Rhode Island Obituaries 10/26/08

Andrade, Alexandrina (Martins) ANDRADE, ALEXANDRINA (MARTINS), 91, of Evergreen House Health Center died Friday October 24, 2008. She was the wife of the late Frank D'Andrade. She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and had lived in Fox Point for over fifty years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church. She was the mother of Mary Ann Waldron of Providence, Edward Andrade and his wife Theresa of Cranston and George Andrade and his wife Denise of North Providence. She was the grandmother of five and great grandmother of… Blais, Barbara (Brown) BLAIS, BARBARA (BROWN), 84, formerly of Warwick and Johnston died after a long illness on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at the Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick. She was the wife of the late Norman R. Blais. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Evans) Brown. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Scituate. She leaves two daughters: Donna Tornatore and her husband, Robert and Nancy Fullerton and her husband, Kenneth; her sister-in-law, Blanche McGrath and nineteen… Boissonneault, Andre BOISSONNEAULT, ANDRE, 83, of Portsmouth passed away on Friday October 24, 2008 at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Center in Somerset, MA. He was the companion of the late Ida Levesque, and former husband of the late Pauline (Leveille) Boissonneault-Chace. Andre was born in Fall River the son of the late George and Aurore (Lord) Boissonneault. Mr. Boissonneault served his country during the Korean War with the United States Army Air force. He then worked for the Newport Underwater Systems Center for many years… Brown, Steven Valentin BROWN, STEVEN, VALENTIN, 22, of Bicentennial Way, a security guard at Foxwoods for the past year, died Thursday, October 23, 2008 at RI Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was the beloved son of Barbara Brown, with whom he resided and the beloved grandson of Dorothy Desrochers and Robert Brown. Steven enjoyed the computer, computer games, text messaging, music and supporting the homeless. Visiting hours will be held Monday 4-8 P.M. followed by a service at 8 P.M. in the Thomas… Caesar Bevilacqua - Cranston, RI (10/26/08) BEVILACQUA, CAESAR W. 77 of Cannon St. passed away October 24, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude (Ruhnau) Bevilacqua. Mr & Mrs Bevilacqua have been marr... Ciociola, Michael CIOCIOLA, MICHAEL, 64, of Wellington, Fla., and formerly of Bristol, died on Wednesday, October 22nd at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. He was the husband of Joanna (Andrade) Ciociola. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Richard (Elizabeth) DuPont of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., daughter, Debra (David) Ricci of West Palm Beach, Fla., and three granddaughters, Sydney DuPont, Brittney and Cortney Ricci. He was the brother of the late Matthew Ciociola. A funeral will be held, Tuesday, October 28th at 10… Craig III, Robert L. CRAIG, ROBERT L., III (RET. LT. CHARLESTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT), 51, of Audubon Dr., Wakefield, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Browning) Craig. He was born in Providence a son of Robert L. and Ann (Murphy) Craig Jr. of Warwick. Mr. Craig was a Police Officer employed by the Charlestown Police Department before retiring last year with the rank of Lieutenant. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police and a member of… Duffy, Madeleine M. (Healey) DUFFY, MADELEINE M., (HEALEY), 89, of Capitol Ridge, Smith St., formerly of Metropolitan Rd., died Friday, October 24, 2008 in Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph P. Duffy. Born in Providence a daughter of the late John A. and Mary Ellen (Murphy) Healey. Madeleine had formerly been an administrative assistant for the Board of Governors of Higher Education. She was a graduate of Classical High School and of Katharine Gibbs School. Surviving is a daughter Patrice M. (Denis R.)