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FRANK A. REALINI
Frank A. Realini, 83, of 33 Oak St., Westerly, beloved husband for 53 years of Lucia (Realini) Realini, died Aug. 1, 2004, at The Westerly Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Westerly, May 6, 1921, he was the son of the late Carlo and Ida (Mazzola) Realini.
He served in the Army during World War II later being transferred to the Air Force as a gunner.
Frank was a bricklayer and stone mason, and he was a lifelong member of the Bricklayers' Union. He retired in 1983. He had been a member of the Bocce Club. He was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
He is survived by two sons, Frank G. Realini and Charles Realini, both of Westerly, and he leaves relatives and friends both in Westerly and in Italy.
He was predeceased by a sister, Florence (Realini) Phillips.
Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 111 High St., Westerly, on Tuesday at noon. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. Immediately following, friends and relatives are invited to a reception at the Cooked Goose, Watch Hill Road, Westerly. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, is in charge of arrangements.
GEORGE L. GIULIANO
George L Giuliano, 69, 196 High St., Westerly, died Saturday, July 31, 2004, at The Westerly Hospital. He was the owner-operator or Giuliano's Ornamental Concrete in Westerly for many years.
DAVID ANDREWS
David Andrews, 47, of Panama, Okla., beloved son of Leverett and Evelyn (Wilcox) Andrews of Wagner Road, Shelter Harbor, died in the St. Edward Hospital, Portsmouth, Ark., Sept. 2, 2004.
Mr. Andrews was born in Westerly and was a self-employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and playing chess.
In addition to his parents in Shelter Harbor, he also leaves three sons, Jason Andrews of Newport, Vt., Joshua Andrews of Littleton, N.H., and Benjamin Andrews of Westfield, Vt.; one daughter, Emily Andrews of North Troy, Vt.; one brother, Jeffrey Andrews of Westerly; two sisters, Debra Park of Beaumont, Texas and Wendy Curtis of Marlborough, Conn; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are omitted.
A private service and interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, R.I. is in charge of the arrangements.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to The Westerly W.A.R.M. Shelter, 56 Spruce St., Westerly, R.I. 02891.
ANTOINETTE M. COSENTINO
The family of Antoinette M. "Toots" (Gengarello) Cosentino, 82, of Emerald Street, Westerly, mourns her passing. She lost her battle against cancer on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at the Westerly Nursing Home.
"Toots" was the daughter of Jennie Mae and Joseph L. Gengarello of Westerly. She leaves a son, Joseph M. Cosentino of Westerly; her daughter, Jean LoPriore of Westerly; her grandchildren, Judith Nary Cosentino of North Providence, and Kyle C. LoPriore of Westerly; and her sister, Mrs. Rose Wheeler of Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. Cosentino was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Frank J. Cosentino Sr.; her eldest son, Frank Jr.; and her grandson, Alexander LoPriore (Birkbeck).
Mrs. Cosentino was born in Westerly on Feb. 1, 1922, and resided and raised her family in Westerly. Educated locally, she graduated from Westerly High School in 1940. As a communicant of St. Pius X Church, one would often see Toots in the front pew during Mass. Her working career began at Moores Mill on Beach Street; from there she went on to run the breakfast shift at the Westerly Nursing Home kitchen for several years. She spent many hours devoted to the charity work of the parish, by serving as the president of the St. Pius X Rosary and Altar Society.
Mrs. Cosentino's favorite pastimes were to spend time with family and friends, often in "sewing circles" or at her Saturday night card parties of pinochle and cribbage. She also knitted and crocheted many items for her family and home, as well as donating many sweaters, caps and afghans to charities for fund raising raffles. She considered herself a "master embroiderer" and adorned her home with the delightful and attractive examples of the intricate types of embroidery.
"Toots" greatest pleasure was to be found in her cooking and in creating a warm hearth and home where any and all were fed. Her favorite time of year, Christmas, would find her busy in her kitchen, baking cookies and delicacies, and preparing the traditional Italian dishes for Christmas Eve. Her favorite story to share was of her daughter Jean, as a toddler, being brave enough to handle and prepare the eels for dinner, because Toots couldn't bear to touch them. Jean made it possible to add her father's favorite dish to the Christmas Eve dinner. She enjoyed preparing the delicacies of other times of the year, such as homemade "soupy" and "frittata" for Easter. Her love for her family, friends and church activities, and other charities was evident in the generosity of her kitchen.
