78, of Kennedy St., Fall River, husband of Janet K. (Nickerson) Frederick, died Saturday, June 13, 2009. A member of the Carpenters Union, Local 1305, Sergeant Major...

Schultz, Irene M. (Hoffman)

SCHULTZ, IRENE M. (HOFFMAN), passed away at her family's home on Saturday. She was the wife of the late Walter 'Bud' Schultz for 57 years. She was the mother of Michael of Tucson, Arizona, Robert of Las Vegas, Nevada, Joyce Smith-Corrente of Cranston and 'Nanny' to Erin and Peter Smith. Irene was the cherished sister of Irma Krein of Lake Forest, California and the late Jordan Hoffman. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00am in The Butterfield Chapel 500 Pontiac Avenue Cranston. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park Johnston. Donations to Beacon Hospice would be appreciated. To sign an online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home please visit www.THEBUTTERFIELD HOME.com

Souza Sr., Robert

, SOUZA, ROBERT SR., 73 of Long Lane died Friday June 12, 2009 at RI. Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Ricci) Souza. Born in Bristol he was a son of the late John and Mary (Arruda) Sousa. And stepson of the late Virginio Couto. He lived in Warren for over 50 yrs. He was the owner and president of Massasoit Realty, owner of the former Hat Trick restaurant and the Bristol IGA Foodliner. He was also a manager in the Wholesale food industry. He was a member of the West Barrington Men's Club and the Swansea Country Club. He was a huge fan of the Providence and Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He has one son Robert Souza, Jr. and his wife Joy of Cranston, one daughter Karen E. Souza of Wallinford CT. and 4 grandchildren Caitlin, Alexandria, Madeline, and Abigail. He was a brother of the late Henry, Norman, and Gerald Souza. His Funeral will be Wednesday at 8:00am from WILBUR-ROMANO Funeral Home 615 Main St. Warren. With a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Metacom Ave, Warren. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations to 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004 Warwick RI. 02886. For online guest book visit www.mem.com

Trotter, Joseph

TROTTER, JOSEPH, 94, of Anoka Avenue, died peacefully on June 13, 2009. He was the husband of Carmella (Chianese) Trotter and the late Rose (Cicerone) Trotter. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian (Cimerelli) Trotter. Mr. Trotter was the owner of the former Trotter's Penny Candy Store of Barrington and Trotter's Book Store in Warren. He was a physical therapy assistant at Rhode Island Hospital for 27 years before retiring in 1987. Joseph was a book and card collector and was an avid reader. He was a devoted Boston Red Sox and Providence College Friars fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by four daughters; Beverly Ann Martel of Lady Lake, FL, Maureen R. Noel of Barrington, Sandra Jene Miller of Seekonk, MA and Lori Ann Moniz of Barrington, two brothers; Ralph Trotter of Bristol and William Trotter of Lincoln, ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, nine great great grandchildren and three great great great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Eva DiBenedetto, Concetta and Arthur Trotter. His funeral will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2009 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Ave nue, Riverside at 8:30 am with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Angel Church, Maple Avenue, Barrington at 10 am. Burial will follow in Santa Maria del Campo Cemetery, Upland Way, Barrington. Calling hours are Tuesday 4-8 pm.

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Walsh, Mary H.

WALSH, MARY H., 74, of Chestnut Hill Road, Chepachet, died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Miriam Hospital. Born in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Agnes (Walsh) McCabe, she had been a longtime Pawtucket resident before moving to Chepachet. She had been a clerk at the Division of Motor Vehicles before retiring in 1999. She was a parishioner at St. Eugene Church and a very active Chepachet senior. She is survived by her children Daniel and Michael Gingras, Kathleen Gagnon, Patricia Fonseca and Kevin Santurri, her sons and daughters in law, Claire Desrosiers, Andrea Gingras, Stephen Gagnon, John Fonseca and Heather Santurri, fifteen grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Brigid, J.D., Andrew, Emma, Liam, Olivia, Kaden,Sarah, Emily, Jacob, Zachary, Eliza, Mary, Ruth five great grandchildren, Hannah, Ava, Lily, Jackson, Gabriel, a sister Josephine Weber and a brother Hugh Sonny McCabe. She was the sister of the late Theresa and Dorothy McCabe. Funeral service Thursday at 6pm in the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Visitation Thursday 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, ATTN: Contribution Services. For messages of condolence and directions please visit andersonwinfield.net

Wedge, Christopher

WEDGE, CHRISTOPHER, 44, of Meadow St. Pawtucket died recently at home. Originally from Pennsylvania, Chris had lived in Rhode Island for many years. For the last 10 years he had worked for Gateway Health Care, Inc. at the Valley Community School in Pawtucket as a Computer Instructor. He will be missed by his family at Gateway and especially by the students in the Valley Day Program. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Redwood Chapel of Swan Point Cemetery, Blackstone Blvd., Providence. Burial will follow. Arrangements by Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, Providence.

Rhode Island Obituaries 12/14/08

2008-12-14T07:59:00.001-08:00

Blouin Sr., Romeo J.

BLOUIN, ROMEO J. SR., 88, of Market Street passed away Friday at Grace Barker N.H. in Warren. He was the devoted husband of the late Josephine Sottile 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. Jean the Baptiste Church. Burial will be in St Jean the Baptiste Cemetery. For additional information please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com.

Brown, Kenneth R.

BROWN, KENNETH R., of Coyle Ave., Rumford, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Carol Nelson. They had been married 18 years. Mr. Brown was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Cummings) Brown. He was a meat cutter at BJ's Wholesale club in South Attleboro for many years. Ken enjoyed Golf, watching football and long walks on the beach. He was particulary fond of time spent with his family and friends. Besides his wife he leaves his mother in law Theresa Nelson, his brother in laws, John Nelson and Fred Britland, his sister in Law Cheryl Britland, his nieces, Heather and Bethany Britland and his loving dog, Chi Chi. Mr. Brown was the Son in law of the late John Nelson the brother of the late Donald and John Nelson, Elizabeth, Helen, Theresa, Hope, Shirley, Eleanor, Beverly, and Elaine. His funeral and burial will be private. For guest book signatures, please visit manningheffern.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI 169 George St, Pawtucket RI, 02860 in Mr. Brown's memory.

Cambio, Marie E. (Simonelli)

CAMBIO, MARIE E. (SIMONELLI), of Providence, died Tuesday. She was the wife of the late Donald U. Cambio. They had been married for 35 years. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (Rossi) Simonelli. Ms. Cambio worked in the business office of the Providence Journal for over 20 years before retiring in 1987. She is survived by a son, Donald A. Cambio of Warwick. Her funeral will be held MONDAY at 9:00 A.M. from the A. TARRO & SONS Funeral Home, 425 Broadway, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting Hours MONDAY 8-9 A.M.

Deasy, Robert L.

DEASY, ROBERT L., 77, of Gibbs Street Rumford, the longest serving Professor at Providence College, died peacefully on December 11, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dolores J. (Peckham) Deasy and the late Louise Ann (Gibbs) Deasy. Born in Rumford on October 13, 1931, a son of the late John P. and Helen (McCoart) Deasy, he was a lifelong resident of Rumford. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son; Robert Deasy of East Providence, a daughter; Leeann Dias and her husband Gregory of Rumford, Katy Krupa and her husband Jeff of Charlotte, NC and Maribeth Knox of Riverside, five grandchildren; Courtney, Robert and Ali Hayes, Michael and Sean Krupa, a brother; John Deasy and his wife Ann of Bridgewater, MA, a sister-in-law; Rosalind Deasy of Riverside, nine nephews and one niece. He was the brother of the late Richard M. Deasy. After attending local public schools in the Rumford area, he graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1949 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Providence College in 1953, where he holds the distinction of being the first student to graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He served with distinction in the U.S. Army and received his Masters Degree from Fordham University. Professor Deasy began his 52 year teaching career at Providence College in 1956, during which time he had the honor and privilege of teaching over 20,000 students before retiring in May of this year. During his tenure at PC, he was a member of the first Providence College Faculty Senate, directed the Humanities Department from 1965-1987, received the Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Faculty Service in 1983 and was inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society in 1991. He was the chairmen of the History Department from 1992-1994 and was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Service Award in 2006. He was actively involved in St. Margaret's Parish serving as an usher for many years. His funeral will be held on Tuesday December 16 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNER AL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:30 am with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Church, Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mount St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday 2-4, 7-9 pm. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Professor Deasy's memory to the Providence College National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI, 02918 or St. Margaret's School Endowment Fund, 42 Bishop Avenue, Rumford, RI, 02916 would be deeply appreciated.

Devine-Kingsbury, Edna M.

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Donald M Gibson, Sr. - North Kingstown, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) Donald M. Gibson, 88 of North Kingstown died Friday December 12, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa Nursing Center, North Kingstown. He was the husband of the late Jean ( Ahles ) Gibson Born in Cresso...

Doris L Mayoh - East Providence, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) East Providence Doris L. Mayoh, 87, of Newman Avenue, Rumford died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of th...

Doris W (Mathewson) Kehr - Coventry, RI

Saturday, December 13, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/13/08) Coventry Doris W. Kehr, 85, of Mulhearn Drive, died peacefully at home on Thursday with her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Kehr to whom at the time of his death in 2006 sh...

Gibson, Donald M.

may call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial with full military honors at RI Veterans Cemetery will be private. Should friends desire contributions to the RI Food Bank will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www. carpenterjenks.com

Kaskel, Marylinne

KASKEL, MARYLINNE of Glenmont, NY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday December 3rd, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY on April 1st, 1927. She was the daughter of Harriet Solomon, Richard Robertson and the adopted daughter of Jerome Solomon all of New York City. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Dr. Stewart A., 3 Loving children, Rick (Melissa) of East Greenwich, RI, Ira and Dean (Lorrie), and her brother Ron (Diana) Solomon, (niece Heather), Pre-Deceased Brother David, sister in law Judy (nephew Michael) and a very loving group of grandchildren Justin, Miriam, Matthew all of East Greenwich, RI, Ashley, Zachary, Carl, Jacquelyn and Jaime.. Services and interment were held in Albany, NY on Sunday December 7, 2008 If one wishes to celebrate her life, a contribution in her memory, in lieu of flowers, may be sent to the Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. To sign the online family guest book, please visit, www.levinememorialchapel.com

Kawa, Sheila A.

KAWA, SHEILA A., 54, of West Greenwich, died Thursday December 11 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA. She was the beloved wife of Russell A. Kawa. Born in Warwick, a daughter of Helen D. (Szura) Studley of West Greenwich and the late Robert A. Studley, Sr. Besides her husband and mother she is survived by two brothers: Robert A. Studley, Jr. and Gary A. Studley both of West Greenwich and five nieces and nephews. Service will be Private. Should friends desire contributions to St. John's Lodge #1, Scholarship Fund, c/o Edward F. Ellsworth, 9 Grassy Plain Rd., Barrington, RI 02806 in Sheila's memory will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

Kehr, Doris W.

KEHR, DORIS W., 85, of Mulhearn Drive, died peacefully at home on Thursday with her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Kehr to whom at the time of his death in 2006 she had been married to for 62 years. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Elmer S. and Mildred W. (Harris) Mathewson. For several years she worked as a bookkeeper and statistical typist for the late William J. Kane, CPA. She is survived by her daughter Karen L. (McGinnes) Joovelegian and her husband George of West Greenwich, her sister Eleanor L. Lynch of Coventry and her adopted son, Pete. A private graveside service will be held by her family. Should friends desire, donations in her memory may be made to VNA of Care New England Hospice, 51 Health Ln., Warwick, RI 02886. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

Lacroix, Odile H. (Gourd)

LACROIX, ODILE H. (GOURD), 93, formerly of Lexington Avenue, West Warwick, died on Friday, December 12, at Riverview Healthcare Community in Coventry. She was the wife of the late Adrien Autotte and Emile L. Lacroix. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Alexandre and Hattie (Fontaine) Gourd, she was a life-long West Warwick resident. Mrs. Lacroix worked as a waitress for many years at the Log Cabin Restaurant, Newberry's, and Arctic News, before becoming co-owner of Mac's Bowl with her husband Emile in 1957. Together they ran the business until Emile's death in 1965. Odile continued the successful management of the bowling alley until age 78, when she relinquished operation to her son Roger. She continued to work 'full time' until age 87. Mrs. Lacroix was a communicant of St. John's parish and a member of its choir for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Daughters of Isabella, Nina Circle #67. She was an avid Red Sox fan. Mrs. Lacroix is survived by her son, Roger Lacroix and his wife Deborah, of Coventry; her daughter, Judith Archambault, and her husband Lionel, of Narragansett; five grandchildren, Sean Davies, Mark Davies, Gary Davies, Daniel Lacroix, and Allison Levesque; two step-grandchildren, Eric and Curt Archambault; and six great-grandchildren, Emma, Jayne, Sam, Madelyn and Annalise Davies, and Connor Archambault. She was pre-deceased by her five brothers, Henri Danis, Raphael, Clovis, Gideon, and Normand Gourd, and two sisters, Rachel Mayette and Isabelle White. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 9 a.m. from the Potvin & Cotter Funeral Home, 45 Curson Street, West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Crossroads RI, 54 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893, or RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.

