HAXTON, MARILYN MARIE (MELLON), 79, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2013 surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Peter F. and Agnes (Hobson) Mellon. Married for 53 years, she was the much loved wife of John Joseph Haxton. She was the devoted sister to Pete Mellon and Lorraine (Stephen) Kane. Besides her husband, she is survived by her six children; Dale Marie (Gary) Monnier, Timothy Paul Haxton, Jacklyn Ann (Jay) Dedrick, Colleen Frances (Joseph) Salvatore, John Joseph (Amy) Haxton Jr., and Robert James (Dana) Haxton; fourteen grandchildren, Justin, Shannon, Marilyn, Christine, Brandon, Peter, Matthew, Megan, Jack III, Aidan, Drew, Hannah, Moira and Quinn.

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LUNSMANN, HELEN F. (CARD), 92, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at home. She was the wife of the late Herbert L. Lunsmann. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Anna Marie (Cook) Card, she resided in Cranston for 32 years before moving to East Greenwich five years ago. She was the beloved mother of Diane M. Grandchamp, Gary H. Lunsmann, Cynthia J. Lunsmann Bolduc and the late Hervey "Buddy" Grandchamp. Grandmother of Michael and Sheena Lunsmann, Christine and Melanie Bolduc; great-grandmother of Cora Lynn and Bradford Dempsey, Skyla and Michela Lunsmann. Sister of the late Earl Card. She also leaves a devoted family friend, Howard J. Wilcox.

Memorial contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 2374 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Jose N. Conceicao, Jose N. Conceicao 77, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria L. Conceicao. Born in Sta. Barbara, Algarve Portugal and was the son of the late Jose B. Conceicao and Maria Lucinda Das Neves. He lived in Pawtucket and worked for Algar Construction before retiring. He was a member of the Uniao Portuguesa Beneficente and the Portuguese Social Club of Pawtucket, RI. Jose leaves a son, Peter Conceicao, and his wife Kristen, of Seekonk, MA, two grandchildren, Adam N. and Jake M. Conceicao. He also leaves two siblings, Maria dos Merceis Guerreiro and David das Neves Conceicao of Algarve, Portugal.

Memorial gifts in his memory may be made to St. Jude Home Care of 445 Reservoir Ave. Cranston, RI 02919

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COLETTI, JOHN L. JR., 75, of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2013. He was the husband of Elaine L. (Spirito) Coletti. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John L. and Lena (DiCaprio) Coletti. John worked as a resident engineer for the Department of Transportation until his retirement. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving children, Cheryl Miller-Pecchia, John L. Coletti III, and Debbie DiBiasio all of Cranston; his cherished grandchildren , Kevin Miller and Zachary Pecchia; his dear siblings, Judith Annarino of Cranston and Donald B. Coletti of Narragansett. He was also the brother of the late Greg Coletti.

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DESMARAIS, HELEN CLAIRE 85, of North Kingstown, RI, died on May 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Army Colonel Arthur Joseph Desmarais, to whom she was married for over 50 years.

Helen was born and raised in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Nora and Alfred McNally. She attended St. Patrick's parish school and graduated from the Dominican Academy. Following high school, she worked in the Payroll Department for the Fall River Knitting Mill and during World War II, she worked at the US Post Office, and at the Firestone Company inspecting gas masks. She and a friend were known to write notes to the soldiers, slipping them into the masks before they were shipped overseas. She was a dedicated military wife, moving her family over 20 times and making homes for them in far flung places around the world, including Germany, the Philippines and Alaska before it became a state.

Helen was known for her quiet, gentle grace and her helpful spirit. While in the Philippines, she volunteered at the orphanage in Quezon City, and assisted the First Lady's effort to prepare food packages to be air dropped to villages in central Luzon that had been inundated by a typhoon in 1972. In Germany, during the middle of the night, she was called upon to help process American refugees back to the United States upon Russia's invasion of Czechoslovakia. She was an active member of the Officers' Wives' Club in the United States Army, and was a Girl Scout Leader. Among her own family, she was a thoughtful listener, often sought out by children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She had the gift of making each feel that their project or accomplishment was special, important and valued.

