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ARCHAMBAULT, THOMAS BURKE, CPO US Navy, retired, 76, of 29 Freeborn St., died at home on Wednesday after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Florence and his two daughters, Edith Todd of Little Compton and Jane Luderer of Newport. He was the father of the late Thomas C. Archambault. He also leaves three grandchildren, Kendra Scott of Syracuse, NY, Laura Perkins of Middletown, and Eric Todd of Tiverton and a great-granddaughter, Lauren Ferreira of Tiverton. A Memorial Service to be held at the United Congregational Church in Middletown on Saturday, September 10 at 2:30 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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ATKINSON, DAVID MATTHEWS, 46, of Cormier Road died Sunday, August 28 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Christine B. 'Tina' (Renell) Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson celebrated their 22nd anniversary on June 11.
Born in Providence, a son of Wilfred H. and Gloria (Matthews) Atkinson of East Providence, he had lived in East Providence before moving to Lincoln 16 years ago. Mr. Atkinson was the plant manager at Anco Tool & Die Company, East Providence for the past 25 years. He was a 1976 graduate of East Providence High School and attended Rhode Island College. A lifelong member of Grace Church, Providence, he was a former vestryman and a former member of the Boys Choir. He coached the Seals in the Lincoln Little League. The love of his life was his wife and family. He loved spending time on Narragansett Bay, playing golf, watching his children's sporting events and being with his cherished friends. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Courtney and Meredith Atkinson; and a son, Tyler Atkinson, all of Lincoln; a brother, Scott Atkinson of East Providence and several nieces and nephews. A Requiem Eucharist will be held WEDNESDAY, August 31 at 11 A.M. in Grace Church, 175 Mathewson Street, Providence. Burial will be in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln TUESDAY 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in David's memory to the Atkinson Family Educational Trust, c/o Lincoln Town Employees Federal Credit Union, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, visit www.legacy.com Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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AUGUST, ANNA C., 92, passed away August 24, 2005 surrounded by her loving children at Ellis Hospital Hospice Wing.
Born December 30, 1912 in Cameron, PA, Anna was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth McFadden and beloved wife of the late Nicholas P. August. Her family moved to Emporium, PA when she was 6 years old. There she received her high school education and many business credits. She was employed as secretary to the Clerk of Courts of Cameron County, PA. She played tenor saxophone as a member of the Emporium Excelsior Marching Band for 8 years. In Emporium she met and married her husband Nicholas P. August of Schenectady, NY. They were married at St. Mark's Church, February 25, 1935 until Nicholas's death on August 26, 2001. She moved to Schenectady, NY with her husband in 1938. For many years, Anna was active in the PTA and Home Room Mothers Associations. She organized the first Teacher Recognition Day at Jefferson School. She was an organizer for the Music Association and started the Gifted Child Committee. She and her husband Nicholas were instrumental in the school centralization efforts for Schalmont Central School. She chaired the fund raising committee that provided the first band uniforms for the Schalmont Central School Band. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America CDA and was the Red Cross Chairman of the Day for bloodmobiles. Anna taught CCD Catechism for 19 years at Our Lady of the Assumption Church and worked as a volunteer for many of the church's benefits. She and her husband loved dancing and were participants of the Cotillion Ballroom dances in the 1960's. Sewing outfits for herself and her children was her forte. She will be remembered the most for her love of her family and for gathering them together at the wonderful meals she prepared. When she was 88 years old she began learning the piano. Survivors include her daughter Marie E. Petrarca (Robert Petrarca) of East Greenwich, RI, her son D. Edward August of Schoharie, her son Nicholas P. August, Jr., (Marianne Farina August) of Schenectady, NY, and her daughter Marguerite A. Delaney (J. William Delaney) of Troy, NY. She is the grandmother of Michele M. August of NYC, John T. and Marni Pedorella of Pelham, NY, Gregg E. August of Brooklyn, NY Joseph M. and Maria Pedorella of Blackstone, MA, Jeffrey J. and Susan August of West Palm Beach, FL, Dr. Christopher A. Pedorella of East Greenwich, RI, Erica M. August of Schenectady, NY, David E. Delany of Hoboken, NJ, and Amy K. Delaney of NYC. Anna was great grandmother to Charles Nicolas Beck Pedorella, Cristina Marie Pedorella, and Ava Jules Pedorella. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Anna was predeceased by her four sisters, Mary Durkin, Ellen McFadden, Bridget English, Josephine Birney and her brother Edward McFadden and her grandchild A. Joseph Pedorella, III. Funeral Services will begin at 9:15 a.m. Monday from the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam, NY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Princetown Road, Rotterdam. Relatives and friends may call at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam, NY from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial in St. Cyril's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Schenectady, 141 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308 and Our Lady of the Assumption Music Ministry, 210 Princetown Road, Schenectady, NY 12306. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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BENNETT, JANET C. (DUBE), 64, of Pine Hill Drive, Cranston, formerly of Swansea, MA, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.
Born in Fall River, MA she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Concorde (Saucier) Dube. Mrs. Bennett worked for over ten years as a CNA for Country Gardens Nursing Home in Swansea, MA. Prior to her retirement in 1999, she had also worked as an Administrative Assistant for Olsten Staffing Services, in Fall River, MA Mrs. Bennett was the beloved mother of Anita-Marie (Cabral) Thompson, and beloved mother-in-law of Jackie E. Thompson, Jr. of Cranston. Mrs. Bennett was the loving meme of Jackie D. Thompson and Kyle A. Thompson. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Swansea, MA. VISITING HOURS will be held on Tuesday 5-9 PM in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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BERRY, VIRGINIA A. (MALONIS) of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Formerly of West Roxbury, August 28, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Frederick M. Berry. Loving mother of Walter J. Berry and his wife Maryanne of North Kingstown, RI, Carolyn M. Anderson and her husband Paul of Quincy, Katharine B. Lord and her husband Todd of Sarasota, FL and Frederick L. Berry and his wife Elizabeth of Dedham. Cherished grandmother of Jared, Sarah, Matthew, Andrew, Laura and Grace.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, Wednesday August 31st at 8 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Susanna's Church, Dedham at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visting hours Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Donations may be made in Virginia's name to M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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BIONDO, IOLA (McGOWAN), 87, of Cumberland Hill Road, Woonsocket and formerly of Central Falls, died Monday, August 29, 2005. She was the wife of the late Joseph Biondo.
She is survived by three daughters, Joann Lopes of Cranston, Antonetta Smith of Manville, and Carol Gill of Providence, five sisters, Margaret Reynolds and Ann Giusti both of Pawtucket, Ida Benoit and Harriet Picard both of Seekonk, MA, and Ruth Fuller of Oregon, one brother, Joseph McGowan of North Providence, nine grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Shirley Gomes. She was the sister of the late Viola Souza and Frederick McGowan. The funeral will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the COSTIGAN-O'NEILL Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., Pawtucket. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church, Dexter St., Central Falls. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours Thursday 5-9 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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BORRELLI, CARMINE, JR., 78, of Hawkins St., Providence, entered into eternal peace with his wife and son on Thursday, August 25, 2005. He was the husband of the late Jean A. (Capraro) Borrelli.
Born in Providence, RI on June 6, 1927 a son of the late Carmine and Pasqualina (Verringa) Borrelli, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Providence. He was a WWII Army veteran who received numerous citations and medals for his bravery. Mr. Borrelli was the partner of Borrelli Bakery for many years before retiring. He was a communicant of St. Ann Church of Providence. He leaves two daughters; Jean A. Algasso and Lori A. Narducci both of Providence, two sons; Carmine Borrelli, III of North Providence and Albert N. Borrelli of Providence, two sisters; Almarinda Cataldi of Providence and Louise Borrelli of Providence. He was the brother of the late Nicholas, Alexander, Thomas, Luigi Borrelli, Gilda DiLorenzo, and Anna Pasqualetti. He was the father of the late Tony L. Borrelli. Also survived by nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. His funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 281 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will follow with military honors in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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BOWEN, PAUL T., of East Greenwich Ave., a retired engineer, died Tuesday at Kent Hospital. Mr. Bowen, born in Essex, MA, was a son of the late Carl F. and Rose M. (O'Neill) Bowen.
Paul, owner of the former Bowen & Associates, was a registered professional engineer for various architectural and engineering consulting firms. Mr. Bowen later worked as the Director of Facilities & Maintenance for the state of RI Department of MHRH. A 1945 graduate of Tufts University, Paul was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. An avid sailor and a former member of the East Greenwich and Rhode Island Yacht Clubs, Mr. Bowen was also a past president of the Pawtuxet Valley Preservation & Historical Society and a docent at the RISD Museum. Besides his wife Carol, he is survived by a son Mark S. Bowen and his wife Gail of West Greenwich; a sister, Geraldine Quigley of Randolph, MA and two grandsons, Gregory A. and Jeffrey S. Bowen. He was the brother of the late Margaret Center and Carl F. Bowen, Jr. Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, Friday at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 66 Church St., West Warwick, at 10:30. Calling hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Memorial gifts may be made to the St. Mary's Church Wish List. Burial will be private. Information and condolences at: www.carpenterjenks.com Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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BURNS, ELEANOR F., 90, died August 24, 2005 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. Burns, Jr.
Born in Exeter she was a daughter of the late Ezbon and Jennie (Reynolds) Sherman. She had been a resident of North Providence for 60 years. Eleanor was a director of the heart station at Rhode Island Hospital for 25 years, and had been an assistant to the late Dr. Francis Allin in North Providence. She leaves a daughter, Jeanne M. Poirier of Smithfield, two sons Michael T. Burns of Coventry and Gregory P. Burns of North Kingstown, a brother Henry Sherman of Warwick, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her funeral service and burial will be private. www.robbinsfuneralhome.com. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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CATANZARO, FRANCIS P., M.D., 80, passed away Saturday. Born in Providence a son of the late Philip and Philomena (Antonelli) Catanzaro.
He leaves his beloved wife, Yvonne of 58 years; two sons, Frank and Stephen; two daughters, Lisa and Diane; two granddaughters, Alyssa and Laura and one sister, Madeline Sammartino. He graduated from LaSalle Academy, 1942, attended Providence College and Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his MD from Georgetown School of Medicine in 1948. He interned at St. Joseph in Providence and completed a pathology residency at Springfield Hospital. He also did a surgical residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT and the Massachusetts Cancer Hospital at Westfield, MA. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was Chief of Surgical Services at the Air Force Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana for approximately two years. He was certified by the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow on the American College of Surgery, a member of the Rhode Island Medical Society and many other surgical societies. Dr. Catanzaro was appointed Chief of Surgical Services at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1965 and served until 1986. He retired Chief Emeritus. He was credited as bringing the standards in line with board requirements. He was the author of several scientific contributions to the literature. He was an avid golfer and a Metacomet member for 31 years. He played flute, piano, saxophone with a strong love of music and a life long devotion to the arts. His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:45 AM from 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Mark's Church. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. CALLING HOURS Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu if flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Mark Church Renovation Fund, 9 Garden Court, Cranston RI 02920. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/28/2005 - 8/29/2005. |
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CAYER, PAUL J. R., 78, of Carlton St., died Tuesday at the VA Medical Center, Providence. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Prime and Cecelia (Arcand) Cayer. He had lived in Providence for most of his life.
