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DAVE PINARDI
Dave Serverino Pinardi of Montague, Mass., died on Sept. 13, 2004, at his home surrounded by family and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Early in his life, he was introduced to music by his mother, a stride piano player. He chose to play the cornet, or more correctly, the cornet chose him. He created the Paradise City Jazz Band, a group of uniquely talented musicians. They played locally, nationally and internationally, at such venues as First Night at Boston's Symphony Hall and Queens Hall in Edinburgh. His band was featured at jazz festivals in Edinburgh, Scotland; Cork, Ireland; Marciac, France; a tour in Australia; and in San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Palm Springs in California, Sun Valley and the Newport Jazz Festival. He played for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands when she visited St. Maarten and for numerous people who just loved his style of Dixieland jazz music. He played extensively in New England from the Moles Eye in Brattleboro, Vt. to the Depot in Northampton to Skipper's Dock in Stonington. His last gig was in Boston at the "Top of the Hub" in the Prudential Building.
If we limit Pinardi to musician, we miss the rare quality of this very special and unique person who shared his talent, his humor, his cooking ability and his interest in all things with so many people. His "toonvelope" cartoons are prized by anyone lucky enough to have received one in the mail.
Dave Pinardi was born in Westerly, on April 4, 1933, the son of Peter and Elvira (Marra) Pinardi and brother of Mary Lou. He graduated from Westerly High School and attended URI. He leaves his wife, Dennie Pinardi; three sons, Pete and wife Jane Lindley, Dave and Chris and his significant other, Stacy Dimaio; and his sister Mary Lou Mandell and her husband Peter of Stone Mountain, Ga.
Calling hours will be held at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square, Turners Falls, Mass., on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Pinardi asked that memorial contributions be made to the David S. Pinardi Jazz Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Greenfield Savings Bank, Attn: Linda Ackerman, 195 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376.
WAYNE E. PALMER SR.
Wayne E. Palmer Sr., 54, beloved husband of Linda (De Coste) Palmer for 35 years. passed away suddenly at home on 9 Pequot Lane, Ashaway, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004.
Born in Westerly on Feb. 13, 1950, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Elizabeth Murphy Palmer.
He was currently employed as the Camp Watchaug maintenance director for the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA.
Prior to that for over 35 years he was a self-employed carpenter who took pride in being a skilled craftsman.
He was a member and past president of the Ashaway Sportsmen Club where he was a two-time recipient of the Sportsman of the Year Award.
An avid hunter and an incredible cook, he was also a devoted Catholic who enjoyed being involved in his church.
In addition to his wife, he leaves one son, Wayne E. Palmer Jr. of Ashaway; one daughter, Amy L. Babcock of Hope Valley; one sister, Ann Anyzeski of Ashaway; one granddaughter, Katelyn E. Palmer of Ashaway; and he was expecting two more grandchildren within the next several weeks.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, Liberty Street, Pawcatuck, Friday at 10 a.m. There will be no procession from the funeral home. Visiting hours will be held in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to The Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA Camp Watchaug Scholarship Fund, 95 High St., Westerly, RI 02891 in Wayne's memory.
GERALDINE A. FOLEY
Miss Geraldine A. "Jere" Foley, 89, formerly of North Providence and Pawtucket and most recently of The Elms Retirement Community of Westerly, died on Saturday morning, Sept. 11, 2004, after a brief illness.
Born in Providence on May 31, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Smith) Foley. In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by a sister, Grace (Foley) DeMoor.
Following graduation from the University of Rhode Island where she was awarded a bachelor of science degree in 1939, she taught English at Mount Pleasant Junior High School in North Providence. In 1948, she was hired by the Blackstone Valley Gas and Electric Company in the capacity of home economist and home service director where she was employed for 34 years. Her responsibilities included lectures about food preparation and presentations and demonstrations of household appliances, including the first microwave oven in Rhode Island. Miss Foley was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and until recently was very active as a member of the URI Alumna Association and helped plan many class reunions including the 60th anniversary of her class. She was past president and member of the Pawtucket Quota Club and past president of the Pawtucket Women's Club.