Marra, Rosemarie (DeLuise)

MARRA, ROSEMARIE (DeLUISE), 81, of Providence, passed away on December 5, 2008. She was the beloved wife of 48 years of Michael Marra and daughter of the late John and Livia (Sanita) DeLuise. Mrs. Marra was employed at the Providence Fire/Police Headquarters as the Secretary to several Fire Marshalls working in the Fire Prevention Office, retiring in 1995. She was lovingly know as 'Ma Barker.' She was a longtime communicant of St. Ann Church, participating in many parish activities along with her husband, Michael. She was a 1945 graduate of Hope High School. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Anthony J. Marra; and her daughters, Gerianne (Marra) Martin and her husband, Robert D., Sr, and Marianne Marra. Visitation Monday MORNING, 8:30-10:30 AM, in the A.A. MARIANI & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St. in Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 AM in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Burial in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. WWW.MARIANIANDSON.COM

Martone, Viola (Martino)

MARTONE, VIOLA (MARTINO), 82, of Scituate Vista Dr., Cranston, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Providence. She was the former wife of the late Anthony A. Martone Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Maria (Caruso) Martino. Viola was a courageous woman with an invincible will to live; she was a cancer survivor many times in her life. Viola was a member and volunteer at the Cranston Senior Center for many years. She was the devoted mother of Pat Lupo of Johnston, Sandra Rondina of Middletown, Marie Martone of Wickford, Bernice Mignanelli of North Scituate, Diane DiNobile and Antoinette Lamontagne both of Johnston, Veronica Napolitano of Hopkinton, and the late Wendy Smith and Anthony A. Martone Jr. She was the grandmother of sixteen and the great grandmother of four. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Marys Church, 1525 Cranston St., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: STAND UP TO CANCER 1201 West 5th St. Suite: T 700 Los Angeles, CA 90017. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Mayoh, Doris L.

MAYOH, DORIS L., 87, of Newman Avenue, Rumford died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of the late Frank H. and Hilda (Gray) Mayoh, she had lived in Pawtucket for 40 years before moving to Rumford 7 years ago. Miss Mayoh was an administrative assistant for Graphic Communications, Inc., East Providence for 10 years before retiring. She was a graduate of Pawtucket High School and Bryant College. She was a past president of the Women's Advertising Club of Rhode Island. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pawtucket, she was a member of the Altar Guild, the ECW, the Women's Guild, a Sunday School teacher and was active in its Thrift Shop. She is survived by one sister, Helen F. Greenhalgh of Bristol; two grandnephews, Daniel Hey of Warwick and James Hey of Attleboro, MA. She was the aunt and godmother of the late Lynne Hey and the sister of the late James E. Mayoh. A Service of Remembrance & Thanksgiving will be held THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 at 11 A.M. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Miss Mayoh's memory to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com. Arrangements by BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.

McClure, Dorothy (Brown)

McCLURE, DOROTHY (BROWN), 90, formerly of Warwick, died peacefully in her sleep at Linn Health Care Center, East Providence, RI on Thursday, December 11, 2008. She was born March 21, 1918 in Cranston, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Rogers) Brown. Dorothy was a 1937 graduate of Aldrich High School and enjoyed many reunions with her classmates over the years. She volunteered with the Red Cross during WWII and with Kent County Memorial Hospital in the early years of its development. She retired from General Electric in 1983 and for the next twenty years volunteered as a tax counselor for the elderly. In addition to her father and mother, she was preceded in death by brothers James E. Alexander, Jr. and Frederick G. Brown; nephews Frederick A. and John H. Brown, and niece Catherine Brown Souza. She is survived by nieces Eleanor Worthington of Huntsville, AL, Dorothy Harris of Wakefield, Elizabeth Graham of Greenville, Francine Rossignol of Warwick, Susan Weber of Clinton, MD, Patricia Brown of Coventry and nephews Frederick J. Brown of Rumford, Alexander Brown, III of Providence and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 PM, Monday, December 15 in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Transfiguration, 1665 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905, or to the RI Food Bank. Interment will be at Glenwood Cemetery, East Greenwich.

Richard Jr., Donald C.

RICHARD, DONALD C. JR., 72, of Aldrich Road died Friday, December 12, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Jean M. (Pizzuti) Richard and the husband of the late Ann C. J. (Pickhover) Richard. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Donald C. and Ella (Derry) Richard, he had lived in Pawtucket for 26 years before moving to Glocester 23 years ago. Mr. Richard was a machinist and later an electronic assembler for Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., North Kingstown for 32 years, retiring in 1998. An active mason, he was a past master of Jenks Lodge #24, F. & A.M., Pawtucket, the secretary of Daylight Lodge #48, F. & A.M., Cranston and was the Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was an honorary member of Mount Moriah Lodge #8, F. & A.M., Lincoln. He served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during peacetime. He also served on the Board of Wardens for the Harmony Fire Department for several years. He was a communicant of St. Philip's Church, Greenville. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Catherine L. 'Cathy' Richard of Warwick; two sons, Donald C. 'Doni' Richard III of Warwick and Peter L. Richard of Mt. Juliet, TN; two stepdaughters, Patricia Ciarlo and Susan Staniorski, both of Scituate; one stepson, Richard Springob of Grafton, MA; one brother, Robert Richard of Guilford, CT; ten grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. A Masonic Service will be held MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 6:30 P.M. at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 9:30 A.M. in St. Philip's Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln MONDAY 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Richard's memory to CHIPS, c/o Grand Lodge of RI, 222 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com.

Ruth S Gardner - Providence, RI

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(12/13/08) Providence Ruth Stone Gardner, 98, formerly of Beneficent House, an executive secretary with the law firm of Edwards & Angell for twenty-eight years before retiring in 1975, died Wednesday, December...

Sharples, Erika

SHARPLES, ERIKA. Beloved wife of Alfred P. Sharples. Calling hours are on Monday from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln followed by committal prayers at RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, South County Trail, Exeter, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 would be appreciated.

Turner, Elizabeth (Hartley)

hip Baptist Church, was a member of many social groups, and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and bowling. She is survived by her daughter, Hope A. Hawkins and son-in-law, Joseph D. Hawkins of Warwick, three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren, and a niece. She is the sister of the late Stewart L. and Milton J. Hartley. Her funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements by THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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Donald M Gibson, Sr. - North Kingstown, RI

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Doris L Mayoh - East Providence, RI

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Doris W (Mathewson) Kehr - Coventry, RI

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Ruth S Gardner - Providence, RI

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Cenci, Martha C. (Ursillo)

CENCI, MARTHA C. (URSILLO), 96, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Cenci and daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (DeCesare) Ursillo. Mrs. Cenci was a Seamstress for the State of RI, working at the Children's Center before her retirement. Previously she had worked at Pauline's Dress Shop, formerly of Providence. Martha was a former communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, and a member of the St. Jude Society at St. Agnes Church. She is survived by her devoted twin daughters, Barbara E. and Elaine T. Cenci; 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Mary Cenci. Mrs. Cenci was the mother of the late Ralph V. Cenci, and sister of the late Thomas, Domenic, Concetta Ursillo, Mary Conca, and Margaret Saccoccia. Calling Hours Saturday MORNING, 9-10:30 AM in the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 AM in St. Ann Church, Hawkins St., Providence. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Martha's memory to: Elmhurst Extended Care, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI, 02908. www.marianiandson.com

Claire M (Rosini) Ouellette - Providence, RI

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(12/11/08) Claire M. Ouellette (Rosini), 68, of Providence, passed away peacefully after an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of Maurice P. Moe Ouellette and the daughter of the late Nicholas and G...

Clark Jr., Arthur B.

CLARK, ARTHUR B., Jr., 83, of St. Laurent Parkway, passed away Wednesday December 10, 2008 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Emma L. (O'Brien) Clark. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur B. and Ellen (Booth) Clark. Mr. Clark was a United States Navy Veteran serving in World War II and was a graduate of Bryant College. He leaves two daughters; Julie A. Milligan of Pawtucket, Linda H. Potter of Seekonk, Ma.; three sons, Richard A. Clark of Taunton, Ma., Brian P. Clark of Northfield, Vt., Daniel P. Clark of Plainville, Ma.; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Marion Cobb and John Clark. His Funeral will be held on Monday at 8:30AM from the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI with A Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Stephens Church 683 South Main Street Attleboro, Ma. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Calling hours Sunday 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Clark's memory to the Ronald McDonald House, 45 Gay Street, Providence, RI 02905-2322 would be deeply appreciated.

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Hall, Bryan David

HALL, BRYAN DAVID, 53, a self-employed landscaper, of New Britain Drive, died Monday, at Kent County Hospital. He was the husband of Hattie (Sutton) Hall. Born in Providence, the son of the late Theodore Prout, Sr. and Rozalie (Court) Randall. Besides his wife, he is survived by son, Charles A. Sutton, daughter, Brandi-Lee Hall, 5 siblings, and 3 grandchildren. Calling Hours 6-8 p.m. Sunday and Funeral 10 a.m. Monday, both in Bright Funeral Home, 290 Public Street, Providence. Burial will be at North Burial Ground. www.Bright-FuneralHome.com

Higgins, Allen L.

HIGGINS, ALLEN L., 68, a long time resident of N. Kingstown passed away December 10, 2008. He was the husband of Judy A. (Shadeck) Higgins. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Louise Higgins. Mr. Higgins was a retired truck driver for PRM Concrete and had served in the US Marine Corps. Besides his wife, he leaves his children; Sgt. Kimberly A. Hill, NPD, Kerrie Mazur, EGPD and Jason A. Higgins; sisters; Ann Glee Janson and Eda Lou Higgins and eight grandchildren. Funeral Service Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main Street, East Greenwich. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the USMC Wounded Warrior Fund, 10730 Pacific Street, Suite 10, Omaha, NE 68114.

Hill, Anthony A.

HILL, ANTHONY A., 61, of Pawtuxet Terrace, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at R I Hospital. He was the husband of the late Cynthia R. (Masciarotti) Hill and the son of the late Ernest & Lucy (Petrarca) Hill. Anthony, a lifelong resident of West Warwick, was the former owner of Anthony's Italia Cucina Restaurant in Johnston and Anthony's Welcome Cafe in Providence. Anthony's life passion was being with his family & friends, golfing, & boating. He was the brother of Helen M. Arlia of West Warwick, and Robert (and Debra) Hill of S.C. Uncle of Kelly Arlia; and companion of Maureen Curran. His Funeral Service will be Saturday at 9am in the R.A. IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117), Coventry. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Friday (TODAY) 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Make A Wish, 757 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 will be appreciated. www.Iannottifh.com.

Isom, Gina M.

ISOM, GINA M., 41, of Hyatt St., Providence and formerly of Pawtucket, died Tuesday December 9, 2008 as a result of a traffic accident in Providence. Ms. Isom was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of James Harold Isom of East Providence and the late Margaret Mary (Phelan) Isom. She had worked at Stressless Cleaning for many years. Besides her father she is survived by her longtime companion Walter Waite of Pawtucket a son, Rachon Waite of Providence, eight sisters, and eight brothers. The funeral for Ms. Isom will be Tuesday, December 16, at 11:00am in the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. Her calling hours will be Tuesday morning from 8:30am in the funeral home. The burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. For directions and guest book signatures, please visit manningheffern.com

Janet N (Storer) Freberg - East Greenwich, RI

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(12/12/08) East Greenwich Janet N. (Storer) Freberg, 81, of St. Elizabeth Way died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Ernest W. Freberg. B...

Kehoe, Madeline M. (McNally)

KEHOE, MADELINE M. (McNALLY) 85 of Cranston passed away Wednesday December 10, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late William Kehoe. Born in Pawtucket a daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Smith) McNally. Madeline spent her life raising her children and loving her friends and extended family. She always made time to be the Mom to many. She devoted her whole life to her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she cherished every moment with them. She was the beloved mother of Eleanor M. Casey, Carolyn A. Kehoe, Christine M. Goyette and Dennis T. Kehoe all of Cranston and Kenneth K. Kehoe of Somerset MA. Sister of Norma Muto of Esmond, R.I. and the late Thomas, Donald, Earl and Ronald McNally and Ilene Gray. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 1 great great grand-daughter. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 7:45 a.m from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY (TODAY) 4-8 p.m. Visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com for on-line condolences.

Madeline M Kehoe - Cranston, RI

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(12/11/08) KEHOE, MADELINE M. (McNally) 85 of Cranston passed away Wednesday December 10, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late William Kehoe. Born in Pawtucket a daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Smit...

Milner, Marilyn (Pedder)

MILNER, MARILYN (PEDDER), 64, of Gurnee, IL, passed away December 6, 2008 at Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center in Skokie, IL. She was born in Providence, RI, to the late George and Frances Pedder. She is survived by her husband of 43 and a half years, Robert Milner; her daughters Denise Swynenberg of Liberty Hill, TX, and Elise Carman of Raymore, MO; her grandchildren Andrew and Kathryn Swynenberg and Ian and Kyle Carman; and her brother, Donald Pedder of Freemont, OH. Marilyn moved to Gurnee in 1985 and worked at the Chicago Medical School, A Safe Place, and Catholic Charities in various administrative positions. Memorial visitation is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2008 at 6-8 PM Wednesday at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 Cemetery Rd., Gurnee, IL. Interment will be Dec. 13, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, RI. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Midwest Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025.

Pearce, Mary I. (Ballata)

Mary I. (Ballata) Pearce, 80, of Dixon Street, Westerly, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Pearce was born in Westerly on June 8, 1928, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Hazel (Main) Ballata. Her husband, Henry L. Pearce, died in 1995. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Henry "Rusty" and Patty Pearce of Westerly, her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Denise Pearce of Westerly, her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Burke of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Jaime, Kerri, Tomi-Lee, Brandon, Justin, Traci and Bomina; one great-grandchild, Hannah; and three sisters, Josephine Clary of Bradford, Kathleen Windsor of Ashaway and Patricia Coon of Ashaway. Mary's family and friends will always remember her cheerful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and willingness to help others. The Westerly Public Library proclaimed Dec. 3, 2008, as "Mary Pearce Day". She was a loyal and beloved library volunteer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 7 Church St., Bradford. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Burial will take place at First Hopkinton Cemetery, Ashaway. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. A celebration of her life will follow the service. Funeral services are under the direction of Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship St., Westerly. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's name can be made to Hospice Care of Rhode Island, South County Office, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879.

