All Obituaries

ROBERT FRANCIS WALL, 89, of Jupiter, Florida, and Cranston, passed away peacefully on October 12 with Karen Calkins, his loving partner of 35 years, by his side. One of nine children born to Leo and Grace (Mowry) in Valley Falls, Rhode Island, Bob is survived by sisters Joan Carello of Warwick and Judy Brousseau of Peru, Indiana.   He was preceded in death by brothers Leo, George, William, and Edward and sisters Eileen LaRose and...

   Velleco, Pauline L., 90 of Coventry, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 10, 2021.    She was the wife of the late Agostino "Gus" Velleco, Jr. Born in West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Aldea (Tanguay) Thuotte. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years.    She is survived by her daughters; Valerie Giguere of W. Warwick and Kathy Ray of Hope, as well as 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren....

Ronald Bosworth Jackson affectionally called “RJ, Papa Jack, Pops” passed away September 25, 2021 at the age of 86 After several months of declining health, Ron died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours. Born in Beverly Massachusetts, Ron was the son of late Whitney & Alma Jackson (A Gold Star Mother) after Ron eldest brother Jack Jackson lost his life while servicing in the United States Navy. He is survived by Joyce E. Jackson the loving devoted...

   Kosinski, Jr., John H., 54 of Coventry, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2021. He was the husband of Ana (Parra) Kosinski, they had been married for 35 years.    Born in Providence, a son of the late John H. & Barbara (Hebert) Kosinski, he had lived in Greene for the last 10 years, previously residing in Cranston.    John was a loving, hard-working father and husband. He had worked at International Metal Corporation for 25 years as a foreman...

Michael C. Souza, 67, died  August 21,2021 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Beverly A. (Fiske) Souza. Born in Providence, a son of the late Manuel and Hazel (Mountain) Souza. Mr. Souza was a Vice President at Fleet Bank (Bank of America).    Besides his wife he leaves two sisters Mary Bernard and Margaret Derrick, a brother Edward F. Souza, as well as several nieces. He was the brother of the late August M. Souza and Frances L....

Arthur F. DeMeo, 91, of North Providence passed away peacefully on August 16 at the home of his beloved daughter Sara and granddog, Sonia. Raised in Olneyville, Arthur wrestled for Mount Pleasant High School and played baseball and football for the U.S. Marine Corps, in which he served during the Korean War. While in the Marines, he received a Presidential citation, was offered a football scholarship at Brown University, and appeared with the actor Tab Hunter as an extra in the movie Battle...

   Colerick, Winifred A. (Manning), 92, Formerly of Cranston, passed away August 4, 2021 at the Steere House in Providence. She was the wife of the late Everett A. Colerick. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Thomas and Winifred A. (Brady) Manning. She was a Hair Dresser and Instructor for many years.        She was the Mother of Michael E., Thomas E., Timothy P., Patricia M. and Mary E. Colerick, Grandmother of 10 and Great Grandmother of...

   Helen Jodoin, 80, of N. Kingstown, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at Kent Hospital. Helen was the loving wife of Normand Jodoin and loved him from early childhood. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Crone (Michael) of Warwick, her son Dennis Jodoin (Vickie) of Duxbury, MA and the late David N. Jodoin, her grandchildren Heather Crone, Courtney Crone-Socha (John), Douglas Crone, and Allison Jodoin, and her great-grandchildren Taylor Mooney and Lorelai Socha. She was the...

 O’Connor, Kevin J., 56, of Warwick, died  unexpectedly at home, August 1, 2021. He was the husband of the late Jean (Skerry) O'Connor. Born in Providence, a son of Robert C. O'Connor and Kathryn E. (Thompson) O'Connor. Kevin was a Telecommunication Specialist for many years working for Brown University and J&B Communications.    He was the father of Jessica R., Kevin J., Christopher H. and James R. O'Connor, brother of Coleen Pace, Robert,...

Andrew Blaine Burkhardt, "Andy", whose news judgment and deft editing helped shape reports in The Providence Journal for decades, died May 3 after a 5-year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was 78. ((DOB 5/19/42))    Mr. Burkhardt, who died at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, lived in Cranston, in a house a short walk from the Edgewood Yacht Club. A passionate sailor, usually on board his sloop Sojourn, he was a...