Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/12/08

Avila, Frank V. AVILA, FRANK V., 86, of Seymour St. died Thursday at home. Born in Swansea, a son of the late Francisco and Paulina (Duarte) Avila and stepson of the late Mary (Resendes) Avila. Loving husband of the late Lorraine (Dallaire) Avila for over 61 years. He was the co-owner of Avila Brothers Service Station for 56 years with his brother the late Erlino Avila. Devoted father of Dennis (Claire) Avila of Warren, Gary (Jan) Avila of Trinity, FL, and Joy (Frank) Bettencourt of Warren. Beloved grandfather of Mark,… Bernard, Ernest Omer BERNARD, ERNEST OMER 92, of Hardig Road, Warwick died on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at the Kent Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Alphonsine M. (Lemelin) Bernard. They had been married for sixty years. He was born on November 14, 1915 in Esmond, RI, a son of the late John and Lydia (Fortier) Bernard. After his birth mother succumbed to Tuberculosis early in her married life and passed away when he was only 12, he got a new family and besides his older brother, Lucien and his newest… Brand, Carolyn (Sheehan) BRAND, CAROLYN (SHEEHAN), 71, of White Parkway, North Smithfield, died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late John and Eloise (Nelson) Sheehan. Ms. Brand worked for more than thirty-five years for AMICA Insurance, Lincoln, and, at the time of her retirement in 1997, she was a lease administrator for the Facilities Management Dept. She was a communicant of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Woonsocket, and enjoyed… Forde, Kevin T. FORDE, KEVIN T., 58, of Albion, RI, passed away peacefully, Friday, July 11, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Clare (Meley) Forde. Born in Brighton, MA, he was the son of the late Roger and Josephine (Wynn) Forde. Besides his wife, he was the beloved father of Genevieve Forde of S. Boston, MA. He also leaves his beloved sister, Maureen Quinlan and her husband Paul of Warwick, RI, his devoted brother, John Forde and his wife Sharon of Sudbury, MA, two nephews, Christopher… Gaspar, Raul Hamilton, David HAMILTON, DAVID 84 passed peacefully July 8. Life long resident of East Greenwich. Son of the late Andrew and Mabel (Rice) Hamilton. Husband ofGeraldine (LaPolla) Hamilton, brother of the late Jean (Hamilton) Auslander. He served as a naval pilot, during WW II and attended Brown University. Co-Owner of Hamilton-Auslander Co., for over forty years before retiring. Honored member of the Varnum Contentials and was a past commander of the troop. Long time member of Point Judith Country Club and the Dunes Club.… Marabello, Anna Madeline (Lopes) MARABELLO, ANNA MADELINE (LOPES) , age 75 of 1014 Hope St., Bristol, died Wednesday, July 10, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital Providence. She was the wife of the late Gaetano F. Marabello. Born in East Providence she resided in Bristol for 47 years, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Souza) Lopes. Anna worked for the former First National in East Providence in the payroll department; she also worked for the former Kaiser Aluminum Chemical Corp in the Payroll Department. She graduated from East… O'Sullivan, Noel O'SULLIVAN, NOEL 51, of Warwick, passed away at home on July 9th, after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. He was the husband of Dori (McFadden) O'Sullivan for over 30 years. Born in Limerick, Ireland, he was the son of Mary Rose (Sinden) O'Sullivan of Limerick, Ireland and the late Donal O'Sullivan. Noel was employed by Warwick Public Schools for nearly 20 years. Noel became a U. S. citizen in 1982; he loved America and all that it had to offer. Noel loved life and enjoyed it… Pappas, Evangeline (Stappas) PAPPAS, EVANGELINE 'VAN' (STAPPAS), 84, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully with her children at her side, on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late George A. Pappas. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Apostolos and Euginia (Kanelakos) Stappas. Van was best remembered as part of her family owned business, the former Kay's Donut Shop in Providence. She was a past member of the Ladies Philoptohos. She was the devoted… Ramstad, Yngve RAMSTAD, YNGVE, a longtime University of Rhode Island economics professor and former department chair, died July 5, 2008, of complications from ALS. He was 67. The Rhode Island chapter of the ALS Association honored Yngve with its Brian Dickinson Courage Award on June 12. Although Yngve was unable to attend, more than three dozen colleagues and friends, including two from his high school years, were present. His daughter, Kathryn Ramstad-Albert, accepted the award on his behalf. Yngve was born March 20,… Royster Jr., Archibald C. ROYSTER, ARCHIBALD C., JR. 