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North Providence, Rhode Island Obituaries
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Kenneth Tyas
Jan 18, 2011
Tyas, Kenneth J., 83, of Milton St, died January 18, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, and also the compassionate care of Beacon Hospice. He was the husband of the late Constance C. (Marchetti) Tyas. Born August 29, 1927 in Johnston, he was a son of the late Frederick and Martha (Sherlock) Tyas. Kenneth was the traffic manager for...
Paulino Matarazzo
Jan 17, 2011
Matarazzo, Paulino P., 86 of Olney Ave., died Monday January 17, 2011 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He was the husband of Marie (Bucci) Matarazzo. Born in Smithfield, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Carmella (Lolicata) Matarazzo. A lifelong resident of North Providence, he was employed by Warren Oil Co. of Providence until he retired...
William Wilkinson
Jan 15, 2011
Wilkinson, William J., 84, died January 15, 2011 at Briarcliffe Manor. He was the husband of M. Dorothy (Cadrain) Wilkinson. Born in Charlestown, MA, he was the son of the late Ira and Anne (Burke) Wilkinson. He worked as a printer for C.J. Fox until retirement in 1987. He was a Navy WWII veteran. Besides his wife, he leaves...
William Mcdermott
Jan 14, 2011
McDermott, William F., 71, a retired CPA, died Friday January 14, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William F. and Irene (Sharp) McDermott. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and the University of Rhode Island, and was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by three sisters,...
Edward Smith
Jan 10, 2011
Smith, Edward J., 82, formerly of Foster and Cranston, a retired New England and Nynex Telephone Company engineer, died January 10, 2011 in North Ft. Myers, FL. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Ellen (Sarty) Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Cranston High School and attended New England Tech and the...
James Girard
Jan 10, 2011
Girard, James J., 51, of North Providence, died January 10, 2011 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the soul mate of Cynthia Powers. Born in Providence, he was a son of James P. and Marion (Gudaitis) Girard. He was also the beloved brother of Cynthia Loxsom and Robert Girard. A memorial service will...
Christina Carpenter
Jan 10, 2011
Carpenter, Christina D. (DeLuca), 87, a retired book keeper, of Rose St, died January 10, 2011 at Our lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of Richard Carpenter. Born in North Providence, she was a daughter of the late John and Theresa (Rillo) DeLuca. Besides her husband she leaves a brother Carl DeLuca of Pawtucket. She was sister...
Raymond Defond
Jan 6, 2011
DeFond, Raymond L., 84, died January 6, 2011 at Cortland Place Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Florette (Bergeron) DeFond. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was a son of the late Joseph and Juliene (Pepin) DeFond. He is survived by two sons, Maurice Stephens of Jacksonville, FL, and Bertrand Stephens of Woodstock, GA, 5 grandchildren and...
Jean Coppola
Jan 4, 2011
Coppola, Jean E. (Dandeneau), 59, a retired LPN, died peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Valrico, Fl. She was the wife of Michael Coppola. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Connors) Dandeneau. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children Michelle LaPlatney and Michael Coppola, both of...
Gerard Pincins
Dec 31, 2010
Pincins, Gerard J., 83, passed away on Friday December 31, 2010 surrounded by his loving family in the home of his son. He was the husband of the late Helen E. Pincins (Feeley); they were married for 50 years. Gerard leaves his two children Catherine L. Iacone and husband Domenic of Smithfield, RI and his son Kevin G. Pincins...
Adrian Labonte
Dec 30, 2010
LaBonte, Adrian R. J., 70, formerly of North Providence, died at his home in apache Junction, AZ. Born in Providence he was a son of the late Roger and Mary (Jutras) LaBonte. Adrian was a chef and entrepreneur owning several restaurants. He was a three star Master French Chef, a member of the Smithfield Lions Club, and a veteran...
James Rostron
Dec 29, 2010
Rostron, James T., 85, of Smithfield RI, died on Wednesday December 29, 2010. He was the husband of the late Florence (Caldwell) Rostron. A retired fire protection engineer with Grinnell Corp and a decorated veteran of WWII, he is survived by his daughters Judith Bullock of Kapolei, HI, Janet Gasparri of Smithfield, his son James Rostron of Coventry, their...
Joanne Sauro
Dec 26, 2010
Sauro, Joanne Y., 90, of Leander St., died December 26, 2010. She was the wife of the late Michael Sauro. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, she was a daughter of the late Emelio and Maria Scopel. She leaves two sons, Robert and Daniel Sauro, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a sister, Anna Iello. Calling hours will be held Thursday...
Leo Riding
Dec 26, 2010
Riding, Leo Russell, 83, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family at the Scandinavian Retirement Center on December 26, 2010. He was the husband of the late May Pelland and Phyllis Bouchard. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Bertha and James Riding. Mr. Riding had worked for the VA Hospital for many years before retiring....
Robert Corsi
Dec 25, 2010
Corsi, Robert, 65, of Johnston, died Saturday December 25, 2010. He was the former husband of Barbara (Merritt) Corsi. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Peter and Anna (Moscarelli) Corsi. Mr. Corsi was a truck driver for former Brooks Pharmacy for over 25 years before retiring in 1992. He was a member of Teamsters Local...
Brian Pearson
Dec 25, 2010
Pearson, Brian R., 61, of Sherwood Ave, died Saturday December 25, 2010 at home. He was the husband of Gina (DeCesare) Pearson. Born in Providence, he was a son of Marjorie (Rennard) Sparadeo and her husband Gordon, and the late Albert Pearson. Brian was a Plant Manager for Atlas Pallet in Burrillville for 32 years. He was an Army...
Barbara Piña
Dec 16, 2010
Piña, Barbara R. (Rodriguez), 46, of DiGiulio Dr, died in her husband's arms, Thursday, December 16, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Gregory D. Piña. Born in San Antonio, Texas, she was a daughter of Martin and Norine Rodriguez. Barbara was a nail technician and a friend to all her girls...
Edward Krzyzek
Dec 14, 2010
Krzyzek, Edward T., 52, died December 14, 2010 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by his devoted family. Edward had resided in North Attleboro before moving to Johnston in 1980. He worked for the post office for 27 years and was the In-Plant Support Manager at the Providence Turnkey Postal Center. Edward was an avid scuba diver and...
Patricia Iemma
Dec 14, 2010
Iemma, Patricia A. (Gillis), 74, of Smithfield died December 14, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John A. Iemma. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (Farrell) Gillis. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and an inspiration to all who knew her. She leaves a...
Rita Scorpio
Dec 11, 2010
Scorpio, Rita J. (Dunphy), 91, died on December 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital after a short illness. She was the wife of the late George A. Scorpio for seventy-one years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Dr. George and Jenny Dunphy. Mrs. Scorpio lived in Johnston, Cumberland and since 2003 at Pocasset...
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