Armando E. Zeppa - 6/10/01
Armando E. Zeppa, 91, of Elm Street, a retired foreman, waiter and maitre d , died June 10, 2001, at South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Lucy (Ficoturo) Zeppa, and the late Elvira (Coranci) Zeppa. Born in Providence, a son of the late Giuseppe and Luigia (Rossi) Zeppa, he had lived in Warwick for 40 years. He was a foreman at the former Cooper Kenworthy, Pawtucket, for 18 years, and later worked as a waiter at the Biltmore hotel, and as a maitre d at the former Kingston Inn, North Kingstown. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1738 C ranston. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Elaine Steere of Greenville; two sisters, Linda DiSanto and Libby Dinutri, both of Johnston; and eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Joseph Zeppa and Dolores Connell, and brother of the late Nancy Zawislak, Angie Tarvis and Clara Loffler. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Philip Church, Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial was in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

Jean Marie (Denkee) Scott - 6/7/01
The funeral for Jean Marie (Denkee) Scott, 76, of Anchorage Road, who died June 7, 2001, at home from injuries suffered in an attack allegedly by her husband, will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., with a service at 10 in St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 358 Warwick Neck Ave. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Scott. Born in Allentown, Pa., a daughter of the late George and Marie (Yentsch) Demkee, she had lived in Warwick for 43 years. Mrs. Scott was a past treasurer for Episcopal Church Women Diocese of Rhode Island, and member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women and Altar Guild. She had been a volunteer for a South Providence preschool Program. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Susan M.S. Hayes, and a granddaughter, Michelle M. Hayes, both of Warwick; and a sister, Margaret Stafford of Clearwater, Fla. Burial was in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

Armand E. D'Andrea - 5/7/01
Armand E. D Andrea, 80, of Pines Retirement Community, West Brown Rd., Mesa, Ariz., a former freight-rate specialist, died May 7, 2001, at Park Regency Health Care Center, Chandler, Ariz. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Salzillo) D Andrea. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Armand and C. Irene (Perigallo) D Andrea Sr. He was employed as a freight-rate specialist for the federal government in Davisville for many years. He was also employed by the Arizona Highway Patrol. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in England, France, Belgium and Germany, including participation in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the American Legion, the United States Civil Service Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Sky Harbor Chapter of the Air Force Association. He was an avid reader and a great lover of American history, big-band music, aviation and travel. He enjoyed stamp collecting and meteorology. He leaves a son, Steven M. D Andrea of Hollis, N.H.; two daughters, Donna J. Shea-Tendick of East Temple, Ariz., and Oklahoma, and Joan Shears of Flagstaff, Ariz.; three brothers, Norman D Andrea of Warwick, Dr. Rudolph D Andrea of Midwest City, Okla., and Dr. Eugene D Andrea of Warwick; and seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. Entombment with military honors was in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum, St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

Earl J. Maciel - 6/9/01
Earl J. Maciel, 85, of Liverpool Street, a retired upholsterer, and a veteran who was awarded seven Bronze Stars, died June 9, 2001, in Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Helen C. (Medeiros) Maciel. They were married for 64 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Newman) Maciel, he had lived in East Providence before moving to Warwick in 1948. He was the owner and operator of the Earl Maciel Upholstery Co., Providence, retiring in 1993 after 45 years in business. He was an Army Air Forces veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, and was awarded seven Bronze Stars. He later served in the National Guard for 35 years, retiring as a chief warrant officer. He was a member of the 34th Bomb Group Association, and volunteered at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, for many years. He was a member of SS. Rose and Clement Parish, serving as a parish lector for many years. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Robert A. Maciel of Valparaiso, Ind.; a daughter, Janice C. Parise of Westboro, Mass.; a sister, Kathleen Surrette of North Providence; and six grandchildren. He was the father of the late Earl J. Maciel Jr., and brother of the late Richard Maciel. The funeral was held from Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Clement Church, 111 Long St. Burial with military honors was in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Gifts in his memory to Hospice of Nursing Placement, P.O. Box 603337, Providence, RI 02906 will be appreciated.

