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Dorothy "Dottie" Kuszewski
Portsmouth resident and Stop & Shop employee
Dorothy M. Kuszewski, 65, of 259 Riverside St., Portsmouth, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at home. She was the wife of Thomas J. Kuszewski.
Born in Chicago, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Pan and Daniel Envia.
Ms. Kuszewski worked for Stop & Shop Supermarkets in Middletown for 15 years. Prior to that she worked for Atlantic Associates in the data entry field in Portsmouth.
She leaves a son, William James, and a daughter, Lorraine Robar, both of the Chicago area; two stepchildren, Christina Kuszewski of Chicago and Alex Kuszewski of Milwaukee, Wis.; two grandchildren, Shawn Robar of Warren and Lance Robar of the Chicago area; two sisters, Jeanette Roberts and Sara Marsalla, both of the Chicago area, a mother-in-law, Wanda Kuszewski of Wisconsin, and friends Peggy Esker and Bob and Digna Swist, all of Portsmouth.
She was a sister of the late Mary Ryan, and Saul and Shubunda Daniel of the Chicago area.
A memorial mass was held at St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth, on Saturday, Dec. 14. Another will be held at a later date in the Chicago area.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice Outreach of Fall River, The American Cancer Society, or Brown University Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Thomas J. Clifford
W.W.II veteran worked at Aquidneck Lanes
Thomas J. Clifford, 76, of O Drive, Westport, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at Mediplex Rehabilitation Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Hazel (Deforge) Clifford.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John J. and Jane (Coyles) Clifford. He lived in Newport, R.I., in his younger years and in South Carolina for four years, moving back to Westport 10 years ago.
Mr. Clifford was a World War II veteran.
He was employed as a bartender at Aquidneck Bowling Lanes for 13 years. In later years, he was employed at Christie’s Restaurant in Newport, R.I.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Paul Clifford of Westport and Thomas "Mike" Clifford of South Carolina; a daughter, Nancy Hill of Westport; a brother, Robert Clifford of Norwood; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral was held on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Boule Funeral Home in Fall River. Interment will be in Veterans National Cemetery in Bourne.
Irene E. Goulart
Born in Bristol, worked at Carol Cable
Irene E. Goulart, 81, of East Providence, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at United Methodist Health Care Center in East Providence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Maria (DaSilva) Barboza.
Born in Bristol, she lived in this town most of her life. She was a packer for Carol Cable for 12 years and retired in 1983.
Ms. Goulart was an avid bingo player and loved reading.
She leaves two daughters, Sandra Carraturo of East Providence and Joanne Sollitto of Dayville, Conn.; a sister, Alice Roser of Bristol; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was also the sister of the late James and Joseph Barboza.
Her funeral will be private.
Donations may be made in her memory to the United Methodist Health Center, 30 Alexander Ave., East Providence, RI 02914.
Edna I. Barnicoat
Retired school secretary
Edna I. Barnicoat, 90, of 147 Bay Spring Ave., Barrington, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. She was the wife of the late Stanley M. Barnicoat.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late E. Howard and Flora Ann (Ferguson) Ingerson, she had lived in Warwick for many years before moving to Barrington in 1998. Mrs. Barnicoat was a secretary in the Providence School Department, and later the Warwick School Department, retiring in 1971.
She was a communicant of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Warwick, and a member of its Altar Guild and Episcopal Church Women.
She was the past treasurer of the Warwick branch of the International Society, and a member of the Association of Traditional Hocking Artists and Little Rhody Thrummers.
She leaves a daughter, Alayne Barnicoat of Warren; a son, Alan Barnicoat of Avon, Conn.; a brother, Stewart Ingerson of West Greenwich; and four grandchildren.
A celebration of life service was held Monday, Dec. 16 in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Barrington. Burial followed in the North Burial Ground in Bristol.
Mary ‘Molly’ O’Grady
Centenarian; born in Ireland
Mary "Molly" (Judge) O’Grady, 100, of Bay Spring Village in Barrington and formerly of Walnut Road, Barrington, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at the Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence, just days shy of her 101st birthday. She was the wife of the late Patrick "Pete" O’Grady.
Born in County Roscommon, Ireland, a daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Reynolds) Judge, she had lived in Barrington for many years.
Mrs. O’Grady came to the United States as a teenager, leaving against the wishes of her parents, who eked out a modest living farming. The United States, she said at a 100th birthday party held for her last year at Bay Spring Village, held more promise than her homeland.
"There was really nothing there for us," she said. "There was no work, so I came."
Once here, she began working as a nanny, and spent years tending to large, wealthy Providence families. She met her husband Patrick during an Irish dance on Providence’s Smith Hill, and they eventually settled in Barrington.
He worked as the greenskeeper at Rhode Island Country Club, and she continued to work as a nanny and then, later, as a lace worker at the former Rhode Island Lace Works on Bay Spring Avenue.
