| Read more... Read more... Florance (Fuderer) Gledhill - Tomasso - Warwick, RI (09/23/08) Florance Gledhill – Tomasso, 88 of Warwick, died Tuesday at Kent Hospital, Warwick. She was the wife of Raymond E. Tomasso and the widow of the late William H. Gledhill. Born in Providence,... Garrison, Mary Josephine (Dobbs) Mary Josephine (Dobbs) Garrison, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Groton after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Mary Jo was born Oct. 20, 1924, in Moundsville, W.Va., one of 12 children born to George and Dessie Dobbs. She married John Elwood Garrison in June 1941. He predeceased her in 1964 at age 50. She is survived by three children, a son, Roger Garrison and his wife Marilyn of Westerly, a daughter, Lucy Sullivan and her partner, Cyndia Shook, of Norwich, and a son, Dean Garrison of… Joseph Arthur "Art" LeBlanc - Pawtucket, RI (09/23/08) Pawtucket ~ Joseph Arthur “Art” LeBlanc, 90, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (Purnell) LeBlanc for 63 years. Born in Providence, a... Read more... Read more... Rosemarie A (Gadano) Saviano - West Warwick, RI (09/22/08) Rosemarie Saviano of Webster MA formerly of West Warwick, died Sunday September 21, 2008 at Mount Saint Francis Health Center, Woonsocket. She was the companion of Randy Daniels. Born... SALVATORE W CIRESI - Cranston, RI (09/23/08) CIRESI, SALVATORE W. \'\'BILL\'\' 80 of Cranston passed away September 22, 2008 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre, Cranston. He was the beloved husband of Evelyn A. (Carnevale) Ciresi. Mr & Mrs Ciresi hav... Read more... Read more... |
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/23/08
Friday, September 19, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/19/08
Read more... (09/18/08) Mrs. Anna M. (Furtado) King, age 86, of 18 Fatima Drive, Bristol, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. King. Born in... Read more... BARCLAY, GLADYS, 91, of Minnesota Ave., died Thursday at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Barclay. Born in New Bedford, MA she was a daughter of the late William and Sarah (Sullivan) Hall. Mrs. Barclay was a member of the Norwood Baptist Church, where her son George is the pastor, and a member of the Church's Norbakirk Group. She is survived by her daughter Linda J. Visco and her husband Louie of Yarmouthport, MA and Jensen Beach, FL; her three sons, Kenneth W. Barclay and his wife Pam… BOTELHO, JOSE ARMANDO, 62, of Puritan Ave., Rumford, died peacefully at home, Wednesday evening, September 17, 2008. He was the loving husband of Liberta (Silva) Botelho. Born March 22, 1946, in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Maria dos Santos Botelho. Mr. Botelho was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church. He has worked for American Insulated Wire since he came to this country in 1977. In addition to his wife of 36 years, he leaves his children, Paulo Botelho of Seekonk, Rui A.… Read more... COSTA, MYRTLE A., died September 16, 2008. She was the wife of the late Manuel Costa. She is survived by 5 children, 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 7:30PM in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway East Providence RI. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 6-8PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be given to your favorite charity. DiSANDRO, JOHN J. JR., 67, of Scull Street, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 17, 2008 surrounded by his loving family after a 3 month courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Sharon (Voller) DiSandro. Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late John J. Sr. and Carmela (Rao) DiSandro. Mr. DiSandro was the former owner of Designer Jewelry and Mr. Sparkle Carwash both of Newport before his retirement. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters Lisa Casalino and her… HALLAM, ARTHUR H., 63, of Northampton Street, died Tuesday at the New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital. He was the husband of Maureen (Conway) Hallam. Born in Providence, a son of the late Albert and Irene (Bibeau) Hallam, he had been a Warwick resident for the past 35 years. Mr Hallam was a jewel designer at the Imperial Delta Company for 15 years. An avid fisherman, Mr. Hallam enjoyed playing cards and was a diehard Red Sox and Bruins fan. Besides his wife, he leaves 1 son, Jason J. Hallam and his wife… Read more... HILL-MAISANO, CORA (REDMOND), of Crane Street, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Dominick J. Maisano. Born in West Wyoming, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Leona (DeBold) Redmond. Cora was the beloved mother of Tom and Jay Hill. Sister of Rita Hensley, Louise Mundy and the late Roy, Ralph, and Donald Redmond and Ollie Wickizer. Beloved grandmother of Jane and Sam Hill and Alisha Martin. Beloved great grandmother of Aiden Martin- Perreault. She is… Read more... of the Bristol Animal Shelter, 11 Broadcommon Road, Box 155, Bristol, RI 02809. For online condolence and shared memory books, information and directions www.sansonefuneralhome.com KING, SHELIA HIGH, 60, passed away on August 25, 2008 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of Henry and Gloria Cole. Survived by her children: Kirk E.H. Reid, Candace T. King and John King Jr. A Celebration of Life will be held in her honor at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Phillips Memorial Baptist Church in Cranston, RI (09/18/08) MORVILLO, LYDIA V. (Marsella) 95, of Cranston and Jupiter Florida passed away September 17, 2008 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Augustus and Jenny... Umile Lupinacci unexpectedly passed on Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008, in Cosenza, Italy. Umile Lupinacci was born Oct. 12, 1921, in Acri (CS) Italy. Mr. Lupinacci bravely served in the Italian Army and was a prisoner of war during World War II. Umile enjoyed his days with his family around him. He especially loved to be around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all. Umile was a resident of Westerly from 1974 until 1984 and was employed by American Velvet. He was predeceased by… MAIN, GEORGE 'CAPTAIN BOB', 83, of Wakefield, died Monday, September 8th. He was the husband of the late Anne (Baldwin) Main. Born in Carolina, RI, he was son of the late George R. and Gladys (Larkin) Main. Mr. Main was a World War II Veteran, commercial & sport fisherman, as well as a trapper for the federal government and the State of RI. His knowledge of fishing and the wilderness were extraordinary. All his family and friends will sincerely miss his fascinating stories of his life and his… (09/19/08) Pawtucket – Margaret M. (Pierce) Dunphy, 90, of Main Street died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at the Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Ernest Dunphy. ... (09/18/08) South Kingstown - Mary E. (Ackermen) Hedberg, 83, of Browns Farm Rd., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in the South County Hospital, South Kingstown, RI. She was the wife of Ralph V. Hedberg and had... McCREADIE, THERESA G. (NAULT), 88, of No. Smithfield, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in the St. Antoine Residence, No. Smithfield. She was the wife of the late David M. McCreadie, Sr. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Majorique J. and Orise (Vanasse) Nault. She lived in town since 1966. Mrs. McCeadie was primarily a homemaker, but had worked part time at the former Social Department Store & Kornstein's Department Store. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church,… MITRIS, VILNIS, 92, formerly of Lincoln, died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket. Born in Latvia, he moved to the US in 1949 and was the husband of the late Irma (Grauzitis) Mitris. He was the owner of the former Mitris Construction Co. for forty years, retiring in 1990. He is survived by three daughters, Mara Mitris of Woonsocket, Sandra Mitris of Cumberland and Ramona Mitris and her husband William J. Higginson, Jr. of No. Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Mirdza… MNAYARJI, HANNA K., died at home in Orlando, FL from a long illness. Born 1930 in Mardyne, Turkey, son of the late Karim and Bahia Mnayarji. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Anisseh (Doumato) Mnayarji of Orlando; 3 sons Karim H. Mnayarji of Lincoln, RI, Gabriel H. Mnayarji of Orlando, FL, Bassam H. Mnayarji of Longwood, FL; 2 daughters Feryal Monayarji and Claudia Sarkis of Orlando, FL; 13 grandchildren and 4 great-granddaughters; brother of Elias Mnayarji of Hassakeh, Syria. He was the brother of the… O'CONNOR, DORCAS E., 75, formerly of River Heights Drive, Wakefield, died Thursday. She was the wife of the late John 'Jack' O'Connor. Born in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Hugh J. and A. Muriel (Dunne) Fraser. The family later moved to New York City area and resided in Larchmont, NY. After attending local Ursaline schools, she matriculated to the College of New Rochelle, NY, graduating as class valedictorian in 1953. In the South County area, she worked for several years as… PURTILL, WILLIAM M., 89, husband of the late Retta M. (Little) Purtill, died September 16, 2008 in Townshend, VT. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law-Lawrence and Karen Purtill of Narragansett and his daughter and son-in-law Jayne and Joseph Rivers and two grandchildren Kathleen and Daniel Rivers, all of Brattleboro, VT. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. A calling hour will be held Saturday from 8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m. in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Funeral Liturgy will be… RATHBUN, IDA J., 95, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2008. She was the wife of the late Edwin C. Rathbun and the daughter of the late George N. and Anna M. (Hutchison) Cook. She was a teacher and then principal for the Quidnessett Kindergarten Program for 20 years. Following her retirement, she was a cook for many organizations and group homes. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Eastern Star. She was the mother of the late Margaret C. (Rathbun) Sumney and is survived by two grandchildren;… Read more... ROBINSON, B. EVELYN, (JACQUES), a retired waitress died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Sunnyview Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Christopher P. Robinson and a daughter of the late Eber and Olive (Dexter) Jacques. Evelyn was the beloved sister of Myrtle L. Miller, Ruth O. Davis, Margaret E. Waugh and the late E. Dudley Jacques, Jr., Robert R. Jacques and Harriet M. Feeley. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her funeral service will be held Monday at 10 am in the TUCKER-QUINN… TRIGGIANO, RALPH J., 77, of North Kingstown and Naples, FL, passed away after a years illness on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Janice L. (Vallante) Triggiano. They were married for eleven years. Born in Cleveland, Ohio he was a son of the late Michael and Libera (Tranaso) Triggiano. He was a machinist for the River Terminal Railroad in Cleveland and the owner of various condominiums, apartments and commercial buildings in Cleveland. Ralph was a volunteer at the Kaiser… |
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/18/08
AHN, WOO SUN, 66, of Greenville Ave., died September 16, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jung Suk (Lee) Ahn. Born in Korea he was a son of the late Eun Kyo Ahn and Kiok Lee. Mr. Ahn was a business owner in the import-export industry. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Joo Young Ahn and her husband Kang Nyoun Kim, Joo Mi Ahn and her husband Se Hyun Youn, a granddaughter Alice Kim all of Johnston, a brother Phillip Sun Ahn… ANDREOZZI, VITO, 86, of North Providence, formerly of Johnston, passed away September 17, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Bartholomew and Ann (Giampietro) Andreozzi. Mr. Andreozzi was a retired toolmaker, a WWII Army Veteran, a parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, a sports enthusiast enjoying baseball and football and tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He is survived by his sons, Richard Andreozzi of Warwick and James Andreozzi of Johnston,… Read more... (09/18/08) Mrs. Anna M. (Furtado) King, age 86, of 18 Fatima Drive, Bristol, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. King. Born in... and friends are invited to attend a funeral service Saturday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly. Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. For online condolence shared memory books go to www.buckler-johnston.com. Read more... BLACK, WILLIAM M., 61, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Born in Providence, son of the late William R. N. and Aino (Kyllonen) Black, he was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket. Bill was a Vietnam U. S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union Local No. 37 East Providence for 25 years until retiring in 2002. He leaves one daughter, Donna L. Peterson; one son, Robert W. Black; one grandson, Gary A. Peterson, Jr.; one sister, Karen L. McGrath and her husband Robert and two nephews.… BROWN, JOHN C., 88, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy I. (Hesseman) Brown for 62 years. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Robert M. and Margaret (Mungo) Brown. John resided in Pawtucket most of his life. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. John was a quality control engineer at the Northrop Corporation, Norwood, MA for many years until retiring in 1986. He served as a lay minister at area nursing homes and small churches. John was… Read more... COYLE, ETHEL B., on September 15, 2008. A longtime Rumford resident she was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Kennedy) Coyle and a sister of the late Gertrude A. Coyle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St Margaret Church, Pawtucket Ave., Rumford. Calling hours are omitted. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Please omit flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, 50 Maude St., Providence, R.I. 02908. Arrangements by Monahan… Read more... HENNING, ALISON PEAKE, died on July 2, of cancer at home in New Haven, CT. Beloved wife of the late Basil Duke Henning. Colgate Professor of English History and Master of Saybrook College at Yale University for 29 years. Born in 1918 in Camden, SC. A graduate of the Westover School and Smith College (member of Phi Beta Kappa). Honorary member of the Yale Glee Club and the Whiffenpoofs. She enthusiastically sponsored music at Yale throughout her life. With her husband, she was the recipient of the Yale Medal… Read more... (09/18/08) MORVILLO, LYDIA V. (Marsella) 95, of Cranston and Jupiter Florida passed away September 17, 2008 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence a daughter of the late Augustus and Jenny... hip Club. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 9:30 am at the Westminster Unitarian Church, 119 Kenyon Avenue, East Greenwich, RI 02818 - www.westministeruu.org. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Westminster Memorial Garden, at the above address. MARTIN, LARRY 77, of Fox Point Manor died Friday. He was the son of the late Clara Martin. Larry was well known as a kind, hard working and amiable man. He will be missed by his many friends in Fox Point where he lived for 60 years and especially by Steve and Anne, his daily companions for the past 13 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10am in Holy Rosary Church, Traverse St., Providence. Calling hours Friday 5-7pm. in the Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home 230 Waterman St.,… (09/18/08) South Kingstown - Mary E. (Ackermen) Hedberg, 83, of Browns Farm Rd., died Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in the South County Hospital, South Kingstown, RI. She was the wife of Ralph V. Hedberg and had... McGINNESS, JOHN J., died August 26th in Florida. A Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday at 2PM in the CHARLES COELHO Funeral Home, 151 Cross St., Central Falls. Directions and condolences at: coelhofuneralhome.com NOLIN, RENE J., 83, formerly of Pawtucket and Port St. Lucie, FL, died on Sept. 16, 2008 in Pascoag. He was a son of the late Leon R. and Florina (Riendeau) Nolin. As a young US Army soldier during WWII in Angio, Italy he suffered an injury which left him completely disabled for the rest of his life. Survivors are seven sisters: Doris Letellier of Pascoag, Claire Pepin of North Providence, Estelle DelDonno of S. Attleboro, Theresa Ouelette of Stuart, FL, Alice Lapinsky of Lovell, ME, Diane Provencher of… O'DONNELL, CAROL M., of Evergreen Drive, died peacefully Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late George & Margaret (McGee) Mullervy. Carol worked as a nurse in the Pediatric unit at Rhode Island Hospital and also with the Visiting Nurses. She was a communicant of St. Brendan's Parish and a member of the choir. She participated in the Bay View Performing Arts. Besides her husband she leaves five sons;… O'GRADY, ELIZABETH (PUCHALSKA), age 95 of Providence, passed away on September 16th at RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John P. O'Grady. Born in Lynn, MA, she was a daughter of the late William and Antonina (Chrzanowska) Puchalski. Beloved mother of Daniel O'Grady with whom she lived, and John O'Grady of Scituate. She was the mother of the late Patricia A. Leoni. Grandmother of 6 great-grandmother of 5, she was the sister of the late Chester, Matthew, Henry Puchalski,… PETRUCCI, EDWARD, 85, of Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence a guitarist and instructor passed away September 17, 2008. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Theresa (Scorpio) Petrucci. During his years as a guitarist, Edward had performed throughout the New England area and the Eastern Coast in many of the top supper clubs, dance halls and lounges. He was also active in concerts, recording and broadcasting. As an instructor he taught in Providence and Cranston for many years… PURTILL, WILLIAM M., 89, husband of the late Retta M. (Little) Purtill, died September 16, 2008 in Townshend, VT. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law-Lawrence and Karen Purtill of Narragansett and his daughter and son-in-law Joyce and Joseph Rivers and two grandchildren Kathleen and Daniel Rivers, all of Brattleboro, VT. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. A calling hour will be held Saturday from 8:30a.m. to 9:30a.m. in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Funeral Liturgy will be… Read more... SOUCY, ETIENNE R. 'STEVE', 86, of Ferncrest Ave., died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Coventry Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Ginetta 'Jean' (Petrocelli) Soucy for 59 years. Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Valmore and Aldea (Forcier) Soucy, he was a Coventry resident most of his life. Steve developed and owned Sherwood Valley Mobile Home Park in Coventry since 1982. He was an active parishioner of… THOMAS, HATTIE MAE, 87, of Abbott Street, died Friday, September 12, at Pine Grove Health Center, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Frank Thomas. Born in Jennings, LA, a daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Deville) Pullman. She lived in Providence for the last 69 years. She leaves a son William Watts of Providence; two daughters, Mary Thomas and Dorothy Ola, both of Providence, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a great great grandson. She was a sister of the late Foreman, Arthur… (09/17/08) ANDREOZZI, VITO 86, of North Providence, formerly of Johnston passed away Tuesday September 17, 2008 in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence a son of the late Bartholomew and Ann (Giampietr... VAITEKUNAS, BRONIUS S., 91, of Radcliffe Avenue, died peacefully Tuesday at home surrounded by his beloved wife and son after a lengthy illness with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Adele (Januceviciute) Vaitekunas. They were married for sixty-four years. Born in Rubikiai, Lithuania, a son of the late Juozapas and Anele (Meskauskas) Vaitekunas, he came to the United States in 1949, settling in Providence. Mr Vaitekunas attended the University of Vilnius, Lithuania. He was a teacher at the Wenen Middle… |
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/17/08
Read more... CASSETTARI, CARMELA (MARSIGLIANO), of West Fountain Street passed away September 15, 2008 at the home of her niece, in Cranston. Born in Brooklyn, NY a daughter of the late Giaccomo and Adella (Buery) Marsigliano. She was the wife of the late Raymond Cassettari. She was a retired jewelry worker. Mrs. Cassettari was the sister of Patsy Marsigliano of NJ, Mary Orlando of NJ, and the late Leonardo and James Marsigliano and Laura LaSorsa. Also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and her… D'AGUANNO, DOUGLAS G., 49, of Briggs Street, Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Veterans Administration Regional Medical Center in Providence. He was the former husband of Natasha J. (Giusti) D'Aguanno of Cranston, and son of the late Nicholas D'Aguanno. Douglas worked in the jewelry industry and later as a real estate agent before retiring due to illness. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Besides his former wife, he was the devoted father of Domenic A. D'Aguanno of CT and… DEL SESTO, COLONEL (RETIRED) JOSEPH R., 73, of South Attleboro, a retired Colonel in the R.I. National Guard, died on Monday. He was the husband of Madeleine A. (Pollock) Del Sesto. Born in Providence on July 21, 1935, he was a son of the late Joseph P. and Lelia (Jackvony) Del Sesto. He resided in Providence and Cranston before moving to South Attleboro in 1967. He attended URI and Johnson & Wales College. He starred in baseball and basketball for St. Bartholomew in the Providence CYO League in the… DUNN, MARY COOPER, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, born September 7, 1920, died September 13, 2008 peacefully in her home. She was the wife of the late Ward William Dunn. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Maurice D. and Marion Lewis Cooper, Mary spent her youth in Pittsburgh, and then lived in the Western U.S. and abroad after her marriage in 1945. Mrs. Dunn summered in Little Compton, Rhode Island for several years, moving there permanently in 1984. She was a graduate of the… HANLEY, THOMAS E., , 51, of Elmwood Avenue, passed away Monday at his home. Born in Providence, son of Mary T. (Cafferty) Hanley of Cranston and the late William F. Hanley, he was a lifelong Cranston resident. Besides his mother, he is survived by 5 brothers, William J. Hanley of Smithfield, John F. Hanley of Sommerville, MA, Paul M. Hanley of Cranston, James P. Hanley and his companion Katherine Patrick of Warwick and Joseph C. Hanley of Cranston; 2 sisters, Margaret M. Rebello and her husband, Robert of… HAWKSLEY, GLORIA A. (PROVOST), 92, of 2220 Warwick Ave., died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late George W. Hawksley and a daughter of the late Albert and Maria (Langlois) Provost. Gloria was the beloved mother of George A. Hawksley of Warwick and Linda A. Anderson of Hope Valley and sister of Arlene Geer of Coventry. She is also survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn… Read more... HOULE, CHERYL, R.N. (RABBITT), 63, a registered nurse for Roger Williams Hospital and the Jewish Family Services passed away suddenly, Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Kent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Charles J. Houle for 40 years. Born in Spokane, WA she was the daughter of the late William and Florence (Riley) Rabbitt. Cheryl was a graduate of RI College where she received her degree in nursing. She was devoted to her family, friends and patients. Cheryl was the… Read more... Read more... JARRELL, RUTH MOORE, 67, of Westerly, died Sunday at Westerly Health Center. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Albert H. and Eva V. (Turcotte) Moore. She is survived by daughters Leslie J. Hummel of Vidor, Texas and Heather M. Aymond of Orange, Texas; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a sister Joan VanAmersfoort of Narragansett. She was the sister of the late Doris Hunter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi, 114 High Street,… Read more... and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, to be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck There is no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. NICOLO, ERNEST, 84, of St. Pete Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday 9/9/08 in St. Petersburg, FL. Ernest was a WWII Army Veteran and a POW. He is survived by his brother, William Nicolo; sisters, Dorothy Barone and Inez Beck. Committal services will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket at 9:30 AM, Friday, Sept.19, 2008. NORMANDIE, GERALDINE A. (BRADY) 'TRINK', 64, of Ashaway Rd., died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Normandie. Born in Boston, MA., she was a daughter of the late William and Amelia (Perry) Brady. Gerri worked at URI Alton Jones Campus retiring in 2004. She previously was employed at Garland Pen Co., Coventry. She was the mother of Richard J. (and Lori) Normandie of West Warwick, and Mark A. (and Melissa) Normandie of Bradford. Sister… PARADIS, MAURICE 'MOE' C., 72, of Stoney Drive, No. Smithfield, died Monday September 15, 2008 in North Bay Manor, Smithfield. He was the husband of Jacqueline I. (Bachand) Paradis. Born in Woonsocket, an Army veteran, a 1958 graduate of Providence College and 1962 graduate with a M.B.A. from The American University, he was the son of the late Leo L. and Yvonne N. (Marien) Paradis. His primary career, which spanned twenty-two years, was in various capacities with the former Peat Marwick Main &… REBELLO, ANTHONY F., 87, formerly of Woodland Avenue, died September 15, 2008 at Linn Health Center. He was the husband of Irmgard (Matzner) Rebello. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel F. and Mary N. (Daniel) Rebello. A meat cutter, Anthony worked at the food-processing center at the ACI and at the A&PSupermarkets in Pascoag and Centredale. An Army veteran of WWII, he was a member of the VFW #2929, Smithfield and the American Legion. He also was a member of the Portuguese-American… Read more... SILVA, ROBERT J., 61, of 5 White Cap Road, Narragansett, Rhode Island died Saturday, September 13, 2008 at his home. He is survived by Lucy (Isakson) Silva and was her beloved husband. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and was the eldest son of the late James and Elvira (Nunes) Silva. Robert was a retired Spanish teacher for the Fairfield Public School System in Fairfield, Connecticut where he taught for 35 years. After 28 years, Bob retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army Reserves… SPENCER, MURIEL E., 84, a long time resident of E. Greenwich passed away peacefully September 15, 2008 at Heritage Hills Health Centre. She was the wife of the late E. Fenwick Spencer. Born in East Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Velma (Emery) Rice. Mrs. Spencer was Tax Assessor for the Town of E. Greenwich from 1961 to 1992. A very faith filled woman, she had been a member of the First Baptist Church of East Greenwich since 1956 and sang in the choir for 50 years. She participated in… of the Aging, 15 St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA 01504. TATRO, KENNETH L., 76, of Circle Drive. He was the son of Dorothy (Robbins) Tatro of Warwick and the late Raymond Tatro. He was the brother of the late Dorothy 'Jeanie' Tatro. His Funeral Service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117), Coventry. Burial with Military Honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Visiting hours TODAY 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Shawmut Baptist Church, 1642 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI 02889 or… This Pipe ran successfully but encountered some problems: warning error fetching http://www.obitservices.com/rss/turnto10obits.xml (408 User-agent timeout (select)) |
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/16/08
Read more... BARBOSA, MANUEL O., 81, of Armstrong Ave., died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Coventry Health Care & Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Liliana (Lourenco) Barbosa. He was born in Sao Miguel, Azores a son of the late Francisco and Maria deConceiao (deOliveira) Barbosa. Mr. Barbosa worked in facilities & equipment repair for the Imperial Pearl Company before retiring. He previously worked for the Tower Iron Works Inc. and was also a member of the United Iron Workers Union. Besides his wife he… BROWN, ELSIE KENT, 91, wife of the late Thomas M. Brown passed away on September 12. Elsie was a life long resident of East Providence. She was the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Harriet (Allen) Kent, and a direct descendant of John Howland. Elsie attended Bryant College and was a member of Hope Congregational Church for over 75 years. She was a Deacon and Choir Member of the church and served on many committees and bazaars. She loved to travel, read, knit and make crafts. Elsie worked for many years as… CASE, LOUIS G., 90, died Saturday September 13, 2008 in South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Huling Case. He was a member and Sr. Deacon of the La Fayette Advent Christian Church and a member of The North Kingstown VFW Post 152. He loved God and his Country. He served in the U.S. Army, in the 834th Engineer Aviation Battalion and landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. He is survived by his loving cousins, and cherished nieces and nephews. A graveside service with Military Honors will be… CASSIDY, ROBERT S., 75, of Attleboro, died on September 12, 2008 at the age of 75. Husband of Dora M. (Weir) Cassidy. Father of Robert E. Cassidy and Jan-Marie Cassidy both of Attleboro and Lee Sterling Cassidy of Seekonk. 'Papa' of Conner Cassidy and Casey Cassidy-Thibault both of Attleboro. Owner and Operator of Bob Cassidy Real Estate, Attleboro for many years and active member of City of Attleboro politics. Complete obituary with visitation and funeral arrangements can be found at… DALIA, JOHN, of Hartford Avenue, Riverside died Friday. He was the husband of the late Muriel (Nelson) Dalia. Born in Riverside a son of the late Samuel and Rose (Sperandeo) Dalia, he was a life long resident. He worked in the maintenance department of Mobil Oil Co. from 1943 until 1975 then was a custodian for the East Providence Schools until retiring in 1983. He was the beloved father of Janis R. McGuirl and her husband David of Cranston and loving grandfather of Eric J. McGuirl. He was the brother of… DANDENEAU, IDA M., 95, of 1275 South Broadway, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Waterview Villa. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Louise (Alarie) Dandeneau. Ida worked for Uniroyal as a golf ball inspector for 45 years before retiring in 1974. She was a former member of the Westminster Senior Citizens. She enjoyed traveling and took many trips with her family and friends. She leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Eva Remillard, Louise, Alfred,… DeSANO, MICHAEL A., 49, of Waterview Drive in Smithfield passed away Friday, at Fatima Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Karen A. (Houle) DeSano. Born in Providence, Michael was the son of Marie (Grilla) DeSano and the late Edmund DeSano. Besides his loving wife and mother he is survived by a son, Justin Houle of Smithfield; a daughter Ashley DeSano of Smithfield; a brother Edmund DeSano, Jr. of Riverside. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren where… DUBOIS, GERMAINE B., 91, of Main St., Slatersville, died Sunday at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Herve M. Dubois. Mrs. Dubois was born July 21, 1917, in St. Germain, PQ, Canada, a daughter of the late Aldor and Hattie (Madden) St. Pierre. She was a resident of N. Smithfield most of her life. Mrs. Dubois was a self-employed seamstress. She enjoyed painting as a favorite pastime, and loved gardening. She was a Reiki Practitioner, a former member of Les Dames de Ste. Anne, and… (09/15/08) Estella M. “Stella” (Arlan) Hartmann, 58, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at home. She was the former wife of Richard E. Hartmann, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter... FRANCIS, DOROTHY E. (PHILLIPS), 89, of Elmgrove Ave., Johnston, died Saturday, September 6, 2008 at home. She was the wife of the late Anthony Francis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John H. and Pearl (Page) Phillips. Mrs. Francis was a homemaker and worked for School House Candy and Suburban Propane for many years. She was the beloved mother of Robert J. Francis and Doreen R. Balmforth both of Johnston; grandmother of two and great grandmother of six. Relatives and friends are invited to a… GOTLIB, TADEUSZ A., M.D., 86, of 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of the late Blanche (Hayek) Gotlib. Born in Krakow, Poland, a son of the late Dr. Alexanderj and Antonella (Novinski) Gotlib, he served during WW II with the Free Polish Forces under the British Eighth Army. He had lived in East Providence before moving to Cumberland for 15 years. He had lived in North Smithfield for the past 7 years. Dr.… GRANT, RAYMOND V., V, 31, of Victoria Avenue, passed away September 11th at home. Born in Providence, he was the son of Christine (Silvia) Grant-Tanner and the late Raymond V. Grant, IV; stepson of Charles Tanner. Raymond was a certified computer technician. He was the brother of Melanie Silvia and Kellie Grant; uncle of Austin Silvia. Visitation Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on… HARTMANN, ESTELLA M. 'STELLA' (ARLAN), 58, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at home. She was the former wife of Richard E. Hartmann, Sr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys (Miller) Arlan. Stella was a loving mother and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Besides her former husband, she leaves two sons, Richard E. Hartmann, Jr. and James R. Hartmann; five daughters, Denise M. Goodinson, Barbara A. Ciarlo, Richelle L. Cosmo, Carolyn R.… Read more... Read more... Read more... KALAFARSKI, LOTTIE (BUREK), 84, of Ellison St., Cranston, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife for 60 years of Chester J. 'Chet' Kalafarski. Born in Enfield, CT, a daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria (Dubiel) Burek, she came to RI in 1951 settling in Cranston. Lottie worked in the jewelry industry for many years and was co-owner with her husband of Kal Manufacturing Company in Cranston, before retiring. She was the devoted… Read more... LIMA, MARILYN (MARSH), 74, Information available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Liturgy, to be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck There is no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. (09/16/08) Louis G. Case, 90, died Saturday September 13, 2008 in South County Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Huling Case. He was a member and Sr. Deacon of the La Fayette Advent Christian... MOLAK, DR. FERDINAND J., D.D.S., 88, of Tobie Avenue, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Pawtucket Memorial Hospital from successive illnesses following a stroke in April of 2007. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie A. (Mitera) Molak who passed away August 31, 2008. They had been married for 64 years. Born in Central Falls he was a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kara) Molak. He lived in Pawtucket most of his life. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Central Falls he was a… ORT, JOHN C., 61, of Little Compton, RI passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at St. Anne's Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer. He was husband of Deborah (Curt) Ort. Born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Richard S. and Helen L. (Baker) Ort, he grew up in Buffalo prior to moving to Portsmouth, RI and residing in Little Compton for the past 12 years. He was an electrical engineer for Raytheon in Portsmouth for 30 years. Mr. Ort was a member of the Little Compton United Congregational Church… OSENKOWSKI, ANNA P. (PANKOWICZ), 96, formerly of West Warwick Manor, passed away Monday at West View Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Osenkowski. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Peter and Magdelena (Hajec) Pankowicz. She leaves two daughters, Joan C. Costa and her husband Ray and Pauline A. Kelling and her husband Ron, both of Coventry; two sisters, Julia Kiselica and Josephine Dean, both of West Warwick; eight grandsons; nineteen great-grandchildren and four… PAZIENZA, ELENA A. 'HELEN' (GAMBA), 85, of Cranston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo A. Pazienza. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Giovannina (Russo) Gamba. Helen worked at A.T. Cross Company for seven years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Thornton Seniors. She was the devoted mother of Lorraine Pazienza and Louis 'Lou Paz' Pazienza, both of Cranston;… PIROLLI, JOSEPHINE (DiGREGORIO), 89, formerly of Monticello Street, passed away on Sunday at Elmhurst Extended Care in Providence surrounded by her beloved family. She was the wife of the late Vincent 'Jimmy' Pirolli and daughter of the late Michael and Filomena (Lobello) DiGregorio. Mrs. Pirolli had worked in the family business, the Grand Central Market in the Onlyville section of Providence for many years. She was a communicant of St. Ann Church in Providence. Josephine always looked forward to… Read more... (09/15/08) Nissen, Sarah “Sally” C., 88, beloved and caring wife for over 61 years to Paul E. Nissen of Eastford, CT passed on as a result of metastatic cancer on September 14, 2008 while staying at North Ba... SOUZA, MARTHA H. (MacCORMAC), 91, of Vista Court, Seekonk, died on Saturday. Wife of the late Antone Cabral Souza. Mother of the late Helena A. (Moran) Adamonis. She leaves a son-in-law: John F. Adamonis; two grandchildren: Jason J. and Vanessa H. Adamonis; and a great-grandchild: Morgan H. Adamonis, all of Seekonk. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be private. Retired employee of Texas Instruments, Attleboro. www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com (09/15/08) North Smithfield – Tadeusz A. Gotlib, M.D., 86, of 400 Mendon Road, North Smithfield died Monday, September 15, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of the late... TAMER, JOHN PETER, 53, of Fall River Ave., died unexpectedly at home, Friday Sept. 12 2008. Born August 25, 1955, in Providence, he was a son of Peter and Annabelle (Niles) Tamer of Seekonk. John was an avid musician and was well known for his guitar skills. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his children, Jillian Tamer and Peter Tamer and his sister, Kathy Vieira, all of Seekonk. His funeral will begin Friday at 8:45am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed… TARVIS, MICHAEL W., JR., 19, of Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, died unexpectedly on September 10, 2008. Born in Providence, a son of Michael W. and Samantha J. (Arbour) Tarvis of Riverside, he was a lifelong resident of Riverside. Mr. Tarvis was a stock clerk for Price Right Inc. of Seekonk. He served in the United States Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother; Marc Barchie of Riverside, a step-sister; Holly Barchie of Providence, a step-brother; Andrew Barchie of Coventry, grandmothers;… TATRO, KENNETH L., 76, of Circle Drive, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Coventry Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Lepine) Tatro. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Raymond & Dorothy (Robbins) Tatro. Kenneth was a Quality Assurance Specialist at Pratt & Whitney for 20 years, retiring in 1994. He previously worked at Quonset Point NAS. He was an Airforce Veteran of the Korean War. He belonged to the Nathaniel Greene Masonic Lodge and the… WARBURTON, JOSEPH E., 84, of Adams Street, Warwick, died peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2008 surrounded by his family at home. He was the husband of Florence R. (Gooden) Warburton. Born in Providence, a son of the late John G. and Laura M. (Potter) Warburton, he lived in Warwick since 1951. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Warburton was employed with A. T. & T., now Verizon, for 30 years, retiring as a manager/supervisor in 1977. He was a long-time member of the Quidnessett Country Club… |
Monday, September 15, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/15/08
BASSETT, GEORGE E., JR., 83, of Elinora St., Riverside, passed into his eternal rest with his loving family by his side Friday evening, September 12, 2008 at the Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Doris (Lusignan) Bassett. Born June 5, 1925, in East Providence, he was the son of the late George E. and Harriet Alice (Talbot) Bassett. Mr. Bassett was a WWII veteran serving with the US Army Air Corps. He will be remembered for living life with a thirst for knowledge, and his diverse… BRADLEY, PATRICK JOHN, 38, of Summit Rd, passed unexpectedly at home Saturday. He was the beloved husband of Jamie (Mercer) Bradley. They have been married for six years. Born in Pawtucket, a son of Catherine (Laffey) Bradley of Cumberland and the late John H. Bradley. Pat was a dedicated Valley Falls Firefighter in Cumberland for over 17 years, during which time he received two commodations for his exemplary service, a State of RI Fire Instructor, EMTC, and attended numerous courses at the National Fire… CONNOR, DANIEL J., of St. Petersburg, Florida and Garden City Drive Cranston passed away Saturday. Born in San Francisco, California Dan was a son of the late Daniel J. Sr. and Frances (Schultz) Connor. He was married to Alice M. (Cooney) Connor for 58 wonderful years. Besides Alice, Dan leaves son and daughter in law Dan and Mary-Ann Connor, daughter and son in law Cheryl and Bob Mahoney, daughter Deborah Connor and 3 beautiful granddaughters: Erin Mahoney, Alison and Caraline Connor. He also leaves a… D'AMBROSIO, SUSAN M. (GEMPP), 48, of South Street, Portsmouth passed away peacefully on September 12. Born in Providence, Susan is survived by her parents Richard and Anna (Cariglia) Gempp of Warren, her fiance Larry Rebello of Portsmouth, a son Kyle D'Ambrosio of Bristol, two brothers, William Gempp of Barrington, Lawrence Gempp of Berwyn, IL, and a sister, Martha Delekta of Warren. Susan was a 1978 graduate of Warren High School. She worked most recently as a banquet manager at Green Valley… Read more... Read more... Read more... (09/14/08) VAILLANCOURT, Jeanne D. (Gagnon) 77, 0f 7 Mussey Brook Rd., Manville and formerly of Pawtucket died Friday at RI Hospital. She was the wife of the late Arthur A. Vaillancourt. Born in Pawtucket, she... Read more... LINCOLN, WENDY L. (SPYCHALLA), 37, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008. Born in Pawtucket, she was the beloved daughter of Claudia A. (Mixer) Deschenes of Pawtucket and Adrien Deschenes of Maine. Wendy enjoyed many of the activities at Towers East. Besides her parents she leaves her fiance, Steve Mitulski of Walpole, MA; her brothers, Todd Spychalla of Minnesota, Gregg Spychalla of Connecticut, Scott Spychalla of Pawtucket and Brian Deschenes of Florida; her aunt, Darlene McMillan; her nephews, Kyle,… (09/13/08) Lucille C. (Theriault) Roy, 85, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, beloved wife of 60 years of the late Lucien J. Roy, entered into eternal life Friday, September 12, 2008. A Taunton H... (09/13/08) Cumberland – Margaret Gardner, 80, of Nate Whipple Highway died Friday, September 12, 2008 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the companion of Carolyn Clark. Born in Providence, a... MATUKAS, STACIA of Scarborough, ME, formerly of Providence, RI died on September 12, 2008 following a long illness. Her son and only child Joe was by her side. Stacia is survived by her son Joseph P. Matukas, her brother Joseph Lenkewicz, her sister-in-law Bertha Cavolowsky of Dedham, MA, and Jean Lenkewicz of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Visiting hours 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17 at the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, Rhode Island. A 10:00 a.m. Mass Thursday, at… MOLAK, DR. FERDINAND J., D.D.S., 88, of Tobie Avenue, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at the Pawtucket Memorial Hospital from successive illnesses following a stroke in April of 2007. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie A. (Mitera) Molak who passed away August 31, 2008. They had been married for 64 years. Born in Central Falls he was a son of the late Joseph and Maria (Kara) Molak. He lived in Pawtucket most of his life. A communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Central Falls he was a… Read more... NIEDERMAN, LEAH, 67, of Riverside, a retired Executive Officer to the Provost of Brown University, died September 14, 2008. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Albert and Elisabeth (Kappel) Niederman, she had been a resident of Rhode Island for over 30 years. Ms. Niederman received her Bachelor's Degree from City College of New York and her Master's Degree from the University of Rhode Island. She was a member of the World Affairs Council, Temple Emanu-El, and the Jewish Seniors Agency, and… PAGE, MURIEL T. 'MICKEY' (JOHNSON), 81, passed away September 13, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of late William H. Page. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Elsyard and Ruth (McKenna) Johnson. Mrs. Page was a nurses aide at the Jewish Home for the elderly and had previously worked as an inspector for Fram Manufacturing. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid bingo player. Muriel was a loving mother, grandmother… Read more... ROCCHIO, MARY A. (PADIEN), 98, of Barbato Dr., Johnston, passed away Friday September 12, 2008 at Greenville Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Michael Rocchio. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary E. (Logan) Padien. She is survived by her children; Elizabeth A. Bryda, Carol A. Antonelli, Pasco 'Pat' Rocchio, and John 'Jackie' Rocchio all of Johnston. She was the grandmother of twelve, great-grandmother of twenty… SCOTT, ELIZABETH GRAVES, 98, of Alexander Ave., died September 11 at the Linn Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late James R. Scott. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth (Robb) Graves. She lived in Providence and Barrington before moving to East Providence. Betty graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston where she studied voice and piano. She gave recitals in Boston and Providence. She was a soloist for the United Presbyterian Church in… TREANOR, MARY L., 94, formerly of Williston Way, Pawtucket, died Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late George F. Treanor. Mrs. Treanor was born in the Hebronville section of Attleboro, MA, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DonCarlos. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket. She is survived by her daughters, Lillian Gallagher of Pawtucket, Anne T. Kiley of Providence and Block Island, Mary M. Ciunci and her husband Vincent of… (09/14/08) Pawtucket ~ Wendy L. (Spychalla) Lincoln, 37, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008. Born in Pawtucket, she was the beloved daughter of Claudia A. (Mixer) Deschenes of Pawtucket and Adrien Deschene... |
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Rhode Island Obituaries 09/11/08
| ANDREASON, MARY L. (RAPPA), 41, of Northbridge Avenue, died Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Carl E. Andreason, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the caring daughter of Anthony J. Rappa of Warwick and the late Shirley L. (Frye) Rappa. She was the loving mother of Carly L. and Antonia R. Andreason both of Warwick. Cherished sister of Sandra DiMascolo, Anthony, Jack, Robert, and Paul Rappa. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 10:15 am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800… Read more... (09/11/08) Anna M. Pandolfo, 94, of Eustis Avenue, Newport, died on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Mariano “Larry” Pandol... Anna S (Sherlock) Lucas - Warwick, RI (09/11/08) Anna S. (Sherlock) Lucas, 89, formerly of Hardig Road, died Sunday at Ocoee Health Center in Florida. She was the wife of the late John C. Lucas. Born in Putnam, CT, she was a daughter of the late... BALDINI, OLGA J., 78, of Greenville, VA, formerly of East Providence, died Monday at Augusta Medical Center in Fishersville, VA. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Italiano and Maria (Piersanti) Baldini. She lived in the Providence area for 73 years before relocating to Greenville, VA, 5 years ago. A dressmaker by trade, she also worked as a cake decorator, a Singer sales representative, and finally as an office manager for the former Providence Wholesale Drug Co. for 29 years before… Barbara B (Demers) Detonnancourt - Warwick, RI (09/11/08) Barbara B. (Demers) Detonnancourt, 73, of Shalom Drive, died Tuesday at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Maurice J. Detonnancourt, they had been married 52 years. She was a daught... BEATTY, ARTHUR, JR., LCDR USN RET., 85, of Warwick, died September 8, 2008. Born in Clinton, NY, he was a son of the late Arthur and Lillian (Smith) Beatty. He was the husband of Evelyn (Pitney) Beatty. Mr. Beatty was a thirty year US Navy Veteran and a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He is survived by a brother, Kelton Beatty; a sister, Anita Van Ness and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Warren Beatty. The funeral and burial will be private. BIAGIONI, ANNA A., 94, of Central Falls, died Tuesday at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emilia (Marowska) Gorczynski. She had been employed by Premier Thread Co. for many years until her retirement in 1978. Her son Richard and his wife Cynthia Biagioni, her daughter Sylvia and her husband Bernard Sullivan, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren survive her. She was the sister of the late Walter and Mary Gorczynski and Stella Salinger. Her funeral will be… BOOTH, MICHAEL P., 46, passed away Monday at the Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Providence, son of Ann T. (Ward) Booth of Providence and Ralph E. Booth. He was a graduate of Our Lady of Providence and a resident attendant for the Providence Center. He was nephew of Mary L. Mattos of Providence and Eileen C. Donnelly and her husband William of Wakefield. Funeral Saturday at 8:00am from the Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. at