She loved the ocean and enjoyed spending her summers as a child in Newport and later in Westport Harbor. Mostly, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. Helen was a cook of great repute and her immediate and extended family looked forward to frequent feasts. As a young girl, she had the patience to learn to cook from her Irish immigrant grandmother and she was the only family member able to carry on many of the family culinary traditions. She was a pioneer of her generation in computer technology and was very adept in using computers to keep in touch with her family and in researching her family's genealogy. She was also an avid sports fan, rarely missing a Patriots' game and also known to accompany grandchildren to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game. She was an excellent bowler. She was a devoted communicant of St. Francis De Sales Church in North Kingstown where she sang in the church choir for many years.

Helen leaves five children, Karen Connery and her husband David of Virginia Beach, VA, Debra Nielsen and her husband Rolf of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Michael Desmarais and his wife Diane of North Kingstown, RI, Coreen Gardiner and her husband Fenwick of North Kingstown, RI and Colette Massa and her husband, Chris of Winchester, MA. She leaves six beloved grandchildren, Shannon Connery Barnes, Caitlin Tenney, Fenwick Gardiner III, Kevan Connery, Mykahla Gardiner and William Massa. She also leaves a sister, Constance Burton of Fall River, and a brother, Alfred McNally Jr. of Patterson, NJ. Another sister, Dorothea Mello, died in 2007.

IANNUCCILLI, ANTONIA "ETTA" (CARANCI), 89, of East Greenwich, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Alexander "Sonny" Iannuccilli. Born in North Providence, she was the eldest daughter of the late Paul and Filomena Caranci.

She is survived by her two sons, David and Leonard Iannuccilli of East Greenwich and her loving sister, Patricia Kaloustian of North Providence; her daughter-in-laws Sharyn and Claudia Iannuccilli; six grandchildren: Jennifer, Jason, Alexandra and Ian Iannuccilli, Jill Ferri, and Ashley Cullion; and three great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 9th at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third St., East Greenwich. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Calling hours: Wednesday 6-8 pm in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. Visit hillfuneralhome.com for complete obituary and online condolences.

LEVESQUE, CLAIRE D. (RICHARDS), 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 30. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland R. "Bob" Levesque, whom she was married to for 63 years. Born in Pawtucket, she resided in Lincoln for many years. She is the daughter of the late Ellis and Louise (Chabot) Richards, and sister to the late Robert Richards and the late Louise (Richards) White. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands: Deborah Leigh and her husband Dwight of East Greenwich, Janet Grennan and her husband Stephen of Exeter and Karen Antonowicz and her husband Michael of Attleboro, MA; five grandchildren: Stefanie Mahon, Jennifer Leigh, Jared Leigh, Michael Grennan, and Adam Grennan; seven great-grandchildren: Jillian, Katie, Allison, Joshua, and Paige Mahon, and Gage and Kellen Grennan; and several nieces and nephews. Claire was a gentle, caring woman who devoted herself to her family, and she took great pride and joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral from Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Ave., West Warwick Friday, May 3 at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick at 10 AM. Calling hours are TONIGHT, Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 PM. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Information and condolences are available at carpenterjenks.com.

TAYLOR, ROBERT D., 76, died Monday, April 8, 2013at the Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Jane (Procter) Taylor. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late George G. and Margaret (McCarthy) Taylor, he lived on the East Side of Providence most of his life moving to Bonnet Shores 6 years ago.

Bob was an active third generation member of the family real estate development and management company, Taylor Realty and later with his children, the 4th generation, in Fleetwood Management. He was the proud holder of a low real estate license number. Bob was a long time sponsor of amateur slow pitch softball starting with the Taylor Construction teams that won multiple RI State championships and later as a co-sponsor with his late brother Bill, a former competitor, of the Taylor Brothers teams that won numerous National Slow Pitch titles. An avid sports fan, he followed the former R.I. Reds and was a long time season ticket holder of the Boston Red Sox.

He leaves two sons: Ryan H (April) Taylor of Warwick and R. Logan Taylor of East Providence, a daughter; Leigh Anne Taylor of Warwick. He was the brother of the late William R. "Bill" Taylor and of George G. "Greg" Taylor III of Narragansett.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to A Wish Come True, 1010 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02888. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com

CORMIER, JOAN C., (DOWLING), 78, died Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was the wife of Robert Laing and the late William H. Cormier.

Born in Providence the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Catherine C. (Veasey) Dowling. She resided in Cowesett for 49 years and wintered in Naples, FL for the past 15 years. Joan enjoyed fashion show modeling before becoming a real estate agent in 1978.