Michael Nazzaro - 6/8/01
Michael Nazzaro, 91, of Drum Rock Avenue, a retired State House doorkeeper, died June 8, 2001, at Greenwood Harbourside Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Ellen F. (Fawcett) Nazzaro. Born in Boston, a son of the late John and Rossina (D Algenio) Nazzaro, he had lived on Sisson Street, Providence, for many years before moving to Warwick five years ago. He was a doorkeeper for the House of Representatives at the Rhode Island State House for 22 years, retiring in 1997. He was the oldest doorkeeper at the State House. He was a meat cutter for the former Star Market in Olneyville for 25 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Meatcutters Local 328 for many years. Mr. Nazzaro had been a communicant of and usher at St. Augustine Church, Providence, for several years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Dillon Council. He leaves a daughter, Carol J. Degidio of Warwick; a brother, William Nazzaro of Glendale, Ariz.; four sisters, Elvira Tarantino of Totowa, NJ, and Katherine Scaranduzzio, Josephine Christy and Eleanor Lorenz, all of Johnston; and five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. He was the brother of the late James Nazzaro and Christine Evangelista. The funeral was held from Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Kevin Church, Sandy Lane. Burial was in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 400 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 in his memory will be appreciated.

Hugh A. Bourbon - 6/9/01
Hugh A. Bourbon, 89, of Harmony Court, a hub and die cutter, died June 9, 2001, at Harbourside Health, Pawtuxet. He was the husband of Germaine M. (Leclerc) Bourbon. They were married for 59 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Arthur A. and Katherine (McManus) Bourbon, he had lived in Warwick for many years. He was a hub and die cutter for the former E.A. Adams Jewelry Mfg. Co. for 40 years, retiring in 1980. He was an Amy veteran of World War II, serving with the 354th Fighter Group. Mr. Bourbon was a communicant of St. Timothy Church. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 1933. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Hugh A. Bourbon Jr. of Warwick and Andrew W. Bourbon of Brewster, Mass.; two daughters, Marieanne B. Willis of Cranston and Denise A. Wynne of Chepachet; and six grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Arthur, Katherine, Andrew, Alfred and James Bourbon, and Adeline Guenet. The funeral was held from Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St. at Park Avenue, Cranston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy Church, 1799 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Burial with military honors was in St. Francis Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Timothy Church.

Doris E. Thibodeau - 6/6/01
Doris E. Thibodeau, 76, of Duxbury Court, Wethersfield Commons, and North Fort Myers, Fla., a retired claims interviewer, died June 6, 2001, at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph W. Thibodeau. They were married for 54 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Hartley) Strobel, she had lived in Warwick for 26 years. She worked as a claims interviewer for the Rhode Island Department of Employment Security, retiring in 1980. She had previously worked as a bookkeeper at Citizens Bank. Mrs. Thibodeau was a former member of Betsy Williams Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and Church of the Advent, Pawtucket. Besides her husband, she leaves two daughters, Dianne E. Parisi of Falls Church, Va., and Gail R. Bowers of Fort Myers; a twin sister, Dorothy McCormick of Narragansett; and three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. The funeral was held from Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick, with a Requiem Eucharist in St. Barnabas Church, Post Road, Apponaug. Burial was private. Gifts to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated.

George M. Foss - 6/7/01
George M. Foss, 47, of Huron Street, a self-employed carpenter for 30 years, died June 7, 2001, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Farrara) Foss. Born in Warwick, a son of George H. and Margaret A. (Brennan) Foss of Warwick, he had been a lifelong Warwick resident. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves a son, Matthew J. Foss, and a daughter, Faith F. Foss, both of Warwick; two brothers, Michael Foss of Warwick and John Foss in New Hampshire; a sister, Diane Foss in Florida; and a grandson, Joel Rodriguez, Jr. He was the father of the late George T. Foss, and brother of the late Steven Foss. The funeral was held from Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Avenue. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the George Foss Memorial Fund, 70 Huron St., Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated.

