Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/11/08

  • Barnes, Richard I.

    BARNES, RICHARD I., 76, of Fox Run, died Sunday at Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence. He was the husband of Lorraine I. (Mandeville) Barnes and former husband of Diana (Coogan) Barnes. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Grace (Barnes) Pacheco. Richard was an engineer with General Dynamics in Taunton, MA for twenty years retiring in 2006. Besides his wife and former wife he is survived by his children, Susan Barnes-Brown, Jeffrey Barnes, Wenda Barnes, Maribeth Barnes, Christopher…

    • Celia (Pokross) Dress - Middletown, RI

      (11/11/08) Celia Pokross Dress, 100, formerly of Blenheim, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown. She celebrated her 100th birthday in July at a grand party hosted by...

      • Clifford J Corbishley - Cranston, RI

        (11/11/08) Corbishley, Clifford J., 90, of Scituate Ave., Cranston, formerly of Eddy Street, Cranston, entered into rest on Monday, November 10. He was the beloved husband of Ednella Nell (Maraia) Corbishley....

        • Corrigan, Kathleen Stephanie (Sabo)

          CORRIGAN, KATHLEEN STEPHANIE (SABO), of East Greenwich, died on November 8 at Kent County Hospital. She was the wife of 38 years of John F. Corrigan. Kathleen was born in New York City to Anne and Stephen Sabo, and lived there, attending New York University and Queens College and working for Mademoiselle Magazine until she and John moved to Rhode Island in 1972. Kathleen and John have lived in East Greenwich since 1977 where Kathleen raised their four children with maternal passion. Kathleen is survived by…

          • Croft, Carol A. (Petrucci)

            CROFT, CAROL A. (PETRUCCI), 66, of Van Zandt Avenue, Warwick, died on Monday November 10, 2008 at home. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late John and Elenora (Cambio) Petrucci. She is survived by one daughter: Colleen Jernquist of Cranston, two sons: Leonard J. Croft and his wife Cheryl of Cranston and Steven Croft of Cranston. Two brothers: Richard Petrucci of Johnston and Robert Petrucci of CT. Grandmother of 7. She was the former wife of Leonard E. Croft of Cranston. Funeral from the…

            • David J Langley - Warwick, RI

              (11/11/08) LANGLEY, DAVID J., 61, born July 12, 1947 of Warwick and formerly of North Scituate passed away Sunday November 9, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was self employed for many years at Dave\'s Auto Service...

              • Dorzi, Peter J.

                DORZI, PETER J., of Cady Road in Barrington passed away Sunday at Grace Barker N.H. in Warren. He is survived by two loving daughters Judith Koger of Seekonk and Charlotte, Delaney of Warren. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, where family will receive friends Thursday 8-9 a.m. Funeral Thursday 8:45 a.m. at the funeral home, 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church Barrington, RI. Burial will be in Maria del Campo Cemetery in Barrington. Please visit…

                • Duffy, Martin A.

                  DUFFY, MARTIN A., 64, of Charles St., died Nov. 8, 2008. Martin was the brother of John P. Duffy, Jr., Anna D'Andrea, Rita Sharbuno and Margaret Fairchild. Funeral services private. Arrangements by THE J.F. SKEFFINGTON CHAPEL.

                  • Fox, Carol (Norin)

                    FOX, CAROL (NORIN), 75, of Weekapaug and West Hartford, CT, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 9th. She was the wife of Paul T. Fox. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Isabel (Prentiss) Norin. Mrs. Fox was the beloved mother of Kimberly Fox Egan and her husband Brian of East Norwalk, CT, Melinda Fox of Marblehead, MA, Bonnie Fox Wallace and her husband Christopher of Wakefield and Jennifer Fox Walles and her husband Robert of Wenham, MA; loving grandmother of Baylor, Carson,…

                    • Frechette, Alfred Louis "Al"

                      FRECHETTE, ALFRED LOUIS 'AL',77, beloved husband of the late Katharine B. Frechette, died Friday, November 7th at his Wickford home, surrounded by loved ones. Al Frechette was born in 1930 in Burlington, VT, and was the only child of the late Dr. & Mrs. Alfred L. Frechette of Brookline, MA. Admired as a man of great dignity, he was known for his dry wit, his love of music and the arts and his fondness for motor sports. He was a consistent source of strength and wisdom to many, both personally…