She owned & operated Cormier Realty as well as working for DeFelice Realtors, ReMax and Cress & Co. Realty. She was a member of the Kent County Board of Realtors. She spent many years as a volunteer at Kent County Hospital and was a long time communicant of St. Gregory the Great Parish.

She leaves two daughters, Karen A. Fletcher and her companion, Christopher Charpentier, and Det. Susan M. Cormier of the Pawtucket PD and life partner, Lori Edwards; two loving grandsons, Robert W. Fletcher and Devin H. Cormier. She was the stepmother of Thomas, Diane, Kevin and Kenneth Laing and sister of the late Frederick H. Dowling, Jr.

Her funeral will be held Friday, March 22, at 8:30 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, Cowesett Road. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to South County Home & Hospice. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

PEARSON, EARL M. 85, of Gillan Avenue passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at home. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance E. "Connie" (Jones) Pearson to whom at the time of her death on November 14, 2006 he was blessed to have been married to for 55 years during which they danced and traveled, raised their family and quite often hosted exchange students from around the globe in their home.

Born in Warwick, on Mother's Day 1927 in the parsonage of the Shawomet Baptist Church where his father was pastor, he was a son of the late Rev. Carl E. and Mrs. Burnette (Mann) Pearson.

Earl graduated with honors from Mount Pleasant High School and he served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Storekeeper Third Class. In 1950 he graduated from URI with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree, majoring in Accounting. He recently established an endowed scholarship fund at URI to benefit a student enrolling in the University's business school. Earl passed his CPA and started a career which would lead him into the insurance and real estate fields.

In 1966 he and his brother Cal founded the Pearson Agency which brought a more "Pearsonal" touch to the services they offered. During his career Earl earned many of the highest awards and distinctions within his fields of expertise. Probably one of his proudest was being named a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter.

Earl selflessly served his community through his volunteer activities with the American Baptist Churches of RI and several of its local churches; as a trustee of Cranston General Hospital Osteopathic and of Kent Hospital; as a volunteer for South Providence Neighborhood Ministries and at Camp Canonicus in Exeter and as a driver delivering bread for West Bay Community Action. He served on the Silver Haired Legislature and was instrumental in creating legislation relating to advanced medical directives in Rhode Island. In recent years Earl had been attending Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian.

He was a faithful member of the Masonic Fraternity belonging to Rhodes Lodge, now affiliated with Harmony Lodge; Scottish Rite Valley of Providence; the Rhode Island Shriners and Providence Court #71 ROJ. Earl was a past president of the Warwick Rotary Club where, for more than 35 years, he had perfect weekly attendance. The Warwick Rotary Club also honored him by naming him a Paul Harris Fellow. Throughout his life Earl fostered a caring, nurturing and loving devotion to God, country and family. Whether it was leading or simply and humbly serving in whatever capacity he was needed, he instilled in those who surrounded him a legacy that will keep him remembered forever in the hearts and minds of his family and of all those he worked and served beside.

Earl's surviving family includes five children: Cheryl Ann and spouse Jim Ruegg of North Providence, Cynthia Elaine and spouse Susan Boucher of Seekonk, MA, Christine Evelyn and spouse Robert Dowding of Warwick; Charles Edson and spouse Susan Porth Pearson of Warwick and Carl Elliot and spouse Angie of Cape Elizabeth, ME; one sister Thelma Wunschel of Cumberland; one brother E. Lyman D'Andrea and spouse Marie of North Kingstown and Florida; eight grandchildren: Alicia and Alexander Pearson of Warwick; Casey and Bradley Pearson, and his spouse Ashley, of Cape Elizabeth; Eric McNeely of Warwick; Jason McNeely and spouse Karlyn of Wisconsin; Kyle Dowding and Amy Bayha and her spouse Scott of Warwick; two great grandchildren, Keaney and Kingston Bayha (with one more on the way) and, a high school sweetheart, the special lady in his life for the past few years Jan Simpson of Waterford, CT. He was preceded in death by his siblings Ella Tripodi and Calvin Pearson.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt love and thanksgivings to all of the health care providers, nurses, CNAs and support staff that helped make Earl's transition to eternal life a peaceful and beautiful experience; not only for him but for his family and friends as well. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. A memorial service, at which family and friends will celebrate Earl's life, will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian, 805 Main Avenue, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations sent to Elizabeth Buffum Chace House, P.O. Box 9476, Warwick, RI 02889 or to South Providence Neighborhood Ministries, 747 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.

