| AZEVEDO, GEORGE C., 81, of Pawtucket Ave., Riverside, passed away, July 19, 2008 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Marie C. (Demers) Azevedo. Born in Providence, a son of the late Benjamin and Julia (Burgo) Azevedo. Mr. Azevedo was a highly respected Jazz and Rhythm & Blues musician who played with some of the greatest Jazz musicians and singers in NY, Boston and Canada. He performed at the former Fountain Lounge, Celebrity Club and Gas Light all in Providence and was a member of the Rhythm &… will be welcomed one hour prior to the service. Interment in the East Greenwich Cemetery. Should friends desire, donations in her memory to one's favorite charity will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com. FORIT, JOSEPHINE M. (PARISI), 92, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008 in the presence of her loving family. She was the wife of the late Andrew Bonanno, and the late John P. Forit. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michele and Anna (Ragno) Parisi. Josephine was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed line dancing and the wonderful family reunions. She leaves 2 daughters, Marie Lasorsa and her husband Victor, and Anita Krebill and her late husband David, one son Joseph Bonanno and his wife Mary,… HAYES, CATHERINE J. (HATTON), R.N., 93, of St. Elizabeth Way, died Saturday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. Born in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Duwan) Hatton. She had lived in Warwick for over 20 years before moving to East Greenwich. A Registered Nurse, she served in the Army Nurse Corps during World War II and was stationed in Jerusalem and India. She met her late husband, Francis E. Hayes, on board a troop transport ship. They were married in Jerusalem during the war. She… KIRWIN, KENNETH E., SR., 67, of Cantaberry Lane, Coventry died, Saturday, July 26, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Sylvia) Kirwin. They were married for just over one year. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Walter G. and Alice M. (Watson) Kirwin, Sr. Mr. Kirwin was a welder for Amtrol Inc. of West Greenwich for twenty years before retiring in 1988. He was also employed by Johnson and Wales University as a groundskeeper until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Kirwin was a member… LANFREDI, RONALD A., 65, died Friday, July 25, 2008. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Luongo) Lanfredi. Ronnie was a house builder for many years before retiring. He is survived by his aunt and uncle Pasquale and Louise Lanfredi and many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Cross Church, 645 Hartford Ave., Providence. Burial will be private. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Information and… MARCACCIO, JOHN G., 90, of King James Court, Port Orange, Fla and formerly of Providence passed away July 24, 2008 at home with his loving wife of 28 years, Pauline (Gamache) Marcaccio, by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francesco and Elena (Bucci) Marcaccio. John graduated Providence College in 1952, earning a B.A in Sociology. He later became a social worker supervisor with the State of R.I. in the Dept. of Social Services for 20 years before retiring in 1981. He was also a real… Eero Taneli Martin, 77 of Lakeworth, Fla., and Rockville, died peacefully on Friday evening at The Westerly Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 55 years of Anja (Kossi) Martin. Born in Mikkeli, Finland, on Sept. 15, 1930, he was the son of the late Daniel and Alma (Vahauski) Martin. Mr. Martin was a building contractor in Connecticut; for over 45 years, he owned and operated the Eero Martin Construction Company. Eero was proud of the fact that he served in the Army in Finland. Besides his loving wife of… NEWELL, CHARLES F., JR., age 86 of Zanfagna St., and formerly of Glengrove Ave, Cranston, passed away on July 25th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita V. (Brennen) Newell. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Charles and Angela (LaRocque) Newell. Before retirement, Charles was employed as an operations manager for Conrail. He was the loving father of Paul Newell of Cranston and Patricia Croce of Johnston. Grandfather of Matthew Newell. He was also the… PRESKITT, LT. CMDR. MILES, W., 90, died July 25, 2008. He was the husband of Patricia A. Preskitt. He worked as an Industrial Engineer for US Gypsum Co. for 33 years before retiring in 1978. He was a retired US Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the DAV, Little Rhody Chapter 2. He was a graduate of Texas A&MClass of 41. He was a graduate of Pensacola USNAS Class of 42. Besides his wife of 65 years, he is survived by his daughters, Judith Marecki and her husband Edward both of… QUARTO, CELESTINA (RADUANO), 95, formerly of Potter Street, Cranston, died Saturday at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the beloved wife of the late John Quarto. Born in Bronx, NY, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Raduano. She had lived most of her life in Providence. She was the loving mother of Thomas H. Quarto and his wife Anna of Singer Island, FL, and Gaetano J. Quarto and his wife Barbara of Cranston. Cherished grandmother of Celeste A. DiFazio and Renee R. Livesey and great… Taraborelli, Rita P. (Evangelista) VARGAS, MARIA S., of Swansea affectionately known as the matriarch of June Rose Salon passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon at her home. She was the wife of the late John C. Vargas. Born in Fayal, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Florinda (Perrira) Silva. She is survived by two daughters, Marie Amaral and Louise Weil. Funeral Wednesday 7:45 am at the Smith Funeral & Memorial Services in Warren, 9 am in St. Dominic Church, 1277 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA. Calling hours Tuesday… ZANECCHIA, MADELYN (SCUNGIO) 'MARY', 80, of Sweet Hill Drive Johnston passed away Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Cortland Place, Greenville. She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold A. Zanecchia. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Anna (Medeiros) Scungio. Mrs. Zanecchia was a Bus Monitor for the Johnston School Department for the past five years. Mary was a member, and a two- year consecutive term President of the Womens Auxiliary of the Santa Maria di Prata Society; and… |
Monday, July 28, 2008
Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 07/28/08
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