Paul was a warehouse worker for Roger Williams Food for over 20 years and was a part-time bartender at Miki's Place in Providence. Mr. Cayer was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He leaves two sons, Joseph C. and Robert A. Cayer, both of Johnston; seven grandchildren, Joseph Cayer, Felicia Lecky, Samantha and Elizabeth Cayer, Joseph LeClair, Zachary Cayer, and Jacob Martin; and two brothers, Raymond Cayer of Pawtucket and Edward Cayer of Arizona. His funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Calling hours Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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CHLEBEK, JULIA R. (KOWAL), 86, of Chestnut Street, died Thursday August 25, 2005 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friend of 80 years, Anne Smith. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter S. Chlebek. They were married 46 years.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Suita) Kowal. She lived in Central Falls for the past 57 years. Before retiring in 1980 she was employed as a Cutter for the American Cord and Webbing Co., of Lincoln for 37 years. She was a past president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Garfield Amvets post #8 of Central Falls. She leaves two sons, Walter J. Chlebek and his wife Barbara, Bruce M. Chlebek all of Central Falls, one brother, Leon Kowal of North Smithfield, four grand children, Jennifer, Christopher, Derek Chlebek and Dawn Perkins, eight great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late David B. Chlebek and the sister of the late John and Walter Kowal. Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High Street, Central Falls with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church, 391 High Street, Central Falls at 10 a.m. Calling hours Sunday from 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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CHRISTIANSEN, MARY A. (CHMIEL), 96, a resident of the St. Antoine Residence died Friday, August 26th at the Residence.
She is survived by a son: Theodore J. Christiansen of Summerfield, FL, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Her Funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel at the St. Antoine Residence, Mendon Rd., North Smithfield. Burial in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are omitted. Arrangements are under the Direction of the Kubaska Funeral Home, 33 Harris Ave., Woonsocket. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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CICCHITELLI, ARMAND LOUIS, 62, of Hoffman Ave., passed away at home on Wednesday, August 24, 2005.
Armand was born in Providence but lived most of his life in Cranston. He was the son of the late Armando and Emily (Mignacca) Cicchitelli. He is survived by his brother Dr. and Mrs. Richard Cicchitelli of Jamestown and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Armand served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1966 in Hawaii. He worked most recently as a silkscreen artist for Key-Tech and Polyflex Corporations in Cranston for 20 years, retiring in 2002. He was active in the Cranston Citizen's Police Academy. The funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m., from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Cranston. VISITATION Sunday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Diabetes Foundation of R.I., 1117 Douglas Ave., Unit 2, North Providence, RI 02904. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/27/2005 - 8/28/2005. |
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COPPAGE, LUCILLE H., 87, of 355 Hardig Road, Warwick, died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Coppage, Sr.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Niamiah and Harriet G. (Leahman) Graves, she had been a resident of Warwick for 45 years. Mrs. Coppage had been employed as a secretary with the Grinnell Corp. and Bulova Watch Co., retiring in 1979. She was a member and past president of the International Sunshine Society, International President of Harmony, Inc. and member of its Melody Belles Barbershop Chorus. She was a former member of the Potowamut Golf Club and Cranston Bowl League. She was the mother of Edward W. 'Ted' Coppage, Jr., William J. Coppage both of Warwick, Donna M. Delehanty of Lowell, MA and Patricia Lowe of Newport. Sister of the late Joseph W. Graves, Lucius K. Graves and Donald L. Graves. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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COTTRELL, MARGARET J., 66, of 30 Bayview Park, Middletown, RI died unexpectedly Sunday, August 28, 2005 at the Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late George C. Cottrell.
Born in Newport, RI on November 14, 1938 she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Holden) Smith. She is survived by four sons James J. Cottrell, George Cottrell, Michael H. Cottrell, and Patrick B. Cottrell, two sisters Bernice Gage and Geraldine Kelly, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Edward and Albert Smith. A Funeral Service will be held in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport on Fri., Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. Visitation in the funeral home on Thurs., Sept. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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DAHLGREN, PAUL, Ballston Spa, NY. On the 20th of August at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Paul Dahlgren peacefully passed onto his next life. His faithful wife and best friend, Jill, was by his side along with his two loving daughters, Marja and Kirsten.
The name Paul means 'small' or 'little' Paul was far from that. His generosity, kindness and commitment to his family and friends was immeasurable. Paul will always be big in our thoughts, our hearts and our souls. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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DAVIS, WALLACE E., SR., 85, of Elm Street, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket. He was the beloved husband of Lillian M. (Costen) Davis. Born in Rumford, a son of the late Harley and Maybelle (Martin) Davis.
Besides his devoted wife he leaves two loving sons, Wallace E. Davis, Jr. and his wife Judy, James H. Davis and his wife Karen, and one loving daughter, Lauren E. Davis and her husband John Blaine, and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Milton Wrath and Doris Wetzel. A memorial service will he held on Thursday, September 1st at 11:00 AM in Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA. Gifts in his memory may be made to the Rehoboth Congregational Church, P.O. Box 325, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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DiBIASIO, ELISA, 91, formerly of Harvard Street, Cranston, passed away Friday, August 26, 2005. She was the wife of the late Adolfo DiBiasio.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Francesca (Giffoni) Musone. She was an employee of Imperial Knife Company for 30 years, was a volunteer for the Cranston Senior Center, and a communicant of St. Mark's Church. She is survived by three children, Pauline F. Smith and her husband Edward of Narragansett, Adolf R. DiBiasio and his wife Josephine of Darien, CT, and Lucy E. Garzilli and her husband Richard of Smithfield; seven grandchildren, Edward, David, and Stephen Smith, Michael and Daniel DiBiasio, Lisa Garzilli Williams, Donna Garzilli Swain, and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. DiBiasio was the sister of the late Vincent and Severio Musone and Rose Trabucco. Funeral from the NARDOLLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Monday at 8 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 15 Garden Court in Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS; Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to St. Mark's Renovation Fund, 15 Garden Court, Cranston, RI 02920. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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DUTRA, ELSIE MARY SOUZA (MIGUEL), 70, of Cranston, died peacefully at The Phillip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence on August 27, 2005 with her family by her side. She was a retired housekeeper of 15 years at the United Methodist Nursing Home in East Providence.
Born in Seekonk, MA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Miguel. She leaves behind her one and only dearly beloved son, David Dutra and her beloved daughters, Deborah Sullivan, Linda Moreira, Rebecca Dutra, Sandra Bauman and April Brophy. Elsie also leaves behind three wonderful sons-in-law, Ed Sullivan, Jose Moreira and Tom Bauman. She was a loving grandmother and a great grandmother. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. Visiting hours will be at Butterfield Funeral Home, 500 Pontiac Ave., Cranston on Thursday, September 1, 5-8PM including a 'Remembrance Service' at 7PM. For online guestbook or directions, visit www.THEBUTTERFIELDHOME.com Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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EDGAR, GENEVRA LYDIA (BROWN), 80, of Mail Road, died Tuesday at South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of Harry Walters Edgar for 59 years.
Born in Exeter, she was a daughter of the late Henry E. and Lydia R. (Sherman) Brown. Mrs. Edgar worked for the US Postal Service as a mail carrier in Exeter for over 25 years before retiring. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Besides her husband she leaves her loving children, Foster F., Gerald C. and Keith W. Edgar, Debra L. Lusignan and Mary C. Whittle all of Exeter; her twin sister, Gladys Kuehne in Ohio; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Edward Brown. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. Burial will be in the Sherman Family Cemetery, Hog House Hill Road, Exeter. Visiting hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. Memorial Contributions to Odyssey Health Care, 100 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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EDINGTON, THEODORE S., of Main Street, Riverside, a retired contractor, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Melba R. (Calcagno) Edington. They were married for 55 years.
His funeral will be held Monday August 29 at 8:45 a.m. from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Brendan Church, Turner Ave., Riverside. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/26/2005 - 8/27/2005. |
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FACTOR, SYLVIA (KATZ), 83, of 123 Woodbine Street, Providence, a retired office manager for the State of RI, died August 28, 2005 at Steere House. She was the wife of Sidney Factor for almost 62 years.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Mollie (Sales) Katz, she was a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Factor received a Bachelor's Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. She worked for the State of RI for 22 years, retiring in 1992 as the Office Manager of the Warren office of the RI Department of Employment Security. Mrs. Factor sang professionally for over 40 years, and was a longtime member of the Temple Emanu-El Choir. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El and its Leisure Club, and was a member and past secretary of the RI Jewish Historical Association. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters; Maxine Kingsbury and her husband Dr. Barry Kingsbury of Hopkinton, MA and Judith Factor and her husband Dr. Robert Wechsler of New Rochelle, NY, one son; R. Maxwell Factor of Providence, and three grandchildren; Alex, Adam and Diana. She was the sister of the late Rebecca Goldman. The funeral service will be held TODAY at 10:30 AM at SUGARMAN-SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 458 Hope St., Providence. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the RI Jewish Historical Association, 130 Sessions St., Providence, RI 02906 or The Leisure Club of Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, Tue 7-9, Wed & Thur 2-4 & 7-9, Fri 2-4 and Sun 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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FERRI, DOMENICO 'TOMMY', 65, of Brae Street, North Providence, died suddenly Thursday, August 25, 2005 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Janet (Viccione) Ferri. They were married for 43 years.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 19, 1940, a son of the late Anthony and Frances (Bianco) Ferri. He had lived in North Providence for many years. He had served in the United States Army during peacetime. Mr. Ferri was a truck driver for Local 251 Teamsters Union for many years. He was a communicant of St. Augustine Church of Providence. Besides his loving wife, he leaves two daughters, Dina Ferri of CT and Karen Bourke of North Providence; three sons, Lawrence Ferri of Warwick, Thomas Ferri of Johnston and Steven Ferri of North Providence; one brother, Anthony Ferri of Exeter. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Lawrence, Vincent and Robert Ferri. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Church, 639 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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FRECHETTE, MILDRED (LYON), formerly of Heaton Street, died Saturday at the Hebert Nursing Center, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Raymond Frechette.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Catherine (Kilbane) Lyon. Mrs. Frechette worked for the former Fram Corporation of East Providence for several years retiring in 1980. Surviving are two sons, Raymond L. Frechette of Pawtucket and James R. Frechette of Lincoln, one daughter, Arleen S. Calise of Cranston, two granddaughters and two great granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Frechette was the sister of the late James T., Malcolm and Catherine Lyon and Dorothy Bobola. The Funeral will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. from the CHEETHAM MORTUARY INC., 1012 Newport Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Teresa Church, Newport Ave. at 10:00 a.m.. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Please omit flowers. Donations are requested to be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906 in memory of Mrs. Frechette. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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FULKERSON, FRANK E., 86, a former resident of Austin, Texas died August 25, 2005 at Deer Creek of Wimberley. He was the husband of W. Jean Fulkerson for 62 years.
