| ADAMS, RUSSELL MELVIN, 81, of Cardi Circle, Cranston, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Schofield) Adams for 60 years. Born in Providence, son of the late Russell Milton and Helen (Olney) Adams, he moved to Warwick in 1948 and to Cranston in 1966. Mr. Adams was a truck driver for the former A&PFood Stores and the former AAA Trucking Co. for many years before retiring. After retiring, he was a Cranston school bus driver for many years. He was a WW-II U.S. Army… APPLETON, SALLY (BAGER): Memorial Services which were scheduled for September 28, 2008 are postponed. Read more... BLACK, TILLMAN 'JOE', 71, of 100 Evergreen Drive, died Saturday at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Hodge) Black. Born in Bamberg, SC, a son of the late Jack Black and Eartha Lee (Bronson) Black. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Zion Church of God, 375 Cahill Street, Providence. Calling Hours 7-9 p.m. Thursday in church. Burial will be in North Burial Ground. www.Bright-FuneralHome.com DeFUSCO, RALPH, 82, of Chestnut Rd., North Kingstown passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. He was the devoted husband of Judith (Ball) O'Brien-DeFusco. He was born in Providence a son of the late Raffaele and Filomena (Malgieri) DeFusco. Besides his wife he is survived by his children, Ralph DeFusco of No. Kingstown, Robert DeFusco of Jamestown, Edward DeFusco of Wakefield and Judith Ray of Narragansett. He was the father of the late Evelyn Gardner and… DiBELLO, MARIA 'MARY', 99. of Smith Street, passed away peacefully Monday, September 1, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Hospice Center. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cristina (Russo) DiBello. Ms. DiBello was employed at Uniroyal for many years before her retirement in 1971. She is survived by a brother Ernest DiBello of Smithfield and a sister Elizabeth A. Zoglio of Wakefield. She is also survived by 5 nieces, 5 nephews, 10 great-nieces and -nephews, 3… Read more... Read more... GAGLIARDI, RITA (D'ALOISIO), 96, died on Wednesday August 27 at the Bethany Home in Providence. She was one of five children to Luigi and Emma (Lemme) D'Aloisio with three brothers, Elmer, Italo and James, and sister Lydia Maher, all deceased. Rita was the devoted wife of the late concert violinist James Gagliardi, beloved mother to Marie Vescera, Joseph Gagliardi, and Nina Barta, adoring grandmother and aunt, and caring friend to many. Her funeral and burial were private. GEORGE, JOAN E., 64 of Warwick, died Monday at home after losing her battle with cancer. She was the wife of Norman A. George. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Donald A. and Lillian (Caldwell) Riley. Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Donald, John and Merianne George, two brothers, Donald and Ronald Riley and three grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours Thursday… GRIFFIN, SISTER MARY JOANNES, 86, a Sister of Mercy and a retired teacher and dietician, died Monday at Mount St. Rita Health Centre. Born Anne B. Griffin in Providence, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Murphy) Griffin. She entered the Sisters of Mercy on February 2, 1946 and professed her vows on August 16, 1951. She obtained a B. Ed. from the former Catholic Teachers College and an M.A. from St Louis University, where she became a registered dietitian. Sister taught in elementary schools in… and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org. HAYES, ELIZABETH: The funeral for Elizabeth Hayes, who died August 31, 2008 will be Thursday, September 4, at 9:00 a.m. from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church, 193 Walcott St., at 10:00 a.m. The calling hours will be Wednesday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Janet C (McGrath) Andrews - Bristol, RI (09/02/08) Mrs. Janet C. (McGrath) Andrews, age 72, of 49 Woodlawn Avenue, Bristol, died peacefully, Monday, September 1, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Frank H. Andrews,... Julius M Harris III - Central Falls, RI (09/02/08) Julius M. Harris, III, 42, of Rand Street, Central Falls, formerly of Warwick, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. He was the husband of Michelle M. (McEnneny) Harris... KAISER, VERA H., 87, died September 1, 2008. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Kaiser. She is survived by her children, John Kaiser, Milton Kaiser, Laurie Applegate; 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral and burial will be private. Contributions in Vera'a memory may be made to Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI 02908. www.rebellofuneralhome.com Read more... KAY, DONALD P., 54, of Toboggan Road, passed away in the Miriam Hospital on Monday. