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Albert J. “Al” Monis
Albert J. “Al” Monis, 86, of 3 Marshall Lane, Middletown died Thursday February 26, 2004 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Mary J. (Winthrop) Monis.
Mr. Monis was born in Middetown RI on December 19, 1917. He was a son of the late Manuel and Elsie (Gracie) Moniz.
Mr. Monis owned and operated a trucking business for over 30 years retiring in 1987. After his retirement he had worked as a truck driver for the Parascandola and Sons until 1999.
Mr. Monis was a WWII Army veteran serving in the South Pacific as a Master Sergeant.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Albert J. Monis, Jr. of Dade City FL, a daughter Carol Messier, Elgin IL, a step-son Herb A. Smith, Jr., Tiverton RI, three sisters, Roberta Hobbes, Hamden, CT, Geraldine Ackerly, Fresno, CA, Patricia Biastre, Newport, RI, a brother Richard Moniz, Fresno, CA, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph Monis.
Funeral March 1 at 10:00am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial at Jesus Savior Church, 509 Broadway, Newport at 11:00am. Burial with military honors at Middletown Cemetery, Turner and Wyatt Roads, Middletown.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Vasco da Gama Renovation Fund, 22 Fenner Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Thomas Francis Ronayne
Thomas Francis Ronayne, 83, of 40 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Newport Hospital. Mr. Ronayne was the husband of the late Pauline “Polly” M. (Sylvia) Ronayne. Born in Newport on January 27, 1921 he was a son of the late John and Annie (Donohue) Ronayne.
Mr. Ronayne was a graduate of Rogers High School . After graduating he served with the US Army in France and Germany during World War II.
On his return Mr. Miller started his own painting company here in Newport.
He was a life long communicant of St. Augustine Church.
Mr. Ronayne is survived by four daughters Sylvia A. Ronayne, Newport; Judith A. Ferreira, Mason, OH; Cathleen M. Oblinger, Tiverton, RI; and Anne E. Burns, Portsmouth, RI; four grandchildren, Kirsten and Robyn Oblinger and Conor and Rory Burns; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mae Scott, John Ronayne, Catherine “Kate” M. O’Loughlin, Annie Ronayne, Helen LaPierre, Margaret Ronayne, Pauline Ragone and William Ronayne.
Mr. Ronayne’s Funeral will take place Wednesday, March 17 at 8:00 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport, at 9:00am. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made in his memory to Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship St., Newport RI 02840
John T. “Jack” Miller
John T. “Jack” Miller, 78, of 634 Forest Park, Middletown died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Newport Hospital. Mr. Miller was the husband of Lynette (Coggeshall) Miller. Born in Newport on October 12, 1925 was a son of the late William K. and Margaret (Fitzpatrick) Miller.
Mr. Miller attended the former DelaSalle Academy and graduated from Rogers High School and Edgewood Junior College .
He served with the US Navy aboard the USS Franklin (CV-13) in the South Pacific during World War II.
Mr. Miller worked at Scoville brass Works in Waterbury, CT for 4 years and upon his return to Newport worked as an automobile salesman for Lacy Olds Cadillac, Douglas Olds Cadillac, George Harrison Ford and Newport Ford.
An avid golfer, he was a member of the Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club, Middletown, RI.
Besides his wife, Mr. Miller leaves two sons, William K. Miller and John C. Miller, both of Newport; and two daughters, Cathleen Alves, Middletown, RI; and Lynette Clay, Tucson, AZ.
Mr. Miller’s Funeral will take place Wednesday, March 17 at 9:00 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann Avenues, Newport, at 10:00am. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made in his memory to a charity of one’s choice.
Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Wood) McCarthy
Elizabeth M. “Betty” (Wood) McCarthy, 71, of 65 ½ Roseneath Avenue, Newport died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at the Newport Hospital. She was the wife of Andrew J. “Gump” McCarthy, Jr. Born in Newport on August 29, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Alice Wood.
Mrs. McCarthy was a graduate of Rogers High School, Newport, Class of 1952. She was active in the Babe Ruth Baseball league in Newport.
Besides her husband of 51 years she leaves two daughters, Susan LaRock, Newport; Janet Brasil, Warwick; a son Andrew McCarthy, Newport; five grandchildren, Stephanie LaRock, Christopher LaRock, Casey Miserandino, Jennifer McCarthy and Andrew McCarthy; two brothers, William Reeve, and Charles Reeve, both of Bristol, RI; two sisters, Jane Gray, Elizabeth City, NC; Bea Pasquariello, Spring Valley, CA. She was the sister of the late Barbara Dennis, Maxine McDaniels, Ellen Miller, and Ann Ryerson.
A Graveside Service will take place on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Newport Memorial Park, Howland Avenue, Middletown, RI at 9:45 am.
Donations may be made in her memory to the Newport Fire Department Rescue Fund, 21 West Marlborough, Newport, RI 02840.
Ronald P. O’Hanley
Ronald P. O’Hanley, 75 of Helena Ct., Newport, a retired Purchasing Manger, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Fagan) O’Hanley.
Born in Medford MA on July 26, 1928 he was the son of the late Ronald and Dorothy (Nuss) O’Hanley.