Mr. Fulkerson retired in 1978 as a Vice President and Assistant Treasurer of American Re-Insurance Company of New York City. Mr. Fulkerson was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII, serving in England. He leaves his wife and daughter, Janet Fulkerson, both of Wimberley, Texas, and a daughter and son, Jo ann Harrison (Thomas) and Clayton Fulkerson both of Warwick, Rhode Island, two granddaughters, two great-grandsons and Jo Ann's stepfamily. The memorial service will be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. If one so desires, donations made to Hope Hospice, 611 North Walnut Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, in Mr. Fulkerson's memory, would be greatly appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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GEREMIA, ROSE (LANCIA), 84, of Sewell Rd., Narragansett died on Thursday, August 25, 2005 at the South County Hospital, Wakefield. She was the wife of Vincent J. Geremia. She was born in Providence a daughter of the late Frank and Louisa (Lautieri) Lancia. She had resided in Narragansett for the past 17 years, previously residing in Providence.
Mrs. Geremia was an inspector employed by Davol Co., for many years until her retirement. She was an active communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, and was an avid knitter and baker. Besides her husband she is survived by her beloved children; James J. Geremia and his wife Deborah Ann of Saunderstown, Linda L. Callahan and her husband Thomas of Stafford Springs, CT and Judith A. Niedbala and her husband Dennis of South Kingstown; grandchildren, Casey and Jennifer Callahan, Kristen Geremia, Mathew and Julia Niedbala; and her sisters, Patricia Loffredo of NY, Theresa Underwood of Oklahoma, and Lucy Hart of Providence. She was the sister of the late Nancy Johnson, Anna Lonardo, Sozio and Bernardo Lancia. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church at 9:30 a.m. VISITING HOURS Friday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church Development Fund, 864 Pt. Judith Rd., Narragansett, RI 02882. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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GORDON, MARY M. (QUAINE), 95, of 400 N.E. 20th Street, Boca Raton, Florida, and formerly of Warwick, died on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Boca Raton Community Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. She was the wife of the late Arthur L. Gordon.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late James J. and Henrietta (Marks) Quaine, she lived in Warwick, Honolulu, Trinidad, Saudi Arabia, and Falls Church, Virginia before retiring to Boca Raton in 1974. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Grace R. Strumolo, Helen M. Whitcher, James J. Quaine, C. William Quaine, and Thomas S. Quaine. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 31, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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GUSMANO, ANNA M. (DiTORO), 95, formerly of Ring Street passed away Sunday at Riverview Health Care Community, Coventry. She was the wife of the late Bruno Gusmano.
Born in Providence a daughter of the late Guiseppe and Guiseppina (Leo) DiToro. She was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church, Providence. She was the step mother of Peter Gusmano of NY, and the late Steven Gusmano. Beloved Aunt of John and his wife Rose DiToro of Cranston and Louis DiToro of Providence. Loving great aunt of Michael DiToro, Jason and his wife Kate DiToro, and the late Alison DiToro. She was the sister of the late John, Anthony, Louis, Edward, Joseph and Concetta DiToro. Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8:45 AM from THOMAS GATTONE & SON Funeral Home, 334 Broadway, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Holy Ghost Church, Providence. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. CALLING HOURS Thursday 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Tomorrow Children's Fund or Home & Hospice Care of RI. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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HAHN, ARNOLD H. JR., 64, of Fern Street, a restaurateur and craftsman, died Monday at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
His funeral will be Saturday at 8:45am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 179 Academy Ave., Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence, RI 02908 in his memory will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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HALE, ALFRED EMIL, 89, died Sunday, August 28, 2005, of multiple myeloma at South Bay Manor in South Kingstown, RI. He and his beloved wife of 68 years, Alma May Adams, have resided in Wakefield, RI since 1968.
Mr. Hale, the son of Alfred S. Hale and Roberta Greenleaf Hale, was born and raised in Rockaway, New Jersey, attended Newark Academy and graduated in June, 1937, from the Massachusets Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering. Mr. Hale spent his career in Airlines Engineering at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, CT, and was responsible for the introduction of aircraft engines into service on airlines ranging from the Douglas DC-3 to the Boeing 747. Several highlights of his career included participation in the delivery flights of KLM's first DC-6 from California to Amsterdam in 1948 and KLM's first 747 from New York to Amsterdam. He had a pilot's license and flew privately for pleasure. Mr. Hale was fascinated with music boxes, which he and his wife collected. At one point, while on one of his many trips to Holland, he became enamored of a large Perlee street organ, which, during the war, had fallen into disrepair. He paid to have it refurbished to its original beauty and shipped to the US where it was often displayed and played at festivals and museums and, for fun, at his daughter's wedding. Mr. Hale had a lifelong affection for the sea. He was active in boating, owned several boats and was an instructor with the Hartford Power Squadron. As a staunch environmentalist, he was active in monitoring the ponds with the Rhode Island Salt Pond Watchers, for which he was twice commended by Rhode Island State Senate. Mr. Hale was also the founder and first president of the Green Hills Acres Association in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Besides his wife, Alma, Mr. Hale is survived by his son, Robert Adams Hale, and daughter-in-law, Kim, of Baltimore, MD and his daughter, Peggy Adams Hale of Savannah, GA. Mr. Hale had seven grandchildren, Russ Adams Hale of AL, Jeffery Bolton Hale of PA, Jae Chang Hale of MD, Eun Hui Hale of MD, Gregory Hale Fasullo of TX, John Thomas Fasullo of CO and Todd Andrew Fasullo of WA. Mr. Hale had six siblings. He was predeceased by brothers Robert, Charles, and sister Dorethea. He is survived by brother Boyden and sisters Constance Spellman and Ann Dodd. Mr. Hale was popular with his neighbors and was affectionately called the 'Mayor of Green Hill Acres'. Funeral services will be private. Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or to South County Hospital, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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HART, PASCO 'PAT', 87, of Penta St, died Monday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of Alma (Penta) Hart, they were married for 59 years.
He was the son of the late Elmer and Julia (Tortolani) Hart. Pat had worked for the RI Department of Transportation for over 15 years, until 1983. He had also worked for the Grinnell Corp. and Cranston Print Works for many years. He was an army Sergeant in World War II, was a member of the Pasco R. Senerchia Post 74 American Legion, Past Grand Knight of Leo Council, Knights of Columbus and member of the Natick Seniors. Funeral Monday at 9 AM from the Robert Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St, Coventry. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Sacred Heart Church, West Warwick. Burial with military honors in RI Veterans Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday, 4-7 PM. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/27/2005 - 8/28/2005. |
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HAYNES, IRVING BOGLE, 78, a noted painter, architect and long-time teacher at the Rhode Island School of Design, died Saturday, Aug. 27, at his home in Lincoln after a long illness.
He will be sorely missed by his wife, Jane Ingle, of Lincoln; his former wife, Helen Day Haynes, of Warren; his children Roderick S. Haynes, of Seattle, Washington; Elizabeth 'Libby' Haynes Brush, of Hartford, Conn.; Seth I. Haynes, of Warwick; and Helen 'Holly' J. Haynes Watts, of Milton, Mass; and by his nine grandchildren. Recent paintings by Irving will be on exhibit at RISD's Industrial Design Gallery, 161 South Main St., Providence, beginning Sept. 27. Friends are invited to share their memories of Irving that evening at the gallery at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irving's name can be made to RISD's Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o The Development Office, Rhode Island School of Design, 2 College St., Providence, R.I. 02903. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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HELLER, JEANNE L. (LYON), 72, of Urquhart Street, died Saturday at Riverview Nursing Home, Coventry. She was the former wife of Paul R. Heller.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late Orrin and Helen (Jensen) Lyon. Ms. Heller was an Inspector for Johnson & Johnson in New Jersey. She was a Foster Grandparent serving children at Wakefield Hill Elementary School. She is also survived by three daughters, Kathryn J. Harris of Boulder, CO, Linda D. O'Keefe of West Warwick, and Virginia E. Campbell of Oakland, IA; and six grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Helen and Virginia Lyon and Orrin Lyon, Jr. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in THE PRATA-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 78 Providence Street, West Warwick. Burial will follow in Greenwood Burial Ground, Coventry. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to The Wakefield Elementary School Literacy Program, 505 Wakefield Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 would be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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HETU, HENRY A., JR., of Tuxedo Ave., Providence, died Monday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Beverly Hetu.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Henry and Mary Rose Hetu. He leaves 4 son's Henry A. Hetu III, Albert J. Hetu, Leonard J. Hetu, and William Berry. 2 daughters Lisa Ann Berry and Roseann Berry. 8 grandchildren. 5 sisters Rose Ponpin, Jane Taylor and Ann Leonard all of Providence, Helen Martin of West Warwick, Paula Smith and Rene Flodin of Riverside, 3 brothers Ralph Hetu and John Sullivan of Providence and Robert Hetu of Germany. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 27th at 10:00 A.M. at St. Pius V Church, Elmhurst Ave., Providence. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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HILL, HELEN NELLIE (AMBROSEY), 86, of Briar Hill Drive in Cranston formerly of Brewer, Maine passed away Thursday at Kent County Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Hill.
Born in Bridgeport, CT the daughter of the late Zenonas and Eva (Grimoilos) Ambrosey. Mrs. Hill was a communicant of Praise Tabernacle Church in Cranston. She is survived by one daughter, June Pangburn of Cranston, one son, Clifford J. Hill and his wife, Sabina of Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, CA. She was the grandmother of L. Allen Pangburn (his wife Molly) and Emma Jean Hill. Great grandmother of Margo Rose Pangburn and Levi Allen Pangburn. She was the sister of the late William Ambrosey and Leona Ambrosey Westburg. A private graveside service and committal will be held at the Allagash Cemetery, Allagash, ME. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DPAW (Dialysis Patient Assistance of Warwick), 23 Larkspur Road, Warwick, RI 02886, a non profit organization. Arrangements by the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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HOPCRAFT, NANCY ELLEN, passed away unexpectedly from causes yet to be determined on August 19, 2005 at her home in Costa Mesa, California.
Ms. Hopcraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 18, 1945 and moved to southern California in the 1970's. She was employed in computer related sales and marketing for both Emulex and Sync Research prior to her retirement. She is survived by her five brothers and sisters, Richard T. of Costa Mesa, California, Robert F. of Key West, Florida, Patricia Moore and Mary Kathryn Carter, both of Sarasota, Florida, and Stephen K. of Sacramento, California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the Richard T. Hopcraft and Dorothy K. Hopcraft Memorial Hibiscus Garden, c/o Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 32707. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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IMPAGLIAZZO, G. FRANCIS 'IMPY', 81, of Broad Rock Road, died peacefully Tuesday at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Virginia A. (Anderson) Impagliazzo, they had been married 62 years.
Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Francisco P. and Rosetta (McGillivray) Impagliazzo; he lived in Warwick most of his life, moving to South Kingstown 15 years ago. Mr. Impagliazzo was a Quality Control Specialist in the Quality Control Department of the Quonset Point Naval Air Rework Facility for many years and later became a Personnel Supervisor for the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corp. until his retirement. Following his retirement, he was a driver for Arrow Limousine for several years and an associate of The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home for over 25 years. He served in The United States Navy during WW II. He was a 1941 graduate of the former Gorton High School and was active in the Alumni Reunion Committee. He was a Communicant of St. Mary Star of the Sea Church; a member of N.A.R.F.E.; a member of Electric Boat Management Assn. of Quonset Point; a former Boy Scout Leader of Troop #1 in Conimicut; a member of the American Legion; a member of Circle Eight Square Dance Group; and a former member of St. Benedict Church Choir. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son David F. Impagliazzo (Lt. W.F.D., Ret.) and his wife, Linda (Coffey) Impagliazzo of Glendale, RI; a daughter, Claudia Ann DeBernardo, R.N. and her husband, Pasquale 'Pat' DeBernardo of Wyoming, RI; 5 grandchildren Tony Impagliazzo, Gina DeBernardo, Julie Allard, Cindy Raymond, and Andrew Impagliazzo; 3 great grandchildren, Caleb and Hunter Allard and Jason Raymond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Point Judith Road, Narragansett. Burial, with full Military Honors, will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Thursday 4-7 p.m. in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to The American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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JENKINS, ARTHUR G., 78, of Providence and Block Island, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 28, after a joyous sail on Narragansett Bay. He was the much beloved husband of Roberta Jenkins.
Arthur was Director of Investment Banking with Investors Capital of Providence. A supporter of education, he has served on the board of the Community College of Rhode Island Foundation. An avid reader, athlete, traveler, and gracious host to his many friends, Arthur lived a full and happy life. He especially enjoyed spending time on Block Island. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, Arthur grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, and graduated from the University of Southern California. He was the son of Isabelle and Leroy Jenkins. Arthur is dearly missed by his many children and their spouses: Allison, Bruce, Kristen, Brad, Megan, Eric, Lori, Brett, Christine, Kristin, Lauren and Jeb, as well as 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, September 2, at 10:00 a.m. at The Chapel at Swan Point Cemetery at 585 Blackstone Blvd., Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to CCRI Foundation, 1762 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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JOHNSON, CATHERINE M. (GEARY), 85, of Spring Grove Rd., died Thursday at the Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence. She was the wife of the late Frederick F. Johnson, Sr.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Mary R. (O'Toole) Geary. She lived in Providence for many years before moving to Chepachet in 1959. Mrs. Johnson was a communicant of St. Eugene Church, Chepachet. She was the beloved mother of Frederick F. Johnson, Jr. of Mapleville, Philip J. and Kenneth M. Johnson, both of Chepachet, Eileen M. Sparadeo-Coulombe of North Providence and Maureen A. Silva of Queen Creek, AZ. Sister of Thomas Geary, Sarah 'Sally' Barton, Martha Malarkey and Rose Randle. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rt. 44), Greenville with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Eugene Church, Rt. 44, Chepachet. Burial will be in Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to Elmhurst Extended Care, 50 Maude Street, Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER J. 'FUZZY', 45, of Prairie Avenue died on August 25, 2005 at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the son of the late Archie R. Johnson, II and the late Carolyn F. (Mc Lain) Johnson Davies. He had a adopted son, Samson Gaye. He was the brother of Leslie Thaire, Roberta A. Tavares, Carolyn Silva, Joy Sisoko, Carol-Ann, Barbara, Patricia, Mandy, Shaira, David, Michael, Robert, Joey and Rahaman Johnson, the late Archie Johnson, III and Mary Johns. He was the maternal grandson of the late Emma Mc Lain and the late Wilton Mc Lain. He was the paternal grandson of the late Archie R. Johnson, Sr. and the late Mary (Rose) Johnson. He was a deacon at New Life Community Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in New Life Community Baptist Church, 159 Reynolds Ave., Providence. Arrangements by Bell Funeral Home. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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KENNEDY, EUGENE M., 88, a resident of Westport, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island, died Saturday, August 27, in New Bedford. He had been in declining health.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kennedy was the son of Mary (Connor) and Martin Kennedy. An alumnus of Georgetown University and the University of Scranton, he moved to Whitinsville, Massachusetts in 1942 to begin what was to be a lifelong career as an executive in the textile machinery business. At retirement, he was the president of Whitin Roberts, Inc. in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a former president of the American Textile Machinery Association and the Charlotte Textile Club and a director of the North Carolina Textile Association. Mr. Kennedy was also the groundbreaking chairman of Discovery Place (the Charlotte Nature Museum), a former member of the Textile Advisory Council of North Carolina State University and a past trustee of Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. A lifelong golfer who had his first taste of the game playing with his father at Abbington Hills Country Club near Scranton, Pennsylvania, Mr. Kennedy was a past president of the Whitinsville (Massachusetts) Golf Club, as well as a member of the Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte and the Acoaxet Club in Westport. A lover of classical music and English poetry, Mr. Kennedy took immense pleasure in his surroundings and was especially fond of Westport. He was devoted to his large, extended family. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Loftus) Kennedy, of Westport and Providence; two sons, Eugene M. Kennedy, Jr. of New York City and Westport, John T. Kennedy of Geneva, Switzerland and Westport; and two daughters, Mary Ellen Kennedy of Larchmont, New York and Westport, and Barbara (Kennedy) Slaight of Scarsdale, New York and Westport; and his six grandchildren, Eugene M. Kennedy, III (NYC); Austin (NYC), Evan (St. Paul) and Jane Kennedy (Geneva); and John and Jill Slaight (Scarsdale). He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary (Kennedy) O'Hora, Ruth (Kennedy) Casey, and his brother, Doctor Paul Kennedy. There will be a Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:00 A.M., St. John the Baptist Church, Westport, Massachusetts. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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KRIKORIAN, JOSEPH S., 95, of Tenth St., Providence, a retired salesman, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Epoch On Blackstone Blvd., Providence. He was the beloved husband for 70 years of Rose (Papazian) Krikorian.
Born in Foster, he was the son of the late Sarkis and Zarouhie Krikorian. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son; Karl J. Krikorian and his wife Jo-Anne of Warwick, a grandson; K. Jason Krikorian and his wife Lisa of Cranston, a great-grandson; Jake Karl Krikorian, a sister; Esther Beardsley of Cranston and two nephews; Richard and David Papazian of Providence. He was the brother of the late John Krikorian, Anna Federici and Queenie Colgan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Armenian Euphrates Evangelical Church, 13 Franklin St., Providence, followed by interment in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Visiting hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Arrangements by Nardolillo Funeral Home. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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LACEY, ALFRED EARL, SR., 75, Founder of Superior One Hour Cleaners, of Admiral Street passed away Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Veterans Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.
Born the son of Sadie Lacey he was a lifelong resident of the city. Mr. Lacey was a Marine Corps veteran serving his country in the Korean War with honors. When Mr. Lacey started his business in 1970 he was the first black owned dry cleaners. He co-owned 'Superior One Hour Cleaners' at 193 Thurbers Avenue in Providence for 15 years until 1985. He was the first to offer pickup and deliver service. He then worked for Rhode Island Hospital. He retired in 1987 due to illness. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ernestine (Baker) Lacey. He also leaves behind two sons, Alfred E. Lacey, Jr. of San Francisco, California and Todd Lacey of Providence; one daughter-in-law Lisa Lacey; two grandsons, Todd Lacey, Jr. and Kyle Lacey; one brother, Ernest Lacey, Sr. all of Providence. He was also the brother of the late Harold Lacey and Barbara Santos. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in Macedonia U.A.M.E. Church, 35 Ashmont Street. Calling hours Tuesday 7-9 p.m. in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Burial with military honors will be in Swan Point Cemetery Providence. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Kidney Foundation. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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LaPLANTE, RAYMOND A., 77, of Diamond Hill Road, died Wednesday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. He was the husband of Marie T. (Caouette) LaPlante.
Mr. LaPlante was an electrician for 27 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the IBEW, local 104/99. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Raymond LaPlante of Atlanta, Georgia, and Richard LaPlante of Cumberland, a sister, Annette LaPerche of Hope, RI, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Robert LaPlante. The funeral will be held Monday at 8am from the O'NEILL FUNERAL HOME, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am in Saint Aidan Church, 1460 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 6-9pm. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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LAWRELL, ARTHUR R., 82, of Windjammer Point, Punta Gorda, Florida, and formerly of Warwick, died unexpectedly at home on August 25, 2005. He was the husband of the late Norma F. (Locke) Lawrell.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Roswell and Hattie (Baker) Lawrell, he lived in Warwick until moving to Florida 27 years ago. Mr. Lawrell served on the Warwick Police Department for 26 years, retiring as a commander in 1976. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #7. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his stepson, Michael S. McCarthy of Warwick; three step-grandchildren, Meghan, Ryan and Courtney; and his sister, Ruth M. Bouchard of Scituate. He was the brother of the late Robert Lawrell, Louise Cranshaw, Helen Keefe, Evelyn Headley and Clinton Lawrell. His funeral service will be held on Friday, September 2, at 10 a.m. in the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park in Warwick. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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LAWTON, KENNETH J., 72, of East Greenwich Avenue, died Monday at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. He was the husband of Joan M. (Greenan) Lawton.
Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John T. Lawton, Sr. and Elizabeth (Pontz) Lawton; he had lived in Wickford before moving to West Warwick 17 years ago. Mr. Lawton was a Sales Manager for Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1987. He then became a travel advisor for AAA of New England, retiring in 1994. He had served in The United States Navy. He was a graduate of the former East High School, now Tolman High School, in Pawtucket. He was a 50 year member of Jencks Lodge #54 F&AM of Pawtucket. Mr. and Mrs. Lawton have maintained a winter residence in Sun City, Arizona for 12 years where Mr. Lawton was a member of The Sun City Mens' Club. He was an avid card player. He was the devoted father of Sheryl J. Chaffey of North Kingstown, Mark K. Lawton of St. Leonard, MD and Robert J. Lawton of North Dartmouth, MA. Loving brother of John T. Lawton, Jr. of Tampa, FL, Madge Rennix of Pawtucket, and Harvey P. Lawton of Sun City, AZ. Cherished grandfather of ten. A Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 55 Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Kindly omit flowers. Gifts in his memory to Brentwood Nursing Home Activity Fund, 4000 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. Arrangements by THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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MANGUM, DANYELLE L., 14, of Montgomery Avenue died on August 25, 2005 as a result of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. She was the daughter of Daniel D. Strother and Dorothy Maria Mangum.
