Read more... BARBOSA, MANUEL O., 81, of Armstrong Ave., died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Coventry Health Care & Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Liliana (Lourenco) Barbosa. He was born in Sao Miguel, Azores a son of the late Francisco and Maria deConceiao (deOliveira) Barbosa. Mr. Barbosa worked in facilities & equipment repair for the Imperial Pearl Company before retiring. He previously worked for the Tower Iron Works Inc. and was also a member of the United Iron Workers Union. Besides his wife he… BROWN, ELSIE KENT, 91, wife of the late Thomas M. Brown passed away on September 12. Elsie was a life long resident of East Providence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Harriet (Allen) Kent, and a direct descendant of John Howland. Elsie attended Bryant College and was a member of Hope Congregational Church for over 75 years. She was a Deacon and Choir Member of the church and served on many committees and bazaars. She loved to travel, read, knit and make crafts. Elsie worked for many years as… CASE, LOUIS G., 90, died Saturday September 13, 2008 in South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Huling Case. He was a member and Sr. Deacon of the La Fayette Advent Christian Church and a member of The North Kingstown VFW Post 152. He loved God and his Country. He served in the U.S. Army, in the 834th Engineer Aviation Battalion and landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He is survived by his loving cousins, and cherished nieces and nephews. A graveside service with Military Honors will be… CASSIDY, ROBERT S., 75, of Attleboro, died on September 12, 2008 at the age of 75. Husband of Dora M. (Weir) Cassidy. Father of Robert E. Cassidy and Jan-Marie Cassidy both of Attleboro and Lee Sterling Cassidy of Seekonk. 'Papa' of Conner Cassidy and Casey Cassidy-Thibault both of Attleboro. Owner and Operator of Bob Cassidy Real Estate, Attleboro for many years and active member of City of Attleboro politics. Complete obituary with visitation and funeral arrangements can be found at… DALIA, JOHN, of Hartford Avenue, Riverside died Friday. He was the husband of the late Muriel (Nelson) Dalia. Born in Riverside a son of the late Samuel and Rose (Sperandeo) Dalia, he was a life long resident. He worked in the maintenance department of Mobil Oil Co. from 1943 until 1975 then was a custodian for the East Providence Schools until retiring in 1983. He was the beloved father of Janis R. McGuirl and her husband David of Cranston and loving grandfather of Eric J. McGuirl. He was the brother of… DANDENEAU, IDA M., 95, of 1275 South Broadway, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Waterview Villa. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Louise (Alarie) Dandeneau. Ida worked for Uniroyal as a golf ball inspector for 45 years before retiring in 1974. She was a former member of the Westminster Senior Citizens. She enjoyed traveling and took many trips with her family and friends. She leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Eva Remillard, Louise, Alfred,… DeSANO, MICHAEL A., 49, of Waterview Drive in Smithfield passed away Friday, at Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. (Houle) DeSano. Born in Providence, Michael was the son of Marie (Grilla) DeSano and the late Edmund DeSano. Besides his loving wife and mother he is survived by a son, Justin Houle of Smithfield; a daughter Ashley DeSano of Smithfield; a brother Edmund DeSano, Jr. of Riverside. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren where… DUBOIS, GERMAINE B., 91, of Main St., Slatersville, died Sunday at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Herve M. Dubois. Mrs. Dubois was born July 21, 1917, in St. Germain, PQ, Canada, a daughter of the late Aldor and Hattie (Madden) St. Pierre. She was a resident of N. Smithfield most of her life. Mrs. Dubois was a self-employed seamstress. She enjoyed painting as a favorite pastime, and loved gardening. She was a Reiki Practitioner, a former member of Les Dames de Ste. Anne, and… (09/15/08) Estella M. “Stella” (Arlan) Hartmann, 58, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at home. She was the former wife of Richard E. Hartmann, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter... FRANCIS, DOROTHY E. (PHILLIPS), 89, of Elmgrove Ave., Johnston, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Francis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John H. and Pearl (Page) Phillips. Mrs. Francis was a homemaker and worked for School House Candy and Suburban Propane for many years. She was the beloved mother of Robert J. Francis and Doreen R. Balmforth both of Johnston; grandmother of two and great grandmother of six. Relatives and friends are invited to a… GOTLIB, TADEUSZ A., M.D., 86, of 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of the late Blanche (Hayek) Gotlib. Born in Krakow, Poland, a son of the late Dr. Alexanderj and Antonella (Novinski) Gotlib, he served during WW II with the Free Polish Forces under the British Eighth Army. He had lived in East Providence before moving to Cumberland for 15 years. He had lived in North Smithfield for the past 7 years. Dr.… GRANT, RAYMOND V., V, 31, of Victoria Avenue, passed away September 11th at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Christine (Silvia) Grant-Tanner and the late Raymond V. Grant, IV; stepson of Charles Tanner. Raymond was a certified computer technician. He was the brother of Melanie Silvia and Kellie Grant; uncle of Austin Silvia. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on… HARTMANN, ESTELLA M. 'STELLA' (ARLAN), 58, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at home. She was the former wife of Richard E. Hartmann, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Miller) Arlan. Stella was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Besides her former husband, she leaves two sons, Richard E. Hartmann, Jr. and James R. Hartmann; five daughters, Denise M. Goodinson, Barbara A. Ciarlo, Richelle L. Cosmo, Carolyn R.… Read more... Read more... Read more... KALAFARSKI, LOTTIE (BUREK), 84, of Ellison St., Cranston, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife for 60 years of Chester J. 