Recent Obituaries and Guest Books

ALEXANDER, LEWIS M., Ph.D, 91, of Peace Dale, died May 9. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Peterson) Andrews, for 63 years. Born in Summit, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Harry L., MD and Laura (Stryker) Alexander. Dr. Alexander received his BA degree from Middlebury College in Vermont and then received his Ph. D from Clark University in 1941. After his schooling, he enlisted in the US Army during WW II. He served with the Air Forces for four years, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. Dr. Alexander started his teaching career at the State University of New York, Binghamton and then came to the University of Rhode Island. He was a Professor of Geography and Marine Affairs. During his tenure at URI he was a geologist for the US State Department during the Ronald Reagan Presidency. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and is credited with publishing many books and articles related to marine affairs. Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Louise Anne Chebert of Lake Stevens, WA and Lance Stryker Alexander of Wakefield; four grandchildren, Daine, Drew, Emily and Sarah; a sister, Beverly G. Alexander of Cape Cod; and a half-sister, Janet Wood of Charlestown. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield. Burial with military honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Memorial donations may be made to the RIASPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.

ALLEN, CAROL L. (MORRIS) 58 of Johnston, passed away on May 20, 2013 at Roger Williams Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Allen. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late David and Theresa (McLinden) Morris. Before her illness, she was a dispatcher with Yellow Cab Company for over fifteen years. She was a loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. She was the loving mother of Thomas L. Allen, Jr., David J., Crystal L., Maelee L. Allen and Tammy L. Walker. Sister of David, James, Thomas, Edward, William and Lorie Morris, Theresa Cromwell and Donna Parsons. She was also the grandmother of 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 am in St. Thomas Church Fruit Hill Ave, North Providence. Interment will follow in Highland Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 7 pm in The Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home 331 Smith St., Providence. For online expressions of sympathy, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

ARSENAULT, MARK STEVEN 57, passed peacefully at home on May 16, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Edmund J. and Doris (Champagne) Arsenault and leaves Lois (Montanaro) Arsenault, his late father's wife. Marks family would like to express their appreciation to Ralph Fleming and family of Carla Corp. of East Providence, where he was their lead toolmaker, for the love and kindness they have shown to Mark; they were truly his second family for the past 20 years. Mark was the beloved brother of Robert and his wife Mea, Janice and her husband, Jun Santa Cruz, Jean, Denis, Alan and his wife Dottie Arsenault, Judy Thalmann, Keith and his wife, Kara Arsenault. Mark also leaves three nephews, four nieces, Boo Boo his dog, and devoted friends Joe, Mike and Scott. Per Marks request a celebration of his life will be held at his home for family and friends on May 31st from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Hospice of Nursing Placement, 334 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860. For online condolences visit thekeefefuneralhome.com.

BENNETT, JOHN F., 92, died May 12, 2013. He was the husband of the late Helen J. (Pentz) Bennett. Mass of Christian Burial TUESDAY, May 21st at 10:30 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd. Warwick. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling Hours prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 10:00 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Ave, Warwick. For a complete obituary, visit www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

BERNSTEIN, LUCY A. 94, of Freeport, Maine, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away Saturday at Sedgewood Commons. She was the widow of Tobis Bernstein and is survived by a daughter Susan Kufta, a son David Bernstein and two grandchildren. She retired from real estate sales in 1984. A memorial service will be held later this summer. Donations may be made to: Rhode Island Community Food Bank (rifoodbank.org) 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907.

FIRST ANNIVERSARY 7/26/34 - 5/1/12 ERNEST BLAIS IN LOVING MEMORY We Miss You, Wife, Daughter & Son.

BROOKS, PAUL J., 34, passed away unexpectedly May 16th. He was the beloved son of Paul T. and Cheryl M. (Flynn) Brooks; devoted brother of Jennifer A. Brooks; cherished uncle of Tyler, Madison, and MacKenzie; and maternal grandson of Alma Flynn. Visitation Monday 4-7 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Providence Center, 528 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. pontarellimarinofunerals.com

CALCAGNI, LENA (ZOMPA) 96, of Moorefield Street, Providence passed away May 21, 2013. She was the wife of the late C. John Calcagni. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Margherita (Ciccerone) Zompa. Lena was a seamstress for Natco of West Warwick for many years before retiring. She was also a communicant of St. Bartholomew Church and a member of the Ladies Guild. Mostly, she took great joy in her nieces and nephews. She was the sister of Rita D'Arezzo and aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Peter Zompa, Lisa DePetrillo, Mary Carlson and Angie Nardone. Her funeral will be held Friday at 8:00 am from the ROMANO FUNERAL HOME, 627 Union Avenue, Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Bartholomew's Church, Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Graveside burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery. VISITATION THURSDAY 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lena's memory to the St. Bartholomew Memorial Fund. www.romanofuneralhome.com.

CAMPANELLA, STEPHEN C., 99, and CAMPANELLA , DORIS E., 93, of Cranston, Narragansett, and Boca Raton, passed away peacefully of old age. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at The Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith Street, North Providence, from 5 to 8pm. In keeping with their wishes, the funeral will be private. For the full obituary, visit maceroni.com

CARDONE, JOSEPHINE (VENDITTO) of Pleasant View Avenue, Greenville, died Friday, May 17, 2013. She was the devoted wife of Louis Cardone. They had been married for 63 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Mezzini) Venditto. She had lived in Providence before moving to Smithfield. She was the loving and caring mother of her children: Ronald Cardone and his wife, Margaret of Burrillville, Kenneth Cardone and Jennifer Tanguay of Brunswick, ME, Lois Villano of Smithfield and Lori DeFusco and her husband Stephen of Johnston, the cherished grandmother of her grandchildren: Ronald Jr., Kevin, Kyle and Nicholas Cardone, Stephen, Joseph and Gina DeFusco. She is also survived by her sisters, Celia Perotti and Joan Razza both of Johnston. Her funeral will be held Wednesday at 8:30am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Avenue, Greenville. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visitation Tuesday 4-7pm. For messages of condolence and directions, visit andersonwinfield.net