Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 09/30/08

  • Amaral, Beatrice (Cabral)

    AMARAL, BEATRICE (CABRAL), 88, of Swansea passed away on Saturday September 27, 2008 at the Crawford Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Arthur Amaral Sr. Beatrice was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Carreira) Cabral. She worked for the garment industry in Fall River for over forty years as a seamstress, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Amaral was a communicant of Saint John of God Church in Somerset. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, and…

    • Arthur James Krause

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      • Bosworth, Marjorie R.

        BOSWORTH, MARJORIE R., 86, formerly of Becker St., died Saturday at Sunny View Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Bosworth. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Edward N. and Bertha M. (Marx) Bube. Prior to her marriage she worked as a telephone operator and later in life worked for her sister-in-law at Dorothy Nunley Catering. She was a member of the Kent County YMCA Garden Club and she enjoyed maintaining her family's genealogy. She is survived by her son Frank H.…

        • Cairo, Jospeh J.

          CAIRO, JOSPEH J., 55, a lifelong Johnston resident passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at RI Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jeanie Cairo for 34 years. Born in Providence a son of the late Justino and Alba (Danti) Cairo. He was the loving brother of Debbie J. Cairo, and is also survived by his loving sons, Jeffrey M. Cairo and Brandon M. Cairo of Johnston and Joseph D. Cairo, daughter-in-law Heidi and granddaughter Laurenzcia of Chepachet. Joseph was self-employed in the jewelry business for…

          • Clark, Steven R.

            CLARK, STEVEN R., of West Warwick, RI passed away on Sunday morning September 28, 2008 with the comfort of his girlfriend at his side in his mother's home in Warwick, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Key West, FL on January 22, 1964 he was the son of Barbara Arnold and the stepson of Ronald Bailey of Warwick. Steven leaves behind his girlfriend of 10 years; Janet Storrs of CT. Steven was a graduate of Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, and the Rhode Island Trade Shops. He was a Certified…

            • Desourdy, Wilfred A.

              DESOURDY, WILFRED A., 76, of Village Drive, died September 28, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Pincins) Desourdy. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Raymond and Delores (Berard) Desourdy. Wilfred worked for the Smithfield School Department for 18 years, before retiring. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Robert A. and Steven J. Desourdy, a grandson, David Desourdy, a sister, Blanche Marra and her husband Don and…

              • Diana L. Cunningham

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                • Dugdale, William T.

                  DUGDALE, WILLIAM T., 77, of Providence Street, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Rita M. (Valliere) Dugdale; the couple had been married for 55 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Plunkett) Dugdale. Mr. Dugdale was a Corporate Supervisor for Citizens Bank Mail Room on Jefferson Blvd. for 19 years. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, and a member of the Irish…

                  • Ferrucci, Armando A.

                    FERRUCCI, ARMANDO A., 71, of North Providence and Narragansett, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Helen (O'Malley) Ferrucci for 35 years. Born in Tora, Provincia di Caserta, Italy, he was the son of the late Tommaso and Luisa (D'Elia) Ferrucci. Armando earned a B.S. in Chemistry in 1960 from Providence College and an M.B.A. in Business Administration with honors in 1980 from Bryant University. He was employed first as…

                    • Fonseca, Antonio T.

                      FONSECA, ANTONIO T., 81, of Sheffield Ave., passed away Saturday, September 27th. He is survived by his wife Mary (Medeiros) Fonseca, son, Richard Fonseca of FL, daughter, Carol Silvia of FL, sister, Natalie (Frank) Nenca of Warren, and brothers, Harris (Claire) A. Fonseca of New Bedford, MA and Daniel (Barbara) Fonseca of Bristol. He was brother of the late Norbert Fonseca and Lillian Costa. Funeral, 9AM Thursday, October 2nd, Mass of Christian Burial 10AM in St. Elizabeth Church, 577 Wood St. Burial with…

                      • Foye, John F.

                        FOYE, JOHN F., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Frances (Wood) Foye and had been the beloved husband of Paula M. (Bertoncini) Foye for 36 years. John was a graduate of Boston College. He was the Director of Support Systems for Social Security Disability, Mass Rehab Commission, Boston, MA until his retirement. He later served as the Director of the St. Anthony Regional Counseling Program in North Providence. John served as a…

                        • Goldman, Lee

                          GOLDMAN, LEE, died September 24, at age 88 in Philadelphia. Born in Waco, TX, and raised in South River, NJ. A Master Sergeant during World War II, he earned the Legion of Merit. Resident of Springfield, MA from 1948 to 1973, and of Warwick, RI from 1973 to 2004. For most of his career, he was a manager in the textile industry. He is survived by daughter, Judith Prince of Seattle, son, Neil of Northern Virginia, and son Greg, of Philadelphia, and their families. A memorial service will be held on Sunday,…

                          • Jonathan Michael Duncan

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                            • Laura M (Reynolds) Edwards - Middletown, RI

                              (09/30/08) Laura M. Edwards, 89, of Newport, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Edwards. Born in Newport on December 22, 1918, s...

                              • Maine, Kenneth J.

