Thursday, November 13, 2008

Rhode Island Obituaries 11/13/08

  • Albin, Helen (Krupa)

    ALBIN, HELEN (KRUPA), 83, of Fall River died November 10, 2008. She was the widow of Leo F. Albin. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday at 9 AM from the BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 709 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Road, Fall River. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM.

    • Anzivino, Joan G.

      ANZIVINO, JOAN G. 'MS. J', 77, of Davie, FL, passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Davie. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final days. Joan lived a majority of her life in Rhode Island. She worked for many years in the hair dressing industry. She later taught at Arthur Angelo's School of Beauty for 18 yrs. Joan retired and moved to FL in 1997. She is survived by her sons, Frank Antonetti, Jr. of Coventry and Jerry Antonetti of Los Angeles,…

      • Arthur L Larsson, Jr. - East Greenwich, RI

        (11/13/08) Arthur L. Larsson, Jr., 80 of East Greenwich, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Alice ( Clason ) Larsson, whom he was married to for 55 years. Born in Paw...

        • Bell, James

          BELL, JAMES, 86, of Wisteria Drive, died Tuesday at Sunny View Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the husband of the late Edith (Roch) Bell. Born in England, he was a son of the late Edward and Margaret (Whitehead) Bell. Mr. Bell was a Polisher for Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, then worked for the State of RI Airport Security. He was a member of Christ the King Parish, West Warwick and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He is survived by his sister, Nellie Bell Vincent of Warwick and several nieces and…

          • Birch, Blanche L.

            BIRCH, BLANCHE L., 83, of Danielson, Connecticut, formerly of West Warwick, RI passed away peacefully at RI Hospital on November 11th. She was the daughter of the late Horace and Mathilda (Chagnon) Brien. She was the wife of the late William Birch, Sr. She is survived by her five children, Edward Ursillo of Danielson, Connecticut, Linda Restante of Warwick, Patricia Badough of Victoria, Texas, Kathryn Hawkins and Cynthia Hall of Cranston, RI. She is also survived by seven siblings, ten grandchildren and…

            • Butterworth, William J.

              BUTTERWORTH, WILLIAM J., 85, died Wednesday. He was the husband of the late Hope (Walton) Butterworth, father of William J. Butterworth, III, grandfather of three and great grandfather of two. Brother of Florence Mackin and Raymond Butterworth. Funeral Friday at 9am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Avenue, Providence. Visitation Thursday 5-7. For messages of condolence, complete obituary…

              • Campion Sr., Lawrence

                CAMPION, LAWRENCE, SR., 81, a long time resident of East Greenwich passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 11, 2008, at Scalabrini Villa. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose E. (Fogarty) Campion. Born in New Castle on Tyne, England, he was a son of the late Edward and Lillian P. (Bulford) Campion. Mr. Campion was a Letter Carrier for the US Postal Service out of Cranston. He was a WWII Navy veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus, former St. Joseph Council #15, the National…

                • DiOrio, Josephine (Ricci)

                  DiORIO, JOSEPHINE (RICCI), 84, of North Providence, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Morgan Health Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph J. DiOrio. Born in North Providence, she was the daughter of the late Nicandro and Ernestine ( Cambio ) Ricci. Josephine had been a jewelry worker for several years before retiring. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves a daughter, Anne Baynes and her husband Andrew and a grandson, Bryan Baynes. She was the sister of the late Rose…

                  • Dolliff, Thomas E.

                    DOLLIFF, THOMAS E., 66, of Bristol Passed away Monday at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Patricia (Lucas) Dolliff. Father of Michael and Michele Dolliff. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10 AM in St Mary Church Wood St., Bristol. Burial will be private. Please visit www.celebratewithsmith.com

                    • Erickson, Gloria D. (Gargani)

                      ERICKSON, GLORIA D. (GARGANI), 83, of Blaine Street, Cranston, slipped away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing Center, Cranston, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Claude Erickson. Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Guido and Olga (Garzilli) Gargani. Mrs. Erickson lived a colorful life; attending the Chaloff School of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. She studied private voice under her benefactor the late Emma Belden of…

                      • Fortune V (Romano) Guida - Bristol, RI

                        (11/13/08) Mrs. Fortune V. (Romano) Guida, age 92, of Gibson Road, Bristol, died peacefully Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Linn Health Care Center, East Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was...