Pierson, Thomas C.

PIERSON, THOMAS C., 58, of Eustis, FL died at home, on Friday, November 21, 2008. Born in Providence, he moved to Eustis in 1999 from Coventry. Thomas was an Electrician and a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Teresa L. Pierson of Eustis, FL; son, Craig Pierson of Leesburg, FL; daughter, Kristen Rathbun of Warwick; mother, Teresa Lea Pierson of Coventry; 4 brothers, Gil Pierson of Deerfield Beach, FL, Fr. Michael Pierson of Coventry. Ronnie Pierson of Astor, FL, Mark Pierson of Coventry; 4 grandchildren, Kayla Pierson, Jacob Thomas Pierson, Luke Pierson, Jason Rathbun. His committal service with military honors will be Monday at 10 am in the RI Veterans Cemetery, 301 So. County Trail, Exeter. A Memorial Mass is Sunday at 2 pm in St. Patrick Church, 2068 Cranston St., Cranston. www.Iannottifh.com.

Redington, Harriette (Phillips)

REDINGTON, HARRIETTE (PHILLIPS), 92, a resident of Greenwich Farms and formerly of Narragansett, RI, Greenwich, CT and Stamford, CT died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Kent Hospital with her family at her side. Harriette is predeceased by her first husband Thomas R. Fisher, Jr., her second husband Edgar H. Redington, Jr. and her sisters, Barbara Phillips Shove and Elizabeth Phillips Howland She is survived by her sister, Jean Phillips McLeod of Essex, CT, her children, Harriette Leyla Anderson of Narragansett, RI, Mary Molly Hawthorne of Norton MA, Thomas R.F. Redington of Southport, CT, Rowley Rey Redington of Montclair, NJ, Nancy Ayre of Woodbury, CT and Deborah Imse of Bow, NH. Also surviving her are her devoted sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, her sixteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at Christ Church, 254 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830 on Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 AM. A private burial will take place at a later date at Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, CT. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 in Harriettes memory. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

Shields Jr., Charles W.

SHIELDS, CHARLES W., JR., 91, died on December 5th at home in Johnston. Married for 50 years to Jacqueline Smith, he is survived by his daughters, Martha Stoebling, of Middletown, NY, and Marianne Shields, of Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Johnston, three grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and a great-great grandson. Retired Director of the RI Council on Highway Safety, Charles was an avid pilot, boater and photographer. He was a flight instructor for the US Navy during WWII and later managed two airports in Maine. Returning to his native Rhode Island, he continued to fly into his mid-80s and remained an active member of the Rhode Island Pilots Association. An enthusiastic boater and photographer, Charles created a historic photographic collection of the Americas Cup races in Newport over more than two decades. A memorial service will be held at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 13th. The family can be contacted in Johnston or by email at mshields@dds.nl

Torregano, Stella T. (Correy)

TORREGANO, STELLA T. (CORREY) 69, of Rugby St. passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2008 surrounded by her loving family at RI Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Stella (Boulden) Correy. Mrs. Torregano was an assistant manager for Colibri Manufacturing, Providence for 15 years before her retirement. She is survived by her children Janice Ellerbe, Roberta, and David Correy of Providence and Charles Correy of FL; two brothers Frederick and Leon Correy both of Providence and a sister Frances Wells of FL; she is also survived by her 5 grandsons, a granddaughter, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, sister and brothers-in-law and friends. A funeral home service will be held Saturday at 10am in the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence. Visiting hours Saturday 8-10am. Burial will be private. www.marianiandson.com

Trudo, Dorothy (Martin)

TRUDO, DOROTHY (MARTIN), 84, of Lambert Lind Highway, Warwick, formerly of East Providence, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Manor in Bristol. She was the wife of the late Anthony Corria and the late Anthony Trudo. Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Jose (Medeiros) Matias. She is survived by her son, Robert Corria of Warwick, and her two sisters, Emily Perry and Irene Escobar both of E. Prov. She was the sister of the late Lucy Phillips, Louise Pacheco and Manuel Martin. Her funeral will be held on Saturday with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Traverse St., Providence. Her nephew, the Rev. Joseph A. Escobar, will be the main celebrant and homilist. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may attend the visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Lady of the Rosary Church. Arrangements by the Rebello Funeral Home. www.rebellofuneralhome.com

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(12/11/08) Providence Vivian (Farley) Jennings, 96, of Hillside Avenue and formerly of Pawtucket and Seekonk, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Andre...

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Barlow-Coughlin, Isabel F. (Fricker)

BARLOW-COUGHLIN, ISABEL, F. (FRICKER) died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. She was the wife of the late John K. Coughlin and the late Walter J. Barlow. She was the beloved mother of Jane F. Walbridge, 2 grandsons and 2 great grandsons; also a stepson, Dennis J. Barlow and the late step daughter Shirley Lawrence. And 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. Warwick. Burial will be in Blackstone Cemetery, Blackstone, MA. Visiting hours Friday 6-8 pm. Information and guestbook, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

Barnaby, Gladys

BARNABY, GLADYS, 88, passed away, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Hallworth House, Providence. She was the wife of the late Alcide Barnaby. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (Busby) Evans. Mrs. Barnaby was a box maker for the former Artistic Company of Pawtucket for several years, retiring in 1965. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket. She is survived by her son, Rev. Alcide Barnaby Jr. and his partner Daniel Harvey of Providence, a niece, Shandelle Johnson, and a sister-in-law, Esther Evans. She was the sister of the late Thomas A. Evans Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to a Requiem Eucharist Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10am in Saint James Episcopal Church, 474 Fruit Hill Avenue, North Providence. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements by Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, Pawtucket. For more information, visit us at rifuneral.com

Bove, Evelyn R. (Golato)

BOVE, EVELYN (GOLATO) R., 79 of Randall Avenue, Warwick, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Bove for 59 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Adeline (Cicchetti) Golato. She lived in Warwick for most of her life. Evelyn was a homemaker and avid cook and baker. The Christmas season was her favorite time of year and she took great pride in baking her Italian cookies and preparing the traditional Christmas Eve dinner for her family and friends. She cherished her family and took pleasure in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Besides her husband Ralph, she leaves her sons Robert Bove and his wife Doris, Richard Bove and his wife Jane, Dennis Bove and his wife Patricia, and her beloved daughter Janet Verdi, all of Warwick, seven granddaughters, Gina Bove, Lisa Bove-Baldelli, Jessica Bove, Jennifer Bove, Kaite Bove-Furney, Stephanie Bove, and Rochelle Verdi, one grandson, Dennis Bove, Jr. of FL, and two great grandchildren. Evelyn was the mother-in-law of the late Michael Verdi. She was the sister of Nicholas Golato and Dorothy Buccini of Warwick, and Anna Pinga of West Warwick. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 13, at 8:45AM from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Kevins Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8PM. Burial will be in St. Anns Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: VNA of RI, 475 Kilvert Street Suite 400, Warwick, RI 02886. Please visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.

Carlin, William F.

CARLIN, WILLIAM F., 63, of Smithfield Ave, died Tuesday unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Donna (Briand) Carlin. They have been married for 23 years. Born in Attleboro, a son of Louise (Rodgers) Carlin whom William provided care for and the late Frederick Carlin. He resided his married life in Pawtucket and formerly was a longtime Lincoln resident. He had been employed by Costa Fruit and Produce for many years before retiring. Besides his wife and Mother, he is survived by a son, Joseph Jamro of Fall River, MA, and a daughter, Erika Ridout of Harrisburg, PA, a brother, David C. Carlin of Lincoln. two nieces, Debbie Carlin of Cumberland and Kelley Carlin of Melbourne, Florida. He was the father of the late William C. Carlin. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 10am in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave., Lincoln. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 5-8pm. For information and online guestbook visit thekeefefuneral home.com.

Claire M (Rosini) Ouellette - Providence, RI

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DiPippo, Ida I.

DiPIPPO, IDA I. 82, of Hazael Street, Providence, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Cortland Place, Smithfield. She was the former wife of the late Adolph L. DiPippo, Sr. Born in Providence; she was a daughter of the late Gregory and Mary (Marchetti) Sargino. Ms. DiPippo was employed by the Catholic Diocese of Providence for many years. She also worked for the former Junction Human Service Corporation of Providence in the Adolescent Behavior Program before retiring in 1994. She is survived by her loving children, Adolph L. DiPippo, Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Cranston, Esther M. Major and her husband Michael of Cranston, Paul DiPippo and his wife Elizabeth of North Scituate, Robert DiPippo and his wife Roxanne of Cranston, Pasquale DiPippo and his wife Denise of Cranston and Gregory DiPippo of Providence. Ms. DiPippo was the grandmother of seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, seven step-great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Sargino, Mary Benjamin and Michael Sargino. Ida was the loving friend of John Cabral of Greenville. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Marys Church, Cranston Street, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Anns Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Dibattista, Carmella Clara (D'Arrezzo)

DiBATTISTA, CARMELLA CLARA (D'ARREZZO), 87, of Preston Avenue, died on December 10, 2008 at the South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of the late Gerald DiBattista. They had been married for 66 years. Mrs. DiBattista was an avid baker who shared her wonderful biscuits for all to enjoy. Mrs. DiBattista was the devoted and loving mother of Geraldine Siegmund of Wakefield and Joseph DiBattista of Seekonk, MA. Grandmother of 6 and Great grandmother of 4. She was also the sister of the late Elizabeth Furia, Tillie Gerbino, Genevieve Quaranta, Amelia Smith, Bennie, Pasco, Albert, Anthony, Louis and Raymond D'Arezzo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 11:00am in St. Marys Church, Cranston Street, Cranston and may call at the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME 1278 Park Avenue Cranston on Friday 5 to7 pm. Burial will be in St. Anns Cemetery, Cranston. Kindly omit flowers. Please visit www.nardolillo.com for more information and online condolences.

Frezza, Thomas A.

FREZZA, THOMAS A., 70, of Tyndall Avenue, died Tuesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Alice M. (Bowles) Frezza. They were in their 50th year of marriage. Born in Providence, a son of the late Anthony J. and Genevieve E. (Swift) Frezza, he lived in Providence most of his life. Mr. Frezza was a supervisor for G Tech for ten years, and most recently worked as a parking lot supervisor for the Churchill & Banks Company for the past two years. An avid lifelong sports fan, especially the NY Yankees and Giants, he was active in the Saint Thomas Parish C.Y.O. as the director of the Sports Committee and basketball coach, for several years. He also played in several softball leagues during his younger years, and was also known for his beautiful singing voice. Besides his wife Alice, he leaves his loving daughters, Jean Marie Frezza, Teresa M. Berube, and Mary A. Frezza; his brother, Walter F. Frezza, as well as other siblings, and two loving granddaughters, Katherine and Valerie Desautel. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 8:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Agnes Church, 100 Chatham Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday, 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Agnes Church, 351 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904 in his memory will be appreciated.www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

Hawkins, Roberta M.

HAWKINS, ROBERTA M., 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. Roberta was the wife of the late Leon E. Hawkins; daughter of the late Robert Banford and Marie (Vezenia) Boyd. Roberta Hawkins was the founder and Executive Director of the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, Inc., a not-for-profit private agency dedicated to the mission of improving the quality of life and health care of residents of long term care facilities, assisted living facilities and home health care and hospice patients. Roberta Hawkins led, developed, and expanded the agency for 30 years, providing advocacy and assistance to consumers of long term care, their families and their caregivers. Under her direction, the Alliance was designated in 1998 as the R. I. Ombudsman for Long Term Care by the R. I. Dept. of Elderly Affairs. In that capacity, Alliance staff and trained volunteers advocate for elders and disabled persons in long term care who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or financial exploitation. She was a frequent caller and visitor to state agencies and state officials and appeared at countless hearings and meetings to voice her concerns and to advocate for improvements to the quality of care and the quality of life for long term care patients. She promoted and supported legislative and regulatory improvements for health care and was an implacable foe of any attempt to disadvantage people needing long term care. There was no one too high for her to engage in her campaigns. She was vocal and tireless on behalf of her constituents, and she made time to give her personal attention to countless families, patients, caregivers and care providers. During her career, she served on scores of policy and advisory boards, including the R.I. Long Term Care Coordinating Council and the R. I. Disability Law Center and participated in hundreds of work groups to protect and improve long term care programs and services. She was recognized by Attorney General Patrick Lynch for her work in the Hillside Health Center scandal; by former Lt. Governor Fogarty for her outstanding efforts to promote residents' rights; by Quality Partners of RI for lifetime achievement, and others too numerous to mention. She was the beloved mother of Cynthia Redman and the late Robin Klees; devoted grandmother of Melissa Klees and Robert Klees; sister of Susan Puleo, Jane Seal, and Stephen Beltrami. She also leaves her sister-in-law Rosemarie Barre; godchildren Katherine Bourgeault, Stephen Beltrami, Jr., and Lisa Cotoia; caregiver Richard Allen; and her many friends. Calling hours are Friday 3-7 pm with a service to be held at 7 pm in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions to ABLTC, 422 Post Road, Suite 204, Warwick, RI will be appreciated. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of her life Wednesday, December 17 at 5 pm at the Warwick Country Club, Warwick Neck Avenue. Info and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

Himeon, Charles E.

