All Obituaries

SOUSA, Emanuel D., 51, of Church Street, West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 18, 2019. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Edmundo and Ines (Correia) Sousa. Emanuel was associated with the Construction and General Laborers Union Local 271 for thirty years and the past ten years employed with AGI Construction Company.  He served in the military in the Azores, was an avid fan of Benfica, a member of the Holy Ghost Society and loved...

Sister Michaela De Loia, RSM, 96, died on March 17, 2019 at Mt. St. Rita Health Centre, Cumberland.   She was the daughter of the late Michael and Ernestina (Ricci) De Loia.  She leaves behind her nephew, David De Loia and his wife Nancy.  A Sister of Mercy for almost 76 years, she lived her life in service to others.  Her religious motto, “All my heart subjects itself to Thee” says much about her attitude to service and mission in Mercy. Small...

TENCHER, Hope J., (Bessette), 61, of Ellijay, Georgia, formerly of West Greenwich, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was the wife of Brian P. Tencher.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Norman Bessette, Sr. and Arlene M. (Ohlson) Bessette.  She resided in West Greenwich before moving to Ellijay five years ago. Hope worked for Gloria Duchin, Inc. in Pawtucket, RI for many years.  Hope had a love...

TRAHAN, Mabel F. (Booth), 90, of Cranston, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Scandinavian Nursing Center, Cranston. She was the wife of the late Emile P. Trahan.  Born in Bradford, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Berggren) Booth.  She resided in the Edgewood section of Cranston for many years. Mrs. Trahan was a legal secretary for twenty five years before retiring. She is survived by a son, David W. Bailey of Doyle, TN; a daughter, Carole Welch of...

ANDRUCHOW, Arleen M. (Josephson), 91, of Coventry, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry. She was the wife of the late John P. Andruchow.  Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Gustave E. and Judith C. (Olson) Josephson.  She resided in Coventry for forty years. Arleen was a nurse’s aide at the former Rhode Island Medical Center in Cranston, now known as the Eleanor Slater Hospital for many years until retiring in...

PETRARCA, Margaret G. “Maggie” (Senerchia), 96, of West Warwick, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Kelly” Petrarca.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Petrarca) Senerchia. She is survived by three sons, Paul Petrarca and his wife Linda, Michael Petrarca, and Alfred Petrarca; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Andrea Petrarca; a brother, Ralph Senerchia and many beloved...

ROSSI, Susan J. (Caldamone), 96, of Woodland Drive, West Warwick, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Rossi who passed away in 2011.  A lifelong resident of West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Angelo and Carmina (DiSalvo) Caldamone. Mrs. Rossi was employed in the jewelry industry for many years before retiring from Armburst Chain.  She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and enjoyed...

GLENN, Francis J. “Bucky”, 81, of Mulhearn Drive, Coventry, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at home. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Andrew and Kathryn (McKenna) Glenn.  He was a lifelong resident of the Pawtuxet Valley area. Mr. Glenn was a machine shop rigger with General Dynamics, Electric Boat Division in Quonset for many years before retiring.  He was an avid New York Giants fan and enjoyed vegetable gardening and cooking. He is survived by...

DUCLOS, Yvette C. (Archambault), 90, of Tampa Street, West Warwick, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 at West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Normand H. Duclos.  Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Talbot and Marie (Tetreault) Archambault. Mrs. Duclos enjoyed reading, playing cards, Scrabble and listening to classical music.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by four children,...

BURDICK, Patricia A., 64, of Cranston, passed away Monday morning, February 25, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Burdick, Sr. and Stacia (Ryeback) Burdick. She is survived by three brothers, David Burdick, Wayne Burdick, Jr. and William Burdick all of Providence and many nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Arleen Merow, Helen Dragon, Paul and Francis Burdick. Her funeral will be held at the convenience of...