                        • Gardner, Avis (Peck)

                          GARDNER AVIS (PECK) 98, formerly of County Road Barrington died Tuesday at the South Bay Manor in Peacedale. She was the wife of the late Heman Gardner Born in Barrington a daughter of the late George and Freelove (Holmes) Peck, she lived in Barrington most of her life. She was the last surviving member of the Peck Family, a founding family of Barrington. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:30 PM in the Smith-Mason Funeral Home 398 Willett Avenue Riverside with burial in Princes Hill Cemetery in…

                          • Gauvin, Rachel E. (Rosenquist)

                            GAUVIN, RACHEL E. (ROSENQUIST), 69, of Dahlia Drive, passed away Tuesday at home. She was the wife of the late Roger C. Gauvin. Born in Central Falls, RI she was a daughter of the late Alfred A. and Therese R. (Frechette) Rosenquist. Mrs. Gauvin worked for the North Kingstown School Department for over thirty years, retiring as the North Kingstown High School's Principals Secretary. She was a member of NEARI. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves three children, Michael R. Gauvin…

                            • Hall, Victoria J. (Mastreano)

                              HALL, VICTORIA J. (MASTREANO), 83, of Scituate Vista passed away November 6, 2006. She was the mother of Kathleen A. Hall, and Michael Hall. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday November 10, 2008.

                              • Langton, Edward B.

                                LANGTON, EDWARD B., 79, a Marine veteran of the Korean War, died on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Frederick and Margaret (McDermott) Langton. Mr. Langton owned and operated E & M Trucking. He had served on the East Providence Zoning Board, the East Providence City Council and had served one term as the City's mayor. He is survived by his children, Kathleen M. Schio of Seekonk, Patrick E. Langton of Cranston, and Colleen F. Langton of Riverside; his…

                                • Levin, Melvin Norman

                                  LEVIN, MELVIN NORMAN, 84, of Providence, formerly of Warwick died Mon., Nov. 10, 2008 at the VA Medical Center. Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Israel and Edith (Latt) Levin. He was a WWII U. S. Army veteran having served in the Medical Corps and was involved in the 'D' day invasion. He attended Bryant College and Johnson & Wales University. Prior to his retirement in 1982 he had worked for 35 years as a Credit Manager for American Tourister, Inc. He was a member of Temple Emanu…

                                  • Martin, Dorothy D. F. "Aunt Darby"

                                    MARTIN, DOROTHY D. F. 'DARBY' 'AUNT DARBY', 48, of Mechanic St. died on November 10, 2008 in South County Hospital. She was a daughter of Doris F. (Snead) Martin and the late Edgerton Martin, Sr. She was the sister of Stanley R. Martin, Kathy A. Martin-Northrup, Roy Martin and the late Edgerton Martin Jr. A funeral service will be held Saturday 10am in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Calling Hours Friday 7-9pm. www.bellfuneralhome.net

                                    • Meehan, John A.

                                      MEEHAN, JOHN A., 93 of Atria Harbor Hill, East Greenwich and formerly of Top St, Providence died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marjorie F. (Bickell) Meehan. He was born in the Fox Point section of Providence. He resided on the East Side of Providence most of his life before moving to East Greenwich two years ago. He was a Letter Carrier out of the Turnkey station for the United States Postal Service for 34 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of the United Postal Service N. A.…

                                      • Milhomme, Kendra J.

                                        MILHOMME, KENDRA J., 25 of Burton Ave., died Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Rhode Island Hospital. Born July 10, 1983, in Pawtucket, she was the beloved daughter of Carolyn (Medeiros) and Richard Burgess of Riverside and Kenneth Milhomme of Green Brier, TN. Kendra was formerly a volunteer at the Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence and had previously worked at TJ Maxx in Seekonk, MA. In addition to her parents, she leaves a daughter, Morgan J. Milhomme of Riverside; and her best friend and…

                                        • Newman, Herbert C.

                                          NEWMAN, HERBERT C., 85, of Johnston, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Anne L. (Law) Newman. His funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville. Burial with military honors will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Visiting Hours Friday 5-8 PM. For full obituary visit www.Tucker QuinnFuneralChapel.com.

                                          • Peloso, Francis J.