'ARCHIE', 85, of Oregon St., died on July 8, 2008 in the Veterans Medical Center in Providence. He was the husband of the late Evelyn (Jones) Royster. He was the son of the late Archibald C. and the late Dollie (Green) Royster. He was the father of Janette M. Paris, Joann L. Ashley, Robin E. Mangum, Bernard Pettaway, Archibald C. Royster and the late Geraldine Spears. He has 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 3 great great-grandchildren. He was a brother of… Ryan, Christopher John "J.R." RYAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN 'J.R.' 62, formerly a longtime Jamestown resident, died July 10, 2008 at Riverview Healthcare, Coventry. He was the husband of Rebecca A. (Jones) Ryan. Born in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Christopher and Marie (Roberge) Ryan. J.R. was the head carpenter and construction manager for DMR Construction and for Health Concepts since 1984. A skilled craftsman, his work can be seen throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. J.R. also was an avid sailor and boater. Besides… Sawyer, Constance "Conny" (Crooks) SAWYER, CONSTANCE 'CONNY' (CROOKS), 72, of Laurel Lane, No. Smithfield, died Thursday, July 10, 2008. She was the wife of Walter H. Sawyer, Jr. whom she married October 12, 1957. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Corona (DeTonnancourt) Crooks. Mrs. Sawyer worked for nineteen years for Bryant College, Smithfield, retiring in 1997 as a Faculty Coordinator. Along with her husband, she is survived by three sons, Walter, Phillip and Russell Sawyer, a sister, Bertine A.… Siedzik, Robert P. SIEDZIK, ROBERT P., 65, of Wendell Road died Wednesday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Eugene and Katherine (Lepkowska) Siedzik, he had been a Cranston resident before moving to Warwick 15 years ago. Mr. Siedzik was a Providence Police officer for 23 years before retiring in 1994. He served in the army during Vietnam War. Mr. Siedzik was a Past Exalted Ruler of the Former Providence Lodge of ELKS #14 and was a member of the Providence FOP. He leaves 1 daugher, Lisa V. Coggins… Silvia Jr., Calixto P. SILVIA, CALIXTO P., JR., 61 of Cranston died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of Cherie A. (Messier) Silvia. Born in Pawtucket; a son of Charity (Hicks) Silvia of Pawtucket and the late Calixto P. Silvia Sr., he had living in Cranston for the last four years. Mr. Silvia was a Longshoreman for many years before retiring due to injury. He served in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam Conflict. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves 3 daughters Raquel Santos,… Velleco, Anthony F. VELLECO, ANTHONY F., 95 of Cranston, died Thursday July 10, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Angelina (Vallone) Velleco, his devoted wife of 72 years. Born in Providence on February 12, 1913. He was the son of Giacomo and Antonetta (Montefusco) Velleco. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Saint Marys Church, the owner of the Rhode Island Fuel Company and an avid Red Sox Fan. He is survived by his daughter Theresa J. Tenerella and her husband Michael of Woonsocket and son… Votolato, David J. VOTOLATO, DAVID J., 28, of Willow Road, Smithfield, passed away Tuesday July 8, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was born in Providence a son of Stephen and Patricia (Kennerly) Votolato. David was a Maintenance Engineer at Ragtime and was a US Marines Veteran. He was the loving father of Dylan Votolato and step father of Brianna Lake, and was the brother of Stephanie Votolato of Smithfield. David was also survived by his Nana and Papa Votolato. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of… Wiggin, Donald E. WIGGIN, DONALD E., 67, of Greenwich Avenue, died Thursday at home. He was the beloved husband of Beverly J. (Warren) Wiggin. Born in Milford, MA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Florence (Gordon) Wiggin. Mr. Wiggin was a technician for E.D.O. Fiber Innovations, now I.T.T. Walpole, for 10 years. He is survived by his loving children, David Wiggin of Boca Raton, FL, Douglas Wiggin of Port Orange, FL, and Deborah Wiggin-Soares of East Greenwich. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Cameron, and Carlyn…