Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 09/16/08

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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.…
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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…
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…
(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…

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