Dorothy J. Harris - 6/6/01
Dorothy J. Harris, 59, of Oakland Beach Avenue, a former cook, died June 6, 2001, at home. She was the wife of the late Julius M. Harris. Born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late R. Joseph and Edith L. (Madison) Gilbert, she had lived in Warwick most of her life. She was a cook for the Warwick Community Action Program for 20 years until illness forced her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Rita Church, and a member of JONAH. She leaves three sons, Scott K. Harris of Pawtucket, and Kevin M. Harris and Julius M. Harris III, both of Warwick; a daughter, Lynn Marie Harris of Warwick; a sister, Shirley R. Santos of Woonsocket; a brother, William J. Gilbert of Clearwater, Fla.; and nine grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Dorothy Harris, and sister of the late Gordon and Barbara Gilbert. The funeral was held from Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Route. 5, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rita Church, Oakland Beach Avenue. Cremation was in Swan Point Crematory, Providence.

Grace S. Prescott - 6/1/01
Grace S. Prescott, 87, of Betsy Williams Drive, a homemaker, died June 1, 2001, at Kent County Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Prescott. Born in Maine, a daughter of the late Louis P. and Florence R. (Hadley) Shoppee, she had lived in Warwick for many years. She leaves three grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Roberta (Prescott) Potter, and sister of the late Robert L. and Elsie C. Shoppee and Vera Hahn. A memorial service was celebrated in Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave.

Frederick A. Sneesby - 6/5/01
Frederick A. Sneesby, 84, of Weetamoe Drive, a retired mail carrier, died June 5, 2001, at the home of his daughter, Frances Duckworth, of Warwick. He was the husband of the late Theresa (Turcotte) Sneesby. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Edward and Overlena (Patnaude) Sneesby, he had lived in Pawtucket all his life before moving to Warwick. Mr. Sneesby was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the National Letter Carriers Association. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 101st Airborne Division. He was a lifelong communicant of St. Edward Church. Besides his daughter Frances, he leaves two other daughters, Tess A. Sneesby of Worcester, Mass., and Ellen S. Grimm of Barrington; four sons, Edward, Paul and Thomas Sneesby, all of Pawtucket, and Frederick Sneesby of Providence; a sister, Alma Lenz of Pawtucket; a brother, Edward A. Sneesby of Lincoln; and nine grandchildren. The funeral was held from Costigan-O Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edward Church, Weeden Street, Pawtucket. Burial with military honors was in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, donations to Abby's House, 21-23 Crown St., Worcester, MA 01609 would be appreciated.

Olive Solsberg - 6/6/01
Olive Solsberg, 88, of Greenwich Avenue, a former laboratory assistant, died June 6, 2001, at home. She was the wife of the late Sverre J. Solsberg. Born in North Providence, a daughter of the late Albert E. and Lily (Blades) Farnell, she had been a Warwick resident since 1960. She was a laboratory assistant for the Grinnell Co. for 29 years, retiring in 1972. She leaves a stepdaughter, Joyce W. Pagliarini of Cranston; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Barbara J. Bradley, and sister of the late Albert, David and John Farnell. The funeral and burial were private.

Beatrice P. Oden - 6/4/01
Beatrice P. Oden, 88, formerly of Arlington Avenue, Cranston, a retired jewelry worker, died June 4, 2001, at Harborside Healthcare Greenwood. She was the wife of the late Bertil Oden. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Prince) Lee, she had lived in Cranston for many years before moving to Warwick. She was a jewelry worker at the Genser Mfg. Co. for 10 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of People's Baptist Church, Cranston. She leaves two nieces and four nephews. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Sollitto. The funeral service was held in Butterfield Chapel, 500 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. Burial was in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

