Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 08/27/08

  • Barnett, James

    BARNETT, JAMES, 86, died on August 22nd at his home at Bay View in Fall River, attended by his daughter Posie and surrounded by his family. He was the husband for 60 years of Faith Barnett. Born on August 30th, 1922 in Richmond, Virginia and a long time Providence resident, he was the son of the late James H. Barnett, originally of Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Mary Russell Barnett, originally of Johnson City, Tennessee. He went to Richmond College where his father was a beloved law professor and where his…

    • Boucher, M. Ellen

      BOUCHER, M. ELLEN, age 78, of Somerset died August 25, 2008 in Somerset Ridge Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Boucher. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Johnson) Estrella, she spent her youth in Fall River, graduating from BMC Durfee High School, and lived in Swansea for over 50 years, moving to Somerset in 1997. In addition to being a homemaker, she waitressed at the former Schwartwall Haus in Seekonk for many years. Mrs. Boucher loved walking the Swansea…

      • Cahoon Jr., Walter E.

        CAHOON, WALTER E., JR., 70, a firefighter and EMT with the Sandwich Fire Department in Sandwich, MA died Monday, August 25, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Sharbuno) Cahoon. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter E. and Cecelia (Hould) Cahoon he resided in Sandwich for 47 years before moving to Warwick in 2006. He was a member of the Firefighters Union Local 2196. A Vietnam veteran he was a member of the the American Legion Post 138 and the VFW Post in Sandwich, MA and the Oakland…

        • Cardi, Louise J. (Burdick)

          CARDI, LOUISE J. (BURDICK), 67, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Warwick, RI, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on August 19, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Howard Burdick and Jeanne (Page) Burdick and sister to Ann Gallucci of South Palm Beach, FL. Louise was a devoted wife of Alfred A. Cardi, Jr. for 45 years and a loving mother of two sons, Christopher Cardi and Alfred Cardi, III, both of Fort Myers; 2 daughters, Marianna MacKenzie and her husband Robert, Pamela Forti and her…

          • Costa, Francis R.

            COSTA, FRANCIS R., 90, of Crane Street, Pawtucket died Monday August 25, 2008 at the Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilation Center in Pawtucket. Mr. Costa was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Vito and Josephine (Bombaci) Costa. He was an electronic technician, working for the United States Government and the Voice of America for many years. Mr. Costa was a WWII Army Veteran, serving in the artillary throughout Europe. He is survived by his brother John T. Costa of Pawtucket and his sister Rose Moitozo of…

            • Cotnoir, Claire (Guilbault)

              COTNOIR, CLAIRE (GUILBAULT), 89, of Plaza Esperanza and formerly of Hopkins Hill Rd., passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Kent Regency Eldercare, Warwick. She was the wife of the late J. Armand Cotnoir. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Conrad & Aldea (Forcier) Guilbault. Claire was employed in the Textile Industry for many years before retiring. She was the mother of Pauline Finney and her husband, Donald, of Clifton Park, NY. Sister of Sylvianne C. Levesque of West Warwick and…

              • Dwyer, Margaret Mary

                DWYER, MARGARET MARY, 84, of Pawtucket died Monday August 25, 2008 in the comfort of her home. Mrs. Dwyer was the wife of the late Edmund J. Dwyer, Jr. She was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late William F. and Viola (Pierce) Highfield. Mrs. Dwyer was employed by the New England Telephone Company for 36 years before she retired in 1989. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers and volunteered weekly at the Notre Dame Soup Kitchen for many years. Mrs. Dwyer was a communicant of St. Maria…

                • Eva M. Lee

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                  • Feid, Bernadette

                    FEID, BERNADETTE, 60, died Monday, August 25, 2008 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the companion of Paul Patterson of Tiverton. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Roger M. and Eleanor J. (Souther) Feid. Bernadette was an insurance agent for Aipso for several years. She leaves two sisters, Eleanor P. White and Beverly A. Frank, and one brother, Roger F. Feid, all of East Providence. She is also survived by six nieces and four nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be…

                    • Fitzgerald, John E.