HARTNETT, MARJORIE REARDON 79, of Seekonk, MA died March 11, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Home & Hospice in Providence. She was the wife of Robert A. Hartnett of Stoughton, MA. She was born the daughter of the late Edward W. Reardon and Doris Smiley Reardon.

She resided in the Saylesville section of Lincoln, RI during her youth. She then moved to Pawtucket, RI and finally to Seekonk, MA. She immensely enjoyed her summer retreat at her beach in Westport, MA.

Mrs. Hartnett was a very successful Real Estate Broker with Century 21 T.R. Little Realtor for over 40 years, and more recently for Aubin Corp. She had previously worked for the original Fram Corporation in the Sales and Cost Accounting Departments. Marjorie was a graduate of The Wheeler School in Providence, Katherine Gibbs Business School, and a graduate of the Realty Institute. She was a member of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors and the Massachusetts Association of Realtors.

In previous years, Marjorie was very involved in, and was one of the originators of, the Seekonk Girls Softball League, coaching for many years. She volunteered on the Seekonk Recreational Committee and for the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, PTA, Little League and other youth organizations. She was also a volunteer for Channel 12 on the Consumer Call for Action program. She had played golf at Exeter Country Club and Sun Valley Golf Club for many, many years. She also played golf at Middlebrook and Touisett in recent years.

Marjorie is survived by her son Robert Andrew Hartnett, Jr. and his wife Dorothy Hartnett of Cumberland, and a daughter, Atty. Patricia A. Hartnett of Watertown, MA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Robert A. Hartnett, III and David J. Hartnett, a brother Albert F. Reardon of Warwick and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sister, June H. Reardon, and brothers Edward W. Reardon, Jr. and Gary E. Reardon.

Mrs. Hartnett's funeral will be Friday, March 15th in the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket RI at 10:00 AM. Her burial will be in the Smiley/Reardon family lot in Riverside Cemetery in Pawtucket. Her calling hours will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

For online condolences and guestbook signature, please visit www.manningheffern.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in remembrance may be made to: Seekonk Girls Softball League Inc., 245 Cross Street, Seekonk, MA 02771.

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John J. Grady, 51, of North Smithfield, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, February 24, 2013. Born in Binghamton, New York, he was the son of Constance Grady and the late Lawrence Grady.

John was a lobbyist for the manufacturing industry, and a Realtor for Keller Williams.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his life partner of twenty-four years, Rick Braun, three sisters, Laurie Grady, Cindy Fritz, and Maureen Oakes, her husband Jon, his two brothers Timothy Grady, his girlfriend Pam Hebert, Daniel Grady, his wife Kathy, his sister-in-law Darlene Hutchinson, her husband Thom, nieces and nephews: Amanda, Brian and Lynette Oakes, Cody Fritz, Kevin and Molly Grady, Kyle, Tyler and Chloe Hutchinson. Many aunts, uncles and cousins, and his two dogs, Basil and Dudley, along with many friends and extended family members.

John was one of the most fun loving, caring and generous men to ever walk this earth, and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

The funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of calling hours, an open house celebration of John's life will be held at their home, Thursday, February 28th beginning at 4 pm.

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PATALANO, TERESA J. (TANCREDI) 93, passed away February 18, 2013. She was the wife of the late Victor Patalano and daughter of the late John and Lucia (Favorci) Tancredi. Teresa owned and operated Terrie's Restaurant for several years before working for the State of RI as an administrative assistant for Human Services. She also was a real estate agent. She was the mother of Joseph Conti, Lucille Faiola, Arlene Reitman and Marcia Rotella; grandmother of Maria, Frank and Joe, Jr.; great grandmother of Brittany, Alyssa and Frank and sister of the late Ann Mari and Julio, Arthur and Carmino Tancredi. Her funeral with visitation will be held Friday beginning at 8:30 am in the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a service in the funeral home at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow in Our Risen Christ Garden Mausoleum in St. Ann Cemetery. www.romanofuneralhome.com.

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SANTORO, SALVATORE F. "CHICO", 87, of North Providence, retired Battalion Chief of the Providence Fire Department, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2013 . He was the loving and devoted husband to Josephine (Colaneri) Santoro. Sal and Josie were married for 65 years. He was the son of the late Giuseppe A. Santoro and the late Giustina (Ferrara) Santoro.