Virginia Charlotte (Bold) Wall - 12/1/2003
Virginia Charlotte (Bold) Wall, of Jerry Brown Farm, Wakefield, died December 1, 2003. She was the wife of Deputy Chief Walter J. Wall Jr., Cranston Fire Department (Ret.). They were married for 57 years. Born in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of the late Percy J. and Charlotte (Burrows) Bold, she was a year-round resident of Wakefield since 1979 and had summered there since 1946. While living in Cranston for many years, she was active in politics. She was a member of Republican Women and a former recording secretary of the R.I. State Federation of Republican Women. An accomplished seamstress and quilter, she enjoyed reading, needlework and crafts in addition to gardening. Besides her husband she leaves four sons, Jeffrey J. Wall, Deputy Chief, Cranston Fire Department, of Warwick, Walter J. Wall III, Lt. Cranston Fire Department (Ret.) of Bradenton, FL, William J. Wall of North Providence and Stephen T. Wall of Westerly; a daughter, Jean E. Ehrler of Merritt Island, FL; and nine grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Robert Allan Wall. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorials in her name be sent to South County Hospital, c/o Ann O'Neil, 100 Kenyon Avenue, Wakefield, RI 02879 or Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860.

Walter B. Oliver - 11/30/2003
Walter B. Oliver, 88, of Rockland Road, Scituate, a retired salesman and manager, died November 30, 2003, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of Elsie V. (Lamb) Oliver; they had been married for 62 years. Born in Warwick, a son of the late Archibald R. and Helen B. (Palmer) Oliver, he had lived in Warwick and Coventry before moving to North Scituate in August. Mr. Oliver worked for the Ballou, Johnson & Nichols Co. for 22 years before retiring in 1978. He previously had been a manager at the East Side Hardware Store, Providence, for 10 years. He also had been a volunteer fireman with the former Bayside Volunteer Fire Company,Warwick. A Navy veteran of World War II, serving with the Seabees, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9404, Coventry. Mr. Oliver was a member of Shawomet Baptist Church, Warwick, where he was a former deacon and Sunday school superintendent. He was a member of Nathanael Greene Lodge 45, F&AM, Warwick; the Order of the Eastern Star's former Sincerity Chapter, now merged with Adah Chapter 15, East Greenwich; and the Order of DeMolay, Fidelity Chapter, Cranston. He also was a former ritual advisor to Byron A. Northup Chapter of DeMolay, Coventry. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Walter B. Oliver Jr. of Thousand Oaks, CA; two daughters, Linda J. Glew of Scituate, with whom he lived, and Jane E. Robitaille of West Warwick; a sister, Helen Clark in Florida; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Mary Crecelius. A memorial service was held in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Memorial gifts may be made to Shawomet Baptist Church, 1642 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889.

Oliver Gaines - 11/29/2003
Oliver Gaines, 82, of Pitman Street, Providence, formerly of Cranston, died November 29, 2003, at Miriam Hospital. Born in North Attleboro, a son of the late Albert H. and Helen (Moran) Gaines, he had lived in Cranston for many years. He moved to Providence a year and a half ago. Mr. Gaines leaves a sister, Loretta E. Molloy of Warwick, and a brother, Arthur Gaines in Connecticut. He was a brother of the late Matthew, Albert, Richard and Francis Gaines. The funeral service was held in Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Rd. (Route 117), Warwick.

Agens L. Mellon - 11/30/2003
Agnes L. Mellon, 94, formerly of Halifax Drive, Weathersfield Commons, a retired medical secretary/receptionist, died November 30, 2003, at Scalabrini Villa, North Kingstown. She was the wife of the late Peter F. Mellon. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Edwin O. and Maria A. (O Donovan) Hobson, she had lived in Narragansett and Providence before moving to Warwick in 1978. Mrs. Mellon had worked as a medical secretary/receptionist for local doctors for 16 years before retiring in 1965. She leaves two daughters, Marilyn M. Haxton of Narragansett and former state Rep. Lorraine L. Kane of East Greenwich; a son, Francis J. Pete Mellon of Warwick; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John E. Hobson. The funeral was held rom Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Fourth Avenue, East Greenwich. Burial was in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions to the Scalabrini Villa, 860 North Quidnessett Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852 would be appreciated.

