Sunday, October 12, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 10/12/08

  • Addessi, Frank

    ADDESSI, FRANK, 90, of Manor Rd., Cranston passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Rose C. (Manzi) Addessi. He was born in Providence a son of the late Modestino and Rosina (Pennacchia) Addessi and he resided in Cranston most of his life. Mr. Addessi had been employed by the former BIF Industries, was a consultant employed by RI Group Health and Cranston Community Action Program, was a past president, board member and former…

    • Andreozzi, Robert L.

      ANDREOZZI, ROBERT L., 75, of Cranston, passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Angela C. (Folcarelli) Andreozzi. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in May. Born in Providence, a son of the late Domenic and Columba (Delli Colli) Andreozzi, he moved to Cranston in 1992. Mr. Andreozzi was in the insurance industry for over 50 years and worked for Combined/AON Corporation in various sales and sales management positions. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and attended…

      • Baxter, Helen L.

        BAXTER, HELEN L., 70 of Victory Highway, died Friday at RI Hospital. Born in Warwick, she was the wife of Elwin N. Baxter Sr., the daughter of the late Albert Jr. and Hetel (Carter) Sweet. She was a homemaker to her loving family. Mrs. Baxter was the secretary and treasurer of the Coventry Mens slow pitch league, and the treasure of the Hoerscht Chemical bowling league in Cranston. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons Elwin Jr., James, Brian and Alan Baxter, a brother Albert Sweet Jr., three…

        • Bernard Hulme

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          • Calcagni, John Francis

            CALCAGNI, JOHN FRANCIS, 31, of West Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2008. He was the loving husband of Joy (Sweeney). John was the devoted son of Barbara-Ann and John Calcagni. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Pauline and Raymond Houle. John's paternal grandparents are the late Eugenia and Frank Calcagni. He is the son-in-law of Ann Paone and Thomas Sweeney. John graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School and from the Florida…

            • Dickson, Elizabeth J.

              DICKSON, ELIZABETH J., 79 of Elder St. died Saturday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Earl Dickson. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy (Haywood) Trainor. She lived in Pawtucket for the past fifty-eight years. Mrs. Dickson was a Certified Nursing Assistant working for the VNA. She leaves three daughters Linda Burgoyne of Lincoln, Marjorie Rogers of Pawtucket and Nancy White of Coventry, two sons William Dickson of Smithfield and Robert Dickson of…

              • Donna A (Raymond) Orpwood - West Warwick, RI

                (10/11/08) Donna A. (Raymond) Orpwood, 46, of Kimberly Lane, died Thursday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of Stephen H. J. Orpwood. Born in Providence, she was a devoted daughter of Richard...

                • Fanara, Helen M. (Marsocci)

                  FANARA, HELEN M. (MARSOCCI), 79, of David Drive, passed away October 9th at the Cherry Hill Manor. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Clotilda (Iuliani) Marsocci and the wife of the late Frank P. Fanara. Mrs. Fanara had been the co-owner, with her husband, of the Crest Printing Company. She then went on to become co-owner, with her daughter Joan, of Copy King. She was also a member of the Johnston School Committee. She was the beloved mother of Debra Dittmar and her husband Ed,…

                  • Galinelli, Concetta

                    GALINELLI, CONCETTA 'CONNIE', 86, of Middle Hwy., Barrington died Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph V. Galinelli. They were married for 61 yrs. She lived in Barrington for 50 years. She enjoyed cooking and baking and loved her pets. She leaves one daughter Kimberly Belanger of Barrington and her husband Jerry, one brother Michael Sorbello of MD, and one grandson Christopher. She was the sister of the late Santa Gomes, Charles, Salvadore and Joseph Sorbello.…

                    • Goshdigian, Victoria

                      GOSHDIGIAN, VICTORIA 'VICKI', 96, of Providence, passed away March 7, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, where she had received exceptional loving and tender care. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Sumpad and Mariam (Gasparian) Goshdigian, Vicki lived in Providence for her entire life, attending RISD. 'VICKI, INC.' - For over 35 years, THE place to shop for fashionable women's clothes in Providence. Vicki Goshdigian launched the business in the Dolphin House on South…

                      • Healey, Mildred A.

                        HEALEY, MILDRED, A., 90, died Friday, October 10, 2008. She was the wife of the late Timothy F. Healey. A life long resident of Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gaurylik) Gardocki. Mrs. Healey was employed as a nurse in the emergency room at Miriam Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1990. She was a communicant and past president of the Daughters of Isabella at Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence. She is survived by a son, David C. Healey and his wife, Kathryn; a daughter,…

                        • Hopkins, Eleanor M. (Booth)

                          HOPKINS, ELEANOR M. (BOOTH), 87, died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Emerald Bay Manor. She was the wife of the late Chester C. Hopkins. Born in Three Rivers, MA, she was a daughter of the late Ernest B. and Lula A. (Rounds) Booth. Mrs. Hopkins lived in North Scituate and Coventry for many years before moving to Cumberland. She was the Owner of the former Chetelle Restaurant in Foster. She is survived by her children, Judith A. Mularz of Cumberland, Kenard A. Lambert of Cranston and Robert O. Ouellette…

                          • Hulme, Bernard

                            HULME, BERNARD, 87, of Green St., Cumberland, passed away Thursday at the Hebert Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Marjorie C. (Chapman) Hulme. Born in Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, a son of the late Joseph E. and Lily (Hollingshead) Hulme. Mr. Hulme was a file cutter for Nickelson File Co. for 20 years then was employed as an electrician at the RI School of Design for 21 years before retiring in 1983. He was a former member of Mt. Moriah Lodge #8 F&AM;a member of AARP and a WW II Navy Veteran.…

                            • John F Calcagni - Cranston, RI

                              (10/11/08) Calcagni, John Francis 31, of West Melbourne, Florida and formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully at home on October 6, 2008. He was the loving husband of Joy (Sweeney). John was the devoted so...