                      FITZGERALD, JOHN E., 90, of Lakeview Ave., passed away on Monday. He was the husband of Hazel J. (MacNeil) Fitzgerald. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late John E. and Grace B. (Morrill) Fitzgerald, Sr. He had lived most of his life in Lincoln. John was employed by the former Tilden Thurber Co. of Providence as a watch maker for 20 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of Ocean State Baptist Church. He was an an Eagle Scout. He was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He and his wife were married…

                      • Fogell, Vera I.

                        FOGELL, VERA I., 67, passed away at her sister's home in New Port Richey, FL Thursday, August 21st, 2008. Born in Providence, RI, she is the daughter of James Gormley and Anna Gormley (Zotti). Vera is survived by 2 Sisters: Marie Schulz and Evelyn Gormley, 2 Brothers: James Gormley and Walter Gormley. She married the late Daniel Fogell Sr. and leaves behind four sons, Daniel Fogell Jr., Dennis Fogell, David Fogell, and Mark Fogell, Her two grandchildren, Nickolas Fogell and Christopher Fogell, A…

                        • Francis R. Costa

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                          • Germani, Pauline Marie

                            GERMANI, PAULINE MARIE, 73, of Naples, Florida and Colchester, VT, died Sunday, August 24, 2008 at her son's home surrounded by her loving family after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Cumberland, RI on December 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Charles J. and Melina (St. Thomas) Brehio. Pauline was married to Joseph J. Germani, Sr. on February 15, 1963. She later worked for 18 years at the Royal Electric Corporation. Pauline also held the position of Union Steward for the International…

                            • Gurwitz, Madeline (Marks)

                              GURWITZ, MADELINE (MARKS), 94, of Providence, passed away Mon. August 25, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dr. Nathan Levitt and Abel Gurwitz. Born February 20, 1914 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Braun) Marks. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island, she graduated from the University of Rhode Island and worked as a social worker for the State of Rhode Island. She was involved in many charitable organizations, with special interests in Temple Emanu El,…

                              • Helen T. Lynch

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                                • King, Diane E.

                                  KING, DIANE E., Born July 6, 1958-Died August 20, 2008. Widow of Gary E. King. Mother of Gary E. King Jr. and Melissa Ann King. Daughter of Gerald W. and Mildred R. Coutu of Johnston, R.I. Grandmother of Madison King, Gavin King, Antonia King and expected grandchild. Sister of Marie Coutu, Gloria Morgan, Robert Coutu, Linda Roselli and the late Gerald R. Coutu and Edward A. Coutu. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cranston. Burial will follow in St.…

                                  • Larlham, Mildred C.

                                    LARLHAM, MILDRED C., 88, of Wakefield, died Monday. She was the wife of the late William Charles Larlham. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur F. and Mildred (Salisbury) Lewis. Mrs. Larlham was employed at URI for many years. She is survived by her five children; William C. Larlham, Jr. of Wakefield, Barbara Larlham of Arizona, Sandra Poland of East Providence, Peter Larlham of North Kingstown and Guy Larlham of Wakefield, twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A funeral…

                                    • Margaret Dwyer

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                                      • Marie-Berthe Tanguay

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                                        • McDonald Jr., James H.

                                          McDONALD, JAMES H. JR., 76, of Hyannis, formerly of Cumberland, R.I., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 19th at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Mrs. Mildred (Tardie) McDonald. Mr. McDonald was born in Pawtucket, R.I., on Feb. 1, 1932, son of the late James H. McDonald Sr. and the late Mary (Bannon) McDonald of Pawtucket, R.I. He lived in Cumberland for many years before moving to Hyannis in the early 1980s. Besides his wife, Mr. McDonald is survived by his…

                                          • McEnery Sr., John B.

