Thursday, September 25, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 09/25/08

  • Alasso, Juliana G. (Vansteeden)

    • Apici, Janice A.

      APICI, JANICE A., 63, of High Service Avenue, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Ralph O. Apici, Sr. and the late Teresa (Ciccone) Apici. Janice worked in Human Resources for over 40 years at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the sister of Ralph O. Apici, Jr., John Apici and William V. Apici (ret. Providence Police Dept. Sgt.) She is also survived by four nieces, two nephews and two friends; Dorothy Allegra and Jean Rivera. Her…

      • August Vierra - West Warwick, RI

        (09/24/08) August Vierra, 87, of Colvin Street, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Amelia (Amaral) Vierra. Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Manuel and Maria Vierra. ...

        • Balasco, Joyce F. (Folcarelli)

          BALASCO, JOYCE F. (FOLCARELLI), 62, of Killingly St., Johnston and Cape Coral, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Domenic and Yola (Gallucci) Folcarelli. Joyce was employed by the State of Rhode Island, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Her family was her life and she loved spending time with them, she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving daughters, Dawn Balasco and her husband…

          • Bell, Charles E.

            BELL, CHARLES E., 80, of Gondola Avenue, a retired Machinist, died Tuesday in Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the devoted husband of Lois I. (Johnson) Bell for fifty nine years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George H. and Mary E. (Tedeschi) Bell. Mr. Bell was a veteran of The United States Navy, having served in World War II aboard The USS Ozbourn DD 846. He had been employed with Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company for thirty two years, until his retirement eighteen years ago. He had…

            • Bowry Jr., Edwin L.

              BOWRY, EDWIN L. JR., 89, passed away peacefully on Monday. He was the husband of Lillian (Baird) Bowry with whom he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11th. Mr. Bowers worked for R.I. College as a painter/foreman retiring in 1987. He was a Sergeant in the Army during World War II. Besides his wife he leaves 2 sons: Edwin L. Bowry III and his wife Paula, and James Bowry and his wife Cheryl; 2 daughters: Janet Campbell and Nancy Webber and her husband Robert as well as 5 grandchildren; Jennifer,…

              • Charles E Bell - Jamestown, RI

                (09/25/08) Charles E. Bell, 80, of Gondola Avenue, a retired Machinist, died Tuesday in Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the devoted husband of Lois I. (Johnson) Bell for fifty nine years. Born in Providence,...

                • Comforti, Grace Ferraro

                  Grace (Ferraro) Gingerella Comforti, formerly of 68 Oak St. and Golden Years, Westerly, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at the age of 96. She was the wife of the late Angelo "Spuchy" Gingerella and also the wife of the late Frank "Shorty" Comforti. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 111 High St., Westerly, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery,…

                  • Criscione, Concetta

                    CRISCIONE, CONCETTA 'CONNIE', 83, of Eliza Street, Providence, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Emanuele and Concetta (Cintolo) Criscione. Miss Criscione was a time clerk for the former Brown and Sharpe Company of Providence for many years until her retirement. She was also employed by Blue Cross, Blue Shield of RI. Connie was the first woman president of a union at Brown and Sharpe Company. She is…

                    • Croke, Sister Prudence M.

                      CROKE, SISTER PRUDENCE M., formerly Sister M. Prudentia, 81, a Sister of Mercy and a college professor, died Wednesday at Mount St. Rita Health Centre. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late James V. and Prudence (Wadsworth) Croke. Sister entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1944 and professed her final vows on August 16, 1950. Sister earned a B.A. from Salve Regina College, an MA from Catholic University, and a Ph.D. in religious studies from Boston University. Her ministries included teaching…

                      • Driver, Ella Elizabeth

                        hip Street, Westerly, Rhode Island from 3pm-6pm. Funeral services will be held at Rushlow Iacoi Funeral Home on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10:00 am. Burial will take place at First Hopkinton Cemetery, Ashaway. The children of Ella Elizabeth Driver would like to thank all who have offered their condolences.

                        • Edwin J. Ustas

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                          • George P Nicolaides - Cranston, RI

                            (09/25/08) George P. Nicolaides, 82, of Oaklawn Avenue, a retired Meat Department Manager, died Tuesday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the devoted husband of Anna M. (Ofcarick) for twenty six years...

                            • Gibeault Sr., William F.

                              GIBEAULT, WILLIAM F. SR., 92 of New Road passed away Tuesday September 23, 2008 at the R.I. Veterans Home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophy M. (Wnuk) Gibeault. Born in Churubusco, NY he was a son of the late Eugene and Mary (Bibeault) Gibeault. He lived in East Providence for the past 4 years and was formerly of Pawtucket. Before retiring he was employed as a Pharmacist at the former Pinault's Pharmacy of Pawtucket. He was a WW II Army Veteran serving as a Medic in Europe. He was…

                              • Hagopian, Alice

                                HAGOPIAN, ALICE 'ARSHALOUS', 97, formerly of Hamilton House, Smith St., North Providence, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Elmhurst Extended Care Facility in Providence. Born in Providence, the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Hachadourian) Der Hagopian, she lived in Rehoboth and Seekonk, MA, before moving to North Providence in 1994. Alice was office manager at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth for 7 years before retiring in 1980, and previously was office manager at the…

                                • Hedges, Damon M.

