| BIANCO, ALPHONSE J., 86 of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Slowey) Bianco. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late James Bianco and Carmela (Fascilione) Bianco. The brother of the late Joseph Bianco, Isabel LaCassia and Teresa Casciani. Mr. Bianco was an Army veteran of World War II and served in several European battles and campaigns. He was a member of the St. Martin de Porres Church in Jensen Beach and active in… BOUDREAU, MARCELLE V., (LEMAY), 82, of Nottingham Place, passed away at home while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. She was the wife of Joseph P. 'Keo' Boudreau for 58 yrs. Born in Methuen, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Theriault) Lemay. Marcelle was a payroll clerk employed at John J. Clarke Insurance and later Kent Hospital for 10 years before retiring. She belonged to the Coventry Senior Center and the Center's bowling league. Marcelle… CAPEZZA, ANGELA (MATTIACE), 88, of Cranston passed away October 21, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Nicholas Capezza. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michele and Carmella (Roberto) Mattiace. Mrs. Capezza was employed by the Bulova Watch Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. She was the loving mother of Ann Marie Porreca and her husband Vincent, Nicholas Capezza and his wife Deborah, and Michael Capezza and his wife Donna; beloved sister of Rose… Charles W Hudson - Scituate, RI (10/22/08) Charles W. Hudson 88 of Greenwich Bay Manor and a longtime Hope resident died October 20, 2008. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. ( Butterworth ) Hudson. Born in Providence a son of th... CIPOLLA, RALPH A., 82, of Potters Avenue, Warwick, died Wednesday at Sunny View Nursing Home. He was the former husband of Rosemary B. Brindell. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Evelyn (Cherella) Cipolla. Mr. Cipolla was a machinist for Leesona Corp. for many years until his retirement. He served in The United States Army during WW II. He was a member of the Providence and Warwick YMCA. He was the beloved brother of Angelo Cipolla of Cranston. His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:45… CIPRIANO, DONNA M. (BRANCA), 43, of Highland Beach, Florida, formerly of Johnston, passed away on Tuesday surrounded by her dear family. She was the beloved wife of Retired Johnston Fire Chief, Victor Cipriano. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Robert T. Branca of Cranston and the late Arlene G. (Kimball) Branca and step-daughter of Rachael Branca. Donna was a legal secretary before her illness. Besides her husband, father and step-mother, she is survived by two sisters, Patricia A. White of… COLASANTE, OLINDO JR., 48, of Wildflower Drive, Cranston died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Olindo and Elena (Menna) Colasante, Sr. Olindo was employed at Stop & Shop for many years and also was an assembler at Comstock Industries, Cranston. He is survived by his loving sisters, Gloria Lamond and her husband Michael of Cranston, Debra Bernardo and her husband Joseph of Florida and Elena Manzi and her husband Thomas of… DONAHUE, DOROTHY M. (WATT), 100, formerly of Pojac Point Road, North Kingstown, died Tuesday at Scalabrini Villa. She was the wife of the late Dr. John J. Donahue. Born in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Rose A. (Kelley) Watt. She had previously resided in Pawtucket and Cranston. Dorothy was a registered nurse in the Pawtucket School Department. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing in 1929 and was a member of its Alumni Association. She was a member… Embert Farrell, 76, formerly of Westerly, died at home in Lakeland, Fla., of heart failure on Oct. 20, 2008. He leaves his wife; three children; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was an Armed Forces Veteran and a member of the Masons. Viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Buckler-Johnson Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly. are invited to attend Visiting Hours Friday, October 24, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. A Celebration of Russell's Life will follow at Washington Lodge #5, 1515 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Aidan & Liam Kilcline Scholarship Fund, C/O Bank of America, 6725 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 will be appreciated. For information and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com. HIGGINS, MARJORIE (BENEDICT), 84, of Lakeside Street, died on Wednesday October 22, 2008 at the Evergreen House, East Providence. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Higgins. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Julia M. (Thornley) Benedict, she lived in East Providence for 26 years previously residing in Lincoln. Mrs. Higgins was a secretary at St. Martha's Church Rectory and a receptionist at Bradley Hospital and The Hallworth House, Providence for many years before retiring.… HOOD, LILLIAN A. (HATCH), 91, of Harmony died Tuesday at the Overlook Nursing Center in Pascoag. She was the wife of the late William H. Hood. Born in Portland, CT, she was a daughter of the late Carl Hatch and the late Adeline (Rogers) Hatch-Silvia. She leaves her loving children, Elizabeth Frederickson, Elaine West, Thomas and Peter Hood and the late William Hood. Grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of 16. Sister of Eileen Champagne. Her funeral will be Saturday at 9am from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral… HORENSTEIN, BEATRICE RUTH, 93 of Warwick, died Mon., Oct. 20, 2008 at her home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sheldon Horenstein and her loving daughter, Joyce Watkins. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Louis and Goldie (Rosen) Chester. She leaves her children, Lynda and Richard both of Warwick; her granddaughter, Stephanie and great grandchildren Andrew and Joseph; as well as her brother Samuel Chester of Cranston. Her Funeral Service will be TODAY, Oct. 23, 2008, at… are invited to call at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home 659 East Greenwich Ave. West Warwick Sun. 2-4 pm with a Masonic Memorial service at 3pm. Burial will be Private. Kindly omit flowers donations to the Shrine Charities of RI, 1 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI 02905. Information, condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com. MANCINI, PETER A., JR., 77, of Bayberry Court, passed away October 21st at home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Doris (Marcello) Mancini for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Peter, Sr. and Theresa (Pontarelli) Mancini. He had worked at the family owned 'Elm Diner' in Smith Hill. He retired from L. Vaughn Lumber Co. and later from Lincoln Greyhound Park. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion Post #56, a member of the… MANTON, LAURIE ANN (McCOMBE), October 22, 2008. Beloved wife of William J. Manton. Loving mother of Warren J. Manton, sister of William A., Kate and Beth McCombe, Lisa O'Neill and David Botham. Residence Edmond Drive, Warwick. Funeral from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Friday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick. Visitation in the funeral home Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. Should… MARASCO, GUISEPPE 65, of Scituate Vista Dr., Cranston, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Helen F. (Calabro) Marasco. Born in Calabria, Italy, a son of the late Fernando and Theresa (Scalazio) Marasco, he came to the U.S. in 1967 settling in Providence, moving to Cranston in 1970. Mr. Marasco was a retired mason and was working as a bartender at the Santa Maria DiPrata Society in Cranston. He served in the Italian Army and was a member of St.… MARTIN, BEVERLY J. (CORNELL) 70, of Warwick, a retired employee of Rolo Mfg. Company died Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Roland Martin and a daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Harnish) Cornell. Beverly was a volunteer for the RI Food Bank. She was the beloved mother of Joseph LeFrancois, Jr., Cynthia Mester, Dennis LeFrancois, Kathleen Berry, and the late Andrew LeFrancois. Sister of Cheryl Medeiros and the late Louise Greglevich, Dorothy Farrara, Shirley… McCARTHY, MARY F. (FOLEY) 67, of Spring St., passed away Wednesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of John P. McCarthy, who passed away last month. Born in Cranston, a daughter of the late William H. Foley, M.D. and the late Mary L. (Shea) Foley. She was a resident of East Greenwich since 1969. Mrs. McCarthy was employed in the East Greenwich School System for many years before retiring this year from Cole Middle School. She enjoyed spending time with her family,… PATTERSON, JOHN B., 76, of Warren, died Monday, at RI Hospital. He was a son of the late John and Frances (Mikulski) Patterson. Beloved husband of Lucille (Viegas) Patterson. He was a sheet metal worker employed by Local #17 before retiring in 1994. Brother of Samuel and Paul Patterson of Warren. He was predeceased by brothers George, William and Joseph Bell. He leaves many nieces and nephews. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 School House Road, Warren, where the family will… (10/22/08) Johnston Paul A. Foisy, 57, of Harding Ave. died Tuesday, in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Helen M. (Cibor) Foisy. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of Sylva Foisy... PETRARCA, WENDY R., 61, of Totem Pole Trail died Monday at home. Born in California, a daughter of the late Robert and Winona Chick, she lived in Smithfield for 14 years previously living in West Greenwich with her companion, William Rodi. She was an interpreter for the deaf and had worked at Westborough State Hospital, Westborough, MA for 18 years. She was a member of the RI Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She is survived by her children, Christian Petrarca of Warren, MA, Dominic R. Petrarca… RICE, HATTIE, 94, of 4000 Post Road, died Tuesday at Brentwood Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Rice. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Nathan and Annie (Vinoker) Slobodinsky. Hattie and her husband were the owner/operators of Nathan's Express for over 50 years. She was a former member of Temple Am David. Devoted mother of Ira and Sharon Rice of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Amy and Pamela. Adored great-grandmother of Phillip, Samuel and Maya. Dear sister of… Robert M Simas - West Warwick, RI (10/22/08) SIMAS, Robert M., 72, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Monday, October 20, 2008, at home. He was the husband of the late Georgette C. (Benoit) Simas. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late... SARGENT, THOMAS C. 'TC', 73, of Blanding Ave., died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Harriot (Mendes) Sargent. Born in Shelby, NC, Sept. 28, 1935, he was a son of the late A.C. Sarden and Louise Eskridge. Mr. Sargent worked as a machinist before retiring from American Insulated Wire. He was a member of the Haven United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife of 45 years, he leaves his four children, Deborah Sargent and Thomas Sargent II, both of East… SIMAS, ROBERT M., 72, formerly of West Warwick, passed away Monday at home. He was the husband of the late Georgette C. (Benoit) Simas. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Manuel W. and Mary G. (Costa) Simas. He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mr. Simas was the proprietor of the former Benoits Cafe in West Warwick for many years before retiring in 1999. He was an Army Veteran serving with the 462 Army Medical Corps and was an avid Red Sox fan. He leaves two sons, David A. Simas, W.W.F.D. (Ret.)… SMITH, ROBERT T., 65, of Wilbur Avenue, Cranston passed away Tuesday October 21, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Gloria (Bergantino) Smith. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Thomas and Madeline (Thompson) Smith. Mr. Smith was a maintenance worker employed by Coral Manufacturing Company and Colonial Knife for 40 years until his retirement. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Robert Smith, Jr. of Cranston, David Smith of Fairfield, ME and Beth… SPICER, WILLIAM ARNOLD 3RD, 89, of Providence and a World War II army veteran, died October 17. A Mayflower descendent, the son of William A. Spicer Jr. and Minnie S. Spicer, he was a member of the Agawam Hunt Club and the Clock Assn. NAWCC, Inc. He attended Gordon School, Moses Brown, and Hope Street HS. He is a Brown University graduate (AB Degree 1942). An executive with Brown & Sharpe, B-I-F Industries, and Brown University, he was also an antique clock specialist. He leaves a niece, Marcy Snapp of… Read more... Young S Chee MD - South Kingstown, RI (10/22/08) CHEE, YOUNG SHIN MD 69 of Wakefield passed away October 22, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Myong Park. Born in Seoul, Korea a son of the late Hail Chee and C... |
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 10/23/08
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