'Chet' Kalafarski. Born in Enfield, CT, a daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Dubiel) Burek, she came to RI in 1951 settling in Cranston. Lottie worked in the jewelry industry for many years and was co-owner with her husband of Kal Manufacturing Company in Cranston, before retiring. She was the devoted… Read more... LIMA, MARILYN (MARSH), 74, Information available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, to be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck There is no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. (09/16/08) Louis G. Case, 90, died Saturday September 13, 2008 in South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Huling Case. He was a member and Sr. Deacon of the La Fayette Advent Christian... MOLAK, DR. FERDINAND J., D.D.S., 88, of Tobie Avenue, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Pawtucket Memorial Hospital from successive illnesses following a stroke in April of 2007. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie A. (Mitera) Molak who passed away August 31, 2008. They had been married for 64 years. Born in Central Falls he was a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kara) Molak. He lived in Pawtucket most of his life. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Central Falls he was a… ORT, JOHN C., 61, of Little Compton, RI passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at St. Anne's Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer. He was husband of Deborah (Curt) Ort. Born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Richard S. and Helen L. (Baker) Ort, he grew up in Buffalo prior to moving to Portsmouth, RI and residing in Little Compton for the past 12 years. He was an electrical engineer for Raytheon in Portsmouth for 30 years. Mr. Ort was a member of the Little Compton United Congregational Church… OSENKOWSKI, ANNA P. (PANKOWICZ), 96, formerly of West Warwick Manor, passed away Monday at West View Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Osenkowski. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Peter and Magdelena (Hajec) Pankowicz. She leaves two daughters, Joan C. Costa and her husband Ray and Pauline A. Kelling and her husband Ron, both of Coventry; two sisters, Julia Kiselica and Josephine Dean, both of West Warwick; eight grandsons; nineteen great-grandchildren and four… PAZIENZA, ELENA A. 'HELEN' (GAMBA), 85, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo A. Pazienza. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Giovannina (Russo) Gamba. Helen worked at A.T. Cross Company for seven years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Thornton Seniors. She was the devoted mother of Lorraine Pazienza and Louis 'Lou Paz' Pazienza, both of Cranston;… PIROLLI, JOSEPHINE (DiGREGORIO), 89, formerly of Monticello Street, passed away on Sunday at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of the late Vincent 'Jimmy' Pirolli and daughter of the late Michael and Filomena (Lobello) DiGregorio. Mrs. Pirolli had worked in the family business, the Grand Central Market in the Onlyville section of Providence for many years. She was a communicant of St. Ann Church in Providence. Josephine always looked forward to… Read more... (09/15/08) Nissen, Sarah “Sally” C., 88, beloved and caring wife for over 61 years to Paul E. Nissen of Eastford, CT passed on as a result of metastatic cancer on September 14, 2008 while staying at North Ba... SOUZA, MARTHA H. (MacCORMAC), 91, of Vista Court, Seekonk, died on Saturday. Wife of the late Antone Cabral Souza. Mother of the late Helena A. (Moran) Adamonis. She leaves a son-in-law: John F. Adamonis; two grandchildren: Jason J. and Vanessa H. Adamonis; and a great-grandchild: Morgan H. Adamonis, all of Seekonk. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be private. Retired employee of Texas Instruments, Attleboro. www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com (09/15/08) North Smithfield – Tadeusz A. Gotlib, M.D., 86, of 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of the late... TAMER, JOHN PETER, 53, of Fall River Ave., died unexpectedly at home, Friday Sept. 12 2008. Born August 25, 1955, in Providence, he was a son of Peter and Annabelle (Niles) Tamer of Seekonk. John was an avid musician and was well known for his guitar skills. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his children, Jillian Tamer and Peter Tamer and his sister, Kathy Vieira, all of Seekonk. His funeral will begin Friday at 8:45am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed… TARVIS, MICHAEL W., JR., 19, of Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, died unexpectedly on September 10, 2008. Born in Providence, a son of Michael W. and Samantha J. (Arbour) Tarvis of Riverside, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Mr. Tarvis was a stock clerk for Price Right Inc. of Seekonk. He served in the United States Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother; Marc Barchie of Riverside, a step-sister; Holly Barchie of Providence, a step-brother; Andrew Barchie of Coventry, grandmothers;… TATRO, KENNETH L., 76, of Circle Drive, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Coventry Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Lepine) Tatro. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Raymond & Dorothy (Robbins) Tatro. Kenneth was a Quality Assurance Specialist at Pratt & Whitney for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He previously worked at Quonset Point NAS. He was an Airforce Veteran of the Korean War. He belonged to the Nathaniel Greene Masonic Lodge and the… WARBURTON, JOSEPH E., 84, of Adams Street, Warwick, died peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2008 surrounded by his family at home. He was the husband of Florence R. (Gooden) Warburton. Born in Providence, a son of the late John G. and Laura M. (Potter) Warburton, he lived in Warwick since 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Warburton was employed with A. T. & T., now Verizon, for 30 years, retiring as a manager/supervisor in 1977. He was a long-time member of the Quidnessett Country Club… |
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/16/08
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