HIMEON, CHARLES E., 90, of George St., passed away Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. He was the beloved husband of the late Bertha M. (Samardak) Himeon. He was a retired Electrical Supervisor for R.I. College for 14 years. He was a WWII Navy Chief Petty Officer. A Military Funeral will be held Saturday, Dec.1 3, 2008 at 8:30 AM from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High St., Central Falls with a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 9:30 AM. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY FROM 4-7 PM. Burial in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

Howard IV, William Henry

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Hummel, Anne C.

HUMMEL, ANNE C., 83 of Old Saybrook, CT, formerly of Barrington, died Dec. 5th at home. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Hummel, president of the former Barrington College. They were married 53 years. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Richard Austin and Annie Reaux Jones Childs. After graduating from Wellesley College in 1947 she worked as a lay minister with college students throughout the South for Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship. She co-authored with her husband numerous Bible study guides for Inter Varsity Press. She later worked with special needs children at Elm Park Daycare Center in Worcester in the 1970s and 1980s and most recently was active in Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook, where she had lived the past 14 years. She leaves four children: Elizabeth Hummel of Richmond, VA; Charles E. Hummel III of Southington, CT; Richard Hummel of Worcester and James Hummel of Barrington; two brothers, Wylie Childs of California and Richard Childs Jr. of Ohio; and five grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Brevard Childs. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main Street, Old Saybrook.

John, Roscoe D.

JOHN, ROSCOE D., 90, of Phoenix Avenue, a retired plumber, died Tuesday in Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. He was the devoted husband of Florence M. (Olive) John. Born in West Grove, Iowa, he was a son of the late Wardie H. and Ottie (Swain) John. A veteran of The United States Navy, he served in World War II. Mr. John had been employed with Local 28, Providence for sixty five years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the VFW Kelly-Gazzerro Post and Plumbers Local #28, Providence. He was the loving father of Shirley A. Loiselle of Cranston, Gary L John of Charlestown, and Gail J. Oakes of Cranston; the cherished brother of Lowell John and Wayne John both of Burlington, Iowa, Beulah Summers of Memphis Missouri, and Betty Jean Fox of Port Clinton, Ohio; the beloved grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one. He was the brother of the late Oddis, Lyle, and Melvin John and Beatrice Niles. His funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Rt. 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial with military honors will follow in The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call TODAY, Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to VNA of Care New England, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org.

Klian, Biouzand

KLIAN, BIOUZAND, 76, of Garden City Dr., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Artemis (Papazian) Klian. Born in Greece, a son of the late Haigaz and Verjine (Tauokjian) Klian, he moved to Yerevan, Armenia in 1948 and to the U.S. in 1975. Mr. Klian was an automobile mechanic in Armenia and worked in the jewelry industry in RI before retiring. Besides his wife, he was the devoted father of Verjine Altomari of Cranston and Aykaz Klian of Dorchester, MA; dear brother of Konarik Chakmakian of Cranston and the late Garo Klian; and loving grandfather of Kristina Altomari, Mia Klian and Zabel Klian. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church, 402 Broadway Providence, followed by interment at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visit www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.

Leonard, Owen D.

LEONARD, OWEN D., 86, of North Scituate, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Jean L. (Anderson) Leonard. Father of Susan L. Shine Funeral services Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Salvation Army, 1515 Elmwood Ave. Cranston, RI 02910 or Visiting Nurse Service of Greater RI, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Ste. 515, Lincoln, RI 02865 will be appreciated. For full obituary, visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

MacDougall, Leonora C.

MacDOUGALL, LEONORA C., age 72, passed away on December 9, 2008. Loving mother of Bernard MacDougall, Sheryl MacDougall-Fusco, Janet Lee Cafferky and Judith Palmer. Sister of Lawrence and Joanne Devine. Her funeral will be held on SATURDAY at 8am from the RUSSELL J. BOYLE & SON Funeral Home 142 Centerville Rd., WARWICK, with a service in St. Paul Episcopal Church 55 Main St., North Kingstown at 9:30am. A graveside burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours are FRIDAY from 4 to 7pm. For a complete obituary/ online expressions of sympathy, visit www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

Madeline M Kehoe - Cranston, RI

Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:00 AM

Mancuso, John A.

MANCUSO, JOHN A., 94, of Farmington Avenue, Cranston passed away December 9, 2008 after a brief illness. He was the husband of over 60 years to the late Margherite (Lanzi) Mancuso and the son of the late Antonio and Providencia (Corso) Mancuso. Mr. Mancuso was a sample maker for various jewelry manufacturers before retiring. He was also a WW II Coast Guard Veteran. He was the father of Eileen Spagnole and her husband Anthony of Lincoln; grandfather of Richard and Christopher and great grandfather of Christopher William; brother of the late Salvatore and Joseph 'Pip' Mancuso, Anna Renzi, and Josephine Picerno. His funeral with visitation will be held Friday at 8:30 AM in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Bartholomew Church, 297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial to follow in RI Veteran Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Bartholomew Memorial Fund.

McNulty, Consuelo (Villanueva)

McNULTY, CONSUELO (VILLANUEVA), 70, of Pine River Drive, passed away peacefully Tuesday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Karl J. McNulty, Jr. who passed away on November 2, 2008. Born in Lima, Peru, she was the beloved daughter of Maria Villanueva of North Kingstown and the late Manuel Villanueva. Mrs. McNulty received a BA in Education from New Mexico State University and her Masters in Education from the University of Oregon. She was a Spanish Teacher at North Kingstown High School for over 20 years and led numerous trips abroad with students. She also taught Adult Education courses at night when they were offered by the town. After her retirement she remained at the school in various capacities. She will be remembered for her optimism, her inimitable laugh and her love of life. She was a longtime member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 707 having served as Flotilla commander and Flotilla officer. She was also a member of the Greenwich Bay Sail & Power Squadron. She was an active communicant of St. Francis de Sales Church. Besides her mother, she leaves two step-sons, Kevin and Rodman McNulty; four step-daughters, Lynn Varone, Dawn Jordan, Kristen De Rosa and Elizabeth Butterworth; two brothers, Manuel and Rafael Villanueva; a sister Elvira Echegaray; 13 step-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. She was the step-mother of the late Denise Stewart. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday December 13, 2008 at 10am in St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School Street, North Kingstown. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Francis de Sales Church Building Fund or Home & Hospice Care of RI, Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 will be appreciated. For information and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.

Munzer, Patricia J.

MUNZER, PATRICIA J., 58, of Rip Van Winkle Circle, died Saturday at The Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Lake Forrest, IL, she was the loving daughter of Rita R. (Smith) Munzer of Warwick and the late Jean H. Munzer. Miss Munzer was a Librarian for Pilgrim High School, Warwick. She received her Bachelors Degree from RI College and her Masters Degree from URI in Library Sciences, and her CAD of Science from RI College. She was an avid conservationist and musician and having an interest in cars, she was the first female to complete the automotive course at RI College. She was a competitive swimmer for the RI Aquatic Assoc., was an avid tennis fan, and collected stuffed bears. Besides her mother, she is survived by her brother, Thomas S. Munzer of Washington, D.C. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10:00am in St. Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick, to which relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private. Calling hours respectfully omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Gifts in her memory to Saint Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick, RI, 02886 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

Pearce, Mary I. (Ballata)

Piccolo, Alberto M.

PICCOLO, ALBERTO M., 95, passed away Monday, December 8th at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, where he had been living for 6 years and was formerly of Mineral Spring Gardens. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Vincenzo and Angela (D'Amico) Piccolo and had been the husband of the late Cynthia (Farrell) Piccolo. Mr. Piccolo had worked at the U.S. Post Office before retiring and had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was also a graduate of Tufts University. He was the stepfather of Melissa Johnson; father of the late Cynthia Anderson; grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 8; brother of the late James and Louis Piccolo, Aldorina Besachio and Christina DiTomasso. Visiting hours are omitted. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Arrangements by PONTARELLI-MARINO.

Rita J (Jean) Dupuis - Fall River, MA

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/10/08) Rita (Jean) Dupuis, 85, of Highland Ave., Fall River, formerly of Mason St. and Borden Place East, widow of Wilfred J. Dupuis, died Monday, December 8, 2008. She leaves 2 sons, Robert W....

Salisbury, Thelma M. (Poole)

SALISBURY, THELMA M. (POOLE), 93, died Monday at the Nancy Ann Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Andrew L. Salisbury. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Hazel (Round) Poole. She is survived by two children Clayton Salisbury of Hampton, CT and Elda Carrigan of Foster. 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Norine Barrett and Luann Salisbury. She was the sister of Clinton, Stanley and Douglas Poole and the late Frank Jr. and Lewis Poole. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 9:00AM at the Foster Center Baptist Church, Howard Hill Rd., Foster. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or to the Foster Center Baptist Church, P.O. Box 203, Foster, RI 02825. Arrangements by Winfield & Sons Funeral Home.

Saravo, Margaret D. (Mooney)

SARAVO, MARGARET D. (MOONEY) 83, passed away December 9, 2008 at Summit Commons, Providence. She was the wife of the late Ettore V. Saravo. She leaves a son, Joseph A. Saravo and his wife Patricia of North Providence; two grandchildren, Vanessa M. Famiglietti of Lincoln and Joseph A. Saravo, Jr. of North Providence and a great grandchild, Jake M. Famiglietti. Her funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 am from the A. A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Visiting hours Friday 8-9:30am. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.

St. Jean, Roland J.

ST. JEAN, ROLAND J. 'SMITTY', 88, of Westcott Rd., passed away Thursday at the Westview Health Care Center. He was the former husband of the late Virginia W. (Nadeau) St. Jean and the late Barbara (Ward) Anderson. Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late George and Celia (Smith) St. Jean. He is survived by his children, Linda H. Carlow and her husband Warren, Michael St. Jean and his wife Mary, and Roland J. St. Jean Jr. and his wife Maureen, 2 step-children, 2 sisters, Doris Monahan and Anita Swanson, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was a brother of the late Helen Hebert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service with military honors on Saturday morning at 11:00 am in the R.A. IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry. Visitation will be held one hour prior from 10:00 - 11:00 am. Burial will be private. For more information and condolences, visit: www.iannottifh.com.

Sullivan, Mary M.

SULLIVAN, MARY M., 82, of Smithfield, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William J. and Agnes (McQuade) Sullivan. Mary had been a Special Education teacher in the Smithfield Public Schools for 41 years. She also enjoyed her sheep, and loved to travel and garden. Mrs. Sullivan was a former choir member and taught CCD classes at St. Michael's Church, Georgiaville. Mary is survived by her sister Eileen Sullivan. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 10 AM from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave., Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield at 11 AM. Burial will be private. Visiting Hours Friday 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, spiritual bouquets in her memory will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.

Tracy, William E.

TRACY, WILLIAM E., 70 of Alfa Drive, Pawtucket, formerly of Riverside died Monday in Providence. He was the husband of Joan Horton Tracy. Born in Providence he was a son of the late William and Gladys (Howarth) Tracy. He was an Army Veteran of the Viet Nam era. He leaves 2 sons, Matthew Tracy and Christopher Tracy both of Riverside, a daughter, Jessica Tracy of Attleboro, a brother James Tracy of Barrington and 3 granddaughters. He was also the brother of the late Gloria Smith and Marie Cullen. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 12 Noon in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket 02860 would be appreciated. Visit smithmason.com for information and online condolences.

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Zubee RN, Helen M. (Lawton)

ZUBEE, HELEN M., RN (LAWTON), 79, of Pembroke Avenue, a registered nurse for 39 years at Kent Hospital retiring as head nurse of the delivery room passed away unexpectedly December 10, 2008. Beloved wife of Moses Zubee, Jr. and a daughter of the late Clarence and Sarah (Pierce) Lawton Devoted mother of Steven E. Zubee and his wife, Michelle; Elaine C. Marino and Diane L. Amend and her husband, Steven; loving grandmother of David, Brian, Mark, Christopher, Eric and Sara. She was the sister of the late Edward Lawton. Helen was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Her funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 am in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Visitation Saturday 9-10:30 am. Information and guestbook, visit www.TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

Rhode Island Obituaries 12/09/08

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Alves, Ferdinand

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.

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)

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)

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.

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. (Paolella)

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

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 II, Thomas L.

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)

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...

Kenneth Duffell - Seekonk, MA

Monday, December 8, 2008 3:00 AM

(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)

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)

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

Manfredi-Scorza, Theresa A.

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

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)

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 Jr., Henry A.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stevens, Albina (Coelho)

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Szydlowski, Margaret B.

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)

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.

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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Rhode Island Obituaries 12/01/08

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Bertha M (Sherman) Ballard - Coventry, RI

Monday, December 1, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/01/08) Bertha M. (Sherman) Ballard, 74, a homemaker of Sherwood Valley Lane, died Saturday at home. She was the beloved wife of Joseph R. Ballard. Mrs. Ballard served in The United States Air Force durin...

E. Richard Scalzi - North Providence, RI

Monday, December 1, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/01/08) E. Richard Scalzi, 85, a longtime resident of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008 at RI Veterans Home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Antonetta (Ragosta) Scalzi....

Morgan, Norman F.

Norman F. Morgan, 74, of Stonington, beloved husband of 50 years to Natalie (Copp) Morgan passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, at home. Born in Webster, Mass., he was the son of the late Capt. George Morgan and Florence Mullins and lived in Stonington for 38 years. He was a machinist with Davis-Standard Corp. in Pawcatuck, retiring in 1999 after many years of service. Following his retirement, Norman continued working out of his home as a self-employed machinist. He served with the USMC for two years honorably discharged in 1956. Norman was an avid woodworker who especially enjoyed making dollhouses. He also was a NASCAR fan, loved playing golf and enjoyed reading. Most of all, Norman will be remembered for spending time with his five beloved grandchildren. Besides his wife, Natalie, he leaves two children, Peter Morgan of Westerly and Nancy Anderson and her husband, Jerome, of Pawcatuck; two brothers, George Morgan and his wife, Laurie, of Littleton, N.H., and Michele Morgan and his wife, Marilyn, of Cape Coral, Fla.; a sister, Camille Morgan of Cape Cod, Mass.; and five grandchildren, Bethany, Kayla, and Justin Laing, all of Pawcatuck, and Christina and Paulina Morgan of Westerly. He was predeceased by a brother, Warren Viau. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, followed by a service at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Military honors will immediately follow the service. The family invites you to visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com for the online guest book. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379 or to the Victory Junction Gang Camp at 4500 Adam's Way, Randleman, NC 27317. This camp enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions by providing life-changing camping experiences.