                                Kenneth J. Maine, 92, formerly of Westerly, died Monday morning, Sept. 15, 2008, in Port Orange, Fla. Born in Richmond, on Sept. 19, 1915, he was the son of the late N. Franklin and Alice (James) Maine. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener, golfer and a member of the Masonic Temple-Charity Lodge. He worked on the first Nautilus submarine and was an enthusiastic player in cribbage tournaments. He was a member and the official photographer of the Washington County Cribbage League. He is survived by a…

                                • Margery L. Bates

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                                  • Marjorie R (Bube) Bosworth - Warwick, RI

                                    (09/29/08) Warwick – Marjorie R. Bosworth, 86, formerly of Becker Street, died Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Sunny View Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Bosworth. ...

                                    • Mollicone, Rena V. (Urbano)

                                      MOLLICONE, RENA V. (URBANO), 77, of Argyle Street, Cranston died on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at RI Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Michael O. Mollicone. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Alfonse and Antoinetta (Bianco) Urbano. Mrs. Mollicone was employed by the Providence Journal Company for over 10 years. She was also employed by the former Cranston General Hospital, Cranston in the X-Ray Department for several years and was a professional hair dresser. Besides her husband she is…

                                      • Murphy, Julie Lynn

                                        MURPHY, JULIE LYNN, 40, of Bellevue Avenue, passed away Friday at home. She was the beloved companion of Jon Monti. Born in Sayre, PA, she was a daughter of Hugh A. And Janice C. (Coldwell) Murphy of Jamestown and the late Paul A. Caputo. Besides her parents and companion she leaves two brothers, Gregory Murphy and Mark Murphy; two sisters, Lauren Murphy and Dr. Nora A. Murphy; and her paternal grandmother, Claire Caputo. Her Funeral will be held Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. from the FAGAN-QUINN…

                                        • Pinzon, Marc D.

                                          PINZON, MARC D., 23, of Tower Hill Road, died Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Born in Providence he was the loving son of Enrique and Deborah (Garcia) Pinzon, and the brother of Diana Pinzon. He was a lifelong Cumberland resident. He was employed by Rick's Auto Body Co., Warwick. Marc was a 2003 graduate of Cumberland High School and a 2005 graduate of New England Tech., Warwick. He was the grandson of Alicia (Fernandez) Garcia and the late Olga (de Francisco) Pinzon.…

                                          • Reali, Esther A. (Castelli)

                                            REALI, ESTHER A. (CASTELLI), 80, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at her home in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis A. Reali. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Mauro and Maddlene (Romano) Castelli. Esther, long held as a pioneer in the field of the female juvenile offender served as the Assistant Superintendent of the R.I. Training School for Girls for over 30 years before retiring. A hospice volunteer, a licensed social worker, and a devout…

                                            • Richard, M. Lucille

                                              RICHARD, M. LUCILLE, 84, of Tripps Lane, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Monday, September 29, 2008 in Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rene M. Richard who died on August 1, 2008. They had been married for sixty-four years. Born in Fisherville, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Louis and Angeline (Raymond) Messier. Mrs. Richard had been a Secretary for Amica Insurance Company before retiring. She was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church where she was a…

                                              • Richmond, Shirley A. (Sousa)

                                                RICHMOND, SHIRLEY A. (SOUSA), 66, of Rehoboth, died at home on September 27, 2008 following a long illness. She was the wife of Russell L. Richmond with whom she celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary in August. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank P. and Olive (Santos) Sousa, she attended East Providence High School. She worked as a sales clerk at Seekonk Liquors for 15 years, retiring in 2001 and was a member of Rehoboth Senior Citizens. Surviving: two daughters: Cheryl A. Koskie and her…

                                                • Roberts, Evelyn J.

                                                  ROBERTS, EVELYN J., 91, of Plainville and a longtime resident of Pawtucket, RI died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in Attleboro. She was the wife of the late Woodrow Roberts who passed away in 1977. She worked for nearly 40 years as a secretary at the Dupont Company in Providence. A funeral will be held from SPERRY & McHOUL FUNERAL HOME, 15 Grove Street, North Attleboro on Friday at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass in St. Martha's Church, Route 1a, Plainville at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow in Swan Point…

                                                  • Roger LaFreniere

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                                                  • Shirley J (Heilhecker) Baker - Bristol, RI

                                                    (09/30/08) Mrs. Shirley J. (Heilhecker) Baker, age 85, formerly of 1 Creek Lane, Bristol, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag, RI. She was the wife of the late William I. Baker, III. Born...

                                                    • Sturges, Alice Ellsworth

                                                      STURGES, ALICE ELLSWORTH, died on September 27th 2008 at 94. She was born in Boston and a graduate of Miss Porters School in Farmington, CT. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John Pierrepont Sturges and is survived by her 4 sons: Daniel Abner Davis of Saunderstown, R.I., Michael Hamilton Davis of Stonington, CT., John Pierrepont Sturges of Seattle, WA and Peter Hazard Sturges of Folks of Salmon, CA. as well as eight grandchildren: Jamie Davis, Christopher Davis, Ashley Davis O'Connor, Pamela…

                                                      • Theresa J. Pion

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                                                        • Wilfred A Desourdy - Smithfield, RI

                                                          (09/28/08) Desourdy, Wilfred A., 76, of Village Drive, died September 28, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Irene (Pincins) Desourdy. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Ray...

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