                              • Joseph E. Dionne Sr.

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                                • Karolyshyn, Sophie (Iwaszko)

                                  KAROLYSHYN, SOPHIE (IWASZKO), 87, of Cumberland, died Thursday at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Michael Karolyshyn. She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (Nychay) Iwaszko. She is survived by three sons, Michael A. Karolyshyn of Burrillville, William J. Karolyshyn of No. Smithfield and Thomas P. Karolyshyn of Cumberland; a daughter, Linda M. Malone of Smithfield; 6 grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Chaharyn of No. Smithfield and Olga Rogowski of Norwood, MA. She was…

                                  • Keats, Linda D. (Darby)

                                    KEATS, LINDA D. (DARBY), 71, of Providence, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hallworth House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Lester B. Keats. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lucille (Coller) Darby. She had lived in Barrington, Rumford, and Cranston until most recently living in Providence at Laurelmead. She was a past member of Edgewood Yacht Club and its Auxiliary, holding many offices in both. She was Past President of the Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital…

                                    • Loretta E. Fontaine

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                                      • Madden, Gerald T.

                                        • Maguire Sr., L. Russell

                                          MAGUIRE, L. RUSSELL SR., 'RUSS', 76, Whitfield, PA, passed away on October 10th. Formerly of Providence, he was the husband for 52 years of Joan M. (Walcott) Maguire also of RI. He is survived by his children Lee R. Maguire, Jr. and his wife, Marlene; Joanne M. Richel and her husband, Mark; Jean F. Winkleman; and Stephen F. Maguire, and his wife, Sandra, all of the Reading area, and Raquel L. Urriola, of New York City. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Jay R. Winkleman, Connor J. and…

                                          • McKeon, Ruth A. (Campbell)

                                            McKEON, RUTH A. (CAMPBELL), 88, of Arnold Avenue, Cranston, died on Friday, October 10, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Richard T. McKeon. Born in Barre, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late George J. and Alice (Green) Campbell, she lived in Cranston since 1954. Mrs. McKeon was employed in the office of McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. for 12 years, retiring in 1972. She was the sister of the late Russell G. Campbell, George J. Campbell, John F. Campbell, and James E.…

                                            • Newman Sr., Lonnie J.

                                              NEWMAN, LONNIE J., SR., 86, of Ashburn, Virginia, formerly of Rehoboth, MA passed away on Sept. 15, 2008. Husband of the late Barbara (Lincoln) Newman. Lonnie was an auto mechanic for Kmart. He served as; Most worshipful Past Grand Master of The Rhode Island Grand Lodge, PHA Past Master of Celestial Lodge No. 2, Providence, RI. Past Commander-in-chief of Mount Sinai Consistory No.12; Member of Areme Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star. A 33 degree Mason. He was also stage Manager for the Scitamard…

                                              • Nicholas Gallo

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                                                • Raymond R Deschenes - Fall River, MA

                                                  (10/11/08) Raymond R. Deschenes, 65, of Mason St., Fall River, husband of Joanne (Miranda) Deschenes, son of Anita (Pineault) Deschenes Archambault and the late Hormidas Deschenes and stepson of the late...

                                                • Richards, William F.

                                                  • Robert H. Newman Sr.

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                                                    • Robert Spretrini - Warwick, RI

                                                      (10/10/08) Robert Spretrini, 70, of Warwick, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Carvalho) Spetrini. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Louis and Angelina (D...

                                                      • Rutledge, Viola

                                                        RUTLEDGE, VIOLA, 84, formerly of Third Street, Barrington died October 2nd. She was the daughter of the late James and Rebecca McFarland. She was the sister of the late Lucinda Boon and Iver Rutledge. A lifelong Barrington resident, she dedicated her life to the care of her parents and Iver. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Avenue, Riverside with burial in Forest Chapel Cemetery in Barrington. Visit smithmason.com for information and online…

                                                        • Scappaticci, Albert

                                                          SCAPPATICCI, ALBERT, 82, of Hallendale, Florida and Cranston passed away Wednesday October 8, 2008 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Nicola and Alessandra (Falcone) Scappaticci. He was the beloved husband of Etta (Luisi) Scappaticci. Mr. Scappaticci was a plumber and a lifetime member of Local #51, and a WWII Army Veteran. Besides his wife he is survived by his son Albert A. Scappaticci and wife Joann of Cranston. Grandfather of Dr. Albert A. Scappaticci, Jr., Stephen, Jennifer, and…

                                                          • Soforenko, Norma (Gladstone)

                                                            • Thomas Alton Piggot

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