Mr. O’Hanley had lived in Middletown for the past 14 years, previously living in Waterbury, CT.
Mr. O’Hanley spent most of his career in the Brass and Cosmetic Container Industries.
Most recently and before his retirement Mr. O’Hanley was employed by the Newport Hospital as a Purchasing Manager and previously employed by St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury, CT as a manager.
Besides his wife to whom he was married for over 49 years, he leaves three sons Ronald P. O’Hanley, Boston, MA, James F. O’Hanley, Newton, MA, Michael J. O’Hanley, Los Angles, CA; two daughters Patricia M. Hasselschwert, Fairview Park OH and Margaret A. Puopolo, Wenham MA. He was also leaves eleven grandchildren.
The funeral will be held on Monday at 8:45 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, Spring St., Newport, at 10:00am. Burial will take place in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI 02840.
Donations may be made to VNA Hospice Center, 21 Chapel St, Newport RI 02840.
Ronald L. “Ron” Alves
Ronald L. “Ron” Alves, 56, of Slocum Street, Newport died on Sunday, May 30, 2004 of a heart attack. Born in Fall River, MA on August 1, 1947, he was a son of the late Kenneth J. and Josephine Mello Alves.
Mr. Alves was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School. He was co-owner of Old Harbor Clothing on Bellevue Ave from 1974-1980. Ron worked as a general contractor specializing in remodeling for the last 25 years. He was well known and loved throughout the community for his jovial personality and generous nature. He was an avid collector of coins and antiques.
Ron is survived by his companion of 13 years, Patricia Szarek, three brothers Kenneth J. Alves of Newport, Joseph Alves of Florida, James Alves of Fall River, and three sisters, Theresa Urban of Florida, Nancy Alves of Fall River and Cynthia Maloney of Middletown and four nephews and two nieces.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church on Friday, June 4, at 9:00am. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903
Stephen Cordell Johnson
TACOMA PARK, Md. — Stephen Cordell Johnson, 60, of Tacoma Park, died Monday, June 14, 2004, at home.
Born in Newport, R.I., on Aug. 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Gretchen (Hurley) and Edward Randolph "Ham" Johnson. He was a 1963 graduate of Rogers High School, where he was on the basketball and football teams.
Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge on Aug. 3, 1965. After his military service he worked as a certified combination welder at Newport Shipyard and then General Dynamics in Quonset, R.I.
He was currently employed by Prince George’s County, Maryland Public Schools as a special education teaching assistant working with severe and profoundly handicapped students at Margaret Brent school in New Carrollton, Md.
Mr. Johnson was actively involved in volunteer work as co-director of the St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Homeless Breakfast Program in Washington, D.C. He was on a speaker’s bureau and lectured frequently to public school students in kindergarten to 12th grades on how to get actively involved in helping the homeless in their community.
An avid chess player and gourmet cook, he loved music and socializing.
He leaves a brother, Edward Randolph Johnson Jr. of Linden, N.C.; a uncle, Reggie Hurley of West Kingston, R.I.; a niece and nephew.
He was the brother of the late Thelma Johnson.
A memorial service was held on Friday, June 18, in St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 21, at 4 p.m. from O’Neill’s Funeral Home, 465 Spring St. Burial will be Tuesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in Rhode Island Memorial Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter, R.I.
Donations may be made to the St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Homeless Breakfast Program "Charlie’s Place", 1830 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Russell M. Slonski
Russell M. Slonski, 52 of 18 Meeting Street was stricken at home on Wednesday. July 28, 2004.
Born in Portsmouth NH on December 24, 1951, he was a son of Allen B and Ruth (Brooks) Slonski, of Noank, CT.
Mr. Slonski was a graduate of Fitch Senior High School; Class of 1970 He was employee of Barry Nissan Volvo, Co, in Newport and formerly of the Newport Autocenter Saab in Middletown. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing and was a passionate baseball fan.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his fiancé, Lynn Anne Kelly, Newport; three sons, Michael Allen Slonski, Groton, Ct; Jeremy John Slonski, Gales Ferry, CT; Alexander Russell Slonski, Galles Ferry, CT; 2 daughters Lori Ann Slonski, Naples, FL; and Megan Rose Slonski, Gales Ferry, CT; 3 brothers Richard M. Slonski, Springfield MA, William L Slonski, Naples, FL and Allen B Slonski, Jr., Groton, CT; 3 sisters Janice E Hunt OH, Newark, NJ Nancy S. Howard Portsmouth, RU and Pamela I Sestak, Naples, FL.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 10:00 am in the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, East Main Rd., Middletown, RI. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers please make donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 275 Westminster St, Suite 100, Providence RI 02903
Madeline R. Miller
Madeline R. Miller, 86, of Island Way Clearwater Beach FL died Monday, September 27, 2004 at the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. She was the wife of the late William K. Miller, Jr.
Mrs. Miller was born in Springfield MA on March 17, 1918. She was the daughter of the late G. Harold and Edna (Bartlett) Reynolds.