Vincent F Porrazzo - North Kingstown, RI

Monday, December 1, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/01/08) Vincent F. Porrazzo, 73, died November 29th, 2008. Born in Providence, the son of the late Domenica \'Maggie\' (Gesuali) Porrazzo and Vincenzo Porrazzo. He graduated Cum Laude from Providence Col...

Vincent F Soccio, Jr. - Providence, RI

Monday, December 1, 2008 3:00 AM

(12/01/08) Vincent F. Soccio, Jr., 59, of Providence, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of Vincent F. Soccio, Sr. and Frances (Clare) Soccio...

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/28/08

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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...

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/24/08

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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…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/22/08

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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…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/18/08

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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...

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/17/08

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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)

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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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"

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…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/15/08

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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…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/14/08

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Arthur L Larsson, Jr. - East Greenwich, RI

(11/13/08) Arthur L. Larsson, Jr., 80 of East Greenwich, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Alice ( Clason ) Larsson, whom he was married to for 55 years. Born in Paw...

Baker, Ronald F. "Frank"

BAKER, RONALD F. 'FRANK', 70, of Loggers Run, passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, a son of the late Herbert and Doris (Gannon) Baker. He lived in Warwick before moving to West Warwick 15 years ago. Mr. Baker was employed in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring. After retiring he worked at Shaws Supermarkets. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed playing horseshoes. He leaves four children, Lori A. Manchester and Amy J.…

Beland, Claire H.

BELAND, CLAIRE H., 88, wife of the late John F. Beland of Pawtucket, died on Thursday. Daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Baron) Gingras, she leaves one son, Gregory Beland; four daughters, Roberta Hokanson, Gail Peterson, Jacqueline DeLange and Cheryl DeCesare; three brothers, Louis, Leo and Paul Gingras; one sister, Dorothy Vaillancourt, 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 9:00 AM from DARLINGTON MORTUARY OF L. HEROUX & SON, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket with Mass of…

Donelan, Charles

DONELAN, CHARLES born July 8, 1931 in Dedham, Ma, son of Charles A and Mary Gallagher Donelan of Dedham, devoted husband of Ann Hanley Donelan (deceased) and loving father of Charles Donelan, James Donelan, Ann Donelan Goulart, and Mark Donelan, and grandfather of Kaitlin Goulart, Jed Donelan, Sara Goulart and Emily Donelan, of complications related to Parkinson's disease Charles Donelan had a long career as a distinguished attorney and a member of the Massachusetts Bar and the American College of Trial…

Esposito, Roselyn (Vaccaro)

ESPOSITO, ROSELYN (VACCARO), age 78, of 186 Mt. Hope Avenue, Bristol, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Bernard Esposito, her husband of 58 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of Raffaele and Theresa (Stanzione) Vaccaro. Educated in the Bristol School system, she was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Class of 1947. Mrs. Esposito was a secretary for the state of RI in their division of employment and training…

Ferry, Elizabeth Gibson

FERRY, ELIZABETH GIBSON, age 87, of Matunuck, Rhode Island, died on November 10 at her home after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of John Mansfield Ferry, of Matunuck, for sixty-six years, mother of Elizabeth Mansfield Bishop of Boulder, Colorado, Dana Ferry of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and John DeWolf Ferry of Matunuck; grandmother of Tara Bishop Manke of Watertown, Mass. and Nina Bishop Nunn of Brookine, Mass. Mrs. Ferry's father, Charles DeWolf Gibson, was the Executive Vice-President…

Fortune V (Romano) Guida - Bristol, RI

(11/13/08) Mrs. Fortune V. (Romano) Guida, 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...

Harrop, Ruth Barbara

HARROP, RUTH BARBARA, 70, formerly of East Providence, RI, and the last nine years in Myrtle Beach, SC, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Mrs. Harrop was born in East Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Harold B and Ruth Woods Neal. Mrs. Harrop was a nurse's aide and a homemaker. Survivors include: her wonderful husband of 38 years, Edward Harrop of Myrtle Beach; children, Alfred Joseph Arruda of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Bradley Jay Arruda of Myrtle Beach, SC, John Neal Arruda of Lincoln, RI,…

Juchnik, CJ

JUCHNIK, CJ, formerly of Cranston, RI, passed away on September 30, 2008 in Long Beach CA. While there, she spent much of her time as a volunteer at the Museum of Latin American Art and local Art Walks. In 1954, CJ received recognition as the 'Toni Twins', the first baby twin-girls born on New Year's Day. CJ was the beloved daughter of the late John and late Josephine Juchnik. She is survived by her twin-sister Linda Juchnik, brothers Frank Juchnik and the late Stanley Juchnik, and twin-siblings…

Larsson Jr., Arthur L.

Mackey, Francis X.

MACKEY, FRANCIS X., 62, the son of Margaret D. (Mahoney) Mackey and the late Judge Joseph A. Mackey, died from injuries suffered in an accidental fall on November 10, 2008. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy where he was a star forward on the School's championship hockey team. He attended Harvard University on an athletic scholarship and was a member of the College hockey team. After Harvard, he attended Boston University Law School and practiced criminal law in Providence for many years. Frank Mackey…

Morey, Michael Allen

Michael Allen Morey, 55, passed away suddenly at home in Cle Elum, Wash., on Nov. 10, 2008. He was born in Westerly on Dec. 24, 1952, and was a graduate of Stonington High School, class of 1970. He will dwell eternally in the hearts of his parents, John and Edith Morey of Pawcatuck; his brother, David Morey of Helena, Mont.; and his two sisters, Karen Morey of Missoula, Mont., and Bonnie Morey of Westerly. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Michael was a gifted artist, chef and musician and…

Panek, Margaret E. (Wehr)

PANEK, MARGARET E. (WEHR), 83, of Chainey Street, Seekonk; died on Thursday. Wife of the late Bronislaw T. Panek. Born in Seekonk on February 11, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Ernst and Martha (Kunze) Wehr. She was raised and educated in Seekonk where she was almost a lifelong resident. She was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed reading and traveling. She leaves two daughters: Janice Ward and Linda Husnander both of Seekonk; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three nieces and nephews.…

Rita G (Bettey) St. Hilaire - Pawtucket, RI

(11/13/08) Pawtucket ~ Rita G. (Bettey) St. Hilaire, 88, formerly of Harris St., Pawtucket, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Aurele ...

Roselyn (Vaccaro) Esposito - Bristol, RI

(11/13/08) Mrs. Roselyn (Vaccaro) Esposito, age 78, of 186 Mt. Hope Avenue, Bristol, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Bernard Esposito, her husband o...

Sacharko, Chester T.

CORRECTED NOTICE SACHARKO, CHESTER T., 87, of Albert Ave., passed away Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Claire P. (Fox) Sacharko, they were married for 61 years. CALLING HOURS FRIDAY (TODAY) 4-7PM IN THE JONES-WALTON-SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, 1895 BROAD ST., AT PARK AVE., CRANSTON. Information: www.jwsfh.com

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Wallace, Andre

WALLACE, ANDRE, MASTER SGT. R.I.N.G., 40, of Hunters Crossing, passed away Wednesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of Kimberly (Paterson) Wallace. They had been married for 20 years. Born in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of Edna (Wallace) and William Upshaw of Jacksonville, FL. Andre was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the I.U.O.E. Local 57 for over 20 years before founding the Wallace Construction Corp. in 2006. He was a Master Sgt. RING 43rd MP Brigade, 119th…

Wild, Joan A.

WILD, JOAN A., 68, of Wickford, died November 12, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Robert Wild for 48 years. She was a daughter of the late Frank and Alice Whorf. Caring sister of her twin Janice Anderson and Sharon Forsstrom. Devoted mother of Julia Stringer, Robert Wild, and Suzanne Wild. Cherished grandmother of five and great grandmother of seven. Mrs. Wild was a bookkeeper for Dr. Edward J. Murray for over 30 years, a ham radio operator, and a former member of Martha Chapter O.E.S.…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/13/08

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Albin, Helen (Krupa)

ALBIN, HELEN (KRUPA), 83, of Fall River died November 10, 2008. She was the widow of Leo F. Albin. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday at 9 AM from the BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 709 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Road, Fall River. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM.

Anzivino, Joan G.

ANZIVINO, JOAN G. 'MS. J', 77, of Davie, FL, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Davie. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final days. Joan lived a majority of her life in Rhode Island. She worked for many years in the hair dressing industry. She later taught at Arthur Angelo's School of Beauty for 18 yrs. Joan retired and moved to FL in 1997. She is survived by her sons, Frank Antonetti, Jr. of Coventry and Jerry Antonetti of Los Angeles,…

Arthur L Larsson, Jr. - East Greenwich, RI

Bell, James

BELL, JAMES, 86, of Wisteria Drive, died Tuesday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Edith (Roch) Bell. Born in England, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Whitehead) Bell. Mr. Bell was a Polisher for Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, then worked for the State of RI Airport Security. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, West Warwick and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by his sister, Nellie Bell Vincent of Warwick and several nieces and…

Birch, Blanche L.

BIRCH, BLANCHE L., 83, of Danielson, Connecticut, formerly of West Warwick, RI passed away peacefully at RI Hospital on November 11th. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Mathilda (Chagnon) Brien. She was the wife of the late William Birch, Sr. She is survived by her five children, Edward Ursillo of Danielson, Connecticut, Linda Restante of Warwick, Patricia Badough of Victoria, Texas, Kathryn Hawkins and Cynthia Hall of Cranston, RI. She is also survived by seven siblings, ten grandchildren and…

Butterworth, William J.

BUTTERWORTH, WILLIAM J., 85, died Wednesday. He was the husband of the late Hope (Walton) Butterworth, father of William J. Butterworth, III, grandfather of three and great grandfather of two. Brother of Florence Mackin and Raymond Butterworth. Funeral Friday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Visitation Thursday 5-7. For messages of condolence, complete obituary…

Campion Sr., Lawrence

CAMPION, LAWRENCE, SR., 81, a long time resident of East Greenwich passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2008, at Scalabrini Villa. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose E. (Fogarty) Campion. Born in New Castle on Tyne, England, he was a son of the late Edward and Lillian P. (Bulford) Campion. Mr. Campion was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service out of Cranston. He was a WWII Navy veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus, former St. Joseph Council #15, the National…

DiOrio, Josephine (Ricci)

DiORIO, JOSEPHINE (RICCI), 84, of North Providence, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph J. DiOrio. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicandro and Ernestine ( Cambio ) Ricci. Josephine had been a jewelry worker for several years before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves a daughter, Anne Baynes and her husband Andrew and a grandson, Bryan Baynes. She was the sister of the late Rose…

Dolliff, Thomas E.

DOLLIFF, THOMAS E., 66, of Bristol Passed away Monday at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Patricia (Lucas) Dolliff. Father of Michael and Michele Dolliff. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM in St Mary Church Wood St., Bristol. Burial will be private. Please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com

Erickson, Gloria D. (Gargani)

ERICKSON, GLORIA D. (GARGANI), 83, of Blaine Street, Cranston, slipped away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Claude Erickson. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Guido and Olga (Garzilli) Gargani. Mrs. Erickson lived a colorful life; attending the Chaloff School of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She studied private voice under her benefactor the late Emma Belden of…

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Gardner, Avis (Peck)

GARDNER AVIS (PECK) 98, formerly of County Road Barrington died Tuesday at the South Bay Manor in Peacedale. She was the wife of the late Heman Gardner Born in Barrington a daughter of the late George and Freelove (Holmes) Peck, she lived in Barrington most of her life. She was the last surviving member of the Peck Family, a founding family of Barrington. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:30 PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home 398 Willett Avenue Riverside with burial in Princes Hill Cemetery in…

Gauvin, Rachel E. (Rosenquist)

GAUVIN, RACHEL E. (ROSENQUIST), 69, of Dahlia Drive, passed away Tuesday at home. She was the wife of the late Roger C. Gauvin. Born in Central Falls, RI she was a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Therese R. (Frechette) Rosenquist. Mrs. Gauvin worked for the North Kingstown School Department for over thirty years, retiring as the North Kingstown High School's Principals Secretary. She was a member of NEARI. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves three children, Michael R. Gauvin…

Hall, Victoria J. (Mastreano)

HALL, VICTORIA J. (MASTREANO), 83, of Scituate Vista passed away November 6, 2006. She was the mother of Kathleen A. Hall, and Michael Hall. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday November 10, 2008.

Langton, Edward B.

