All Obituaries

Rock, Eleanor Marie, RSM, 89, a Sister of Mercy for 69 years, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Mt. St. Rita Health Centre.  She was the daughter of the late Max and Anna (Cebulski) Rock. She was pre-deceased by her brothers, Henry and Edward and her sisters Nellie Sidorovich, and Frances Smith. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Eleanor began her religious service as a teacher of young children. In later years, she touched people in different ways.  During that...

James P. Risser "Jim" 64, died unexpectedly at his home on January 14th.  He was the dedicated partner of James (Jim L.) Loveland.  The couple, known affectionately as “The Jim’s” shared a full life and a home in West Warwick.  He was born into the military family of the late US Air Force-retired Jameson Risser and the late Mildred (Robert) Risser in Bourne, Massachusetts. Jim had many careers during his life including the US Navy, donut baker...

VANASSE, Henry L., 86, of West Warwick, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 12, 2021 at Kent Hospital, Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Pauline E. (Belleville) Vanasse.  Born in Moosup, CT, a son of the late Henry J. and Germaine (DeMuth) Vanasse.  He resided in West Warwick for most of his life. Mr. Vanasse was employed at Stanley Bostitch for forty years before retiring as Shipping Manager in 1996.  He was an active communicant of Christ the King Church...

DiCHRISTOFARO, George F., 72, of Wakefield, formerly of West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease that was diagnosed in 2014. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Natale) DiChristofaro, they had been married for fifty years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Ferdinand and Sarah A. (Graham) DiChristofaro.  He was a resident of West Warwick for many...

Brenda G. Sampaio, 65, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Monday, January 11, 2021 at home.  Born in Warwick, a daughter of Alice V. (Caires) Sampaio of West Warwick and the late Oliver D. Sampaio.  She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick.  Brenda was a delivery driver with United Parcel Service (UPS) for 18 years before retiring in 2004.  She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Parish in West Warwick. Besides her mother,...

LECLERC, Melody Ann (Theetge), 74, of North Scituate, passed away with her family by her side at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on Monday, January 11, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Roger J. Leclerc.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Ernest and Grace (Delsanto) Theetge.  She resided in North Scituate for forty-nine years. Mrs. Leclerc was a meat cutter for over 20 years at the Village IGA in North Scituate before retiring. ...

Congressman Edward P. Beard of Providence, passed away January 11, 2021 at the age of 80. Known as “Eddie Beard” to fellow Rhode Islanders, born January 20, 1940 in Providence Rhode Island. “Eddie” attended the Assumption Catholic elementary school in Providence and Hope high school in Providence. He served in the Rhode Island National Guard, completed high school as well as a college-level course in agriculture. He was a life-long devout Catholic. He was also an...

MAZNICKI, Michael F., 74, of West Warwick, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Jalette) Maznicki, they had been married for forty-one years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank “Monk” and Frances (Forys) Maznicki. He was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Mr. Maznicki was in the banking industry for many years until retiring. In 1968 he graduated from Brown University, where he was a three-sport...

CLAPP, Jared Buell, 77, of 62 Roberts Street, West Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island in Coventry. He was the beloved husband of Karen E. (Sole) Clapp, they were married February 26, 1966.  Born October 8, 1943 in Clinton, CT, he was a son of the late Clifford R. and Aline (Wallace) Clapp. Besides his wife he leaves three children, Karen (Clapp) Medeiros and her husband Paul of Warwick, Kaline...

FORLEO, Lillian A., (Diamonte), 91, of West Warwick, passed away peacefully Tuesday January 5, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank S. Forleo.  Born in West Warwick, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Silva) Diamonte.  She was a lifelong resident of West Warwick. Lillian was a lace threader in the textile industry before retiring to care for her family.  She was a communicant of SS. Peter & Paul Church.  Lillian’s life was filled with...