On December 23, 1990 at Women & Infants Hospital, God gave her to us. She was the sister of Destinee Marie Mangum, Jimmy R. Strother, and Daniel D. Strother, Jr. She was the paternal granddaughter of Rachael Babbs and the late Levert Babbs. She was the maternal granddaughter of Roy Mangum and also the maternal granddaughter of the late Dorothy Lee and the late Calvin Lee. She also had a host of relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross C.O.G.I.C.U., 1014 Broad Street. Calling hours on Wednesday 6-9 p.m. in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Cranston. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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MARANDOLA, RAYMOND L., 78, of Richland Road, Cranston, died Friday, August 26, 2005, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Eda (Iacabbo) Marandola. They were married for 56 years.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Louis and Jeannette (St. Ange) Marandola. Mr. Marandola was the head sales representative for the former Law Trucking Company of Pawtucket, for 25 years before his retirement. He also worked for the former Greenville Finishing Company. Mr. Marandola was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was an avid bowler. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Raymond L. Marandola of Cranston. He was the grandfather of Raymond J. Marandola of Warwick, and Michael L. Marandola of Cranston, and the Great-Grandfather of Brianna Nicole Marandola. Mr. Marandola was the brother of the late Ernest Perry and Alfred Marandola. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral service on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m and may call until 8:00 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston. Burial will be private. Kindly omit flowers. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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MARSDEN, SHARON J. (BOOROM), 56, of Winchester St., a computer analyst, died August 30th at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the companion of Robert Andriole.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Mary E. (French) Boorom. Mother of Deena M. Marsden and Cortland R. Marsden, Jr. Sister of Dale A. Gorton. Grandmother of 3. Visitation Thursday 5-7 p.m. Funeral Friday at 8:15 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Ave., Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Edward Church, Branch Ave., Providence. Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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MATRULLO, GINA (MAGGIACOMO), 66, of Itri, Italy died Monday August 22, 2005 in Rome. She was the wife of Claudio Matrullo.
A lifelong resident of Itri she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (Fabrizio) Maggiacomo. Besides her husband she is survived by three children Franca, Giuseppina and Fabrizio Matrullo all of Itri. One brother Salvatore Maggiacomo of Scituate. Four sisters Amalia Zannella of Itri, Anna Matrullo, Julia Giardello and Antonietta D'Urso all of Cranston and three grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday at 7pm in St. Mary's Church Cranston St. Cranston. Burial was held in Itri. Arrangements by the Nardolillo Funeral Home. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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McCABE, RUTH B., 82, of Gleaner Chapel Road, an employee of the former New England Telephone Company in Providence for 20 years died Sunday in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Bernard B. McCabe.
A daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Mitchell) Connors she lived in Scituate since 1961 previously living in West Warwick. She was a member of the New England Telephone Pioneers, the Scituate Sr. Center and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She is survived by two sons, Brian M. and Robert A. McCabe both of Scituate and six grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Bruce B. McCabe and sister of the late Irene, Ethel, Frank Jr., Arthur and Donald Connors, Mildred Nelson and Helen Wells. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00pm in the North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. For condolences and guestbook visit www.andersonwinfield.net Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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McLEAN-LeCLAIR, CAROLYN M., 93, of Warwick, died Monday at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. McLean and the late William H. LeClair.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William Elmer and Mary Eliza (Place) Tillinghast she had been a resident of Coventry for 40 years before moving to Warwick in 1990. Mrs. McLean was employed as a cook in the Coventry School System and for the Cranston Community Action supervising meal sites. She was a senior companion with the Department of Elderly Affairs and was known as the sunshine lady. She was the mother of Charles A. LeClair and Alvin P. LeClair both of FL, Lawrence LeClair of Johnston, Madeline A. Watkins, and Carolyn M. (Parenteau) McDonald both of Warwick, Margaret J. Auger of Coventry, and the late Irving T. LeClair. Sister of the late John, William, Earl Tillinghast, Phoebe Clement, Florence Smith and Lillian LeFebvre. Also survived by 29 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren. Her funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick with a service at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, West Shore Road. Burial in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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McNERNEY, BEATRICE S., 87, formerly of Libby Lane, died Monday, at Grace Barker Nursing Home, Warren.
Born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Sills) McNerney. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bristol. She was a life long resident of Warren. She was employed by the former Crown Fastener, as a Supervisor. She enjoyed spending time at George Haile Library. She leaves a sister, Dorothy Bullock of Riverside; her nephew, Russell Tanner of Warren and niece, Beverly Parsons of Riverside. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in The First Baptist Church of Bristol, 250 High Street, Bristol. Arrangements were with the William J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. Visit www.wjsmithfh.com for condolences. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: The Arthritis Foundation, Southern New England Chapter, 2348 Post Rd. Suite 104, Warwick, RI 02886. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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MEDEIROS, JOHN J., JR., 71, the owner and operator of the former J.J. Medeiros Painting Company for 25 years before retiring in 1984 died Monday at the RI Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Elena R. (Russo) Medeiros.
Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Georgianna (Gonsalves) Medeiros, Sr. he lived in Bristol for two years formerly living in Punta Gorda, FL and Smithfield. He was the beloved father of John and Anthony Medeiros. Grandfather of Kimberly M. Ring and Steven T. Medeiros and brother of Lester and Robert Medeiros and the late Delores Miranda. A funeral service will be held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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MEOLA, VINCENT A., 87, of Elmdale Ave. a lifelong Providence resident passed away Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Angelina (Tafuri) Meola.
Born in Providence the son of the late Nicola and Maria (Petrucci) Meola. Mr. Meola was a member of the Pannese Club in the Silver Lake section of Providence and was a communicant and usher of St. Bartholomew's Church in Providence for many years. He was very devoted to his wife and family with whom he spent all of his time. He is survived by two sons, Vincent J. Meola and Paul A. Meola both of East Greenwich, one brother, Henry Meola of Providence. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Bartholomew's Church Laurel Hill Ave., in Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery in Cranston. VISITING HOURS: are respectfully omitted. Arrangements by the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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MIGUEL, MICHAEL A., 47, of Darlington Avenue, Pawtucket, died August 27th at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. Born in Providence, son of Joan (Preston) and the late Frank Miguel.
Besides his mother, he leaves a daughter, Lisa Miguel and a son Michael Miguel; brothers, Thomas, David, Carl, Russell and Paul Miguel; sisters, Donna and Rosemarie Miguel, and five grandchildren. He was brother of the late Frank Miguel, Jr. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence. Calling hours 9:30-11:00 AM prior to the service. Kindly omit flowers. Donations in Michael's memory will be greatly appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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MILLER, MARSHA A., 53, of Wilmington, VT and formerly of Wakefield, passed Thursday at South Western Vermont Medical Center.
Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Benjamin W. and Shirley (Matson) Miller. Marsha was a graduate of South Kingstown High School and attended CCRI. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed swimming, skiing, golf and gardening. She had been a lifeguard, swimming instructor and professional ski instructor. Besides her parents she is survived by her brother, Ronald A. Miller and wife Heather; nephews, Matthew M. and Ronald A. Miller, Jr.; nieces, Natasha and Tara Miller and her longtime companion Brad Nueman. She was sister of the late Benjamin W. Miller, Jr. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in New Fernwood Cemetery, Rt. 138, Kingston. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Deerfield Valley Rescue, Wilmington, VT 05363 or The Deerfield Valley Medical Center, Wilmington, VT 05363. Arrangements by AVERY-STORTI Funeral Home. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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MITCHELL, JERRY A., 70, of Spring Arbor, Michigan passed away August 13, 2005 at home. He was the beloved husband of Jean M. (Miller) Cornell Mitchell. They were married for 31 years.
Born in Michigan a son of James Mitchell and the late Hazel Drain. Mr. Mitchell owned and operated several dry cleaning plants. He served during the Korean War for four years as a Destroyer Torpedo Man in the United States Navy. He loved the outdoors, flying, hunting, fishing, boating, skiing, hiking, biking and traveling. Besides his wife and father he is survived by his very special canine companion 'Sheba' who stayed by his side constantly through his courageous battle with cancer. He was the father of Debra (Cornell) Laforge of Cranston, Cam, Doug, Andy, and Mark Mitchell, and Brian Cornell, all of Michigan; grandfather of eight; son-in-law of Nancy (Lepore) Miller of Cranston; brother-in-law of Millie (Miller) Kelley-Caligiuri of Cranston and many special friends. His funeral Service was held Tuesday August 16, 2005 in Michigan. Relatives and friends are invited to VISITATION SUNDAY 5-8 p.m. in 'WOODLAWN' Funeral Home 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be made to: Cascades Humane Society, 1515 Carmen Dr., Jackson, MI 49202 or Hospice of Jackson & Oaklawn, 1 Jackson Sq., Suite 400 Jackson, MI 49201. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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MORANGO, MILA, 6 weeks old, of Acre Dr., Johnston died on Thursday August 25, 2005 at Hasbro Hospital.
She was the daughter of Brian and Lisa (Fabrizio) Morango. Granddaughter of Antonio and Vincenzina (DiRaimo) Fabrizio of Johnston, Gilbert Morango of Swansea and Melissa (Viera) Morango of Fall River. Great granddaughter of Pasqualina DiRaimo of Johnston and Francesco and Francesca Fabrizio of North Providence. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8 A.M. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rocco's Church, Atwood Ave., Johnston at 9 A.M. VISITING HOURS Sunday 3-6 P.M. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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MORRISON, WILLIAM C., 77, of North Fairview Street, Johnston and summered in Jerusalem, RI, died peacefully Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital surrounded by his family. He was married for 54 years to Isabelle (Soares) Morrison.
Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Anderson) Morrison. He was the owner of the Rhode Island Welding and Fabricating Company for over 40 years. Mr. Morrison enjoyed training and racing his thoroughbred horses as well as playing poker. Besides his wife he leaves three children, William C. Morrison, Jr. of Kemp, TX, Glenn G. Morrison of Johnston, and Laura Payne of North Scituate; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was the brother of Donald and Thomas Morrison. A funeral service will be held Monday at 8:45 A.M. from the WINFIELD and SON'S Funeral Home, Route 116, Scituate with a graveside service at 10:00 A.M. at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours Sunday 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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MULLEADY, FREDERICK C., SR., 77, of Haven Health Center, died Wednesday at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Merrill) Mulleady.
Mr. Mulleady was a Machinist in the Findings Industry until his retirement in 1995. A veteran of The United States Armed Forces, he served in Korea. He was the beloved father of William Mulleady of New Durham, NH and the late Frederick Mulleady, Jr. His funeral will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements by THE PRATA-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, West Warwick. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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MURPHY, CATHERINE (HEALY), 95, formerly of Providence, died Monday at the home of her son John in East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Jeremiah H. Murphy.
Born in Lower Cromane, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland, a daughter of the late Michael and Bridget (Shea) Healy, she immigrated to the United States in 1927 and settled in Fox Point. She was employed by the City of Providence for 30 years until she retired. She was a member of the Cleary School Auxiliary. She leaves her son John M. Murphy, former Providence City Coucilman-Ward 1 and President of Home Loan and Investment Bank; a sister Ellen Mahoney of Providence; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter. She was the mother of the late Jeremiah P. Murphy (Ret. Major-Providence PD, and State Representative-Dist. 17) and the sister of the late Patrick Healy, Mary Lynch, Bridget Hartwell, Julia Sullivan, Margaret Sugrue, Hanora Curran, Johanna Maher, and Elizabeth O'Connor. Her funeral will be Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 92 Hope St., Fox Point. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Jeremiah P. Murphy Scholarship Fund, c/o Home Loan & Investment Bank, P.O. Box 765 Providence, RI 02903 or St. Joseph Church Restoration Fund, 92 Hope St., Providence, RI 02906 in her memory will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. |
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NACHBAR, ROBERT M., formerly of Providence, died on August 25, 2005. He was a past-commander of Jewish War Veterans.