Violet M. (Burdick) Dennis - 11/30/2003
Violet M. (Burdick) Dennis, 97, of Post Road, a retired bookkeeper, died November 30, 2003, in Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Dennis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas S. and Mary (Soper) Burdick, she had lived in Cranston for more than 50 years and in the former Order of the Eastern Star House, Warwick, now known as Ethan Place, for seven years, before moving to the Brentwood Nursing Home in July. Mrs. Dennis had been a bookkeeper for Warwick Housing for the Elderly before she retired and had been the treasurer for nine years of the former OES House, now Ethan Place. Active for many years in the Order of the Eastern Star, she was a past matron of OES Signet Chapter 21. In Cranston she had been honored with the Rose Award for service of excellence by the General Grand Chapter of OES of Rhode Island. She also had been an associate mother advisor and senior treasurer of the Woodridge Assembly of the former Rainbow for Girls, now Rainbow. She was honored with the Grand Cross of Color for distinguished service to Rainbow in 1969. Mrs. Dennis was a founding member of the Woodridge United Church of Christ, Congregational, Cranston, where she had served as a board member, a deaconess and the Sunday school superintendent. She is survived by three granddaughters, Sharon D. Calestino of Cranston, Susan D. Card of Foster and Sandra D. Mann of Coventry; and three great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Donald A. Dennis and the sister of the late Grace G. Otte. The funeral service was held in Carpenter-Jenks Quaker Lane Chapel, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick. Burial was private. Gifts to Woodridge U.C.C. Church, Budlong Road, Cranston would be appreciated.

Josephine M. Muise - 12/1/2003
Josephine M. Muise, 63, of Cottage Grove Avenue, a cashier and former clerk, died December 1, 2003, at home. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Muise. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary C. (Dowling) Battle, she had been a resident of Warwick for 43 years and a summer resident of Matunuck, South Kingstown, for 50 years. Mrs. Muise had been working as a cashier at a Shaw's Supermarket in Warwick for the past eight years. She previously had been a clerk at the former Outlet Co. department store in Providence. She leaves a son, James D. Muise of Charlestown; a daughter, Jennifer M. Drake of West Warwick; and three grandchildren, Joshua Muise, Mary and Edward Drake. She was the sister of the late Patricia Maloney. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Clement Church, Long Street. Burial was private. Memorial contributions to Visiting Nurse Service of Greater R.I., Hospice Program, 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 515, Lincoln, RI 02865 would be appreciated.

Patricia A. (Butler) Bushee - 12/1/2003
Patricia A. (Butler) Bushee, 65, of Birch Street, Cranston, died December 1, 2003, in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John F. and Mary E. (Belknap) Butler, she had lived in Cranston for 30 years. She was a member of the Arlington Manor Association. Mrs. Bushee was a communicant of Assumption Church. She leaves a son, Kevin M. Bushee, and a daughter, Lori A. Curry, both of Warwick; three brothers, Fred Butler of Providence, Richard Butler of North Providence and John Butler of Brockton, Mass.; a sister, Barbara Mitchell of Providence; and two grandchildren, Kimberly and Andrew Curry. She was the mother of the late Robert A. Bushee Jr. The funeral was held from Jones-Walton-Sheridan Funeral Home, 1895 Broad St., with a Mass of Christian Burial in Assumption Church, Potters Avenue, Providence. Burial was in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Serenity House, 196 Congress Ave., Providence, RI 02907.

Louise D. Kennedy - 11/30/2003
Louise D. Kennedy, 65, of Central Street, died November 30, 2003, in Harborside Healthcare-Greenwood House nursing rehabilitation center. She was the wife of the late Hugh R. Kennedy. Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Carmen and Filomena Leva, she had lived in Warwick for 34 years. Mrs. Kennedy leaves a daughter, Karen A. Cabral of East Providence; a son, Stephen J. Kennedy of East Greenwich; and two grandchildren, Alexander and Matthew Cabral. The funeral was held from Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church, North Carpenter Street, East Providence. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated.