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George Masso
Oct 22, 2019
Masso, George P., 92, passed on October 22, 2019 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Louise (Levesque) Masso and son of the late Thomas and Helen (Thibodeau) Masso.
Mr. Masso was a classical composer and arranger of note with many published works and performances by the Brown University...
Evelyn Nadeau
Oct 20, 2019
Evelyn Nadeau, 84, of North Providence, passed on October 20, 2019.
Evelyn was a final inspector for the former Bulova Watch Company for 25 years, retiring in 1980. She was a godly women and faithful to her religion. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her selflessness and loving nature. She is survived by her...
Patricia Viner
Oct 17, 2019
Viner, Patricia (Carr), 89, formerly of Centredale Manor, passed on October 17, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Raymond E. and Irene E. (Breen) Carr.
Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
She is survived by her son, Christopher Viner...
Margaret Montecalvo
Oct 16, 2019
Montecalvo, Margaret A. (Crosta), 95, passed peacefully on October 16, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Rangeley, ME. She was the wife of the late Saverio J. Montecalvo. Born in Franklin, MA, she was the youngest of seven children of the late Ralph and Maria T. (Palumbo) Crosta.
Margaret, with her late husband,...
Alvah Vernava
Oct 13, 2019
Alvah W. Vernava
April 7, 1940 – October 13, 2019
Alvah W. Vernava, son of the late Arthur and Livia (DiValerio) Vernava and brother to the late Arthur Vernava, Jr. Besides his wife of 56 years Barbara Vernava, he leaves behind daughter Kimberly Vernava, son Jon Vernava, daughter-in-law Crystal, and grandsons Nathan and Mitchell, all...
Lois Waldron
Oct 3, 2019
Waldron, Lois E. (Sorrentino), 68, passed on October 3, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Elizabeth (Sammartino) Sorrentino and the late Louis Sorrentino.
Lois was a strong, ambitious woman with a good heart, who adored her children and grandchildren.
She is survived...
Cinthia Zarr
Oct 2, 2019
Zarr, Cinthia (Folco), 66, died on October 2, 2019 at her home. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Rocco Folco, Sr. and Gloria (Pimental) Folco.
Cinthia is survived by her children, Julie Zanchi (Todd), Joseph Rydberg (Nikki), and James Rydberg (Kirsten), eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, Carolann Bessette, Cathy...
Kenneth Smith, Jr.
Oct 1, 2019
Smith Jr., Kenneth A, 77, of Burrillville, passed on October 1, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late glorious Sheila Smith. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ethel Smith.
Kenneth was married to his childhood sweetheart for fifty-three years. He was a family man, known for his...
Marie Deady
Oct 1, 2019
Deady, Marie A. (Cicoro), 84, passed on October 1, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre. She was the wife of the late John Deady. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Christina (Perrotti) Cicoro.
She is survived by her children, John J. Deady and his wife Annmarie of North Scituate...
Stephen Parente
Sep 28, 2019
Chief Master Sergeant Stephen Parente, 73, of East Matunuck, South Kingstown, passed away on September 28, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elaine A. (Vacca) Parente. Born in Providence on October 26, 1945, he was the son of the late Gino and Catherine (Maguire) Parente.
Besides his wife, Stephen is survived...
Daniel Harkins Iii
Sep 25, 2019
Harkins, Daniel J. III, 65, of Providence, passed on September 25, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Harkins Jr. and Anna (O’Brien) Harkins.
Daniel was a longtime member of the Fogarty Center, where he also worked.
Daniel is survived by...
Alphonse F. "Butch" Dionne, Jr.
Sep 18, 2019
Dionne, Alphonse F. Jr. “Butch”, 72, of Smithfield, passed on September 18, 2019. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Alphonse and Viola (Fenner) Dionne.
He is survived by two daughters, Renee Blanchette and her husband Ronald and Michelle Amarante and her husband Juan, and three grandchildren, Matthew and Madeline Amarante and...
T. Stephen Garthwaite
Sep 14, 2019
In Loving Memory
T. Stephen Garthwaite, 74, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 14th in Providence, Rhode Island. He was born on September 25, 1944, in Providence to George V and Jane T Garthwaite. He served on a submarine in the Navy; received an Associate’s degree in accounting at RI Junior College in 1969; and...
Theresa Peters
Sep 8, 2019
Peters, Theresa “Ruth”, 87, died Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Hebert Nursing Home in Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Peters. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Mary (Caine) Charbonneau.
Ruth was a homemaker and a long-time resident of Smithfield.
She leaves five children,...
Rachel Rhude
Sep 6, 2019
Rhude, Rachel A. (Pinto), 97, died Friday, September 6, 2019. She was the wife of the late North Providence Councilman John W. Rhude. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Angelina (Rosati) Pinto.
Rachel had worked as a Farberware Representative in the former Outlet Company, and had been a nurse’s assistant for...
Steven Lawson
Aug 30, 2019
Lawson, Steven Scott, 62, passed on August 30, 2019 . He was the beloved husband of Linda (Wojtowicz) Lawson. He was the son of Kenneth and Monya (Usenia) Lawson and is also survived by his brother, Kenneth Lawson Jr., his daughter, Holly Fitton, and two grandchildren, Noah and Madylin Fitton. He was predeceased by his brother Robert...
Roger Champoux
Aug 29, 2019
Champoux, Roger J. “Chip”, 68, of Smithfield, died on August 29, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Joan I. (Hoyt) Champoux. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis.H. and Irene (Walsh) Champoux.
Besides his wife, Chip is survived by his brother, Robin A. Champoux. He was the brother...
Alice Heroux
Aug 26, 2019
Heroux, Alice E., 88, of Smithfield, died Monday, August 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ernest N. Heroux. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Mulligan) Barr.
Alice worked at the former Hospital Trust Bank and the former Bank Boston...
Alma Boudreau
Aug 24, 2019
Boudreau, Alma J. (Mimande), 83, of North Providence, passed on August 24, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Lancore) Mimande.
Alma was an inspector for Mine Safety Appliances. She then was a bus driver for the Johnston School Department until retiring....
Josephine Lolicata
Aug 21, 2019
Lolicata, Josephine “Jody”, 94, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Anthony Lolicata. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica (Pavalone) Iannazzi.
Jody was a switchboard operator for the former New England Telephone Company before retirement. Very active...
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