Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/08/08

Bernardo, Maria A. (dos Santos) BERNARDO, MARIA A. (dos SANTOS), 79, of Macondray Street, Cumberland passed away Sunday at home. She was the wife of the late Narciso P. Bernardo. Born in Silgueiros, Viseu, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Elisa (de Figueiredo) dos Santos. She came to this country in 1974 settling in Cumberland. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church and was active with the church 'Rancho Folclorico' group since it's founding in 1995. She leaves three sons, Jorge F. Santos and… Capone, Brett A. CAPONE, BRETT A., 48, of Attleboro, died on June 28, 2008. Partner of Gustave A. Bauchmann. Son of Anthony and Joan J. (Perrotta) Capone of Johnston. Brother of Jodie M. Sweezey of Mansfield and the late Chucky Capone. Visitation omitted. Memorial service on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street - Route 152, Attleboro (www.murrayuuchurch.org). Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of R.I., 757 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI… Coelho, Lessel (Norton) COELHO, LESSEL (NORTON), age 80, of Lookout Ave., died unexpectedly Friday, July 4, 2008 at the Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward L. Coelho. Born Aug. 1, 1927, in Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Hiram and Ethel (Fields) Norton. Mrs. Coelho was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She retired after 20 years from New England Telephone and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Lessel was a passionate animal lover. She leaves behind her daughter and… D'Uva, Stella D'UVA, STELLA, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at the Scandinavian Home in Cranston. She was the wife of the late John D'Uva, they had been married for 40 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Paul and Anna Marie (Flaminio) DiMauro, she had lived in Cranston for 60 years. Stella was legally blind for about 20 years and gradually lost all of her sight during the past 3 years. She was always very active and maintained a positive outlook on life. She taught an exercise… DiBiasio Jr., Alfred V. DiBIASIO, ALFRED V., JR., 60, of Wallum Lake Road, Pascoag passed away Sunday July 6, 2008 at Haven Health Center of Greenville after battling a long term illness. Born in Providence a son of Alfred DiBiasio, Sr. and the late Ruby (Smith) DiBiasio. He is survived by wife Elizabeth (Rothermel) DiBiasio. He was an Air Force Veteran, and served during the Vietnam war. He was a Jack of all trades up until 1995 when his illness started. Besides his wife and father, he is survived by 3 daughters; Sherry DiBiasio,… Gibson, Cynthia E. GIBSON, CYNTHIA E., 46, of Purchase Street, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 3, 2008. Born in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of Sarah E. Gardener of Rochester, New York and the late Robert Gibson. Besides her mother, she leaves one son, Benjamin Cardoso of East Providence, one sister Elizabeth Gibson of Rochester, N.Y.; two brothers Donald Gibson of Rochester N.Y. and Brian Gibson of La Quinta, California. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5-8PM in the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME,… Kelly, Jeanie S. (Shankland) KELLY, JEANIE S. (SHANKLAND), 96, of Overhill Road died Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Oak Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Chester R. Kelly. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (McEwan) Shankland, she had lived in Pawtucket for most of her life before moving to Providence. Mrs. Kelly was a payroll clerk and billing clerk at Brown & Sharpe, Royal Electric, Potter & Johnson and Cooley, Inc, Pawtucket retiring in 1972. She was a… Lillibridge, Gladys E. (O'Leary) LILLIBRIDGE, GLADYS E. (O'LEARY), 84, of Twin Oak Drive, died Sunday, June 29th, at Kent County Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Owen T. Lillibridge. Born in Norwich, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Maine) O'Leary, she lived in Warwick for many years, previously living in Providence. She leaves a daughter, Carol A. Jamison, R.N.; a son, Owen S. Lillibridge; and two brothers, Harold O'Leary and George O'Leary. She was a sister of the late Wilbur,… Martino Sr., James J. MARTINO, JAMES J. SR., 83, of East View Avenue, died on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Rosemary (Frago) Martino. Born in Cranston, he was a son of the late Stefano and Maryann (Tanzi) Martino. Mr. Martino worked for the U.S. Government as a Federal Police Officer stationed at the Federal Building in Providence for 30 years. He previously worked for Army Map Services of West Warwick. He was an Army Air Force veteran of WW-II. Sgt. Martino was one of only four of eleven… Massouda M.D., Robert A. MASSOUDA, ROBERT A., M.D., 79, passed away on July 4 at his home in