Salvatore was born in Providence and was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. He joined the Navy after high school and served his country in World War II. He became a fireman for the Providence Fire Department and worked his way up through the ranks and retired as a Battalion Chief and Chief of Rescue. Sal was an active member in the community. He started the St. Ann CYO basketball and girls volleyball. He also managed and coached the Wanskuck Little League for several years. He was an avid card player and loved the New York Yankees.

Sal was a wonderful man who enjoyed spending time with friends and his loving family. Salvatore was the beloved father of Christine Robinson and her husband, Kenneth, Joseph Santoro and his wife, Shirley and Michael Santoro and his companion, Elaine Gargano. He was a loving grandfather to Lauren Franco (Boscia), Joseph A., Jonathan, Jarod and Taylor Santoro. Sal is also survived by his brother, Alfred Santoro and is preceded in death by his brothers, Cesare, Antonio "Chuck" and John Santoro and his sisters, Maria Corrente and Palma Burchette. Salvatore Santoro was a man you could count on. The world will always be a better place because he was here. He will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.

Visitation Thursday morning, February 14, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. maceroni.com

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TURENNE, ANNE M. (MOUSSEAU) 59, died Monday January 28, 2013 at the Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Providence. She was the wife of Richard P. Turenne of Smithfield, where they lived. Born in Bridgeton, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (George) Mousseau. She lived in Burrillville for many years before moving to Smithfield. Anne was an RN and worked for the former Lakeview Health Center, Burrillville. She was a graduate of Burrillville High School, and of the former Our Lady of Fatima School of Nursing. She was an avid supporter of the Northern Rhode Island Humane Society. Besides her husband Richard, she is survived by her sister, Norma Mousseau of Cranston.

Her funeral will be held Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:30AM from the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave., Pascoag, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM in St. Joseph's Church, 183 Sayles Ave., Pascoag. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Main St. Pascoag. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4 to 7PM. www.boucherfh.com

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Awde, Lillian Francis age 88 of Hingham formerly of Barrington, RI. passed away Jan. 27, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Edward Awde.  Devoted mother of Deborah A. Clark of Washington, DC.; Pamela F. Awde of Hull, MA; and Daniel G. Awde of Cranston, RI.  Loving grandmother of Jamie, Megan, Justin, Brian and Emma.  Also survived by one great grandson Chase.  In keeping with Lillian's wishes there will not be visiting hours or services.  A celebration of Lillian's life will be in a private family gathering. For those who wish, donations may be made in Lillian's memory to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370. 

Paul J. Hogan, 64, of Newport, died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Newport Hospital, unexpectedly.

Born and raised in Newport, Paul spent over 30 years in the real estate business. He graduated from De la Salle and Fairfield University, then returned to Newport where he ran two small Thames Street retail shops. A few years later, he became a real estate appraiser and quickly earned a reputation as an expert in complicated valuations including mansion properties, time share developments, marine real estate and other one-of-a-kind Newport homes and businesses. Subsequently, he managed his own independent residential and commercial agencies where he trained and deployed hundreds of local agents while participating in several of the highest profile commercial sales in the area including Christie's Restaurant and Marina, the land lease and condo development at The Carnegie Abbey Club and the purchase of Newport's Opera House theater.

Paul was the proprietor of the White Horse Tavern, America's Oldest Tavern established in 1673. He was devoted to its preservation and recruited a talented staff to transition the restaurant from a special occasion venue to a welcoming tavern serving gourmet fare in a relaxed atmosphere.

Paul served on the board of BankNewport for many years and had a near encyclopedic knowledge of the municipal rules and regulations that govern all real estate activities here. He managed the Carnegie Harbor Drive Association and consulted on numerous local development projects. He was an avid golfer renowned for his ability to finish a round with more balls than when he started.

Paul is pre-deceased by his Mother, Dorothy M. Hogan and father, John F. Hogan, and brother Ronald Hogan. Paul is survived by wife, Leslie M. Hogan, daughters, Casey E. Hogan and Devon L. Hogan, brother Peter Hogan, nephews, Tim C. Hogan, Ron T. Hogan, Chris Peterson, grand nephews, Jack and Paul Hogan and Brayden Peterson and close friends, Pam Hogan & Dick Rose.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street, Newport at 9am. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, R.I. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport from 4-7pm.