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Grenier) Kay. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Charles Kay and Mary (DeRosa) Blanchette of Florida. He was a life long resident of Cumberland. He graduated from Cumberland High School, Class of 1972. Mr. Kay was employed by Dunkin Donuts Distribution for many years. He was previously employed by Texas Instruments in Attleboro for many years. Besides his wife and mother, he… The family of Paul Michael Kearney is saddened to announce his passing in Boston, Mass., on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at age 88. Paul was born in Worcester, Mass., on Sept. 23, 1919, the son of Michael Dolan Kearney and Agnus Joyce Kearney. Paul was predeceased by a brother, Robert Kearney, and a sister, Margaret Kearney Brundage. He was an accomplished baseball player who although recruited by the College of Holy Cross, elected to pursue a professional baseball career playing for the Boston Braves… LAPROCINA, JOSEPH, 87, of 2nd Ave., Cranston, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude N. 'Norma' (Carle) Laprocina. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Nicola and Angelina (Corso) Laprocina. Mr. Laprocina was foreman and machinist at Leesona Corp. in Warwick for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He was a WW-II U.S. Army Veteran, and was an avid card player at the Warwick Fire Fighters Association. He was the devoted father of Norma Lee… LEMIEUX, HENRY J., 68, husband of Helen (Brouilette) Lemieux died on Sunday at William Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Hector and Adeline (Racine) Lemieux, he had been a resident of Pawtucket for 41 years and was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Prior to retirement 4 years ago, he had been employed by Osram Sylvania and was a member of the Flint Glass Workers of America, Local 1007. He was an avid bowler who played in local leagues. He served in the US Army.… LIMA, ROSE M. (LOMBARDO), 87, of Old Pocasset Lane, Johnston, formerly of Bristol, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. She was the wife of Joseph Lima for the past 57 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Leonardo and Francesca (Massaro) Lombardo. Rose worked for the former PF Industries of Bristol for many years before retiring in 1980. Besides her husband she is survived by a sister Angela Cola of Johnston, and several nieces and nephews. She was the… Read more... McCARTHY, JOHN P., 71, of Spring St., passed away Monday at Rehabilitation Hospital of RI, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Mary F. (Foley) McCarthy. They had been married for 43 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Michael and Catherine (Leary) McCarthy. He was a resident of East Greenwich since 1969. Mr. McCarthy was a free lance public relations consultant specializing in political and governmental affairs for many years. Previously he was vice president of public relations for Fitzgerald &… MONTGOMERY, ROBERT J. JR., 80, of Rumford passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008. He was born in Central Falls, the son of the late Robert J. and Etta Mae (Smith) Montgomery, Sr. Mr. Montgomery was the long time companion of Gloria T. Spaulding. Besides Gloria, He is survived by a sister, Ruth Costa of Florida, and Carol Johnson, his wife of 28 years, who preceded him in death. The funeral and burial will be private. Donations can be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 50 Maude St., Providence RI 02908.… MORGAN, JOHN A., 88, of Greenville, died Saturday August 30, 2008. Husband of Mildred M. Morgan. Father of John F. Morgan, Patricia M. Westin, and Maureen M. McClure. Brother of Rita Christie and the late Eugene P. and Mary E. Morgan. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 10 a.m. from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave., (Rt. 44), Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Danielson Pike at 11 a.m. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery.… MORIN, ROLAND R., 78, of Woodland Drive, Coventry, died on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Celia M. (Maynard) Morin. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Ronaldo and Lydia (Massie) Morin, he lived in Coventry and West Warwick for most of his life. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Morin was a truck driver for UNOCAL in Providence for 10 years before retiring. He is survived by two sons, James L. Morin of San Francisco, and Steven R. Morin, and his… NADEEM, MAHDI (JOHN WESLEY), 79, of California Ave., died on Sept. 1, 2008 at the Elmwood Health Center. He was born in Boston, MA, a son of the late James W. Wesley and Florence E. (Jones) Wesley. He was the former husband of Dorothy D. (Fisher) Wesley. He was the father of Ibraheim A. Sabir, Latifah (Ursula) F. Madyun, Carl L., Jamal S., Deanna, Ariel T., Matin (Martin) N. Wesley, the late Denise C. Howard-Almeida and John Wesley, Jr. He was the brother of Nancy Dunlap, the late Pearl Simmons, Florence E.… Norman Hadfield - North Kingstown, RI (09/02/08) Norman Hadfield, 87, formerly of Scrabbletown Road, North Kingstown, died Monday died Monday at the home of his daughter Cheryl F. Heuer in Lisbon, Connecticut . He was the husband of the late Frances... Ralph P. "Chick" Perri Sr. of 55 Ward Ave., Westerly, passed away at The Westerly Hospital Friday, Aug. 30, 2008, at age 88. He was in the 70th year of marriage to his beloved wife Filomena (Parise) Perri. Born in Acri province of Cosenza, Italy, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Domenica (Gencarella) Perri. Mr. Perri was employed for more then 40 years with the Bradford Dyeing Association as a dyer, retiring in 1977. A communicant of The Church of the Immaculate Conception,… Ramsbottom, Barbara A. (Rooney) RAMSBOTTOM, BARBARA A. (ROONEY) 'GAYE', age 105, of Portsmouth died August 31, 2008 at Atria Aquidneck Place, her residence. She was the wife of the late J. Dana Ramsbotttom. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Luke Henry Rooney and the late Mary Alice (Ridings) Rooney she grew up in Taunton and spent her youth in New Bedford graduating from New Bedford High School in 1921. She then lived at 168 Belmont St. in Fall River for many years, moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1954,… of the Lincoln Library. She was an avid dog lover. Her daughters Alicia Tashash of Greenville, and Virginia Raymond-Csisar of Smithfield, her sons Peter J. Raymond of Cottageville, SC, Stephen M. Raymond of Lincoln and Thomas J. Raymond of Sprakers, NY, her sister Theresa Hanley of Lincoln, 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews survive her. Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in… James Rittenhouse, 91, died peacefully on Sunday morning, Aug. 31, 2008, at the Westerly Nursing Home. Born in Stonington Borough on Sept. 25, 1916, he was a lifelong resident of the Town of Stonington. After serving in World War II, Jim made his career as a draftsman, retiring from EB in 1984 after 23 years of service. Through the years, he was active in the United Church of Stonington, Asylum (now Coastal) Lodge #57 of Stonington, the Chorus of Westerly, the Stonington Visiting Nurses Association, and the… Sabato B Stanzione, Jr. - Warren, RI (09/02/08) Sabato B. Stanzione, Jr., age 48, of 9 ½ Thompson Street, Warren, died Monday, September 1, 2008 at his home in Warren. Born in Providence, he was a son of Sabato B. Stanzione, Sr., of Bristol and A... SILVERMAN, FLORENCE, 95, of Pawtucket died Tues., Sept. 2, 2008 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Silverman. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Mamie (Nelson) Silverstein. A lifelong resident of Rhode Island she had worked as an Interior Designer. She leaves her daughter, Sue Sirota and her husband Jonathan of Sudbury, MA; her grandsons, Mark Sirota and his wife, Michelle and Josh Sirota and his wife, Betsy Slattery; and her great-grandchildren Benjamin,… SWEENEY, FRANCESCA, 92, of La Habra, CA, formerly of Providence died on August 30, 2008. Survived by spouse, Albert; son, George Clavin; daughters, Ora Gervais, Frances Lowell, Dorothy Zona; brother, Anthony Golia; sister, Dorothy Gardiner; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 26 great-great granchildren. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at Memory Garden Mortuary in Brea, CA. WILSON, THERESA B., 91, of Village Dr. died on August 30, 2008 at the Hallworth House. She was the wife of the late Paul K. Wilson. She was born in Providence, RI; A daughter of the late John Peters and the late Anna (Lomba) Peters. She was the mother of Paulette V. Wilson and Paul K. Wilson, II. She was the sister of Louise Tavares. She had 4 late brothers and 2 late sisters. She had 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept 13, 2008 at 12 noon in the… Read more... |
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Rhode Island Daily Obituaries 09/03/08
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