                                            McENERY, JOHN B. SR., 78, a resident of Tamarac and Orlando, FL, formerly of Rumford, RI, passed away Saturday, August 16th with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Burns) McEnery. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William and Ellen (Buckley) McEnery. He graduated from LaSalle academy and Bryant College. He served in the Korean War. He founded Furnace and Duct Supply Co. of Providence in 1958. In his younger years he was an avid golfer and member of Pawtucket Country…

                                            • Misisco, Sarah A. "Sally" (Angrisano)

                                              Sarah A. "Sally" (Angrisano) Misisco, 88, of Westerly, died unexpectedly on Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Paul T. Misisco of Westerly; her son, Henry P. Misisco of Alexandria, Va., and her son, Peter T. Misisco of New York City, N.Y.; her grandson, Peter E. Misisco of Reston, Va.; her granddaughter, Mary E. Misisco of Alexandria, Va., and her granddaughter, Tatiana L. Misisco of New York City, N.Y.; and her nephew, Ralph Sicuranza of Kentucky. She was predeceased…

                                              • Murphy, Henry R.

                                                • O'Brien, Anita V. (Picerno)

                                                  • Pacheco, Russell J.

                                                    PACHECO, RUSSELL J., 58, of Providence passed away August 24, 2008. He was the husband of Susan (Piacitelli) Pacheco. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Manuel Pacheco and the late Elvira Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco was a machinist for Bradford Soap for 27 years. He was the father of Cheri, Jamie, and Jeffrey Pacheco and Joseph Piacitelli; brother of John and Donald Pacheco; grandfather of Jasmine Berrios; uncle to Dante and Donald, Jr. His funeral with visitation will be held Thursday from 8:30 - 10:00 AM in the…

                                                  • Pescatore Sr., Joseph M.

                                                    PESCATORE, JOSEPH M. SR., 89, of Baldwin Orchard Dr., Cranston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of the late Yolanda (DeFrancesco) Pescatore. He was born in Providence a son of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Riccardi) Pescatore. Joseph was employed in the Public Works Department for the City of Providence retiring in 1984. He was also a musician, and will always be remembered as One of the 2 Joes. He was a vocalist and guitar player, performing at…

                                                    • Prior, Dr. Michael W.

                                                      PRIOR, DR. MICHAEL W., 66, of 940 Quaker Lane, Warwick, a retired thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, died Monday at Roger Williams General Hospital. Born in Providence, January 3, 1942, he was the son of Gerald J. Prior and Emma M. (Warren) Prior. Until his retirement a decade ago, he was a partner in the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgical Center. He was on the staff of Roger Williams General Hospital, Miriam Hospital and St. Joseph's Health Service. He was also on the consulting staff of South…

                                                      • Roasline A. Salhany-Estephan

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                                                        • Summerville, James P.

                                                          SUMMERVILLE, JAMES P., 60, of Salisbury Street, died on August 15, 2008 in the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Antoinette (Young) Summerville. He was born in Monrovia, Liberia; a son of Seo (Polue) Summerville and the late Emmanuel Summerville. He was the father of Julia Summerville and a step-father of Marie Young, Linda Young, and Kyndell Douglas. He was the brother of Eddie, Luke, Emmanuel C. Jr., Arthur, Prince Summerville, Agnes Tarpeh, Laurendy Moore, Amelia Voker, Linda Summerville,…

                                                          • Tanguay, Marie-Berthe (Brousseau)

                                                            TANGUAY, MARIE-BERTHE 'MARIE' (BROUSSEAU), 68, born in Canada, passed away Sun., Aug. 24 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Deacon Paul A Tanguay. Daughter of the late Louis and Marie Rose (Charland) Brousseau. Mother of Michelle Tetreault, Lisa Emery, Renee Doran, Marcelle Lanctot, Master Sergeant Paul A. Tanguay II, Raymond M. Tanguay, Guy R. Tanguay, Nicole Broadmeadow. Grandmother of 20. Sister of Marguerite Paredes. A Mass of Christian Burial Sat., Aug. 30 at St. Joseph's…

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