Toots has also been known as the "Candy Lady" when she ran the Confectioners Department of the now defunct Fisher's Big Wheel store in the Franklin Street shopping center. Often she was seen simultaneously visiting with customers and friends while busily stocking shelves in her department.
As a mother, Toots was always in attendance at Westerly Little League games at White Rock to see her children play and her husband coach countless games. Later, she and Frank went to every LaSalle Academy sporting event, often driving long distances, to be present when a son participated. She also enjoyed traveling, such as a trip to Las Vegas with her husband and when she and Frank took the entire family on trips to Italy, England and Disney World.
Mrs. Cosentino's later years were spent volunteering at the Westerly Public Library and at the front desk of the Westerly Hospital for 13 years. Toots was always happy to share information, news and often her delicious chicken cutlets, famous stuffed peppers or any array of Italian cookies. Her love and dedication to her family and community were always evident in her hard work and generosity and will be missed by many.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship St., Westerly, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Calling hours will take place at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be private.
Contributions in Mrs. Cosentino's name can be made to the Frank J. Olean Regional Center, Airport Road, Westerly, RI 02891 or to the Westerly Nursing Home, 79 Beach St., Westerly, RI 02891 or to St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891.
RICHARD G. MABLE
Richard G. Mable, 70, of Stonington, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at Yale New Haven Hospital.
He was born in Colchester, Vt., on July 29, 1934, the son of Wayne C. and Helen S. Rowland Mable. After graduating from high school, he joined the Marines and served also in the Army and Navy before the end of his military career.
He married Christine Smart in Mystic on Dec. 1, 1990. He worked locally for Davis Standard Machine as an electrician, retiring from there after 28 years with the company.
He enjoyed working in his gardens, building bird houses and watching the birds who came to live in them.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Richard W. Mable of Attleboro Falls, Mass., Gregory B. Mable of Pickney, Mich., and Kathleen Jacques of Westerly; two sisters and three brothers, Joyce Porter, Jeanette Pecor, Allan Mable, Duane, Mable and Bruce Mable all of whom reside in Vermont. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Kaneko Tsuehara Mable in 1989; and one brother, Stanley Mable.
There are no calling hours. Burial will be private.
His family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society, Donation Processing Dept., 700 Broadway, Suite 810, Denver, CO 80203-3442 or to the Humane Society of America, P.O. Box 97015, Washington, DC 20077.
Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic, is in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH ANTONE REZENDES SR.
Joseph Antone Rezendes Sr., (Jo-Jo) of Shewville Road, Ledyard, died on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, after a brief illness. All of his loving family was by his side.
He leaves his wife of 48 years, Thelma (Willis) Rezendes of Ledyard, whom he married on Sept. 22, 1956.
He also leaves eight children, including two sons, Joseph Antone Rezendes Jr. of Ledyard and Michael Joseph Rezendes of Ledyard; six daughters, Brenda Sue Rezendes of Groton, Deborah Jean Cruz of Mystic, Vicky Lynn Watson of Franklin, Ky., Teresa Ann Atkinson of Macon, Ga., Angela Marie Howell and Jennifer Leigh Rezendes, both of Ledyard; 26 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters, Anna M. Silveira of Stonington and Mary D. Koss of Pawcatuck.
He was predeceased by a sister, Dimentina Rezendes.
Mr. Rezendes was born in Stonington on Sept. 27, 1936, the son of the late Joseph M. and Irene M. Rezendes.
He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He was a commercial fisherman for more than 24 years and was a rigger at General Dynamics for 18 years. He was an avid fishing and hunting sportsman and was a member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society for many years as well as being a member of the Stonington Fisherman's Association.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at Potters House Church of God, 500 Sandy Hollow Road, Mystic. Calling hours will take place at the church on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will take place at Stonington Cemetery following the funeral service. Floral remembrances should be sent directly to the church on Monday. There will be a gathering of family and friends at the church following the burial to which everyone is welcome. Rushlow-Iacoi Funeral Home, 64 Friendship Street, Westerly, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
