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GENARO GROCCIA
Genaro "John" Groccia, 86, formerly of Marion Street, Westerly, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at the Westerly Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Greco) Groccia, who died Jan. 28, 2001.
Born in Westerly, April 9, 1914, he was the son of the late Carmine and Lizzie (Ritacca) Groccia. At the age of 12, he moved to Acri, Italy, and returned to Westerly in 1960. While in Italy, he served with the Italian Army.
He was employed at American Velvet in Stonington and then worked for the Town of Westerly Public Works Department, retiring in 1979.
Surviving are two sons, Charlie Groccia of Westerly and Tony Groccia of Luzzi, Italy; three daughters, Maria Piluso, Adelina DeSantis and Elvira Sposato, all of Westerly; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Antonietta Scarpelli in 1974; and a sister, Louise Guido.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 111 High St., Westerly. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery. There is no procession from the funeral home. Visiting hours in the Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship St., are today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
ANNA COLLINGS
Anna Jean (Shaw) Greer Collings, 77, of 66 East Ave., Westerly, wife of the late Thomas H. Collings and the late Raymond Greer, died Thursday, April 19, 2001, at The Westerly Hospital.
Born April 23, 1923, in Stonington, she was a daughter of the late James W. Sr. and Eva (Ricker) Shaw.
Mrs. Collings was part owner of the former Yankee Settler Realty Co. of Westerly.
She enjoyed golfing and was a founding member of the El Conquistador Country Club in Bradenton, Fla., where she and her husband enjoyed many winters.
Mrs. Collings was a former member of the Westerly Yacht Club and also enjoyed traveling and swimming.
She will be sadly missed by a daughter, Pamela Greer of Pawcatuck; two stepdaughters, Patricia Nelson of Riverview, Fla., and Nancy Turrisi of Pawcatuck; a brother, James W. Shaw Jr. of Charlestown; a granddaughter, Melissa Servidio; and a great-granddaughter, Rebecca Schick, both of Pawcatuck; five step-grandchildren, Ken Collings of Williston, Fla., Thomas Midgett of Grover, Vt., Kristi Gavitt of Westerly, Ronald Allen of North Stonington, Lori Midgett of New York State; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her first and second husbands, Mrs. Collings was predeceased by a brother, David Shaw.
The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly. Interment will be private in the First Hopkinton Cemetery, Ashaway. There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made in her memory to the American Lung Association, 10 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903.
GEORGE H. CONKLIN
George H. Conklin, 81, of 6 High Meadow Drive, Westerly, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 24, 2001, at his residence. He was the beloved husband of 52 years of Josephine (Servidio) Conklin.
Born March 2, 1920, in Mystic, the son of the late Russell L. and Anna T. Conklin, he was a graduate of the Robert E. Fitch High School.
Mr. Conklin was the former owner and operator of Rollinson's Market in Mystic. In his younger years, he became an Eagle Scout with the Boys Scouts of America, and he remained active in their organization. He served in the United States Armed Forces overseas, during World War II for three years. He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, Westerly.
Surviving besides his wife is a daughter, Anne C. Thomas of Hendersonville, N.C.; a son, William K. Conklin of Benson, Texas; and four grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St. There is no procession from the funeral home. Visiting hours will be in The Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship St., on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Pius X Parish Endowment Fund, c/o St. Pius X Church, 45 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891.
GLORIA FIDRYCH
Gloria Helen (Reid) Fidrych, 78, of Stonington died Thursday morning, April 19, 2001, at The Westerly Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Edward Fidrych, whom she married in Mystic on April 24, 1943.
Born in Westerly, March 28, 1923, a daughter of the late Walter and Amelia (Lawrence) Reid, she graduated from Stonington High School in 1942.
Mrs. Fidrych had been employed as a teacher's aide in the Stonington school system.
She loved cooking, gardening, and at one time was a talented seamstress. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and the traveling they did together. She will be remembered for her kind, thoughtful and quiet nature and for her sense of humor.
In addition to her husband, she leaves a daughter, Karen Tozier of Waterville, Maine; two sons and daughters-in-law, John "Jack" and Leda Stanley Fidrych of North Stonington and Karl and Laurie Gendron Fidrych of Providence; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Kristopher and Joshua Tozier of Waterville and Tia and Will Fidrych of North Stonington; and a brother and sister-in-law William and Angie Reid of Leominster, Mass.
She was predeceased by three brothers, Donald, Jack and Walter Reid; and her stepfather, John Rix.
Graveside services will be held in the Stonington Cemetery, North Main Street, Stonington, Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends may call at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Westerly Hospital Foundation, 26 Wells St., Westerly, RI 02891.
MARY OLCOWICK
Mary (Patti) Olcowick, 87, formerly of Spring Street, Westerly, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at the Westerly Health Center. She was the wife of the late Peter Olcowick.
Born Feb. 4, 1914, in Pawcatuck, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Concetta (Nania) Patti.
Mrs. Olcowick had been a floor person at the George C. Moore Co. before retiring in the mid 1960s.
She was an accomplished organ player, loved flowers and country music and enjoyed opera.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, W. Nelson and Bonnie Durham of Charlestown; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tina and Billie Bane of Mystic, Linda Patton of Exeter and Adrienne and Jim Barrus of Westerly; a sister, Elizabeth Ferraro of Westerly; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by six brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be held in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Monday at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial will be in River Bend Cemetery.
FLORENCE PHILLIPS
(Pub. Nov. 18, 2001)
Florence Phillips, 83, of the Golden Years Retirement Home, 118 High St., Westerly, died Wednesday at The Westerly Hospital.
She was the wife of the late John J. Phillips. She was born in Westerly on March 4, 1918, the daughter of the late Carlo and Ida (Mazzola) Realini.
She was employed as a nurse for various institutions, retiring in 1990. She was a Lieutenant Commander on a troop ship with the U.S. Navy in California. While in California, she resided in Costa Mesa.
Mrs. Phillips is survived by a brother, Frank Realini of Westerly; a sister-in-law, Lucia Realini of Westerly, and two nephews, Frank G. Realini and Charles Realini, both of Westerly.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly, RI 02891. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of arrangements.
DAVID E. MEYER
David E. "Cowboy" Meyer, 64, of 10 Clark St., Westerly, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at Kent County Hospital, Warwick.
Born in Manchester, Conn., Oct. 9, 1937, he was a son of the late Lester and Gertrude Meyer.
Mr. Meyer had been employed as a machinist at General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division, Groton, where he was also a union steward. He was also employed with the State of Connecticut in the emissions department.
He is survived by a stepson, Kenneth Upton of Westerly; a stepdaughter, Jane Hulsopple of New York; a brother, William Meyer of Connecticut; and an aunt, Fran Gribbs of California.
The funeral service and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no visiting hours. The Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of arrangements.
