| ALLEVA, JOHN C., 36, of Cranston, died August 1, 2008. Born in Providence, he was the son of Michele (Passalacqua) Almeida and the late John A. Alleva and stepson of Sergio Almeida. Fiancee to Grace DiBenedetto and father of Sophia Alleva, who he leaves at home, Jon Alleva of Warwick, Haylee and Hannah DiBenedetto; brother of Gregory Alleva, Kim Pierce, Robin, Todd, and Gary Almeida; Uncle of 2 nieces and 1 nephew. 'His daughter was the best thing that had happened to him.' Service to be announced. CORRECTION CALITRI, ROSE (DeLUCA), 95 August 5, 2008, Wife of the late Ralph R. Calitri Mother of Anna Appleby White and Dolores Smith. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial MONDAY AUGUST 11 at 10:00am in St. Francis Church, 114 High St. Wakefield. Burial to follow in St. Francis Cemetery Peace Dale. Visiting hours in the Forbes Funeral Home, 28 Columbia St. Wakefield, Sunday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to VNS Home Health Services, 14 Woodruff Ave.,… CEDRONI, JO-ANN M., 65, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in South Kingstown, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Antonetta (Capriolo) Cedroni. Jo-Ann was a food service worker for the State of Rhode Island for 15 years. She is survived by four sisters, Mary D. Cedroni, Stephanie L. Cedroni, Andrea M. Campanile and Annette Lemos; a brother, Joseph B. Cedroni; her companion and caregiver, Kim DeFante; 2 nieces, a nephew, 2 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. She was… CHA, PROFESSOR SUNGMAN, 80, of Oriole Avenue, died Thursday at home. He was the beloved husband of Chung-Ja (Mo) Cha for 48 years. Born in Korea, he was the son of Cha Hak-Ro and Han Chong-Ju. A Professor Emeritus at Brown University, Dr. Cha was the Chairman of the Department of Biochemical Pharmacology (currently the Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology) He received his Medical Doctorate from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin. He… CHRISTY, FRANK J., 93, of General Hawkins Drive, Warwick, died on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Rita M. (McNulty) Christy. Born in Providence, a son of the late Hugh J. and Catherine I. (O'Neill) Christy, he lived in Warwick for most of his life, and resided in Milford, CT for 25 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Christy was a sales representative for LeFebure Corp. for 20 years, retiring in 1980. In retirement, he… CINQ-MARS, PAULINE (GAGNE), 81, of Mendon Ave., Pawtucket, widow of Robert I. Cinq-Mars died Thursday at home. She leaves four sons, Ronald E., Daniel R., Paul E. and David J. Cinq-Mars, 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the Darlington Mortuary of L. Heroux & Son, 1042 Newport Ave., Pawtucket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Consolation Church, Pawtucket. Calling hours will be on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Couto, Florence Dorothy (Bicho-Avignati) COUTO, FLORENCE DOROTHY (BICHO/AVIGNATI), 89, of 115 Goldsmith Avenue in East Providence, peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 8, 2008 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Couto, Jr. to whom she was married for 57 years. Born in Providence on March 9, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William Bicho and Mary (Bell) Avagnati- Vosselman. She was the beloved mother of Richard Couto and his wife Karen of Riverside, Barry D. Couto and his wife… DeJESUS, EDMUND, SR., 80, of Carman Street, Cranston, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Emily (Poli) DeJesus. They were married for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Tobias and Angelina (Morgado) DeJesus. Mr. DeJesus was a toolmaker for the former United Wire Company of Cranston for 28 years before retiring in 1987. He owned and operated a taxi for the Laurel Sweeney Cab Company. He served as a Scoutmaster of Troop 27,… DENISEWICH, HELEN, 88, of Texas Avenue, died Thursday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Peter L. Denisewich. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Cesnulevicius) Grigelevich, she was a lifelong city resident. Helen was a crossing guard for the City of Providence, at the corner of Hope and Cypress Streets, for twenty-five years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 1033. She was a communicant… GARDNER, EUNICE H., passed away July 16, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. William H. Gardner, and a son, Kevin Gardner. She is survived by a son, Kurt Gardner, a daughter, Kathleen A. Bourland, and a sister, Betty Burgess. Memorial services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, Providence at 7 P.M. Wednesday, August 13. Donations may be made to the Eunice H. Gardner Memorial Fund in care of Kathleen Bourland. HARNOIS, WILLIAM 'BILL', age 78, died August 4, 2008 at home after a three year battle with lung cancer. He was born February 27, 1930 in Woonsocket, RI to the late Adrien and Ella (Chamberlain) Harnois. He was the loving husband of Marie (Burns) Harnois of Coventry. He worked as an Automobile Salesman for many years in California and Rhode Island. Bill also loved to play golf. He is survived by his six children, two step-sons, one brother, two sisters, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and… are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10am in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Jamestown EMS, PO Box 8, Jamestown, RI 02835. For information and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com. JOHNSON, RITA J. (MORGAN), 91, formerly of Wood Haven Road, died Friday at the Oak Hill Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Edward L. Johnson. Born in Pawtucket and a lifelong resident of the city, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Carney) Morgan. She was a volunteer at Memorial Hospital for many years and gardening was her hobby. Mrs. Johnson was pre-deceased by her brother Thomas Morgan and two sisters Gertrude Helm and Elizabeth Flannery and a cousin Mary C. Morgan. A Mass… MacQUEEN, DOUGLAS M., 88, of River Road died Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility, Providence. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Clunan) MacQueen. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Matthew and Isabelle (Roberts) MacQueen, he had lived in Lincoln for the past 54 years. Mr. MacQueen was a wire finisher for the former Collyer Insulated Wire Company, Lincoln for 42 years, retiring in 1982. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the AARP, the Fairlawn Senior… Joyce (Legako) Mayhew died at her home surrounded by her family on Aug. 7, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was born on Dec. 22, 1944 in Biddeford, Maine. Joyce was the daughter of the late Charles and Yvonne (Nolette) Legako. Joyce graduated from Stonington High in 1964. Upon graduation, Joyce was employed by Yardney's, where she remained until leaving to raise her children. Joyce married the love of her life, William Mayhew, on Dec. 23, 1967 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Pawcatuck. They… McCAULEY, MARY T. (FOLEY), 86, of Community Dr., Cranston, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late RI State Police Trooper Joseph J. McCauley. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Mary A. (McGoldrick) Foley. She was the devoted mother of the late Joseph J. 'Jim' McCauley, Robert McCauley and Richard McCauley and dear sister of the late John, Hank and Peter Foley. She is survived by seven… MOONEY, HELEN I. (BIENIA), 88, of Rumford and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel H. Mooney. Born in Warren, a daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kamienski) Bienia, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life Helen leaves two daughters, Joyce E. Lincoln and Sharyn A. Palagi both of Cumberland; one son, Daniel H. Mooney of Leadville, Colorado; one sister, Elsie S. Pontarelli of Barrington; six grandchildren and four… MORRIS, IDA, 87, of Pawtucket, died August 7, 2008 at Waterview Villa, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Thomas Morris. Mrs. Morris was born in Central Falls, RI a daughter of the late Samuel and Eliza (Wilson) Hindle. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket. She is survived by 3 sons, Thomas R. Morris of Summerfield, FL; Donald Morris of Pawtucket, Geoffrey Morris of Lincoln and several grandchildren. Calling hours Monday, August 11, 2008 from 6-8pm in the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home,… Pagliarini, Helen R. (Manders) PAGLIARINI, HELEN R. (MANDERS) 94, of Corona Street, died Friday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late John Pagliarini. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Emma (Noble) Manders. Mrs. Pagliarini was a jewelry worker for many years. She was employed by LAYCO Enameling in West Warwick before her retirement. She was the loving mother of John Pagliarini of Warwick, Barbara Collins and her husband Donald of West Warwick and the late Richard J.… PANNONE, DORA D. (DeORCHIS), 89, of Johnston, beloved wife of the late Angelo Pannone, passed away on August 8, 2008 on Cape Cod where she was residing with her son and daughter in-law. Born in Colli al Volturno, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria DeOrchis. She was the sister of Mario DeOrchis and the late Frank DeOrchis. She was a sister, devoted wife and loving mother and her passion was collecting and organizing a library of family photos which she proudly displayed throughout her… RAPOSA, FRANK L., 70, passed away Friday August 8, 2008 at Evergreen House Health Center. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Luiz and Gilda (Duarte) Raposa. Mr. Raposa had worked in the meat department at Stop & Shop. He leaves one daughter Beth Raposa of Redondo Beach, CA, one son Jeff Raposa and his wife Monique Nash of Culver City, CA., his sister Mary G. Araujo of Warren and two grandchildren Jasper and Zoey Belliveau. He also leaves his former wife Catherine Raposa. His funeral… RIBEZZO, FRANK A., 98, of Mineral Spring Gardens, passed away Friday, August 8th at the Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of the late Virginia L. (Gentile) Ribezzo. Born in Brindisi, Italy, a son of the late Domenico and Apalda (Danese) Ribezzo, Mr. Rebezzo came to the United States in 1914, settling in Providence. Mr. Ribezzo had worked for Max Silverstein & Sons for 40 years, retiring in 1973, and was a member of the Teamsters Local 251. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the… THIBAUDEAU, DORIS, 80, of School St., Central Falls, died Friday at Miriam Hospital. A lifelong resident of Central Falls where she was a self-employed hairdresser and owner of Doris' Beauty Salon for 45 years and where she was a communicant of St. Matthew Church. An avid embroiderer and quilter, she was a member of the Embroidery Guild of RI; Narragansett Bay Quilters and Slatersville Quilters. Survivors are one daughter, Mary Taylor O'Connor of Central Falls; one son, David A. Thibaudeau of Ft.… Winters, Kathleen M. (McGrath) WINTERS, KATHLEEN M., (nee McGRATH), formerly of Robinson Ave., Pawtucket, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland. She was 90 years old. Born to James and Mary Ellen (Egan) McGrath in 1918, she had two sisters May and Gertrude. Originally from St. Edwards Parish in Pawtucket the family moved to Darlington when she was a girl. They became one of the original communicant families of St. Leo Parish, now St. Leo the Great, in Pawtucket. She graduated from Pawtucket High School… |
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/10/08
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