He is survived by his wife Charlotte, by his children, Barbara, Marjorie and Barry and by his sisters, Evelyn Rose, Sylvia Penn and his brothers, Howard, Leon and Milton Nachbar and the late Isadore Nachbar. Also survived by four grandchildren. Services at Stanetsky Chapels, Canton, MA on Sunday, August 28 at 11 a.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Compass Care Adult Health Center, Parrot Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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NIRK, ANNE MARIE, 81, of Bay Spring Village, Bay Spring Avenue, formerly of Watson Avenue, a homemaker, died August 24, 2005. She was the wife of the late Gunnar Nirk.
Born in Tallinn, Estonia, the daughter of the late Roger and Marie (Steinmann) Luik, she lived in Barrington for the past 38 years. She leaves three daughters; Marya N. Fry of Barrington, Lena A. Nirk of Washington D.C. and Nora L. Nirk of San Francisco, CA, a sister; Ruth Couceiro of Tigard, Oregon and three grandchildren. The funeral will be private. Burial will be held at Forest Chapel Cemetery, Nayatt Rd., Barrington. Funeral under the direction of the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, Riverside. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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OATES, CHRISTINA M. 'CHRIS' (SCHMAL), 98, of Marion Avenue, Providence, died on Monday, August 29, 2005 at home. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Oates.
Born in Voorscchoten, Holland, the Netherlands, a daughter of the late Gerardus H. and Maria C. (Vijfvinkel) Schmal, she lived in Warwick before moving to Providence eleven years ago. She was the mother of Judith M. Bergeron of Providence and the late John E. Oates. She is also survived by four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and one nephew. She was the sister of the late Hester P. Donahue. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, September 1, at 8 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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O'BRIEN, WALTER J., 83, of Union Drive died Sunday at Kent Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Geraldine E. (Knapp) O'Brien.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Joseph and Diana (Dufresne) O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien was a retired fire-fighter for the Providence Fire Department for 22 years, serving at the Brook Street Fire Station. He was a member of the Providence Permanent Firemen's Relief Association and the Providence Police and Fire Association. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. He leaves a son, Patrick O'Brien of West Brookfield, MA, three daughters, Noreen F. Mazzie and Erin M. Vanasse, both of West Warwick, Michaela P. Raff of Philadelphia, PA, a brother, William O'Brien of East Greenwich, two sisters, Dorothy Crecelius and Eleanor Byers, both of Warwick, 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Timothy J. O'Brien (Former Detective, PPD) and brother of the late Joseph, Edward and George O'Brien. Funeral services will be private. Donations to American Lung Association, 298 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 in his memory would be appreciated. Arrangements by Russell J. Boyle& Son Funeral Home, Warwick. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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PANDOLFINI, ANTHONY, 77, of John Street, died Wednesday at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Mary S. (Santos) Pandolfini.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Ignazia (Fucci) Pandolfini, he had been a Warwick resident since 1976. Anthony was employed as a polisher for various jewelry companies, including Lang Jewelry before retiring. He was a professional drummer for many years for local groups and was a member of the Musician's Union. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, served in the RI Army National Guard and was a life member of the DAV. He was a communicant of St. Rita Church. Besides his wife, Anthony is survived by one daughter, Donna Mitchell, one sister, Virginia Giacomini, three stepdaughters, Shirley DiRaffaele, Mary Anne DeLongchamps and Janette M. Costa, three grandchildren, several step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was stepfather of the late Richard J. Medeiros and Marguerite M. Conaty. His funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Ave. at 9:30. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4, 6-8 pm. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. PANDOLFINI, ANTHONY, 77, of John St., was the brother of the late Peter Pandolfini. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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PATRIARCA, GUIDO, 78, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 53 years of Mary (Iacono) Patriarca.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Rocco and Assunta (Grimaldi) Patriarca. Guido had been employed as a union construction boilermaker for 48 years and was a member of local 29. He was an Army Veteran of WWII serving in the Philippines and was a communicant of St. Philip Church in Greenville. Besides his wife, he leaves four children, David Patriarca of North Kingstown, Paul Patriarca, John Patriarca of Cranston and Assunta 'Sue' Patriarca at home and three grandchildren, Nicole, Stephanie and Peter Patriarca and a devoted sister-in-law, Jenny Marrapese. He was the brother of the late Antonio Patriarca and Helen Marcoccio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Philip Church, Rt. 44, Greenville. Burial will be private. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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PEDUTO, ROSE G., 87, of Windmill St., Providence, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Hopkins Manor, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Rosario Peduto. Born in Providence, RI on March 19, 1918 a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Mariannina (Gallone) Cerrone, she was a lifelong resident of Providence.
Mrs. Peduto was a communicant of St. Ann Church, a member of St. Ann Society and a member of the DaVinci Center of Providence. She had worked for Lang Jewelry Company. She leaves her son Frank Peduto and his wife Eloise of New York; one sister Susie Testa of North Providence, two grandchildren, Jeffrey Peduto and his wife Nancy and Meghan Peduto, two great grandchildren, Alyse Raye Peduto and Samuel Rocco Peduto. Also survived by her caregiver MaryAnn Wright. She was the sister of the late Frances Gabriele, Eleanor Iafrate, Cindy Cerrone and Thomas Cerrone. Her funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Ann Church, 281 Hawkins St., Providence. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hopkins Manor Ltd., Activities Fund, 610 Smithfield Ave., North Providence, RI 02904 in her memory would be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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PIMENTAL, JOSEPH A., 83, of 1014 Hope St., Bristol, husband of the late Lucielle E. (Sousa) Pimental, died Friday August 26, 2005 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence.
Born in Bristol, RI a son of the late Joseph and Mary Pimental. He was a Truck Driver for the former Carr-Fulflex Manufacturing Co. formerly in Bristol. He was a WW II Navy Veteran. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's Church and a member of the American Legion Kearney Post # 6. Survivors include a son; Stephen Pimental, Portsmouth, two daughters Linda M. Bartak, Orlando, FL, Joanne Lisinski, Warren; two sisters Mary Carinha and Cecelia Lopes, Bristol; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a brother John Pimental. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood St., Bristol Monday at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth's Church Wood St., Bristol. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Hours Sunday 2-5 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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PRATT, HELEN D., 84, of Newman Ave. died August 27, 2005 in Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was born in Providence the daughter of the late Michael J. and Stephanida (Kozlowska) Kaya. She had lived in Garden City, Cranston before moving to Rumford 7 years ago.
She attended Providence and East Providence Schools and Providence College. She was a WWII veteran and served as an investigator in the US Army Air Force. She was employed at Brown and Sharpe in North Kingstown as an inspector until her retirement. She was a Charter Member of the East Providence Emblem Club #428 and held many offices. She had served as the President in 1971, 1988 and 2000. She held several offices in the RI State Association of Emblem Clubs for many years. In 1977-1978, she served as the Supreme Marshall of the Supreme Emblem Club of the United States and traveled throughout the country serving the affiliated clubs. She was active in many charitable endeavors. She was a member of the American Legion Post #15 in East Greenwich. She is survived by one sister Ann Quinn of Rumford. She was the sister of the late Olga Wood and Stanley Kaya. She was the former wife of the late George E. Pratt. She is survived by 3 nephews and 1 niece. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 7:45 AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Funeral Service will be held at 9:00 AM in Grace Episcopal Church, 175 Mathewson St., Providence. Burial, with Military Honors, will be held in North Burial Ground in Providence. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her mmeory may be made to RI Association of Emblem Clubs, c/o Gail MacDonald, 106 Stone Drive, Cranston, RI 02910-1426. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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QUAINE, THOMAS S., 87, of 1403 Warwick Avenue and formerly of Greenpost Lane, Warwick, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at Kent County Memorial Hospital in Warwick. He was the husband of the late Marion E. (Walsh) Quaine.
Born in Providence, a son of the late James J. and Henrietta (Marks) Quaine, he lived in Warwick for most of his life. Mr. Quaine was a carpenter at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in Groton, CT for 20 years before retiring in 1980, and was a member of Carpenters Union Local #1302 in Groton. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Warwick Council #2295 Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three daughters, mary Jane Chilinski of Germantown, NY, Margaret A. Faraone of Warwick and Barbara K. Nutini of Warwick; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Grace R. Strumolo, Helen M. Whitcher, Mary M. Gordon, James J. Quaine and C. William Quaine. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, August 31, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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ROBINSON, RAYMOND A., JR., 56, of Sanwood Dr., Harrisville, died Wednesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Lisa (LeBlanc) Robinson.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Raymond and Jeannette (Herbert) Robinson. He worked for Avery Dennison of Milford, MA for 22 years and recently at Tresca Brother of Millis, MA. Mr. Robinson enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowboarding, hiking, biking and rollerblading. He was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife he leaves his son Matthew Robinson of Harrisville, his brother Richard Robinson and his sister Gail Bishop both of Woonsocket. He was brother of the late Barbara Forget. A funeral service with military honors will be held at the RI Veterans Cemetery at a later date. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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ROSS, NATALIE L. (MANIA), 80, of Hunts Ave., died August 25, 2005 at Hallworth House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward C. Ross.
Born in Pawtucket, a lifelong resident of this city, she was a daughter of the late Herman and Agnes M. (Hesse) Mania. Mrs. Ross was a 1943 graduate of Pawtucket East High School. She was an assistant purchasing agent at the Corning Glass Works, Central Falls from 1943-1955 and a ballet teacher at the former Marguerite Seaton School of Dance, Pawtucket. She was a member of St. Matthew-Trinity Lutheran Church. She leaves one son Craig F. Ross and his wife Kathleen J. Ross; one granddaughter, Ashley K. Ross all of Pawtucket; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Agnes A. Mania, Clara L. Mitschke, Rita M. Willett and Gertrude A. Barth. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by services at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew-Trinity Lutheran Church, 690 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. VISITATION Sunday 2-5 p.m. If desired, gifts may be made to the Meeting Street School, 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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ROTH, BLANCHE (GREENMAN), 86, of Benefit Street, Providence, died August 24, 2005 at Hallworth House. She was the wife of Carl Bloom and the late Leon Roth.
