Thomas A. D'Agostino, 71, of East Providence, passed away at Roger Williams Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after an illness of 10 months. He was the devoted husband of Veronica (Testa) D'Agostino and had been married for 34 years.  He also was the beloved father of Jesse D'Agostino also of East Providence. He was born in Providence a son of the late Emelio and Olympia (Ferra) D'Agostino. Thomas had lived in Cranston until moving to Riverside 34 years ago. He...

Franklin Rodriguez, 72, of Pawtucket, passed away Monday at home after an illness. He was the husband of Ana Guantes Rodriguez. Franklin was born in the Dominican Republic, a son of the late Napoleon and Altagracia ( Solano) Rodriguez. He had been employed as an auto mechanic for several years before his illness. Besides his wife he leaves four sons, Alipio, Sandy and Franklin Rodriguez all of New York and Angel Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic. He also leaves a daughter, his principal...

Celina C. Cannon, 86 years of age, passed away Monday evening at Summit Commons in Providence after a long illness. She was the wife of John Cannon, who pre-deceased her many years ago. Celina was born in Sao Vicent, Cape Verde, a daughter of the late Ildo Cruz and Joana Gertrude Oliveira Dias. She migrated to the United States many years ago. Her only local survivor is her son Antonio Rodrigues of Pawtucket. She also leaves a half brother, Carlos Cruz of Maine. Her Funeral will be held...

James D. Schoolcraft, 60 years old, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. He had been the husband of Jo-Ann (Oakley) Schoolcraft. He was born in East Providence, a son of the late Cecil D.  and Agnes (Rose) Schoolcraft. James had been disabled for several years prior to his illness. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Beth Schoolcraft and 5 Grandchildren. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday afternoon, from 1 until 3 PM in the COELHO HOME, Central Falls.

Wayne E. Hyman, 74, of Medeira  Avenue, passed  into eternal rest on October 19th at the Veteran's  Administration Hospital in West Roxbury, Boston, MA, after a brief battle with Cancer. He was born in Cumberland, a step-son of the late  Joseph DeStephano and Beatrice Hyman. He previously lived in Johnston before moving to Central Falls. He had been employed as a truck driver for the former Millbrook Reel Co. of Pawtucket, for more than 10 years.  Wayne proudly...

Russell Berube, 62 years old of Central Falls, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family last Thursday. He was born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Albert R. and Marie L. (Carpentier) Berube. He had lived most of his life in the Blackstone Valley area.  Russell was an automobile mechanic for several years before his illness. He had served in the R.I. National Guard. He is survived by two daughters, Ambyr A. Berube, with whom he lived and Jessica Evans of So. Dakota, three...

Raul A. Torres, 41 of Providence and formerly of Pawtucket, entered into eternal life at Rhode Island Hospital after an illness. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Rafael Torres Paz and Edna Martinez. He was formerly employed for several years at Burger King  and for the last two year as an LPN for Bayata Nursing Services. Raul was a beautiful person and leaves many close friends.  Besides his mother, he leaves two sisters, Anita Martinez of Texas and Elizabeth...

Maria Rosa Andrade, 89 years of age, passed away Saturday  after an illness. She was born in Brava,Cape Verde Island a daughter of the late Manuel Jose and Eugenia (Reis) Andrade. Maria had migrated to the United States several years ago and had settled in the Pawtucket area. She is survived by three sisters, Mara Pires, her principal care giver, Edith and Maria Andrade both of California. She was the sister of the late Jose P. Andrade. A Funeral Prayer Service will be held Wednesday...

Joaquim "Jack" J. Almeida, who just turned 74 years of age, passed away tragically in Middletown, Rhode Island, while fishing. He was born in Villa Cova de Tavares, Portugal, a son of the late Jose and Antonia Cunha Albuquerque Almeida. Jack had served in the Portuguese Army  and served in Luanda, Angola, Mozambique,  Guinea and the Congo, Africa.  Mr. Almeida migrated to Rhode Island in 1972 and had been employed at the former Healthtex Mfg. in Central Falls for...

Raquel Jimenez, 76 years old, of Pawtucket, passed away October 8th after an illness. She was the wife of the late Hernando Jimenez. Raquel was born in Colombia, and had lived in Rhode Island for several years. She had been employed as an assembler in the manufacturing industry for 26 years prior to her illness. Raquel is survived by a niece, Armonia Navarro of North Providence.  Her funeral will be held Friday October 11th from the Coelho Home in Central Falls, at 9 AM with a Mass of...