                                            PELOSO, FRANCIS J. 'MOE', 74, of Warwick Ave., died on Tuesday at the R.I. Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Michael & Helen (Gleason) Peloso, he was a Warwick resident most of his life. He was a machine operator for the former Narragansett Brewery for 20 years. He had also been a truck driver for Warwick Lumber for many years. Mr. Peloso was a Navy Veteran and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He leaves his children: Michael C. Peloso, Jeffrey F. Peloso and Tami Lynch all…

                                            • Pendleton, Barbara E. (LaPorte)

                                              Barbara E. (LaPorte) Pendleton, 78, of 2 Sunrise Drive, Westerly, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Coventry Skilled Nursing & Rehab. She was the wife of Chauncey Pendleton. Born in Richmond on Nov. 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Baton) LaPorte, she was a bookkeeper for Angelo Marone. She enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband and her children, Todd Pendleton of Westerly, Wanda Gardiner of Hopkinton and Cynthia Ready of…

                                              • Pitts, Annie G.

                                                PITTS, ANNIE G., 88 died on November 12, 2008 at Bannister House where she was a resident. She was the wife of the late Raymond Junior Pitts. She was born in Baltimore Maryland a daughter of the late Raymond Mc Neil and the late Annie L. (Pitts) Mc Neil She was the mother of the late Annie D. Pitts. She is survived by 1 Grand daughter Anita Pitts, 3 Great grandchildren Yolanda, Glendora and David Pitts. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11am in Bell Funeral Home 571 Broad Street. Calling hour…

                                                • Rita G (Bettey) St. Hilaire - Pawtucket, RI

                                                  (11/13/08) Pawtucket ~ Rita G. (Bettey) St. Hilaire, 88, formerly of Harris St., Pawtucket, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol. She was the beloved wife of the late Aurele ...

                                                  • Robitaille Sr., Donald

                                                    ROBITAILLE, DONALD, SR., 70, of Old Quarry Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lucy (L'Europa) Robitaille. They were married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a son of Walter and Helen (McKenna) Robitaille, he lived in Glocester for 26 years, previously living in Smithfield. Mr. Robitaille was a machine operator for AT Wall Company until retirement and he had also worked alongside his wife for her company, In touch Jewelry, in…

                                                    • Roselyn (Vaccaro) Esposito - Bristol, RI

                                                      (11/13/08) Mrs. Roselyn (Vaccaro) Esposito, age 78, of 186 Mt. Hope Avenue, Bristol, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Bernard Esposito, her husband o...

                                                      • Ryan, Robert A.

                                                        RYAN, ROBERT A., 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 10th, 2008 at South County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Angela (Petrecca) Ryan and they were married 61 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Rachael (Stackpole) Ryan, and had been a long time resident of the Elmhurst section of Providence. He worked as a machinist and toolmaker for Wholesworth Manufacturing Co. and BIF Industries before retiring to Narragansett twenty-six years ago. Mr.…

                                                        • Rzemien, Alan D.

                                                          RZEMIEN, ALAN D., 62, of Beverage Hill Avenue, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2008 at Memorial Hospital. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of Alexander and Mary Rzemien. Besides his parents he is also survived by a brother Russell Rzemien and his wife Kathleen of Maryland, three nieces and one nephew. Funeral and Burial will be private. Arrangements by the PRATA FUNERAL HOME, Pawtucket.

                                                          • Sacharko, Chester T.

                                                            SACHARKO, CHESTER T., 87, of Albert Ave., passed away Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Claire P. (Fox) Sacharko, they were married for 61 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Kachanowicz) Sacharko, he had lived in Edgewood for over 50 years. He was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII and had worked at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station for many years. Upon retirement he became a Real Estate Investor for many years. Besides his wife he leaves…

                                                            • Silva, Luiz M.

                                                              SILVA, LUIZ M., 84, of Power St., died at home, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. He was the husband of Maria (Correia) Silva. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, on Dec. 15, 1923, he was a son of the late Francisco and Maria (Medeiros) Silva. Mr. Silva was a retired housekeeper from Brown University. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 7 children, Lucia Cabral and Luis Silva, both of East Providence, John Silva and Joseph Silva, both of Providence, Horatio Silva of West Warwick, Maria Refino of Pawtucket, and…

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