Born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Max and Rose (Schneider) Greenman, she had been a resident of Rhode Island for 50 years, living in Cranston and then Greenville before moving to Providence in 2002. Mrs. Roth received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hunter College in 1940, and a Master of Science Degree in Social Services from Boston University in 1960. She was the founding Social Worker of the Providence School Department Children's Clinic and served as its director for many years before becoming an instructor in the Department of Human Services at CCRI. Mrs. Roth was the Clinical Director of a counseling program for young mothers at the YWCA of Northern Rhode Island. She was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and starting in 1985 she was a n active member of the Brown University Community for Learning in Retirement. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Robert Roth of West Roxbury, MA and Matthew Roth and his wife Patricia St. Clair of Santa Monica, CA, and three grandchildren, Teresa, Rebecca and Lisa. She was the sister of the late Frances Klein and Saul Greenman. A memorial service will be held at Swan Point Cemetery on Monday at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 E. 56th St., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Arrangements by SUGARMAN- SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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RYAN, JANE W. (HARRY) age 71, of Glen Road Cranston, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 27th at the Miriam Hospital. She was the loving daughter of the late Wesley Harry and the late L. Mildred Perkins. She was married to the late Richard W. Ryan, formerly Fire Alarm Superintendent of the Cranston Fire Department. She lived in Cranston all of her life.
Jane was a Registered Nurse who devoted her entire life to helping others. As a nurse, she worked various hospital assignments and provided home care for handicapped individuals. She also worked at the Cranston Center for Retarded Citizens, and was later employed as a workshop nurse at the Monet Group. She was a lifelong supporter of Special Olympics, and often volunteered her services in that capacity. She was a graduate of the Community College of Rhode Island and also of the Cranston Police Citizen's Academy. She loved to travel and she especially loved the ocean where she spent a great deal of time with her family and friends. Jane also enjoyed playing the piano and was an avid New England sports fan. She leaves three sons, Richard W. Ryan of Warwick, Robert W. Ryan of Cranston and Rodney W. Ryan of Cranston. In addition, she is survived by her loving sister H. Barbara Farina and she was the sister of the late Constance Hall. She was also the loving grandmother of two grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Ryan and Richard Joseph Ryan. She is also survived by relatives including several nieces, nephews and also many close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Wednesday, at 10:00 AM. at the Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave., in Cranston. Visitation will be held Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Rhode Island Special Olympics. For online guestbook or directions visit www.THEBUTTERFIELDHOME.com Published in The Providence Journal from 8/29/2005 - 8/30/2005. |
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SALIBA, JACOB, noted industrialist and civic leader, 92, of Boston, MA died peacefully at his home on August 20, 2005.
Born in East Broughton, Quebec, Canada on June 10, 1913 to immigrant parents, the late Said and Nazira Saliba, he was a graduate of Central Falls High School (1936) where he was President of his class in both his Junior and Senior years and Boston University (1941) with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was one of the original founders of the Boston University Sailing Team in 1937 and was elected to the BU Athletic Hall of Fame. During his professional career which spanned more than sixty years he headed many different corporations including Maine Dress, Brockway Motor, Sawyer-Tower, Farrington Packaging, Fanny Farmer Candy, W.F. Schrafft, W.R. Grace Frozen Foods, and Katy Industries, Inc. where he was first President from 1968 to 1988, then Chairman and CEO from 1988 to 1993. He was called out of retirement in 1997 at age 84 to return as Chairman of the Board of Katy Industries until 2001. He served on many outside Boards of Directors including: Schon & Cie (Germany), Dresdner RCM Global Fund, A.M. Castle, and Syratech Corp. He was a consultant to the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1954 and co-chairman of the Air Force Spare Parts Study Group in 1953 for which he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He was appointed to The Strauss Commission on Peace in the Middle East by President Carter in 1981. He served on the Boston University Board of Trustees where he chaired the Nominating Committee and on the Corporate Board of the Massachusetts General Hospital for more than 30 years. He is survived by two sisters, Nancy Tajra and Florence Reed, of Lincoln, RI, his wife of 63 years, Adla Mudarri Saliba of Boston, his three children, John Saliba of North Bridgton, ME, Thomas Saliba of South Freeport, ME and Barbara Saliba Ryan of Vienna, VA and six grandchildren. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the O'Keefe Auditorium at the Massachusetts General Hospital on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 1:30 PM. It was his wish to have contributions made to the Desanctis Clinical Scholars Fund at the Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 in his honor. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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SANCHEZ, ANTONIA, 71, of Cadillac Drive, died Friday at the Steere House Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Jorge L. Sanchez, Sr.
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Jesus and Tomasa (Contreras) Canales. She leaves her loving children, Jorge Sanchez, Jr., Elizabeth Gillens, Angelo Sanchez, Lillian Johnson and her husband Arthur, Miriam Sanchez and Iris Sanchez all of Providence; two sisters, Catalina Contreras of Providence and Mercedes Contreras in Puerto Rico; mother-in-law of Sheila Sanchez and the late Juanita Sanchez; twenty seven grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the GALLOGLY FUNERAL HOME, 671 Broad Street, Providence. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS, Tuesday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in her memory would be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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SEDACH, LT. COL. FRED, USAF (RET.), born April 8, 1919, in Seekonk, passed away on Aug. 28, 2005, in LaJolla, CA. He was the husband of Esther (George) Sedach.
Col Sedach proudly served his country with distinction in WWII. He was a member of the 57th Bomb Wing, 340th Bomb Group, 486th Squadron. He flew 85 missions over the Mediterranean area, was a recipient of the Distinguised Flying Cross, Air Medal, Soldiers Medal and Purple Heart with 2 Clusters. Besides his wife, survivors are a son Gregory of San Diego and a sister Sophie Mazeka of Warwick. A funeral, with Military Honors, will be held on Saturday at 8:00 AM from the home of J. H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM in Our Lady of Loreto Church, Waterman Ave., East Providence. Burial in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter will follow. Kindly omit flowers. Donations to your favorite charity. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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SHEA, DANIEL J., 95 years, formerly of Cedar Ave., East Greenwich, died August 25, 2005 at the Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown. Husband of the late Marguerite E. (Carney) Shea.
Father of Dan, Jr., Midge Perkins, Patricia Shea, Paula Tibbitts and Pamela Simpson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 10th at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Ave., East Greenwich. Visitation prior to Mass 9-10:30 a.m. at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery East Greenwich. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, 1 Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903, in his name. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/31/2005 - 9/7/2005. |
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SILVA, GERTRUDE R., 87, died peacefully at home among her loved ones on Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony Silva.
Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Serafina (Perry) Santos. She retired from Q-Panel Corporation and had previously been employed by the Old Stone Bank and the IRS. She touched the lives of many people and reveled in the joy of being with family and friends. Gertrude was the devoted mother of Patricia S. Hayes of Portsmouth and David A. Silva of Barrington. She was the loving grandmother of Susan Andler, David B. Hayes, Jr., Amy E. Supple, Kate Hayes Ingersoll, Scott D. Silva and Carl J. Silva. She is the beloved sister of Florence Teixeira and the late Irene Rezendes. She is also survived by four adoring great grandchildren, nine nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Monday at 9:00 a.m. from the Rebello Funeral Home, 901 Broadway, East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Saint Martha's Church on Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence. Burial will be at Gates of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Care New England Hospice, 51 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886. Published in The Providence Journal from 8/27/2005 - 8/28/2005. |
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SOBODACHA, STACIA A., 83, of Clark Street died Tuesday at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of the late Chester J. Sobodacha.
Born in Taftville, CT, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Sofia (Kapel) Wawrzonek. She lived in Cumberland most of her life. Before retiring in 1971 she was employed as a sales person and instructor in the Blackstone Valley area Craft Shops. She leaves one daughter; Elaine A. Holda of Middletown, two sons; Chester J. Sobodacha of Cumberland and Richard S. Sobodacha of Derry, NH, two sisters; Genevieve Graiko of Cumberland, Helen Wachta of North Attleboro, one sister-in-law; Stacia A. Sobodacha of Central Falls; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Julia Rzepecki. Her funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home, 342 High Street, Central Falls with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, Broad Street, Cumberland at 9 a.m. Calling hours Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/26/2005. |
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SOUSA, JOSEPH M., 75, of 7 Mason Ave, Bristol, husband of Eveline (Favreau) Sousa, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at his home in Port Charlotte, FL.
A lifelong resident of Bristol he was the son of the late John Mello Sousa & the late Mary (Sousa) Sousa. An electrician by trade, he retired from Roger Williams University. He is survived by his wife and seven children Elizabeth Santos, John C. Sousa, Jo-Ann Silva, Linda Caromile and Paul Sousa All of Bristol, Joseph M. Sousa, Warren, Mary Ellen Cole, Punta Gorda, FL, thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild, three sisters, Olivia Coelho, Natalie Sousa, Bristol, and Agnes Silvia, Fall River, MA. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. from the Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood St., Bristol with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church Wood St., Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. Visiting Hours are Monday, from 4-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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SPINDELL, EDITH KOFFLER, 77, died Saturday, August 27th. She was the former wife of Edward Spindell.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Spader) Koffler. She is survived by two sisters; Elsie Chernack and Esther Kaplan. She resided for most of her life on the East Side of Providence before moving to Wethersfield Commons and subsequently at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard. She was among the first women students to graduate from the University of Rhode Island when it began its community campus. She went back to school as an adult and graduated with a BA in English in 1972. Earlier in her career she was a medical assistant and sold home goods to support her husband during his medical school and residence training in Boston. Later in life she owned Heart and Hand, a fine arts gift store in East Greenwich. She was an avid reader, a lover of music and the arts and totally enjoyed being a homemaker and mother. Edith Koffler Spindell was proud of her father, Charles Koffler and his brother, Sol Koffler who started the American Tourister Luggage Company. In addition to her sisters, she leaves three children; Marcia Spindell Lentz and Stephen David Spindell both of Providence and Lawrence Ahvi Spindell of New York City. She also leaves four grandchildren; Joshua, Aaron, Jessica and Simon all of whom she was very proud of and adored. She leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Shiva will be observed at The Spindell Lentz residence, 852 Hope Street, Providence, Tuesday following interment and 7-9 and Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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SPINDELL, KOFFLER EDITH, 77, died Saturday, August 27th. She was the former wife of Edward Spindell.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Spader) Koffler. She is survived by two sisters; Elsie Chernack and Esther Kaplan. She resided for most of her life on the East Side of Providence before moving to Wethersfield Commons and subsequently at EPOCH on Blackstone Boulevard. She was among the first women students to graduate from the University of Rhode Island when it began its community campus. She went back to school as an adult and graduated with a BA in English in 1972. Earlier in her career she was a medical assistant and sold home goods to support her husband during his medical school and residence training in Boston. Later in life she owned Heart and Hand, a fine arts gift store in East Greenwich. She was an avid reader, a lover of music and the arts and totally enjoyed being a homemaker and mother. Edith Koffler Spindell was proud of her father, Charles Koffler and his brother, Sol Koffler who started the American Tourister Luggage Company. In addition to her sisters, she leaves three children; Marcia Spindell Lentz and Stephen David Spindell both of Providence and Lawrence Ahvi Spindell of New York City. She also leaves four grandchildren; Joshua, Aaron, Jessica and Simon all of whom she was very proud of and adored. She leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Street, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Shiva will be observed at The Spindell Lentz residence, 852 Hope Street, Providence, Tuesday following interment and 7-9 and Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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ST. ONGE, DOROTHY M. (MORRISSEY), 90, died August 25th at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. St. Onge.