Hallandale, Florida. Born in Cairo, Egypt, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Massouda. He attended the French Lyceum in Cairo, Cairo University and the Ein-Shams University Medical School. He completed his internship at Miriam Hospital and his residencies in psychiatry at the RI State Hospital for Mental Diseases and specialized in child psychiatry at Bradley Hospital where he was awarded a fellowship. Also, he completed a… McCarthy Sr., Joseph L. Mistretta, Jacqueline Mary (Botelho) MISTRETTA, JACQUELINE, MARY, (formerly Jacqueline M. Botelho), age 41, daughter of the late police chief John T. Botelho of East Greenwich, RI passed away on July 1, 2008 in Portland, Maine. Jackie was an avid, competitive and highly accomplished equestrian as a young woman and remained a passionate advocate for animal welfare as an adult. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, she devoted herself to the profession of nursing, eventually to critical care, where she felt most fulfilled. Over… Oden, Lois Huldah (Cole) Petracca, Anthony D. PETRACCA, ANTHONY D., 88, of Kristen Dr., died July 6, 2008 at Hebert Nursing Home after a courageous battle with a brief illness. He was the husband of Grace (D'Aloia) Petracca. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Francesco and Angelina (Schiavone) Petracca. Anthony was a toolmaker for various companies. An Army veteran of WWII, he was member of the VFW Post #10011, Lymansville. Anthony was generous, kind, and compassionate and devoted to all of his family members. Besides his wife, he leaves… Porcaro, Beverly A. (Ricci) PORCARO, BEVERLY A. (RICCI), 71, of Touro Street, passed away July 6th at the Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr. and Esther (Cataldi) Ricci. Mrs. Porcaro had worked as an executive secretary at the DaVinci Center for 26 years. She was the beloved mother of Gregory A. Porcaro, Sr. and his wife Becky, and Jeffrey M. Porcaro; cherished grandmother of Gregory A. Porcaro, Jr., Letitia Latek, Vincent Jackvony and one great-grandson; sister of Arthur Ricci, Jr.,… Quinn, Esther QUINN, ESTHER, 89, of Providence passed away July 4, 2008. She was the companion of the late Louis Manchester. Born in Wakefield, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Esther Mayhew. She was mother of Robert Mayhew, John Quinn, Wayne Quinn and his wife Robin, and the late Russell Quinn; grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 2. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a service in the funeral home at 10:00… Salmanson, Charles SALMANSON, CHARLES, 93 DIES, CO-FOUNDER OF ADAMS DRUG COMPANY. Charles Salmanson of Providence, Rhode Island, co-founder of Adams Drug Co. and philanthropist, died on Monday, July 7th at the Miriam Hospital. With his father and brothers, they opened their first store in Woonsocket, R.I. in 1933, selling health and beauty aids and assorted sundries. Expansion and acquisition over 51 years created one of the largest drug store chains in the country. The company was listed on the New York Stock exchange and… Serafin, Edward V. SERAFIN, EDWARD V., 70, of No. Providence, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Joyce R. (Kafalas) Serafin for fifty-one years. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Martin and Anna (Kamfonik) Serafin. Mr. Serafin owned the former E.V.S. Tool & Die in Harrisville for twenty-three years before his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed playing his piano and golfing, and was a member of Louisquisset Country Club in No. Providence.… Sims, Eriq Jamal SIMS, ERIQ JAMAL, 19, formerly of Providence, died Wednesday at his home in Charlotte, NC. Born in North Providence, a son of Clifford Eric Brown and Yolanda Marie Sims. Eriq attended the Providence Public School System. Besides his parents, Eriq is survived by paternal grandmother, Linda Brown, maternal grandparents, Willie B. Sims and Yvonne Fernandes, and great-grandmothers, Odell Bernice Sims and Romona Fernandes. Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 475 Cranston Street, Providence.… Thompson, Charles Warren THOMPSON, CHARLES WARREN, 63, of Newport, died unexpectedly on July 3, 2008. A Celebration of Charlie's life will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2008, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. www.onhfh.com Wilkinson-Schaffer, Marion WILKINSON-SCHAFFER, MARION, 90, formerly of Cullen Ave., died Saturday at Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield after an illness. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Wilkinson and the late George J. Schaffer. She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late John A. and Annie (Lynagh) Noke. She was a former Vestry Woman at St. George's Episcopal Church, a former member of the Altar Guild, the Choir and of the Mr. & Mrs. Club of the Church; she was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She…