… Eric C Palm - Coventry, RI (10/25/08) Eric C. Palm, 80 of Coventry, died Friday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Tenbrink) Palm and the former husband of Norma M. ( Leader )... Greer, Mildred E. (Babcock) Helen (Romanska) McDonald - East Providence, RI (10/25/08) East Providence ~ Helen (Romanska) McDonald, of Rumford, formerly of Rumford Towers, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Todd McDonald. Bor... Knowles, Benjamin C. KNOWLES, BENJAMIN C., 95, a resident of Victoria Court Assisted Living in Cranston, formerly of Warwick, died Friday, October 24, 2008. Born in Arlington, MA, a son of the late Benjamin D. and Katherine (Collins) Knowles, he resided in West Newton, MA before moving to Warwick in 1976. Mr. Knowles had been employed as a manager with Town Paint & Supply Co. in Newton, MA. He was a member of the Shawomet Baptist Church in Warwick. He is survived by a daughter Christina K. Bentley, RN, and her husband… Lourenco, Mary C. (Paiva) LOURENCO, MARY C. (PAIVA), 91, died peacefully Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Alpine Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Henrique Lourenco. Born June 22, 1917, in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Manuel M. and Maria (Araujo) Paiva. She worked in the jewelry industry for 30 years at the former Crest Craft, Inc. She is survived by her son, Henry Paul Lourenco of Coventry; two grandsons, Scott Lourenco of Tampa, FL and Craig Lourenco of the Netherlands; and her great grandson, Sage Lourenco,… McCarthy III, Frank G. McCARTHY, FRANK G. III, 39, formerly of Warwick died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at home in St. Petersburg, FL. Son of Francis G. McCarthy, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Antoinette B. 'Toni' (Morris) LaFazia, and step-son to Frank P. LaFazia of Coventry. Frank worked at Aqua Cal in St. Petersburg for the last year. He previously worked at Goldline Control in North Kingstown and American Power Conversion. Frank's interest were family, friends, music and riding his motorcycle. He is… McDonald, Helen (Romanska) McDONALD, HELEN (ROMANSKA), of Rumford, formerly of Rumford Towers, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. 'Todd' McDonald. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Brunus and Mary (Kowalewska) Romanska, she resided in Rumford for the past 10 years. Helen was employed by Textron until retiring in 1977. She was devoted to her family. She loved nature and spent many happy hours bird watching and gardening. She loved the ocean and enjoyed… Morel-Bragaul, Rita MOREL-BRAGAUL, RITA, 90, formerly of Central Falls, died Thursday in Ct. after an illness. She was the widow of Alphonse Morel and also of Antone Bragaul. She was born in Central Falls a daughter of the late Wilfrid and Gloria (Turgeon) LaMontagne. She lived most of her life in the city. She had lived in Ct. for the last 7 years. She had been employed as a waitress at the former Conrad's Banquet Hall and the former Algiers Diner. She was Queen Mother of the Red Hat Society at Gardner Heights, Health… Packer, John R. PACKER, JOHN R., of Young Street, Pawtucket died Monday October 20, 2008 at home. He was born in New London, CT., son of the late Ralph and Veronica (Apsit) Packer. Mr. Packer was a musician with The Dunn-Packer Band who indentified with the Chicago Blues Movement and who was known for his work on guitar and base. He toured extensively throughout the United States and abroad with the Duke Robillard and Jimmy Rogers bands and produced his own music under the Hayward Label. While in Amsterdam, he teamed with… Penn, John PENN, JOHN, 79, of Summit St., died Friday evening Oct. 24, 2008 at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Andrade) Penn. In addition to his wife of 50 years, he leaves five children, Stephen J. Penn, John F. Penn, James A.G. Penn, and Loretta L. St. Angelo, all of East Providence and Ann-Marie Karl of Rehoboth; three grandchildren, Joseph and Kristen Motta and Demitre Penn. Brother of the late Rose Laurencott, Antoinette Roberts, Ralph, Domenic, and Anthony Pennachio. His funeral… Potter, Dorothy L. POTTER, DOROTHY L., 79, of Rand St., Central Falls died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Chestnut Terrace, East Providence, RI. Ms. Potter was born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Justin and Alice (Buckmaster) Potter. She was an operator of Hord Tool & Dye for 25 years. She leaves two daughters, Deborah Asermely of Pawtucket and Donna Greene of Central Falls, one son, Michael Potter of Providence, a sister, Grace Powell, four brothers, Richard, Merritt, Craig and Donald Potter, and three… Rose (Mariano) Malone - Bristol, RI (10/24/08) Mrs. Rose (Mariano) Malone, age 76, of 105 Woodlawn Avenue, Bristol died Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late... Untitled Read more...