                                  HEDGES, DAMON M., 15, of Fort Street, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 19, 2008 at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Damon Fowlkes and Traci Hedges of East Providence. Besides his parents, Damon leaves one sister Makayla M. Hedges, one brother Andrew W. Hedges both of East Providence, his maternal grandparents Claire and Warren Hedges of East Providence; his paternal grandmother Debora Greene of Newport as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Damon was the grandson of…

                                  • Janice A Apici - North Providence, RI

                                    (09/24/08) APICI, JANICE A. 63, of High Service Avenue passed away Monday September 22, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Ralph O. Apici, Sr. and the late Teresa (Cic...

                                    • Johnson, Thure A.

                                      JOHNSON, THURE A. 'TOOT', 93 of Old Diamond Hill Road, passed away Tuesday in Mt. St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland. He was the husband of the late Mary Ruth (Kiley) Johnson. A funeral with military honors will be held Saturday at 8 AM from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Cumberland, followed by a service at 9 AM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Friday 4 to 7 PM. Directions/guestbook:…

                                      • Margolis, Joseph L.

                                        MARGOLIS, JOSEPH L., 101, a resident of Warwick and longtime resident of Providence, died Wed., Sept. 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Anna (Davidson) Margolis to whom he had been married for 77 years, and his son the late Michael Margolis. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Morris and Helen (Schiffnagel) Margolis. Mr. Margolis's first job was with City Hall Hardware; in 1929 he started and owned Industrial Supply Co. in Providence. During WWII after working a full…

                                        • Mehlmann, Dennis F.

                                          MEHLMANN, DENNIS F., 61, of Evelyn Drive, died on September 23, 2008 at Tuffs New England Medical Center, Boston, MA. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Assiff) Mehlmann. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Francis W. and Roseann (Capozzi) Mehlmann, he lived in Bristol for 25 years. Mr. Mehlmann was a Special Education Teacher at Stevens Children's Home and Durfee High School, Fall River, MA for 20 years before retiring in 2006. Dennis was a communicant of St. Luke Church. Besides his wife,…

                                          • Morris, Alice E.

                                            MORRIS, ALICE E., 97, of East Bay Manor died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Alfred T. Morris Sr. She was born in Swansea, MA, a daughter of the late Jack & Mary Marques. Mrs. Morris worked part time for the Mono Die Cutting Company before retiring. She leaves one son, Alfred T. Morris Jr. & his wife Joan; one granddaughter, Ann Morris; one sister, Mary Borges, & one brother, George Marques. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00…

                                            • Nicolaides, George P.

                                              NICOLAIDES, GEORGE P., 82, of Oaklawn Avenue, a retired Meat Department Manager, died Tuesday in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the devoted husband of Anna M. (Ofcarick) for twenty six years. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Paul and Theresa (Dukakis) Nicolaides. Mr. Nicolaides was a veteran of The United States Navy, having served in World War II. He had been employed with Smith Food King, California for thirty years until his retirement. He was a member of The Church of The…

                                              • Oliveira, John C.

                                                OLIVEIRA, JOHN C., 70, of Orlo Avenue, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at home. He was the husband of Alda (Veira) Oliveira. Born in Sao Roqe, he was the son of the late Jacinto deOliveira and Maria daLuz (deMedeiros). John had been a jewelry sample maker for Sardelli and Son Company. Besides his wife, he leaves four daughters Christina A. Oliveira of Bristol, Joanne M. Loux of Burrillville, Pauline M. Williams of Riverside, Kathy Gagnon of Cumberland; three brothers Manuel and Joseph Oliveira both…

                                                • Painter, Loretta (Mastriano)

                                                  PAINTER, LORETTA (MASTRIANO), 64, of Ft. Collins, Colo., died Aug. 8, 2008 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. Loretta was born on Aug. 27, 1943 in Providence. She was the third child of Domenic and Loretta Mastriano. Loretta graduated from Central High in 1961. A Mass will be said in her memory at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at St. Mary's Church in Cranston. www.goesfuneralcare.com.

                                                  • Pangborn, Cecelia I.

                                                    PANGBORN, CECELIA I., 95 of Wampanoag Trail died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Chestnut Terrace Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Pangborn Sr. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late F. John & Cecelia I. (Williams) Mathers. Mrs. Pangborn was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, Circle 28 & the Kent Heights Home Demonstration Group. She leaves two sons, Joseph A. Pangborn Jr. & his wife Judith & Robert J. Pangborn, eleven grandchildren & many…

                                                  • Pauline D. Gince

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                                                    • Seguin, Alice L. "Grammie" (Hall)

                                                      SEGUIN, ALICE L. (HALL) 'GRAMMIE' 64, of Franklin Street died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late A. Marshall and Hilda M. (Spence) Hall, she had lived in Lincoln for the past 30 years. Mrs. Seguin was a mortgage underwriter for People's Bank and later for Bank of America before retiring 10 years ago. She was a member of Queen Esther Chapter #2, Order of the Eastern Star, Pawtucket and was a member of Girl Scout Troop #41, East…

                                                      • Steven M. Scungio

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                                                        • Taillon, Claire E.

                                                          TAILLON, CLAIRE E., 78, of St. Antoine Residence died Tuesday September 23, 2008. She was the wife of the late Gerald Taillon A resident of Woonsocket most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Louis T. and Beatrice M. (Dussault) Bernard. Her Catholic faith and family were the center of her life. Mrs. Taillon was a communicant of the former St. Anne Church and a member of Les Dames de Ste. Anne. She was the beloved mother of Gerald D. Taillon of Newburyport, MA, Rev. Marcel L. Taillon, Pastor, St.…

                                                          • Theresa R. Ferland

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                                                            • Whitaker, Robert D.

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