Born in East Providence, she was daughter of the late Jerry Morrissey and the late William G. and Anna (Fox) Lawson. She had lived in Smithfield since 1930. Dorothy was the co-proprietor with her late husband of the former St. Onge's Market in Smithfield and worked for the State of RI Controller's Office for ten years, before retiring. She was a member of the Smithfield Senior Center and the Salvatore Mancini Center. Dorothy was a communicant of St. Michael Church. She leaves two sons, H. William St. Onge of Hendersonville, NC and Edward F. St. Onge of Providence; a daughter, Leslie Merritt of Marietta, GA; 11 grandchildren, Jeffrey A. St. Onge, Melissa A. Carlton, Edward W. St. Onge, Lynne M. Harrison, Michael Lawson St. Onge, Karen J. Stamp, Paul K. St. Onge, Justine Townsend, Edward F. St. Onge, Jr., Scott H. McCarthy, and Ian R. McCarthy; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was sister of the late Jerry Morrissey and Ann Garripy. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Michael Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smithfield Senior Center, 1 William J. Hawkins, Jr. Trail, Smithfield RI 02828. www.robbinsfuneralhome.com Published in The Providence Journal from 8/27/2005 - 8/28/2005. |
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STEADMAN, NANCY MINER (RATHBUN), age 78, of Oceancrest Farm, Shore Road, Westerly, died Saturday, August 27, 2005 at the Watch Hill Manor Nursing Home, Westerly. She was the wife of Norman Steadman, her husband of 52 years.
Born in Westerly, and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Judge Herbert W. and Julia (Wilcox) Rathbun. She was a licensed Insurance Agent and a former Vice President of the former C.A. Morgan Insurance Company formerly of Westerly in the late 1940's and the 1950's. She was a graduate of Westerly High School, Class of 1945 and had attended Simmons College and the University of Rhode Island. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School Teacher and a member of the former Calvary Baptist Church in Westerly. She was a member and a former Chaplain for the Phoebe Ward Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Westerly, a member of the Mayflower Society of Rhode Island and a life member of the Dennison Society in Mystic, CT. She was a member of the RI Audubon Society and was a former Girl Scout. She was a former Den Mother for the Cub Scout Pack of Troop 2, Dunn's Corner for a number of years. An avid animal lover, she was a breeder of St. Bernard Dogs for many years. In addition to her husband she is survived by five children, Ann S. Lombardo, Jeffrey W. Steadman and his wife Alisa and Andrew M. Steadman, all of Bristol, Timothy Y. Steadman of Brockton, MA and Cynthia S. Crandall and her husband John of Charlestown. Five grandchildren, Graham S. Lombardo of Sudbury, MA, Matthew P. Lombardo of New York City, Charles A. 'Drew' Lombardo, Hannah W. Lombardo and Jacob W. Steadman, all of Bristol. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Charles T. 'Chuck' Lombardo, III; two Brothers, Herbert W. Rathbun, Jr. and Robert M. Rathbun; a sister, Katherine R. Hoxsie, and a stepsister, Constance Rathbun. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service Tuesday, August 30 at 10:00 AM in River Bend Cemetery, Beach St., Westerly. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stand Up for Animals, P.O. Box 1706, Westerly, RI 02891. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, Westerly. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/28/2005. |
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SWANN, O. P., DENIS M., a member of the Dominican Friars for 50 years, 30 of them spent in ministry at St. Pius V. Parish, Providence, died peacefully on Friday evening, at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown, R.I.
Brother Denis was born on July 13, 1923 in Piney Point, Maryland, the son of Benjamin Gorman Swann and Anita (Guyther) Swann. He served in the U.S. Army in Japan and Korea from 1948 to 1950. He entered the novitiate in 1954, and made final vows in 1961. Over the years he served at St. Stephen's Priory, Dover, MA; St. Vincent Ferrer Priory, New York City; St. Gertrude Parish, Cincinnati, OH; Holy Name Parish, Philadelphia, PA ; and Saint Pius V parish, Providence. Devoted to the needs of parishoners, concerned to help children in trouble, and generous in his kindness to his brothers in the Order, he was greatly loved. He is survived by a brother, B. Gordon Swann, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Dye and Mrs. Carolyn Drury. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Brother Denis's body will be recieved at St. Pius V. Church, 55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, with visiting hours from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Office of the Dead will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to Brother Denis Swann, O.P. School Endowment Fund, 55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 in his memory would be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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TANZI, LOUISE P., 86, formerly of Cadillac Ave., died Sunday, August 21, 2005, at Hebert Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Edwin Tanzi.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Francesco and Concetta (Monti) D'Ambra. She had lived in Cranston most of her life and had also been a resident of Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. Louise had been employed as a floor lady at the former Trifari Jewelry Company of Providence for many years. For thirteen years, she had assisted her husband in running a concession stand owned by the R.I. Services for the Blind at Washington St. in Providence. She was a member of the Regina Coeli Society of St. Mary Church in Cranston and a lifetime member of the Parent-Teachers Association at Stadium School in Cranston. She leaves a son, Edwin F. Tanzi of Palm Springs, California and several nieces and nephews, and-great-nieces. She was the sister of the late James, Gilbert, Joseph and Philip D'Ambra, Lucy Anzeveno, Philomena Starnino, Concetta Galluccio and Frances Lonardo. The funeral will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Cranston St. Cranston. VISITATION Thursday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Louise Tanzi to Desert AIDS Project, 1695 North Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/31/2005. |
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THEROUX, PHILIP F., JR., age 72, of Melbourne, FL, passed away on August 23rd at Wuesthoff Hospital of heart failure after a brief illness.
Phil was born June 22, 1933 in West Warwick the eldest son of P. Francis and Adelaide (O'Hare) Theroux. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and employee of the Federal Government for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Joan and brothers, Robert of Melbourne and Donald of Port St. John, Florida. Arrangements are being handled by Florida Memorial Gardens. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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THORNLEY, PETER B., 63, of Orlando, Florida, a business owner, died on Friday peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Born in Barrington, RI, he was the son of the late Robert and Florence (Band) Thornley. Mr. Thornley graduated from Rhode Island College in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education. He received his Masters degree from Providence College. Fluent in French and Spanish, Mr. Thornley taught for many years in Newport, RI as well as in Orlando, FL. In 1986, he wsa named a Fulbright Scholar, affording him the opportunity to teach in France for one year. Following a lengthy career in education, Peter established and operated two successful businesses, Cottage Industry and Rainbow City. In 1995 he was recognized as an outstanding leader in business by the Worldwide Who's Who Business Organization. Mr. Thornley was a member of Mensa, Prime Timers of Central Florida, and the Burning Bushes. He loved travel and especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends. He leaves a partner, Guillermo Rodriguez of Orlando, FL; a brother, William Thornley of Pawtucket, RI; two sisters, Susan Yessian of Cranston, RI, and Kate Carroll of West Warwick, RI. He was the beloved uncle of four nephews, three nieces, three grand nephews and three grand nieces. A memorial service will be held at Lake Ivanhoe Chapel of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 10 AM. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Lake Ivanhoe Chapel, 301 NE Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804. (407)-898-8111. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/30/2005. |
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TRAMONTI, RN, PAULINE E. (MONGEON), 83, of Scenic Drive, died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late John J. Tramonti.
Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Aurore (Chastenay) Mongeon. She moved to Warwick from Virginia in 1973. She received her Masters in Nursing Education from Catholic University, Washington D.C. Among the professional positions she held she served as the Assistant Director of the Nursing School of Misericordia Hospital, New York City. She was the creator and First Director of the LPN Program at Georgetown University. She served as the Director of the Iteque Mennen School of Nursing in Asmara, Eritrea and in Rhode Island Mrs. Tramonti was associated with several nursing hospitals and retired in 1984 as a Field Staff Nurse at the Providence V.N.A. She was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church and an active member for many years of the Third Order of St. Francis. She is survived by her devoted daughter Mary E. Tramonti and her beloved granddaughter Elizabeth Tramonti, both of Warwick, and her loving brother Leonard Mongeon of Florida. She was the sister of the late Albert and Clarence Mongeon, Jeannette Fortin, and Anita Quill. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Greenwood, Warwick, (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Burial will follow at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory to the Warwick Firefighters Relief Association, 140 Veterans Memorial Drive, Warwick, 02886 Attn: Jack Williams or Warwick F.O.P., 95 Tanner Avenue, Warwick, 02886 will be appreciated. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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UNDERWOOD, GERALD R., 63, of Reed St., Warwick, died Friday, August 26, 2005 at Kent County Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He was the husband of Carol (Wood) Underwood.
Born in Providence, a son of the late Frederick W. and Estella (Viale) Underwood, he resided in Warwick for 32 years. Mr. Underwood worked at Electric Boat in North Kingstown for 3 years and later was a landscaper for the City of Warwick for 2 years, retiring in 1984. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Besides his wife he is survived by four children; Sharen, Cindy, George and Kevin Underwood, all of Warwick, a sister; Beverly Trudell of Warwick, a brother; Edward C. Underwood of West Warwick and two grandchildren; James Michael and Michaela Marie Underwood. He was the brother of the late Frederick W. Underwood Jr., Richard Underwood, Thelma Newell and Dottie Ellis. Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Monday at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service in People's Baptist Church, 1275 Elmwood Ave., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Sunday 4-8 p.m. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/27/2005. |
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VIOLA, TERESA (RACCIO), 97, died Saturday at the Heritage Hills Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Viola.
Born in Bristol, CT, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto and Adeline (Pitassi) Raccio. Mrs. Viola had worked as a secretary for Rhode Island Hospital, before retiring. She was the mother of John A. Viola and the late Robert P. Viola. Grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 15. Sister of the late Pasco and Joseph Raccio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to Make-A-Wish, 757 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910. Arrangements by PONTARELLI-MARINO. Published in The Providence Journal on 8/29/2005. |
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WEATHERHEAD, E. SUSAN, 85 a lifelong resident of Barrington died Thursday at Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence.
Susan was the loving daughter of the late Henry A. and Margaret E. (Lyons) Weatherhead; devoted sister to Herbert and Ruth Weatherhead of Dayton Ohio and the late Robert and Henry A. Weatherhead; aunt of Mary Ann, Paul and Ann, Susan, Ellen, Betsy, and Ulf, Judee, Bruce and Lisa, James and Pearl, Michael, Steven, Lani, and the late Jeffery and Henry Weatherhead; great aunt to Andrew, Katie, Carl, Peter, and Emma; dear friend of Ann Thompson Scagos and the entire Oliver and Ann Thompson family. Susan was a 1942 graduate of Pembroke University (now Brown University) and worked as Brown University librarian for many years. Susan was a Real Estate Agent for Brian and Thompson Inc., for many years. She was the Administrative Assistant to the late Governor John Chafee. She was a communicant of St. Lukes Church in Barrington for many years. Funeral from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME 68 Broadway, Pawtucket Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in St. Luke's Church Washington Rd., Barrington at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pembroke Club of Providence-Alumnae of Brown University, C/O Janice Box, Treasurer, 407 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in Susan's memory. Calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home |