In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Clare Home, 309 Spring Street Newport, RI 02840

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ZARTARIAN, IRENE H. (MELKONIAN), 98, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late George H. Zartarian. Mrs. Zartarian was the daughter of George and Mary (Hagopian) Melkonian, the loving mother of three sons, David and his wife Janet of Narragansett, Alan and his wife Marilyn of Warwick, and Robert of Branford, CT, and the devoted grandmother of Lori and Brian Zartarian, Alison and Adrien Hebert, and great-grandmother of Julian Cepeda. She was predeceased by her loving siblings Albert Melkonian, Harold Melkonian, and Florence Hedison. Irene was born in Rehoboth, MA in 1914. When she was very young, her family moved to Providence before they settled in the Shawomet section of Warwick where she grew up on the family farm. In 1931 she graduated from Warwick High School and worked as a switchboard operator at Warwick City Hall before her marriage in 1942. She and her husband lived in Warwick throughout their marriage, eventually settling in the Lakewood section where they raised their three sons. After her husband's untimely death in 1965, Irene was devoted to commemorating his memory, and did so through charitable donations. She established a student scholarship in his name which is given annually by the Armenian Student's Association, as well as a donation to St. Vartan Cathedral in New York City in his honor. As a widow, her devotion and life's work concentrated on raising her three teenage sons. Though she dedicated many hours as a volunteer worker at The Ocean State Center for Independent Living in Warwick, as well as the Rhode Island Hospital Gift Shop, her primary life work was centered on caring for her family and ensuring that her sons were successful in their life endeavors. She enjoyed traveling, especially her visit to Yerevan, Armenia, reading, knitting, hook-rugging, and playing cards and games of scrabble with her grandchildren, relatives and friends. She played pinochle for nearly seven decades with her dear friends, the "card group". She liked cooking, gardening, and entertaining people in her home for special occasions. She was a very giving person and would get upset with herself if she forgot to send a birthday, anniversary, or get well card to the people in her life. Irene was a life-long member of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church of Providence and a sister in the Daughters of Vartan organization. In 1998, the Ladies Aid of the church honored her as "Mother of the Year". She was immensely proud of her Armenian heritage and instilled her feelings to her children and grandchildren at every opportunity. Her love of the Armenian Church was a guiding force in her life and she was happiest when attending Divine Liturgies on Sunday mornings. She generously donated a digital music system to the church in honor of her late husband, and her heart filled with pride and love when she would hear the beautiful chimes ring out from the steeple on Sunday mornings. Irene will be dearly missed by all. Relatives and friends wishing to pay their respects may do so during calling hours from 4:00-8:00 PM on Friday January 11th at Nardolillo Funeral Home & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, RI. Funeral services will be held from Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 12th followed by interment at North Burial Ground Cemetery, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson Street, Providence, R.I. 02908. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.

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BERETTA, RICHARD longtime Jamestown resident passed away on January 6th, 2013 in Stuart Florida. His entire life centered around his beloved wife BJ to whom he was married for 53 years, his two children Richard Beretta Jr., Elizabeth Beretta Perik and his five grandchildren, Jack, Michael, Matthew, John and William as well as his many nieces and nephews and grand nephews and grand nieces. In addition to being survived by his wife and children he will also be missed by his dearly beloved brother Norman and his sister in laws Joyce, Ruth, Serena, Jean and Gail, his daughter in law Amy Beretta and son in law Michael Perik. He joins in heaven his brothers Joseph and David, his sister Ann and his parents David and Bianca. Richard was a URI graduate in civil engineering who used his skill as a town engineer for Lincoln Rhode Island and with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. He also served his country as an ROTC Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve. Dick was an avid golfer who belonged to Wanumetonomy Country Club in Middletown and Sailfish Point Country Club in Stuart Florida. He was also a devoted member and committee member at St. Mark Parish in Jamestown. His passions in life included cheering on his grandsons at their sporting events, playing golf with his friends and analyzing every play run by his beloved New England Patriots. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 11, 2013 at 10am in St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Burial in St. Mark Cemetery will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation Thursday, January 10, 2013 from 5-8pm in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown. In recognition of the superior care that Dr. Schiffman gave Richard for years the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Miriam Hospital Cancer Centre, Box H, Providence, Rhode Island 02901. For information and condolences, visit: FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com