Miss Foley is survived by a cousin, Malcolm P. Brennan of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., her extended family Joan and Cliff Rushlow and family and their longtime friends, the Guimonds.
The funeral will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, 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 is no procession from the funeral home. A calling hour will take place at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Francis Cemetery, Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Miss Foley's name can be made to St. Pius X Church, 44 Elm St., Westerly, RI 02891.
HELEN M. CORNELL
Helen M. Cornell, 84, beloved wife of Elmer Cornell, of Weekapaug, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23 at home with her family by her side.
Helen was born on July 24, 1920, in Stonington. She graduated from Stonington High School in 1939. She loved cheerleading, and was very popular in her class. Since then, she has joyfully attended every high school reunion with her class members. Early in her life, Helen lived in Stonington, Mystic and New York City. After marriage, she and her husband, Elmer, moved to Collingswood, N.J. They also resided in Haddon Heights and Moorestown, N.J. and Stamford, Conn. She spent summers in Misquamicut, and moved permanently to Westerly over 30 years ago. At the time of her death, she and Elmer lived in their home built by their son, on the Weekapaug Pond.
Helen was an avid volunteer throughout her life in hospitals and in various civic organizations. She took pride in working at The Westerly Hospital and received numerous awards for her dedication to the service of others. She was a member of the Westerly Garden Club and had a true love for nature. Helen was also a dedicated Girl Scout Troop Leader, and a member of Eastern Star.
Helen was always cheerful, and had a great sense of humor. She will be remembered as a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was always smiling and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Helen is survived by her husband, Elmer, of Weekapaug and her two children, Caryl (Cornell) Koulbanis and husband, Richard of Gaithersburg, Md., and John Cornell and wife, Cynthia of Weekapaug. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Heather (Cornell) Mefford and husband, Jack of Providence; David Cornell and his son Jonathan of Ashaway; Michael Cornell and fiancée, Angela Whittaker of Mars Hill, Maine.
Helen was predeceased by her father, John Henry Higgins; her mother, Barbara (Smith) Higgins; her sister, Barbara Ann Higgins; and her first born child, a daughter, Barbara Jean Cornell.
Friends and family members are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life. It will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, RI, Tel: (401) 596-2648.
Donations may be made in her memory to either the Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island (South Team), 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI 02879, Tel: 800-338-6555; or the Stonington High School Class of 1939 Reunion Committee, c/o Dottie Miller, 600 Vauxhall Street Ext., Waterford, CT 06385.
JAMES V. AIELLO
James V. Aiello, 86, of Country Drive, West Warwick, a retired personnel manager, died Monday at Haven Health Care, Coventry.
He was the husband of Sophie A. (Sharpita) Aiello. They were married for 57 years.
Born in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of the late Ralph and Katherine (Spaniol) Aiello, he had lived in North Kingstown before moving to West Warwick 48 years ago.
He worked as a personnel manager with the Federal Civil Service for over 37 years retiring in 1974.
A World War II Navy veteran, serving as a Seabee in the Pacific Campaign, he was a life member of the Seabees of Association of America, a member of SPRM American Legion Post, Coventry, and a charter member of the National World War II Memorial Campaign.
He was a member and past treasurer NARFE Chapter 0958 and the Anthony PNA.
He was an avid bowler in both duckpin and tenpin, where he organized and participated in many bowling leagues and tournaments.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Paulette Hughes, of North Kingstown and Faye-Ellen Houlihan, of Charlestown; a sister, Mary Fragman, of Clarksburg; and four grandchildren, Katherine and Edward Hughes and Kelsey and Lindsay Houlihan.
He was the brother of the late Pete, Frank and Michael Aiello.
The funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Route 117, Coventry, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Mary Church, Church Street, West Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906, will be appreciated.