                      • Gilchrist, Alan

                        GILCHRIST, ALAN, 52, husband of Laurie (Andrews) Gilchrist of East Ave. passed away Wednesday, November 5th at Philip Hulitar Hospice in Providence, with his family at his side. He worked in the Metal Recycling Industry. Born in Glasgow, Scotland the son of Flora S. (Young) Gilchrist of Scotland and the late Robert Gilchrist. Alan is survived by his loving family, his wife Laurie, two daughters, Meghann and Heather E. Gilchrist both of North Providence, one brother Mark Gilchrist of Smithfield. A Memorial…

                        • Gill-Thomas, Elizabeth A. (Carson)

                          GILL-THOMAS, ELIZABETH A. (CARSON), 88, of Johnston passed away November 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late Nathaniel A. Gill and the late James F. Thomas, Jr. and the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (McGlynn) Carson. Elizabeth was a fiscal officer for the Providence Police Dept. for over 20 years. She was also a member of Local 1033 and the Cranston Senior Center. She was the mother of Wayne P. Gill and his wife Deborah, William J. Thomas and his wife Sandra and the late N. Anthony Gill. She was…

                          • Hall, Gene A.

                            HALL, GENE A., 67, of Melrose Street, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Robert and Alice (Redford) Hall. Gene was employed as a mathematics teacher in the junior high and high school with the Coventry School Department for 35 years before retiring. He was a graduate of RI College, where he was a dancer and choreographer. He was an active member for many years with the Elmwood Foundation and was involved in several charitable and non-profit…

                            • Jackson, Wallace C.

                              JACKSON, WALLACE C., 97, of St. Joseph Street and formerly of Cumberland, died Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Mount St. Francis Health Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Viola L. (Garner) Jackson. Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Frederick and Sarah (Greene) Jackson, he had lived in Cumberland for most of his life. Mr. Jackson was a supplier in the twisting room of Owens Corning Fiberglas before retiring. He was a former member of the Cumberland Tenants Association and a former volunteer…

                              • Johnson Jr., Conrad T.

                                JOHNSON, CONRAD T., JR., 49, of Warwick, a self-employed construction worker, died Saturday, November 08, 2008. Born in the Bronx, NY, a son of Conrad T. Johnson and the late Gertrude A. (Sauter) Johnson, he had been a Warwick resident most of his life. He was the father of Conrad T. Johnson, III and Matthew J. Johnson. His funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane at 10AM. Burial…

                                • Langley, David J.

                                  LANGLEY, DAVID J., 61, born July 12, 1947 of Warwick and formerly of North Scituate passed away Sunday November 9, 2008 at Kent Hospital. He was self employed for many years at Dave's Auto Service Center in Pawtuxet Village, and most recently ventured into carpentry and a pool business. He was a devoted and loving father to his children Krystal, Kyle, Sean, and Janelle (and dear Janelle born 11/5/91). He leaves behind an ex-wife Kerry of 11 years, a sister Carol in NY, and other family. He served in…

                                  • Lautieri, Luigia (DiCarlo)

                                    LAUTIERI, LUIGIA (DiCARLO), 86, a homemaker of Providence Street, died Friday at Caritas Norwood Hospital. She was the wife of the late Rosindo Lautieri. Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Marianne (Pinto) DiCarlo. She was the beloved mother of John P. Lautieri and his wife Gail of Mansfield, MA, Marianne L. Minahan and her husband Stewart of Fayetteville, AR, and Antoinette 'Toni' Lautieri and her husband Tullio Pitassi of Glocester, RI. Caring sister of Mary…

                                    • Medo, Dolores (Augustine)

                                      MEDO, DOLORES (AUGUSTINE), of Ocala, FL, and formerly of Providence, passed away November 5th, 2008. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Medo and the former wife of the late James A. Simpson. Born in Norwalk, CT, a daughter of the late Walter and Stella (Zoldak) Augustine. She had lived in Providence for over 20 years prior to living in Ocala, FL. Dolores graduated from Bryant College. She was a certified L.P.N at the former St. Joseph's and Cranston General Hospitals for many years. She leaves five…