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Eugenia A. “Jean” Plymesser, 86, of Wakefield, RI, passed away Saturday December 22, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Thomas W. Plymesser for sixty seven years. Jean was born in Jamestown, RI to the late Manuel and Eugenia (Mello) Nunes on May 6, 1926. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Kenneth Plymesser of Kingston, RI and Donald Plymesser of Tustin, CA; a daughter Linda Plymesser-Cuddington of San Diego, CA; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was grandmother of the late Kristian Plymesser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday December 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High Street, Wakefield. Burial will be private in the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hasbro House or St. Francis of Assisi Church.

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Lawrence R. Amaral, 82, died December 7, 2012. He was the beloved husband for 56 years of Frances V. (Murphy) Amaral.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Lawrence T. and Mary Ellen (McKenna) Amaral. He has been a resident of Warwick for 47 years. Mr. Amaral was employed with Texaco in Providence for over 29 years. He managed the heating equipment warehouse until he became terminal manager where he retired in l992. He was a member of the New England Antique Racers and was an avid NASCAR Racing fan. He enjoyed going fishing on Limey’s boat. Larry also loved meeting with his best friends for their weekly coffee chats.

Besides his wife, he leaves a son, John M. Amaral of Warwick, two daughters, Donna M. Amaral of Cranston and Jean M. Croteau and her husband, Daniel of Warwick. He was the grandfather of Krysta and Katelynn Amaral and great grandfather of Ayden Amaral. His funeral will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions to American Heart Association 1 State St., Ste. 200, Providence RI, 02908. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

ESPOSITO, ERNEST 97, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2012. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to the late Josephine (Ricci) Esposito. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anthony and Constantine (Izzo) Esposito. Ernest was employed by the Providence Water Supply Board before his retirement. He was the oldest living member of Union Local 1033, of the Laborers International Union. He is survived by a son, Ernest Esposito; a daughter, Joanne Psilopoulos; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Ernest was the brother of the late Pasco, John, Rose and Angie, and step brother of the late Joseph, Betty and Mary. Calling hours Monday, 5-8 PM in the A.A. MARIANI and SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins St., Providence.

Funeral Tuesday December 11th at 10 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM in St. Ann Church, 280 Hawkins Providence. Burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. Kindly omit flowers, donations to: Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, 02904.

BRAIS, DAVID T. 64, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Deborah Graves. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Norma (Carefelt) Brais of Winston-Salem, NC, and the late Joseph Brais.

David was the Director of Education and Career Development for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Company. He was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War Era. David was a graduate of Pawtucket High School, Class of 1966. He attended New York University, Farmingdale, NY for Landscape Design. David was a mentor, businessman, teacher, inventor, entrepreneur, and friend to all. He was an avid sailor, gardener, and landscape designer.

Besides his wife and mother he is survived by his loving children, Michael Brais of New York, NY, John Brais and his wife Blanche of Winston-Salem, NC, Elizabeth Brais and her husband Alexander Bowles of Windmandhem, England, and his step children Robert Kaplan and his wife Jennifer of Warwick, and Christine Kaplan and her boyfriend Ivan Jenkins. He was the grandfather of five. He was the brother of the late Patricia Bedard.

His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 28th at 11:00 am in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Interment with Military Honors will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904. Visit www.nardolillo.com for online condolences.

HARE, PRESTON JAMES 72, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at home. He was born in Providence, the son of the late R. Clayton L. and Hilda (Eddy) Hare. He was a self employed realtor for many years, after a career with the Providence Gas Co.

Preston was a realtor for the past 20 years. At the time of his death, he was the Principal Broker/co-owner of Parrillo/Hare Realtors. He and his business partner, Jan Parrillo, opened their business in 2004 after working together for 2 years  prior to that.  

He is survived by two daughters, Rachel Shields and Katherine Smith and one son, David Hare, his sister Linda Hare Rawlings, one brother Craig Overton, and 5 grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Janet Overton Beall. He was a volunteer with the Ronald MacDonald House in Providence, a member of the Brown University Running Club, also sang in the Choir of Haven United Methodist Church of East Providence.

Relatives and Friends are invited to the Memorial Service Saturday November 17, at 1PM at the Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald MacDonald House, Providence. Arrangements by Rebello Funeral Home.