LANGTON, EDWARD B., 79, a Marine veteran of the Korean War, died on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (McDermott) Langton. Mr. Langton owned and operated E & M Trucking. He had served on the East Providence Zoning Board, the East Providence City Council and had served one term as the City's mayor. He is survived by his children, Kathleen M. Schio of Seekonk, Patrick E. Langton of Cranston, and Colleen F. Langton of Riverside; his…

Levin, Melvin Norman

LEVIN, MELVIN NORMAN, 84, of Providence, formerly of Warwick died Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 at the VA Medical Center. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Israel and Edith (Latt) Levin. He was a WWII U. S. Army veteran having served in the Medical Corps and was involved in the 'D' day invasion. He attended Bryant College and Johnson & Wales University. Prior to his retirement in 1982 he had worked for 35 years as a Credit Manager for American Tourister, Inc. He was a member of Temple Emanu…

Martin, Dorothy D. F. "Aunt Darby"

MARTIN, DOROTHY D. F. 'DARBY' 'AUNT DARBY', 48, of Mechanic St. died on November 10, 2008 in South County Hospital. She was a daughter of Doris F. (Snead) Martin and the late Edgerton Martin, Sr. She was the sister of Stanley R. Martin, Kathy A. Martin-Northrup, Roy Martin and the late Edgerton Martin Jr. A funeral service will be held Saturday 10am in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Calling Hours Friday 7-9pm. www.bellfuneralhome.net

Meehan, John A.

MEEHAN, JOHN A., 93 of Atria Harbor Hill, East Greenwich and formerly of Top St, Providence died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marjorie F. (Bickell) Meehan. He was born in the Fox Point section of Providence. He resided on the East Side of Providence most of his life before moving to East Greenwich two years ago. He was a Letter Carrier out of the Turnkey station for the United States Postal Service for 34 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of the United Postal Service N. A.…

Milhomme, Kendra J.

MILHOMME, KENDRA J., 25 of Burton Ave., died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Rhode Island Hospital. Born July 10, 1983, in Pawtucket, she was the beloved daughter of Carolyn (Medeiros) and Richard Burgess of Riverside and Kenneth Milhomme of Green Brier, TN. Kendra was formerly a volunteer at the Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence and had previously worked at TJ Maxx in Seekonk, MA. In addition to her parents, she leaves a daughter, Morgan J. Milhomme of Riverside; and her best friend and…

Newman, Herbert C.

NEWMAN, HERBERT C., 85, of Johnston, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Anne L. (Law) Newman. His funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Visiting Hours Friday 5-8 PM. For full obituary visit www.Tucker QuinnFuneralChapel.com.

Peloso, Francis J.

PELOSO, FRANCIS J. 'MOE', 74, of Warwick Ave., died on Tuesday at the R.I. Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Michael & Helen (Gleason) Peloso, he was a Warwick resident most of his life. He was a machine operator for the former Narragansett Brewery for 20 years. He had also been a truck driver for Warwick Lumber for many years. Mr. Peloso was a Navy Veteran and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He leaves his children: Michael C. Peloso, Jeffrey F. Peloso and Tami Lynch all…

Pendleton, Barbara E. (LaPorte)

Barbara E. (LaPorte) Pendleton, 78, of 2 Sunrise Drive, Westerly, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of Chauncey Pendleton. Born in Richmond on Nov. 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Baton) LaPorte, she was a bookkeeper for Angelo Marone. She enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband and her children, Todd Pendleton of Westerly, Wanda Gardiner of Hopkinton and Cynthia Ready of…

Pitts, Annie G.

PITTS, ANNIE G., 88 died on November 12, 2008 at Bannister House where she was a resident. She was the wife of the late Raymond Junior Pitts. She was born in Baltimore Maryland a daughter of the late Raymond Mc Neil and the late Annie L. (Pitts) Mc Neil She was the mother of the late Annie D. Pitts. She is survived by 1 Grand daughter Anita Pitts, 3 Great grandchildren Yolanda, Glendora and David Pitts. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am in Bell Funeral Home 571 Broad Street. Calling hour…

Rita G (Bettey) St. Hilaire - Pawtucket, RI

Robitaille Sr., Donald

ROBITAILLE, DONALD, SR., 70, of Old Quarry Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lucy (L'Europa) Robitaille. They were married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a son of Walter and Helen (McKenna) Robitaille, he lived in Glocester for 26 years, previously living in Smithfield. Mr. Robitaille was a machine operator for AT Wall Company until retirement and he had also worked alongside his wife for her company, In touch Jewelry, in…

Roselyn (Vaccaro) Esposito - Bristol, RI

Ryan, Robert A.

RYAN, ROBERT A., 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10th, 2008 at South County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Angela (Petrecca) Ryan and they were married 61 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Rachael (Stackpole) Ryan, and had been a long time resident of the Elmhurst section of Providence. He worked as a machinist and toolmaker for Wholesworth Manufacturing Co. and BIF Industries before retiring to Narragansett twenty-six years ago. Mr.…

Rzemien, Alan D.

RZEMIEN, ALAN D., 62, of Beverage Hill Avenue, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2008 at Memorial Hospital. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of Alexander and Mary Rzemien. Besides his parents he is also survived by a brother Russell Rzemien and his wife Kathleen of Maryland, three nieces and one nephew. Funeral and Burial will be private. Arrangements by the PRATA FUNERAL HOME, Pawtucket.

Sacharko, Chester T.

SACHARKO, CHESTER T., 87, of Albert Ave., passed away Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Claire P. (Fox) Sacharko, they were married for 61 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Kachanowicz) Sacharko, he had lived in Edgewood for over 50 years. He was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII and had worked at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station for many years. Upon retirement he became a Real Estate Investor for many years. Besides his wife he leaves…

Silva, Luiz M.

SILVA, LUIZ M., 84, of Power St., died at home, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. He was the husband of Maria (Correia) Silva. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, on Dec. 15, 1923, he was a son of the late Francisco and Maria (Medeiros) Silva. Mr. Silva was a retired housekeeper from Brown University. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 7 children, Lucia Cabral and Luis Silva, both of East Providence, John Silva and Joseph Silva, both of Providence, Horatio Silva of West Warwick, Maria Refino of Pawtucket, and…

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Albin, Helen (Kulpa)

ALBIN, HELEN (KULPA), 83, of Fall River died November 10, 2008. She was the widow of Leo F. Albin. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday at 9 AM from the BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 709 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Road, Fall River. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM.

Charlotte "Carl" B (Dube) Auclair - Fall River, MA

(11/12/08) Charlotte B. Carl (Dube) Auclair, 82, of Bay St., Fall River, formerly of Oliver St. and Whipple St., widow of Armand Roland Red Auclair, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. She enjoyed...

Clancy, Frederick C.

CLANCY, FREDERICK C., Battalion Chief (Ret.), P.F.D., 81, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, Nov., 8, 2008 in Fort Myers. He was the husband of Elaine Foss 'Lainie' Clancy and the late Ruth M. (Ostlind) Clancy. Born in Providence, a son of the late Patrick J. and Celia (Ryan) Clancy. He lived in Providence and Greenville before moving to Fort Myers ten years ago. Chief Clancy was appointed to the Providence Fire Department in October 1949, promoted to Lieutenant in…

Corbishley, Clifford J.

CORBISHLEY, CLIFFORD J., 90, of Scituate Avenue, Cranston, formerly of Eddy Street, Cranston, entered into rest on Monday, November 10. He was the beloved husband of Ednella 'Nell' (Maraia) Corbishley. They were married for 62 years. Born January 11, 1918 in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Clifford and Margaret (Walsh) Corbishley. He served in the Army during World War II in Europe and Africa. Cliff worked as a carpenter for United Wire Co. for over 32 years before retiring in 1982. He was a…

Davis, Stephen J.

DAVIS, STEPHEN J., died at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, CA on November 9, 2008. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Catherine (nee Walsh) and Patrick Davis. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Seely). Devoted father of Patrick and Amy Davis, Gregory Davis and his fiancee, Danielle Fulton. Dear grandfather of Holly Mackenzie, Sarah Claire, Hope and Patrick Davis. Also surviving are his sister Johanna and her husband Peter Nastri, of New York and his brother Brian and his wife Germaine. Stephen was an…

DiOrio, Patrick Joseph

DiORIO, PATRICK JOSEPH, 60, of Georgiana Drive, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008, at home. Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Susan and Joseph DiOrio. Mr. DiOrio was a 1966 Graduate of Norwalk High School, in CT, a 1970 Graduate of St. Michael's College, in VT and earned his MBA at the University of Connecticut. He served in the Army from 1970-1972 and was a long time resident of East Greenwich, RI. He is survived by a son, Joseph DiOrio and daughter-in-law Anggie of Cumberland, a…

Duarte, Helen F.

Frederick C Clancy - Smithfield, RI

(11/12/08) CLANCY, Frederick C., Battalion Chief (Ret.) P.F.D., 81, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Greenville, passed away Saturday, Nov., 8, 2008 in Fort Myers. He was the husband of Elaine Foss Lainie...

Harrop, Ruth Barbara

HARROP, RUTH BARBARA, 70, formerly of East Providence, RI, and the last nine years in Myrtle Beach, SC, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Service will be held at St. Michael's and All Angels and Grace Church on Pawtucket Ave., Rumford, RI at a later date.

James Bell - Coventry, RI

(11/12/08) James Bell, 86, of Wisteria Drive, died Tuesday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Edith (Roch) Bell. Born in England, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Wh...

Josephine (Ricci) DiOrio - North Providence, RI

(11/12/08) Josephine DiOrio (Ricci), 84, of North Providence, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph J. DiOrio. Born in North Providence, she wa...

Lavallee, Sandra Mae

LAVALLEE, SANDRA MAE, 66, of Albion Street, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008, at Kent Hospital, after a nine year battle with Polymyositis, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Roger G. Lavallee. Besides her husband, she leaves her loving children, Roger G. Lavallee Jr. of Dayville, CT, Brian, Kevin L., Marc R. and Keith E. Lavallee all of West Warwick, Dawn M. Pare of Cranston and Robin Lombari of West Warwick, a brother, Rudolph E. DeCrescenzo of Narragansett, and…

Lemar, Andrew L.

LEMAR, ANDREW L. 'CAB', 79, of Narragansett and of East Providence, died November 8, 2008. He was an electronics engineer for Channel 12, before retiring in 1997. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Andrew Santos Lima and of Viola M. Inez Harrison. Mr. Lemar was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was active in the Narragansett Pier Sportfishing Assn. and of the Narragansett Surfcasters. He leaves his children, Kelley Parton and Royce Lemar, both of Ohio; 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 13…

Lombardi III, Peter

LOMBARDI, PETER, III, 50, of Johnston, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in No. Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of Peter Lombardi, Jr. of Johnston and the late Louise (Thomas) Nardo, and was the step-son of Susan Lombardi. Mr. Lombardi was a master pipefitter and master refrigeration technician working with his father at Hy-Test Oil Co. until the company was sold, and later working in electric power plants all over New England until illness forced him to…

Nolan, David Michael

David Michael Nolan, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Nov. 8, 2008, in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was born in 1925 in Springfield, Mass., to the late David M. and Mary R. (Cavario) Nolan. David's greatest joy was being with family and friends, and he will be sadly missed by the love of his life, Frances R. Nolan, his wife of 59 years; his two daughters, to whom he taught the importance of family values, Kathleen Jasmin of Oldsmar, Fla., and Carolyn Wilmar and husband…

Quinn Jr., Walter A.

QUINN, WALTER A. JR., 81, a funeral director for 57 years, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Joyce F. (Ring) Quinn. They had been married for 47 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter A. and Veronica A. (Daly) Quinn, he had been a resident of the Elmhurst section of Providence before moving to Warwick. A third generation funeral director, he began his career in 1951 at the funeral home's original location…

Rosenstein Cohen, Annette

ROSENSTEIN COHEN, ANNETTE, Scranton, PA, died Saturday, Nov. 8 in the Jewish Home, Scranton. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Al Rosenstein in 1961 and Milton Cohen in 1997. Born in Scranton she was the daughter of the late Morris and Ida Stone Gildar, she was the valedictorian of the Scranton Technical High School class of 1934. Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Schnipper, Elizabeth, N.J., and Elaine Pachter and husband, Howard, Scranton; a son, Jay Rosenstein and wife Judith, Providence,…

Scott Jr., Owen

SCOTT, OWEN, JR., of Ashaway and husband of Eleanor (Eccelston) and father of six died Monday November 10. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Victory Church Rte 3 Ashaway, Friday at 10:00 a.m. Calling hours in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly Thursday 4-7 p.m.

Sidoti Sr., Joseph F.

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Vartanian, Anna (Mercurio)

VARTANIAN, ANNA (MERCURIO), 93, a resident of Greenville since 1966, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late John P. Vartanian. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Teresa (Gentile) Mercurio. Mrs. Vartanian worked for the former Hassenfeld Brothers Co. now Hasbro Toy Co. and the Holy Ghost School Cafeteria for many years. Not having children of her own, she loved the time she spent with her many nieces and nephews. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her…

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/11/08

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Barnes, Richard I.

BARNES, RICHARD I., 76, of Fox Run, died Sunday at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the husband of Lorraine I. (Mandeville) Barnes and former husband of Diana (Coogan) Barnes. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Grace (Barnes) Pacheco. Richard was an engineer with General Dynamics in Taunton, MA for twenty years retiring in 2006. Besides his wife and former wife he is survived by his children, Susan Barnes-Brown, Jeffrey Barnes, Wenda Barnes, Maribeth Barnes, Christopher…

Celia (Pokross) Dress - Middletown, RI

(11/11/08) Celia Pokross Dress, 100, formerly of Blenheim, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She celebrated her 100th birthday in July at a grand party hosted by...

Clifford J Corbishley - Cranston, RI

(11/11/08) Corbishley, Clifford J., 90, of Scituate Ave., Cranston, formerly of Eddy Street, Cranston, entered into rest on Monday, November 10. He was the beloved husband of Ednella Nell (Maraia) Corbishley....