                                      • Olufowobi Sr., Heskay

                                        OLUFOWOBI, HESKAY SR., 56, a construction worker, of Peace Street, died Tuesday at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of Sonia (Reid) Olufowobi. Born in Igebu, Nigeria, the son of the late Alli Olufowobi and Sabanatu (Oduwole) Olufowobi of Nigeria. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by son, Heskay Olufowobi Jr., daughters, Davia Williams and Oluseyi Olufowobi, all of Providence. Funeral 10am Saturday in Bright Funeral Home, 290 Public Street, Providence. Burial will be in Oakland…

                                        • Pulcini, Francis

                                          PULCINI, FRANCIS, 84, of Westfield Dr., Cranston, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Maria A. (Zonfrilli) Pulcini. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Pietro and Maria (Tanzi) Pulcini, he resided in Cranston for the past 28 years. Mr. Pulcini was a master mold maker in the jewelry industry and worked at Trafari Jewelry Company for 27 years and later at other companies before retiring in 1986. He was a member and past chairman of the…

                                          • Quinn Jr., Walter A.

                                            QUINN, WALTER A. JR., 81, a funeral director for 57 years, died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice Inpatient Center. He was the husband of the late Joyce F. (Ring) Quinn. They had been married for 47 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter A. and Veronica A. (Daly) Quinn, he had been a resident of the Elmhurst section of Providence before moving to Warwick. A third generation funeral director, he began his career in 1951 at the funeral home's original location…

                                            • Robert W Schinese - Cranston, RI

                                              (11/11/08) SCHINSE, ROBERT W., 69, of Cranston passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at R.I. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jeannette (Badeau) Schinse. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late...

                                              • Rose, Arline M. (McCabe)

                                                ROSE, ARLINE M. (McCABE), age 82, of Smith St., passed away on November 9th at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lt. Joseph J. Rose (PPD, Ret.). Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Emma V. (Daneker) McCabe. Before retirement in 1987, Mrs. Rose was a state employee with the RI Dept. of Transportation, as a systems analyst for over 30 years. She was a loving and caring person who will be sadly missed, especially by her grandchildren, Rebecca, Tessa, Joseph and Emma Rose.…

                                                • Santos, Olga

                                                  SANTOS, OLGA, 74, of Sumach Avenue, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008. She leaves one sister, Brenda Pepin of Viera, FL; one brother, Richard Santos of Coventry; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ronald Santos. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11 AM in St. Martha's Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be private. Arrangements by PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME.

                                                  • Schinse, Robert W.

                                                    SCHINSE, ROBERT W., 69, of Cranston passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at R.I. Hospital. He was the loving husband of Jeannette (Badeau) Schinse. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Rachel (Mayne) Schinse. He served in the Navy from 1957 to 1959. Mr. Schinse was a pipe fitter for the State of Rhode Island before retiring in 2001. He is also survived by his children Robin M. (Schinse) DeLomba, Rhonda J. (Schinse) Evans and son-in-law Anthony Evans. He was the grandfather of…

                                                  • St. Cyr, Dorothy C. (Sullivan)

                                                    ST. CYR, DOROTHY C. (SULLIVAN), age 95, of Cedar Pond Dr., passed away on November 9th at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard A. St. Cyr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Daniel F. and Catherine (Brennan) Sullivan. Before retirement, Mrs. St. Cyr was employed by the State of R.I. with the Employment Security for over 30 years. She was a loving and caring person, who was devoted to her family. Loving mother of Joan M. St. Cyr of Yardley, PA and Judith Robertson of…

                                                    • Thomas, James

                                                      THOMAS, JAMES, 59, of Wakefield, on Nov. 10th. Husband of Paula (Northup) Thomas, father of Jamie Thomas and Alison Thomas, brother of Charles Thomas, Jr. and Michael Thomas. Funeral Thursday 9 AM from AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home, Wakefield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-7 PM. For memorial donations and full obituary: averystortifuneralhome.com

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