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Louise Fennessy Obituary

FENNESSY, LOUISE M., 79, of Curtis Ave., died Wednesday at the R.I. Hospital. She was the former wife of the late James Fennessy. Born in Dedham MA., a daughter of the late Joseph O. and Rose (Igenti) Staula, she was a South Attleboro resident for 42 years.

Louise had worked in accounts receivable for the Hilsinger Corporation retiring in 1994.

She leaves her sons: James Fennessy with whom she lived and David Fennessy and his wife Michelle of Prior Lake, MN., and her beloved grandchildren Zachary and Maddison

She also leaves her friends Elena Clarke of Attleboro, Jack MacManus of Providence, Dianne Moore of South Attleboro, Scott Birchall of Providence, Louie and Tammy Costa of North Providence and Ann and George Gomes of East Providence. 2 Brothers: Domenic Staula and His wife Genevieve of Stoughton, MA., and Joseph Staula and his wife Lois of Sharon, MA. As well as many other friends and nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends at 11am Saturday in St Joseph Church, Hope St., Providence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30am. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite charity, St Judes Childrens Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be left at monahandrabblesherman.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 15, 2008.

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Joanne & Brad Brousseau

August 15, 2008

Jimmy & David,

We are sorry for the loss of your Mother. I have many fond memories of time spent with your family and will always cherish them.

Love & Prayers,
Joanne, Brad & Andy

Brent Goldstein

August 15, 2008

Jimmy & David

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful ,sincere, and beautiful person.

Dominic Staula

August 15, 2008

Dear jimmy and David We are sorry for your loss. We will always remember the fun years that we had together. Love Dom and Jenny

Lisa - Marie Dyer

August 15, 2008

Jim ,

My thoughts & prayers are with you as you begin your journey of healing . I , too lost my mother this year . God Bless your family !

Lisa ( Sanford ) Dyer

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