Corrigan, Kathleen Stephanie (Sabo)

CORRIGAN, KATHLEEN STEPHANIE (SABO), of East Greenwich, died on November 8 at Kent County Hospital. She was the wife of 38 years of John F. Corrigan. Kathleen was born in New York City to Anne and Stephen Sabo, and lived there, attending New York University and Queens College and working for Mademoiselle Magazine until she and John moved to Rhode Island in 1972. Kathleen and John have lived in East Greenwich since 1977 where Kathleen raised their four children with maternal passion. Kathleen is survived by…

Croft, Carol A. (Petrucci)

CROFT, CAROL A. (PETRUCCI), 66, of Van Zandt Avenue, Warwick, died on Monday November 10, 2008 at home. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late John and Elenora (Cambio) Petrucci. She is survived by one daughter: Colleen Jernquist of Cranston, two sons: Leonard J. Croft and his wife Cheryl of Cranston and Steven Croft of Cranston. Two brothers: Richard Petrucci of Johnston and Robert Petrucci of CT. Grandmother of 7. She was the former wife of Leonard E. Croft of Cranston. Funeral from the…

David J Langley - Warwick, RI

(11/11/08) LANGLEY, DAVID J., 61, born July 12, 1947 of Warwick and formerly of North Scituate passed away Sunday November 9, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was self employed for many years at Dave\'s Auto Service...

Dorzi, Peter J.

DORZI, PETER J., of Cady Road in Barrington passed away Sunday at Grace Barker N.H. in Warren. He is survived by two loving daughters Judith Koger of Seekonk and Charlotte, Delaney of Warren. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, where family will receive friends Thursday 8-9 a.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home, 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church Barrington, RI. Burial will be in Maria del Campo Cemetery in Barrington. Please visit…

Duffy, Martin A.

DUFFY, MARTIN A., 64, of Charles St., died Nov. 8, 2008. Martin was the brother of John P. Duffy, Jr., Anna D'Andrea, Rita Sharbuno and Margaret Fairchild. Funeral services private. Arrangements by THE J.F. SKEFFINGTON CHAPEL.

Fox, Carol (Norin)

FOX, CAROL (NORIN), 75, of Weekapaug and West Hartford, CT, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 9th. She was the wife of Paul T. Fox. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Isabel (Prentiss) Norin. Mrs. Fox was the beloved mother of Kimberly Fox Egan and her husband Brian of East Norwalk, CT, Melinda Fox of Marblehead, MA, Bonnie Fox Wallace and her husband Christopher of Wakefield and Jennifer Fox Walles and her husband Robert of Wenham, MA; loving grandmother of Baylor, Carson,…

Frechette, Alfred Louis "Al"

FRECHETTE, ALFRED LOUIS 'AL',77, beloved husband of the late Katharine B. Frechette, died Friday, November 7th at his Wickford home, surrounded by loved ones. Al Frechette was born in 1930 in Burlington, VT, and was the only child of the late Dr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Frechette of Brookline, MA. Admired as a man of great dignity, he was known for his dry wit, his love of music and the arts and his fondness for motor sports. He was a consistent source of strength and wisdom to many, both personally…

Gilchrist, Alan

GILCHRIST, ALAN, 52, husband of Laurie (Andrews) Gilchrist of East Ave. passed away Wednesday, November 5th at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence, with his family at his side. He worked in the Metal Recycling Industry. Born in Glasgow, Scotland the son of Flora S. (Young) Gilchrist of Scotland and the late Robert Gilchrist. Alan is survived by his loving family, his wife Laurie, two daughters, Meghann and Heather E. Gilchrist both of North Providence, one brother Mark Gilchrist of Smithfield. A Memorial…

Gill-Thomas, Elizabeth A. (Carson)

GILL-THOMAS, ELIZABETH A. (CARSON), 88, of Johnston passed away November 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Nathaniel A. Gill and the late James F. Thomas, Jr. and the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (McGlynn) Carson. Elizabeth was a fiscal officer for the Providence Police Dept. for over 20 years. She was also a member of Local 1033 and the Cranston Senior Center. She was the mother of Wayne P. Gill and his wife Deborah, William J. Thomas and his wife Sandra and the late N. Anthony Gill. She was…

Hall, Gene A.

HALL, GENE A., 67, of Melrose Street, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Robert and Alice (Redford) Hall. Gene was employed as a mathematics teacher in the junior high and high school with the Coventry School Department for 35 years before retiring. He was a graduate of RI College, where he was a dancer and choreographer. He was an active member for many years with the Elmwood Foundation and was involved in several charitable and non-profit…

Jackson, Wallace C.

JACKSON, WALLACE C., 97, of St. Joseph Street and formerly of Cumberland, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mount St. Francis Health Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Viola L. (Garner) Jackson. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Greene) Jackson, he had lived in Cumberland for most of his life. Mr. Jackson was a supplier in the twisting room of Owens Corning Fiberglas before retiring. He was a former member of the Cumberland Tenants Association and a former volunteer…

Johnson Jr., Conrad T.

JOHNSON, CONRAD T., JR., 49, of Warwick, a self-employed construction worker, died Saturday, November 08, 2008. Born in the Bronx, NY, a son of Conrad T. Johnson and the late Gertrude A. (Sauter) Johnson, he had been a Warwick resident most of his life. He was the father of Conrad T. Johnson, III and Matthew J. Johnson. His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane at 10AM. Burial…

Langley, David J.

LANGLEY, DAVID J., 61, born July 12, 1947 of Warwick and formerly of North Scituate passed away Sunday November 9, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was self employed for many years at Dave's Auto Service Center in Pawtuxet Village, and most recently ventured into carpentry and a pool business. He was a devoted and loving father to his children Krystal, Kyle, Sean, and Janelle (and dear Janelle born 11/5/91). He leaves behind an ex-wife Kerry of 11 years, a sister Carol in NY, and other family. He served in…

Lautieri, Luigia (DiCarlo)

LAUTIERI, LUIGIA (DiCARLO), 86, a homemaker of Providence Street, died Friday at Caritas Norwood Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rosindo Lautieri. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Marianne (Pinto) DiCarlo. She was the beloved mother of John P. Lautieri and his wife Gail of Mansfield, MA, Marianne L. Minahan and her husband Stewart of Fayetteville, AR, and Antoinette 'Toni' Lautieri and her husband Tullio Pitassi of Glocester, RI. Caring sister of Mary…

Medo, Dolores (Augustine)

MEDO, DOLORES (AUGUSTINE), of Ocala, FL, and formerly of Providence, passed away November 5th, 2008. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Medo and the former wife of the late James A. Simpson. Born in Norwalk, CT, a daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Zoldak) Augustine. She had lived in Providence for over 20 years prior to living in Ocala, FL. Dolores graduated from Bryant College. She was a certified L.P.N at the former St. Joseph's and Cranston General Hospitals for many years. She leaves five…

Olufowobi Sr., Heskay

OLUFOWOBI, HESKAY SR., 56, a construction worker, of Peace Street, died Tuesday at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Sonia (Reid) Olufowobi. Born in Igebu, Nigeria, the son of the late Alli Olufowobi and Sabanatu (Oduwole) Olufowobi of Nigeria. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by son, Heskay Olufowobi Jr., daughters, Davia Williams and Oluseyi Olufowobi, all of Providence. Funeral 10am Saturday in Bright Funeral Home, 290 Public Street, Providence. Burial will be in Oakland…

Pulcini, Francis

PULCINI, FRANCIS, 84, of Westfield Dr., Cranston, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Pietro and Maria (Tanzi) Pulcini, he resided in Cranston for the past 28 years. Mr. Pulcini was a master mold maker in the jewelry industry and worked at Trafari Jewelry Company for 27 years and later at other companies before retiring in 1986. He was a member and past chairman of the…

Quinn Jr., Walter A.

Robert W Schinese - Cranston, RI

(11/11/08) SCHINSE, ROBERT W., 69, of Cranston passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at R.I. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jeannette (Badeau) Schinse. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late...

Rose, Arline M. (McCabe)

ROSE, ARLINE M. (McCABE), age 82, of Smith St., passed away on November 9th at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lt. Joseph J. Rose (PPD, Ret.). Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Emma V. (Daneker) McCabe. Before retirement in 1987, Mrs. Rose was a state employee with the RI Dept. of Transportation, as a systems analyst for over 30 years. She was a loving and caring person who will be sadly missed, especially by her grandchildren, Rebecca, Tessa, Joseph and Emma Rose.…

Santos, Olga

SANTOS, OLGA, 74, of Sumach Avenue, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. She leaves one sister, Brenda Pepin of Viera, FL; one brother, Richard Santos of Coventry; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ronald Santos. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 AM in St. Martha's Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be private. Arrangements by PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME.

Schinse, Robert W.

SCHINSE, ROBERT W., 69, of Cranston passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at R.I. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jeannette (Badeau) Schinse. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Rachel (Mayne) Schinse. He served in the Navy from 1957 to 1959. Mr. Schinse was a pipe fitter for the State of Rhode Island before retiring in 2001. He is also survived by his children Robin M. (Schinse) DeLomba, Rhonda J. (Schinse) Evans and son-in-law Anthony Evans. He was the grandfather of…

St. Cyr, Dorothy C. (Sullivan)

ST. CYR, DOROTHY C. (SULLIVAN), age 95, of Cedar Pond Dr., passed away on November 9th at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard A. St. Cyr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Daniel F. and Catherine (Brennan) Sullivan. Before retirement, Mrs. St. Cyr was employed by the State of R.I. with the Employment Security for over 30 years. She was a loving and caring person, who was devoted to her family. Loving mother of Joan M. St. Cyr of Yardley, PA and Judith Robertson of…

Thomas, James

THOMAS, JAMES, 59, of Wakefield, on Nov. 10th. Husband of Paula (Northup) Thomas, father of Jamie Thomas and Alison Thomas, brother of Charles Thomas, Jr. and Michael Thomas. Funeral Thursday 9 AM from AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-7 PM. For memorial donations and full obituary: averystortifuneralhome.com

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/10/08

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Adelaide "Dee" (DiRobbio) Spicola - Providence, RI

(11/09/08) Adelaide Dee Spicola ( DiRobbio ), 95, of Providence, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Village at Waterman Lake. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Spicola. Born in Providence...

Blais, Andre A.

BLAIS, ANDRE A., 74, of Warwick Avenue, died Saturday (11/8/2008) at Kent County Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Albert and Eva (Menard) Blais, he had lived in Warwick since 1988. He was the husband of Doris M. (Bouvier) Blais and the late Juliette Y. (Gravel) Blais. Mr. Blais was a member of the Warwick Council K of C, a member of the Le Gaischanteur Lefoyer Club and the Old Warwick Grange. He was also a member of a singing quartet special to funerals and a member of the West Bay Chorale.…

Borzaro, Jean A. (D'Amico)

BORZARO, JEAN A. (D'AMICO), 71, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence after a three year battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife for 53 years of Anthony J. Borzaro. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Louise (Ileo) D'Amico. Jean worked for the Providence School Department for 13 years as one of the first human relations specialist before retiring in 1985. She was past president of the Western Cranston Garden…

Brown, William H.

William H. Brown, 70, formerly of Old Post Road, Westerly, died on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2008, at the VA Hospice in Tucson, Ariz. He is survived by his sister, Frances Lord of Westerly, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Brown was born in Westerly on March 8, 1938, the son of the late Herbert and Phyllis (McCall) Brown. William was a member of the United States Army who attained the rank of Staff Sergeant and served in the Vietnam War. He also was a truck driver and an air traffic controller…

Caputo, Loreta (Forte)

Fazio, Maria C. (Varone)

FAZIO, MARIA C. 'MARY' (VARONE), 84, of Greenwood Street, passed away Friday November 7, 2008 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center after a nine month illness. She was the wife of Gaetano Fazio. They were married for 62 years. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Louis and Angelina (Baldassari) Varone. She was a jewelry worker until retiring in 1986, lived in Cranston for 47 years and was a Communicant of St. Matthew Church. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Thomas A. Fazio, Retired…

Gity, Vangel

GITY, VANGEL, 84, of Pawtucket, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Claire (Spink) Gity and the son of the late Christo and Domnica (Lity) Gity. Mr. Gity worked for the US Dept. of Defense for 35 years prior to his retirement. He was a World War II Air Force veteran. He was the companion of Viola Cavanaugh. He is also survived by his son William Gity, his brothers Thomas and Demitri Gity, his sisters Catherine Gity and Sophie Showalter, his granddaughters Tina Goncalves and Shannyn Nelson,…

Madeleine (Levesque) Audet - Fall River, MA

(11/09/08) Madeleine (Levesque) Audet, 88, of Delcar St., Fall River, wife of Armel L. Audet, Jr., died Saturday, November 8, 2008. A Durfee High School graduate, she was a member of Bakers Beach,...

Mallory, Gertrude M. (Carey)

MALLORY, GERTRUDE M., (CAREY), 86, of Warwick an inspector for Lessona Corp. before retiring, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at home after an illness. She was the wife of the late William E. Mallory and a daughter of the late George A. and Elsie M. (Falkenberg) Carey. Mrs. Mallory was a communicant of St. Kevin Church. She is survived by her friends, Cindy and Ron Cooke and family, Alberta and Harold Sisco, and Dot Salisbury. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn…

Mary "Del" D (Desrosiers) Martel - Fall River, MA

(11/09/08) Mary D. Del (Desrosiers) Martel, 70, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Beattie St., wife of Richard R. Dick Martel, Sr., died Saturday, November 8, 2008. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and...

