Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/26/08

Bailey, Rosalind M. (Moriarty) BAILEY, ROSALIND M. (MORIARTY), 79, of Fountain Avenue died Friday peacefully at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of John A. Bailey, Jr., a former State Representative from Providence District 17. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Lillian H. (Woulfe) Moriarty. She was an Assistant Buyer in the children's department of Gladdings Store, Providence for fifteen years, retiring in 1959. She was a communicant of Saint Catherine Church, Apponaug and a… Burkard, Margaret C. BURKARD, MARGARET C. 'PEGGY', 75, a homemaker, of 'Harborview' 3663 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, died unexpectedly at home on July 24, 2008. She was the wife of the late Gust Burkard. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Margaret A. (Duffy) Ford, she was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Peggy is survived by a brother; Joseph F. Ford of Riverside, two sisters; Mary R. Ford of Rumford and Irene E. (Ford) Carrigan of Rumford and several nieces and nephews. She was the… Corry, W. Pauline CORRY, W. PAULINE, 82, of Ardmore Ave., died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late John J. Corry. Born in Newton, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Keating) Burley. Pauline was a member of the St. Augustine Rosary and Altar Society and a past volunteer at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Providence. She enjoyed bowling, New England sports, watching golf and spending time with her family, especially her 8 grandchildren. She is survived by… Dipippo, Filomena (Grieco) DiPIPPO, FILOMENA (GRIECO) 'FANNIE', 92 of Marilyn Drive passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Hopkins Manor. She was the beloved wife of Carlo DiPippo. They were happily married for 67 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Celesta (Penta) Grieco. Fannie was tenderly cared for by Hospice of Nursing Placement in Pawtucket to which her family is eternally grateful. She was also an active communicant of St. Ann Church. Besides her husband she is survived by her son… Fazio, June E. (Hirtle) FAZIO, JUNE E. (HIRTLE), Of Brookline, formerly of Warwick, RI, July 23, 2008. Loving mother of Sara Beth Fazio and her husband Lindsey Baden and adoring grandmother to their daughter, Sophie Jasmine Baden, all of Brookline. Dear sister of Dorothy Annis of Quincy, George Hirtle of Brookfield, Owen Hirtle of Brewster and the late Walter Wellington Hirtle, Jr. Former wife of the late Vincent Fazio. Also survived by her best friend, Maisie Raftery of Warwick, RI and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. June… Horta, Beatrice P. (Amaral) HORTA, BEATRICE P. (AMARAL), 82, died peacefully at home on Thursday. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Horta. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Ventura) Amaral. She was the beloved mother of Cherlyn B. Loper of West Warwick. Loving sister of Antonio Amaral of Coventry and the late Agnes Alvernaz and Mary Perry. Cherished grandmother of Clark A. Loper, Jr. of Warwick and great grandmother of four. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9:00 am from THE PRATA-MURPHY… Lichty, Rita C. (Pelletier) LICHTY, RITA C., (PELLETIER), 89, of Governors Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Riverview Healthcare Community. She was the wife of the late Antoine Lichty. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Adelard & Cecile (Guilbeault) Pelletier. Rita, a lifelong resident of West Warwick, was an active communicant of Christ the King Church and assisted in many Church activities. She was the mother of Claudette A. Archambault; and Chip Lichty and his wife Sharon, all of West… Lima, Sandra L. (Cutlip) LIMA, SANDRA L. (CUTLIP), 61, died July 18, 2008 at home. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Moffit and Louise (Martini) Cutlip. She leaves two daughters, Melissa McLoughlin and Michelle Mason, a brother, Jack Cutlip, and six grandchildren, Jack-Lynn McLoughlin, Joshua, Zachary, Tyler, Steven, and Harley Mason, all of Smithfield. Visitation Tuesday 5-6 pm with a service at 6 pm in the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Matarese, Vito J. MATARESE, VITO J., 73 of Johnston passed away July 23, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Madeline (Rose) Matarese. Born in Providence a son of the late Gaetano and Constance (Mazzoni) Matarese. Mr. Matarese was the Founder and President of Vito's Towing and Service Station on Cranston Street, Cranston for 49 years. He was a member of the Rhode Island Public Towing Association. He was the beloved father of Tracy A. Grilli of Johnston. Loving grandfather of… Milano, Angelina R. (Pellegrino) MILANO, ANGELINA, R. (PELLEGRINO), 88, formerly of Traver Avenue, Johnston died on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Fabiano Milano. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Rapa) Pellegrino, she moved to Campagnola, Italy in 1923 returning to Providence in 1969 settling into Johnston in 1973. Mrs. Milano was employed by the former Lincoln Lace Company in Providence for 10 years retiring in 1981. She was a member of the Maria… O'Connor Jr., John C. O'CONNOR, JOHN C., JR., 'JACK', 69, of Tenth Street, died Sunday at the Miriam Hospital after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Marcia E. (McGovern) O'Connor. They had been married for nearly fifty years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John C. O'Connor, Sr. and Katherine (McGovern) O'Connor, he was a lifelong city resident. Jack was employed by the former Weybosset Pure Food Market, Almacs, and most recently, Shaws Market, for many years before retiring in 2001. He… Palardy, Ora R. PALARDY, ORA R., 88, of Rumford Towers, Newman Avenue, Rumford, died peacefully on July 23, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Hubert L. Palardy. Born in Ashburn, MA, a daughter of the late Victor and Selina (LeFebvre) Guyer, she lived in East Providence for 38 years. Mrs. Palardy was a packer-inspector for the former Corning Glass Works for 25 years before retiring in 1982. Ora was a member of the Central Falls Glass Works Retiree Association. She enjoyed golfing, bowling,… Pfister, Kathleen Regina (McCormick) PFISTER (MCCORMICK), KATHLEEN REGINA, age 69, wife of Donald Philip Pfister, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 18th 2008. Born in Providence, RI on October 21, 1938. A graduate of Bryant College in 1960. Preceded in death by her parents Charles and Kathleen. Survived by her beloved children, Kathleen Pfister Musick, Donald Philip Pfister, Jr., Maureen Pfister Winningham and Martha Kelly Pfister-Agler, brothers, Charles V. McCormick and John J. McCormick. 'Grandma Kay' will be remembered by… Rochford, Catherine M. ROCHFORD, CATHERINE M., 58, of Waterman Avenue, died Thursday, July 24th at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Alfred J. Rochford, III. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Japhet and Eleanor (Garig) Adams. Besides her husband she leaves six sisters, Jennie Lippe and Janie Belanger both of Pawtucket, Betty Robillard of Germany, Mary Frances Leonette of Maine, Brenda Harvey of Nebraska, Lillian Alcala of North Carolina, and two brothers, Japhet Adams III of Maine, Pete Adams of Colorado… Stillman Sr., Philip R. Philip R. Stillman Sr., of Westerly and Phoenix, Ariz., died July 24, 2008, in Westerly. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia Stillman; two daughters, Patricia Stillman of Phoenix and Barbara Stillman of Westerly; two sons, Philip R. Stillman Jr. and Thomas Stillman, both of Westerly; and five grandchildren, Kelley Stillman, Erie Serdechny. Dillon Serdechny, Philip R Stillman III and Taylor Entwistle. Born in Westerly in 1926, he was the last surviving sibling of the 11 children of… Terra, Robert G. TERRA, ROBERT G., age 75, of 1 Highland Road, Bristol, died Thursday, July 24, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Shea) Terra, his wife of 22 years. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late Manuel and Isabelle (West) Terra. Mr. Terra was a self employed Painting Contractor for over 50 years. A Veteran, he had served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid golfer, loved Salt Water Fishing…