Park Ave., Cranston, with a Mass of Christian… Detonnancourt, Barbara B. (Demers) DETONNANCOURT, BARBARA B. (DEMERS), 73, of Shalom Drive, died Tuesday at West Shore Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Maurice J. Detonnancourt, they had been married 52 years. She was a daughter of the late Marcel and Lena (Jacques) Demers. Mrs. Detonnancourt was a Lace Inspector for American Textile for 7 years and a sprayer for International Stenciling for 8 years. Besides her husband, she is also survived by her sister-in-law Renee Demers of Syracuse, NY. She was the sister of the late Earl… Diamonte, William R. "Bill, Mr. Bill" DIAMONTE, WILLIAM R., 'BILL' 'MR. BILL', 81, of Pontiac Street, passed on to a peaceful journey Wednesday with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Marie N. (DiCarlo) Diamonte, they celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on September 7, 2008. He was the beloved son of the late Louis and Maria (Silva) Diamonte; he was born and raised in West Warwick but spent his married life in Warwick. Before his retirement, Bill worked as a Delivery Driver for Providence Lacquer… Read more... Read more... Gruttadauria, Josephine (Vigilanti) HASKELL, NATALIE V. (MURDOCK), 82, of Carousel Drive, East Providence died peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket. She was the wife of the late Frederick Haskell. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Elmer and Florence E. (Diamond) Murdock. She was the devoted mother of David Lee Haskell of Pawtucket, William Lee Haskell of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lee-Ann Lewis of Warren, and Karen Lee Ryan of Riverside; grandmother of Jamie Lee Haskell of Las Vegas, Nevada… HOLLINGHURST, ALICE M., 84, passed away September 9, 2008 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Hollinghurst. Born in Pawtucket RI, daughter of the late Samuel D. and Emily (Denison) Lynds. She was a long time member of the Woodlawn Baptist Church in Pawtucket, RI; the A.A.R.P., the International Order of Kings Daughters and Sons and also Sowing for the Lord. She formerly worked as an office clerk for the Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company and later for the Pawtucket… JUTRAS, OLIVETTE L. (ROBERGE) 82, passed away September 6th. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Emelia (Loubier) Roberge and had been the wife of the late Henry E. Jutras. Mrs. Jutras leaves her children, Thomas and Edward Jutras, Sheila Ricci, Janet Silva and Donna Lincourt; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Jeannette Malgeri, Jean Stoole, Claire Fowke and Estelle Lincourt. She was the sister of the late Meoline Mousseau. Relatives and friends are invited… LUCAS, ANNA S. (SHERLOCK) 89, formerly of Hardig Road, died Sunday at Ocoee Health Center in Florida. She was the wife of the late John C. Lucas. Born in Putnam, CT, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Yelle) Sherlock. Mrs. Lucas was a Bookkeeper for Warwick Community Action for 25 years, retiring in 1998. She was a volunteer at Kent County Memorial Hospital since 1999. She was the beloved mother of Patricia N. Lucas and her husband James Campagnone of Jamestown and Pamela A. Harrison and her… Mathews Sr., Robert L. "Grampie" MATHEWS, ROBERT L. SR. 'GRAMPIE' 76, of Rockwood Ave. Cranston, passed away peacefully Monday September 8, 2008 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the beloved husband of Celia J. (Magnatta) Mathews. Born in Cranston a son of the late Charles and Ellen (Malley) Mathews. Mr. Mathews was a retired Iron Worker with Local #37, Smiths Restaurant and the City of Cranston. He was a Past Cub Master for Pack# 10 St. Roccos Church in Johnston. Besides his wife Celia he is survived by… O'DONNELL, DONALD 75, of Libby Lane in Warren, RI passed away peacefully late Monday morning at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Nassar) O'Donnell for fifty-five years. Born in Warren he was the son of the late Harvey & Beatrice (Kozaka) O'Donnell. Mr. O'Donnell was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He worked as a Machinist for the New England Butt Co. for 23 years before retiring. Donald was a… Read more... Silvestri, Antonietta (DeBatista) SILVESTRI, ANTONIETTA (DeBATISTA) 77, of Newton Ave., Johnston, formerly of Charlestown, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 47 years of the late Fiorindo Silvestri. Born in Castlevecchio, Italy, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Domenico DeBatista, she came to the U.S. in 1955 settling in Providence and later in Johnston, before moving to Charlestown in 2003 and returning to Johnston in 2005. Mrs. Silvestri worked in the jewelry industry… SLADEN, PATRICIA M., 56, of North Kingstown. Wife of Louis Einhorn. Sister of Rita Sosa. For full obituary and guestbook visit: www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com. SOUCY, ROSE, 86, died September 9, 2008. She was the wife of the late John Henry Soucy. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Branco) Fitta. She is survived by her 4 sisters; Florence DePoint of FL, Gloria Pimental, Veronica Silva and Madeline Fitta all of East Providence, and 1 brother Joseph Fitta of CA. She was the sister of the late Emily Mascio and Eugene Fitta. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 8AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian… SOUSA, JOSE L., 64, of 109 Summit St, died Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Miriam Hospital. Born Nov. 26, 1943, in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ana Maria (Leite) de Sousa. Mr. Sousa was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and later worked for many years at Leviton. He was communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church and was a member of the Brightridge Hall Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity, the Portuguese American Sports Club and of the Portuguese American Athletic Club. He is… SYLVESTER, JOSEPH A. SR., 81, of Baird Avenue, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Miriam Hospital surrounded by his loving family and grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of North Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Giusti) Sylvester. Mr. Sylvester was employed at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for many years before his retirement. He also enjoyed working for Stop & Shop, North Providence and School House Candy, Pawtucket. He also was a dear… VILLELLA, SANDRA M. (YOST), 68, a resident of Lady Lake, FL for the past 2 years, formerly of Warwick, died Saturday, September 6, 2008. She was the beloved wife of William L. Villella. A resident of Warwick for most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Nellie (Tubbs) Yost. Mrs. Villella enjoyed the 'hen parties' with friends from her youth. She was the devoted mother of the late Jodie B. Villella and sister of Francis Jenkins of Tucson, AZ. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 9… William "Bill Mr. Bill" R Diamonte - Warwick, RI (09/11/08) William R. “Bill“ “Mr. Bill” Diamonte, 81, of Pontiac Street, passed on to a peaceful journey Wednesday with his loving family by his side. He was the loving husband of Marie N. (DiCarlo) Diam... |
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