Medo, Dolores (Augustine)

Moore, Leona (Fisher)

MOORE, LEONA (FISHER), 80, formerly of Shepherd Drive, Wakefield, died Sunday at Sunny View Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald W. Moore whom she married on July 9, 1949. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. and Rose G. (Mulvey) Fisher. Mrs. Moore was a Bookkeeper for R.I. Hospital Trust National Bank until her retirement in 1988. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and reading. Devoted to her family, she was the beloved mother of…

Paolucci, John Francis

PAOLUCCI, JOHN FRANCIS, LT. COL. USAF (Ret). on Thursday, October 30, 2008 of Reston, VA passed away unexpectedly. John was born on December 9, 1942 in Providence, RI. Son of Felix (deceased) and Dora, brother of Filomena and Lavinia (Louis), beloved husband of Barbara, devoted father of Matthew (wife Stephanie) and Christine (husband Michael) and loving grandfather of Joey, Max and Sarah. He retired after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force, spent several years with Lockheed Martin and most…

Placido, Emma (Palmieri)

PLACIDO, EMMA (PALMIERI), 84, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Benjamin Placido Sr. for 60 years. She is survived by her son Benjamin Placido Jr., brother William Palmieri, daughter-in-law Angela Jasparro, grandaughters Dee Natale & Alicia Barbour. She was the loving great grandmother to Matthew, Nicholas, Anthony & Alyssa. She was preceded in death by her parents Nicolo & Rosa (DeFusco) Palmieri & brothers Ralph & Alfred. Calling hours will be held…

Silliphant, John F.

SILLIPHANT, JOHN 'JACK' F., 81, of Larry Lane, Riverside, died Friday, November 7, 2008. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Costa) Silliphant, who died August 19, 2008. Born May 29, 1927, in Chelsea, MA, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Vera (Porter) Silliphant. He served in the Seabees, Navy and then retired from the U. S. Coast Guard. During his USCG career he served on the USCG cutters Buttonwood, Courier (Voice of America), Mellon, Eagle and Vigilant. After his military retirement he…

Spicola, Adelaide (DiRobbio)

SPICOLA, ADELAIDE 'DEE' (DiROBBIO), 95, of Providence, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Village at Waterman Lake. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Spicola. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Carlo and Sylvia (DeAngelis ) DiRobbio. Mrs. Spicola had been a self employed dress maker. She was a communicant of St. Pius Church. She leaves a brother, Carl DiRobbio of Greenville and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jack, Mario and Anthony…

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Wagoner, William W.

WAGONER, WILLIAM W. 'BILLY', 53, of Smith Street, Riverside died peacefully on Sunday November 9, 2008, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the Philip Hulitar Impatient Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Kingstown, a son of the late Thomas E. and Dorothy E. (Rivers) Wagoner, he lived in Riverside for 16 years previously residing in Barrington for 28 years. Mr. Wagoner was a bus driver for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for the past 5 years. Billy…

Wallace C Jackson - Cumberland, RI

(11/10/08) Woonsocket Wallace C. Jackson, 97, of St. Joseph Street and formerly of Cumberland, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mount St. Francis Health Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Vio...

Washington, Earl F.

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Adelaide "Dee" (DiRobbio) Spicola - Providence, RI

Boccanfuso, Michael

BOCCANFUSO, MICHAEL, 52, of Wakefield St. and formerly of Warwick, died Thursday November 6, 2008 in the Kent County Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Nunes) Joyal-Boccanfuso. Mr. Boccanfuso was born in Providence, a son of Dorothy (Horton) Boccanfuso of Providence and the late Michael Boccanfuso. He had worked as a boiler operator for the former Quebecor Co. in Providence for many years until retirement. He was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society RI Chapter. Besides his wife and…

Brown, William H.

Bryant, Harold A.

BRYANT, HAROLD A. 'HARRY', 83, of West Warwick, died Friday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Walker) Bryant. They were married for 58 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Louise (Jones) Bryant. In his later years he was a Design Engineer for Hasbro, Inc. Besides his wife he leaves a son Kenneth Bryant and his wife Joyce, a daughter Judith Williams and her husband Richard, four grandchildren, Coralee and Kendra Bryant and Victoria and Cameron…

Capuano, Janet A. (Pow)

CAPUANO, JANET A. (POW) age 63 of Wild St., passed away on November 7th at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Capuano. Born in Providence, a daughter of M. Helen(Durlack) Pow and the late Douglas Pow. She was the loving mother of Christopher D. Capuano of Willowgrove PA and Kathleen A. McGloin of No. Providence. Sister of Michael Pow of No. Providence and sister of the late Carl Pow. Janet was a loving and caring person who will be missed by many, especially by her precious…

Cohen, Max

Deffley, Mark B.

DEFFLEY, MARK B., 26, of Goldsmith Avenue, East Providence, a self-employed contractor, died Friday, October 31, 2008. He was the loving husband of Nicole (Miguel) Deffley. Born in Providence, he was a son of Michael W. Deffley and his wife Christine (Storin) Deffley of Scituate and Paula (Cavanagh) Charland and her husband William Charland of Scituate. He is also survived by his beloved children; Kayleigh A., Brendan M., and Brody G. Deffley, and his siblings; Michael J. Deffley of Pawtucket, John P.…

DesGranges, Louise E. (Breault)

DESGRANGES, LOUISE E. (BREAULT), 75, of Park Way Ave., Cranston, formerly of Hopkins Hill Rd., Coventry, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Coventry, she was a daughter of the late Armand J. and Ethel M. (Rathbun) Breault. She was the longtime companion to Michael Muksian of Cranston, and the former wife of the late Cloyde A. DesGranges. Louise worked at the former Army Map Service in West Warwick for 25 years before retiring. She was the former owner of Nails Victorian…

Fish, Donald R.

FISH, DONALD R., 73, of Missouri Drive, died Thursday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Rancourt) Fish. Born in Acushnet, MA, he was a son of the late Raymond and Blanche (Miller) Fish. Don was a loving husband and father, adored Papa of Ashley, Andrea, Emma and Amelia and a passionate NY Giants fan. He is survived by his children, Donald J. Fish and his wife Lisa of East Greenwich, Linda M. Fish and her companion Christine Geddis of Pawtucket, and Kerri A. Lynch and her husband…

Gold, Lillian

GOLD, LILLIAN, 89, of Quincy, MA, died Friday, November 7. Beloved wife of the late Isador Gold. Devoted mother of Roselyn Herman of Hull, MA and Lisa Penn and her husband Michael of Warwick. Loving grandmother of 4. Cherished great-grandmother of 3. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Burial to follow in Quincy, MA. Shiva will be observed at Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner St., Warwick, Monday 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions…

Harriet, Irving

HARRIET, IRVING, 98, of Pawtucket, died November 7, 2008. He was the husband of the late Lillian Harriet. Born in Romania, a son of the late Lazarus and Rachel (Leibovici) Harriet, he came to Rhode Island at the age of 9, and had lived in Pawtucket most of his life. Mr. Harriet was a member of Temple Emanu-El, and the Jenks Lodge of the Masons. In his youth he played semi-professional tennis, and enjoyed playing basketball at the Jewish Community Center. He is survived by his children, Rochelle Jaffe of…

Keegan, Shirley A. (Lenihan)

KEEGAN, SHIRLEY A. (LENIHAN), 74, of North Providence, passed away on Thursday. She was the beloved wife of Robert Keegan and daughter of the late John and Margaret (Silva) Lenihan. Mrs. Keegan had been employed as a Customer Service Supervisor for the Friendly Corporation before her retirement. A kind and gentle woman, Shirley was very committed to charitable work and was particularly devoted to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Jon Caliri, a daughter,…

Laurie, Robert J.

LAURIE, ROBERT J., 59, of Peacedale Rd., died Thursday in the Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the beloved husband of Maureen C. (Kemp) Laurie. They would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on November 19th. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Earl F. and Helen (McNally) Laurie. He resided in Cumberland for the past 28 years. He was employed as a service advisor by Bald Hill Dodge, Warwick for the past four years. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving six tours of duty in…

Liguori, Antoinette C.

LIGUORI, ANTOINETTE C., 70, of Westerly, Rhode Island and Boynton Beach, Florida, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 7, 2008, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. A devoted mother, Toni leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Bob, as well as her son Chris and his wife Melissa; her daughter Karen Eaton and her husband Craig; her son Jeff and his fiance Kim Cartelli; her son Bobby, and a brother, Joseph F. Parise, Jr. Toni's greatest joy was her family; nothing made her happier than spending…

Lombardi, Eleanora A. (Cipriano)

LOMBARDI, ELEANORA A. (CIPRIANO) 85, of Oak Hill Dr., Johnston, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Cherry Hill Manor in Johnston. She was the wife of Matthew Lombardi. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Felicia (Mandato) Cipriano. Besides her husband, she was the mother of Joseph Lombardi of Johnston, James Lombardi of Lutz, FL and the late Matthew A. Lombardi. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jessica L. Pierson, Joseph A. Lombardi, Matthew Lombardi, Jr.,…

Madeira, Arnold R.

MADEIRA, ARNOLD R. 80, of Narragansett (formerly of Cranston), passed away Wednesday, November 5th at home. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Powell) Madeira, and the close companion of Susan M. Alukonis. Born in New Bedford, Mass., son of the late Manuel A. and Aurora M. (Rocha) Madeira. Mr. Madeira worked for may years as an electrician before switching careers to work at Computer Associates, Inc. until retirement. He leaves four children, Lynn Madeira of Upton, Mass., Laurie Romano of Deltona, FL,…

Madeleine (Levesque) Audet - Fall River, MA

(11/09/08) Madeleine (Levesque) Audet, 88, of Delcar St., Fall River, wife of Armel L. Audet, Jr., died Saturday, November 8, 2008. A Durfee High School graduate, she was a member of Bakers Beach,...

Mary "Del" D (Desrosiers) Martel - Fall River, MA

Nomizu, Professor Katsumi

NOMIZU, PROFESSOR KATSUMI, Florence Pirce Grant University Professor Emeritus, Brown University, and internationally known mathematician died on November 5 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born December 1, 1924, in Osaka, Japan. He earned an M.S. degree from Osaka University in 1947 and attended Columbia University on a U.S. Army-Fulbright scholarship. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1953 and earned an Sc.D from Nagoya University in 1955. He met his wife-to-be Kimiko on the boat…

Stephanopoulos, Gina "Jennie" (Tomao)

STEPHANOPOULOS, GINA 'JENNIE' (TOMAO), 91, formerly of Cranston, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late John Stephanopoulos and mother of the late Stephen Stephanopoulos. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Tullo) Tomao. She is survived by three sisters, Alice Pupella, Louise DeQuattro and Lorraine DiBiase and one brother Carmine Tomao, all of Johnston and was the sister of the late Michael Tomao and…

Testa, Loretta T. (Bannon)

TESTA, LORETTA T. (BANNON), 82, of Tamarac Dr., died Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the wife of the late Albino A. Testa, Jr. Born in the 'North End' section of Providence, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Loretta T. (Hoye) Bannon, Sr. She is survived by her children, Thomas D. Testa of Greenville, Kenneth A. Testa of North Providence, Jean M. Dwyer of North Scituate, Barbara A. Sousa of Coventry, Kathleen J. Corry of Lincoln and Deborah L.…

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Vanasse, Arthur J. "Skip"

VANASSE, ARTHUR J.,'SKIP' 55 of Maple Avenue, Barrington passed away Friday at home. He was the husband of Nancy (Pouliot) Vanasse. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Arthur and Bette (Dagais) Vanasse. Arthur was a Driver for Munroe Dairy and was very active with his son in Boy Scouts. Besides his wife he is survived by his son Dylan A. Vanasse, three step-children Christine Sisto, Timothy Smith, Teddy Davidson, and two sisters Sharon Vanasse and Melanie Madden, and three…

Vangel Gity - Pawtucket, RI

(11/09/08) Vangel Gity, 84, of Pawtucket, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Claire (Spink) Gity and the son of the late Christo and Domnica (Lity) Gity. Mr. Gity worked for the US Dept. of...

Verrengia, Pietro

VERRENGIA, PIETRO 'PETER', 83, of Senate St., passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Arlene F. (San Souci) Goyette Verrengia and the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Broccoli) Verrengia. He was father to Michael C. Goyette of Taunton, MA, Steven C. Goyette of Pawtucket and Robert D. Goyette of Providence. He was grandfather to five. Brother of Anna Kelley of No. Providence, and the late Guido and John Verrengia of California, Lucy Pernorio of No. Providence…

Walsh, David I.

WALSH, DAVID I., 90, of Kingsland, GA, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice Center in Providence, RI. Born in Amesbury, MA, he was the only son of Nicholas and Catherine (Wall) Walsh. Predeceased by his wives Jane (Chase) Walsh and Helen (DeFina) Walsh, he is survived by his wife Constance (Foster) Walsh, of East Greenwich, RI. A beloved father and grandfather, he leaves six children, David Walsh of McNeal, AZ, Edward Walsh of Copley, OH, Mary Patty of Wakefield, RI,…

Yankee, Barbara Jean (Swanson)

YANKEE, BARBARA JEAN (SWANSON), 73, of 22A Victory Street, Cumberland surrounded by her family entered into rest on November 4th. She was the wife of Joseph L. Yankee, Sr. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Einar and Elvira (Persson) Swanson. She served her country as a WAC during the Korean War as a Medic receiving basic training at Camp Breckinridge, KY. She continued in the nursing profession specializing in home care for the elderly for 50 years. She was an active member of BVCAP,…

Zotti, Jennie (De Stefano)

ZOTTI, JENNIE, (DE STEFANO), 102, of Johnston, died Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Mario Zotti. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Josephine (Imondi) DeStefano. Ms. Zotti relocated to Johnston in 1956 where she lived until her death. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Mary Jane Zotti of Johnston; three grandchildren, Mario Zotti of Johnston, Denise DiPippo of Cranston, and Robert Zotti of North Providence; and three great grandchildren. Ms. Zotti was the mother of…