A devout Catholic, Mrs. O’Grady was instrumental in making St. Luke’s Church in Barrington an official parish; before the petition drive she began in the early 1940s, it had only been recognized as a missionary, or part time, parish by the Diocese of Providence. Her work was rewarded several years ago, when she was asked to help shovel the first bit of dirt when the church started its renovation and expansion project. At her 100th birthday party last year, she even received calls from Bishops Louis Gelineau and Robert Mulvee.
Mrs. O’Grady was a former senior representative to the Barrington Town Council and a member of the Barrington Senior Center. At last year’s party, she reflected back on her years in town. She didn’t regret leaving Ireland as a young woman, she said, and managed to make a family and a life that, though long, was never short on happiness.
"It has been a good life," she said.
Mrs. O’Grady leaves two daughters, Ann M. O’Brien of Barrington and Paddy Coffey of Warren; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Eileen McGinn and sister of the late Peter, John, Michael and James Judge, Margaret Mahar and Theresa Higgins.
Funeral services will held today, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Ave., Riverside, with a concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Luke’s Church. Burial will follow in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Providence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Luke’s Church Building Fund, 108 Washington Road, Barrington, R.I. 02806, or to the Carmelite Monastery, 25 Watson Ave., Barrington, R.I. 02806.
John F. Sardinha
Captain in Bristol
Train of Artillery
John F. Sardinha, 48, of Metacom Avenue died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Deacon John and Laura (Francis) Sardinha. He lived in Bristol for 39 years and North Kingstown for nine years.
He graduated in 1971 from Our Lady of Providence Preparatory Seminary and attended the University of Rhode Island and Roger Williams University. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity.
He worked as a parts manager for Manchester Ford until 1980. He was a captain in the Bristol Train of Artillery, a member of the Washington County Amateur Radio Association and the East Bay Amateur Wireless Association Inc. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church.
He was the brother of the late Mary Paula Sardinha.
His funeral will be held today, March 7, at 9 a.m. from the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St., with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood St. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chestnut Street.
Alice Standish
Registered nurse, hospital
maternity supervisor
Alice Standish, 96, of North Avenue, Tiverton, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at Southpointe Nursing Home, Fall River. She was the wife of the late Edmund Standish.
Born in Tiverton, a daughter of the late August C. and Alwine (Funck) Litchfield, she had lived in Tiverton most of her life.
Mrs. Standish was a registered nurse and night supervisor of maternity at the former Union Hospital for many years before retiring. She had also worked as a medical stenographer.
She was a graduate of BMC Dujrfee High School, Fall River, Victoreen’s Business School, and Union Hospital School of Nursing.
She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Tiverton.
She leaves a son, Frederick E. Standish of Tiverton, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Fred Litchfield, Hermine Temple and Eliza Sanford.
A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 14, in Pocasset Hill Cemetery, Tiverton.
Laura Furtado
Former Tiverton resident,
former seamstress
Laura (Costa) Furtado, 97, of 100 Amity St., Fall River, and formerly of Fish Road, Tiverton, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Southpoint Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel Vieira Furtado.
Born in Fall River, Mrs. Furtado was a daughter of the late Frank N. and Maria Gloria (Cabral) Costa. Prior to residing in Tiverton, she lived on Tucker Street in Fall River.
Prior to her retirement in 1971, she worked as a sewing machine operator for the former Merritt Manufacturing. She was a communicant of Holy Ghost Parish in Tiverton and the former St. Elizabeth Parish in Fall River.
She leaves a daughter, Mary Alfonso of Tiverton; a sister, Mary Jane Medeiros of Fall River; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John N., Antone, Frank and Joseph Costa, Sarah Grace, Mary Miranda and Margaret Sardinha.
Her funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 14 from the Pocasset Funeral Home in Tiverton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Church. Burial was in Notre Dame Mausoleum in Fall River.
Anthony B. Correia
World War II veteran,
lifelong Bristol resident
Anthony B. Correia, 78, of 144 Bayview Ave. died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Bernadine (Carreira) Correia.
Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Manuel and Carrie (Sousa) Correia.
He was a wireworker at the former Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, working in the Bristol and Portsmouth locations for 42 years. He was also a carpenter for the Swank Company in Taunton, Mass.
Mr. Correia was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, where he received the World War II Victory, European African, Asiatic Pacific and Philippine Liberation medals.
He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church and member of the Anthony C. Almeida VFW Post 637. He was a former member of the Bristol County Elks.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Glenn R. Correia of Bristol; a brother, Frank B. Correia of Bristol; two grandchildren, Tina and Kyle Correia of Bristol; and a great-granddaughter, Holly D’Angelo of Bristol.
He was also the brother of the late Louise Goulart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial Friday, Dec. 20, at 9 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI, 02908.