Mrs. Miller lived in Springfield, MA until moving to Florida with her husband in 1976.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her cousin Joan Smith of Springfield MA ; a sister-in-law Lynette Miller of Middletown, RI; 2 nephews William K. Miller and John C. Miller both of Newport, RI; 2 nieces Cathleen Alves of Middletown, RI and Lynette Clay of Tucson, AZ.
A Prayer Service will be held at St. Columba Cemetery Chapel, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI Wednesday October 6, 2004 at 1 pm.
Funeral arrangements by the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport RI 02840.
Katherine A. Murphy Leverone
Katherine A. Murphy Leverone, 47, of Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria, VA, and formerly of Newport, RI, wife of Robert M. Leverone, Jr. died on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at home. Born in Newport on September 3, 1957 she was a daughter of Irene C. (Flynn) Murphy of Newport, RI and the late Edward J. Murphy.
Raised in Newport Mrs. Leverone attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and was a graduate of Rogers High School, Class of 1975. She had attended Boston College.
She, along with her family lived in Alexandria, VA for the past 23 years. Besides her husband and mother she leaves a son, Michael R. Leverone, Alexandria, VA; a daughter, Christina L. Leverone, Virginia Beach, VA; two sisters, Louise T. Sullivan, and Evelyn M. Sullivan, both of Middletown, RI; 3 brothers Edward J. Murphy, Jr., Middletown, Paul J. Murphy and William R. Murphy, both of Newport; and many nieces and nephews.
The Funeral will take place on Thursday, October 14 at 8:00 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 am in St. Mary’s Church, Spring St., Newport, RI. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI
Donations may be made in Mrs. Leverone’s memory to the Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport RI 02840
D. Dixon Donovan
D. Dixon Donovan, 97, formerly of 7 Red Cross Ave., Newport and Oakland Farm, Portsmouth RI died Saturday October 9, 2004 at the Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown.
Born in Newport on June 9, 1907, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Mary Ellen Dixon Donovan. Mr. Donovan was the owner and operator of the D. Dixon Donovan Plumbing and Heating company in Newport for 50 years until his retirement in 1996. He learned his trade will working for his father and during WWII working at the former Newport Torpedo Station. He was one of the owners of the Pontiac Mills in Cranston.
Mr. Donovan was an avid fisherman and boater. His love of athletics led him to sponsor many local youth sports teams.
He was a member of the Dennis E. Collins Ancient Order of Hibernians; the Aurora Club, Providence; a charter member of Gooseberry Beach, Newport. For many years Mr. Donovan was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and in his youth a parishioner of St. Augustin Church, both in Newport.
He graduated from Rogers High School where he played many sports and was a Varsity Football and Varsity Baseball player.
He is survived by two sons Daniel Dixon Donovan, Jr., Newport and Melbourne Beach FL, John Thomas Donovan, Corpus Christi, TX; two daughters Joan Toner and Patricia A. Sullivan, both of Newport, 17 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William J. “Buck” Donovan, Frank J. Donovan, Thomas J. Donovan, Mabel G. Spingler, and Helen McCready.
The Funeral will take place Wednesday October 13, 2004 at 8:00 am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, Spring St., Newport at 9:00am. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown, RI.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Diabetes Foundations of Rhode Island, 209 Cottage St., Pawtucket, RI.
Peter J. Faerber
Peter J. Faerber, 58, of 31 Beachview Terrace, Middletown, died Monday, January 10, 2005 at the Newport Hospital after being stricken at work at the James L. Maher Center in Newport. He was the husband of Mary P. (Grady) Faerber.
Born in Fall River, MA November 3, 1946 he was a son of Georgianna (Dawley) Faerber of Newport and the late Eugene P. Faerber.
Mr. Faerber was the Assistant Finance Director of the James L. Maher Center in Newport for many years. He was a graduate of Rogers High School Class of 1964. He received an Associates Degree in Accounting from Johnson and Wales College in 1966. He received his BA from Providence College in 1973 and later returned to obtain his Masters of Business Administration in 1977. He was a member and past Grand Knight of the Middletown Knights of Columbus. He was a Past President and Treasurer of the Newport County Chapter of the Providence College Alumni Association. Mr. Faerber was appointed to the Middletown Town Council in 1976, was a Past Chairman of the Board of Middletown Public Library, and former member of the Providence College Friar Front Court Club. He also received a Proclamation from the Governor of Rhode Island for leading a petition to keep the Middletown Motor Vehicles Department of Aquidneck Island which led to the Peter J. Faerber Recognition Day September 10, 1993.
He and his family were communicants of St. Mary’s Church in Newport.
Besides wife of 33 years and his mother, he leaves a daughter Jennifer M. Faerber and a son Peter J. Faerber, both of Middletown. Two brothers Andrew J. Faerber and Paul J. Faerber both of Newport, a sister Susan J. Faerber Kelchner of Portsmouth and many nieces and nephews
Mr. Faerber's Funeral will take place Saturday, January 15, 2005 at 9:00am from the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring ST., Newport followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Burial will take place in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.
Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, 12 Williams St, Newport RI 02840 or the Middletown Rescue Wagon Association, 239 Wyatt Rd., Middletown, RI 02842.
