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JOHN KONIEZNY
Calling Hours: Are Respectfully Omitted
Funeral: Tuesday, September 30, 2003
8 A.M. - J. J. Duffy Funeral Home
9 A.M. - St. Patrick Church
Burial - Mt. Calvary Cemetery
CUMBERLAND - John Koniezny, 82, of 33 Kent Street, died Saturday in the Oakland Grove Nursing Home, Woonsocket. He was the wife of the late Bertha (Osediacz) Koniezny.
Born (11-19-1920) in Cumberland, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Koniezny. He was a life long Cumberland Resident.
He was the owner and co-founder with partner his Ted Chumra, of Charlie's Bar, Cumberland, retiring in 1985.
Mr. Koniezny was a Gunner Seargant - Heavy Artillery, of the United States Army, veteran of World War II, serving in France and Germany.
He was a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Cumberland, a member of the Polish White Eagles, formerly a member of the Cumberland Democratic Committee.
He leaves one son, John Koniezny Jr. of Cumberland, two daughters, Annmarie Alexander and Janice Koniezny, both of Cumberland. One brother Frank Koniezny of Cumberland, One sister and Alice Bozek of Pawtucket. One grandson, Ronald Hunter Alexander of Cumberland. Several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8 A.M. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 A.M. in the St. Patrick Church, Broad Street, Cumberland. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Curran Road, Cumberland.
ESPERANZA "HOPE" PIRES
Calling Hours: Sunday, September 21, 2003
Funeral: Monday, September 22, 2003
8 A.M. - J. J. Duffy Funeral Home
9 A.M. - Our Lady of Fatima Church
Burial -
Flowers are graciously accepted.
PAWTUCKET
Esperanza "Hope" Pires, 63, of 92 Owen Ave., died Thursday in the Woman and Infant's Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Antonio Pires Jr.
Born (1-22-40) in Tuscon, AZ she was a daughter of the late Alberto and Triniade (Airas) Ramonett. She resided in Pawtucket for the past 33 years, previously residing in Central Falls.
She was employed by KPMG, Inc. of Providence for the past eight years previously working for Fleet, Tax Department in the downtown Providence Office.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cumberland, and was also a CCD teacher at the church.
besides her husband she leaves two sons, Antonio Pires III of Cumberland, and Albert-Joseph Pires of Coventry. One daughter, Sabrina Pires of Boston, Massachusetts. One sister, Angelina Sosa of California. Six Grandchildren.
Her funeral will be held Monday at 9 A.M. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Fatima Drive, Cumberland. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland.
JOHN G. BRANDT
Calling Hours: Saturday, September 20, 2003, 3-6 P.M.
Funeral: Saturday, September 20, 2003,
6 P.M. - Service - J. J. Duffy Funeral Home
CUMBERLAND - John G. Brandt III, 62, of 10 Old Diamond Hill Rd., died Wednesday in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Mary (Mundy) Brandt.
Born (10-30-40) in Englewood, NJ he was a son of the late John G. Brandt Jr. and the late Mary (Lutey) Brandt. He resided in Cumberland for the past 41 years.
He was employed by the Nyman Mfg. Co., East Providence for 17 years until his retirement.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Deborah Hull of Pawtucket, Patricia Glynn of Cumberland. One son, John G. Brandt IV of Central Falls. One sister, Betty Lou McGrath of Londonderry, NH. Seven grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday evening at 6 p.m. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland.
ARMAND MERCIER
Calling Hours: Respectfully Omitted
FUNERAL AND BURIAL PRIVATE
CUMBERLAND - Armand J. Mercier, 69, of 136 Roland Street, died Tuesday in the Mt. St. Francis Health Center, Woonsocket. He was the wife of Barbara (Jette) Mercier.
Born (06-24-1935) in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Eva (Magnon) Mercier. He was a life long Cumberland resident.
Mr. Mercier was a machinist for the former Industrial Tool Company of Smithfield, RI for many years until his illness.
Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Ronald Mercier and Scott Mercier, both of Cumberland. Three daughters, Lori Mercier of Warwick, Lisa Spearen of Holden Maine, and Linda Pontbriant of Cumberland.
His funeral and burial will be private. Arrangments are under the direction of J. J. Duffy Funeral Home.
HELEN L. JOHNSON
Calling Hours: Monday September 15, 2003, 4-7 P.M.
Funeral: Tuesday, September 16, 2003
10 A.M. - J. J. Duffy Funeral Home
Burial - Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the
Cumberland Lincoln Boys & Girls Club, P. O. Box 7505,
Cumberland, RI 02864
CUMBERLAND - Helen L. Johnson, 85, of 10 Old Diamond Hill Road, previously Hillside Road died Saturday in the Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late David A. Johnson.
Born (10-07-1917 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Joanna (Halajko) Winiarski. She lived in Cumberland for 30 years, and was also a resident of Madison, NH.
Mrs. Johnson was an avid oil painter, and enjoyed arts.
She leaves two sons, David A. Johnson of West Kennebunk, Maine, and Gerald L. Johnson of Wells, Maine. Three daughters, Judith A. Freeman of Westerly, Rhode Island, Christine L. Webb of Narragansett, Rhode Island. Kimberly J. Deetjen of Burlington, Vermont. Four grandchildren, Alison C. Freeman of Stonington, Conneticuit. Jill M. Raggio of Brighton, Massachusetts, Alexander L. Deetjen and Benjamin A. Deetjen of Burlington, Vermont. Sister of the late Edward K. Winiarski and Frank J. Winiarski.
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. Burial will be in the Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT.
John A. Goncalo
Calling Hours: Thursday, September 11, 2003, 4-8 p.m.
Funeral: Funeral and burial will be private.
Pawtucket - John A. Goncalo, 45, of 387 Broadway died Tuesday in The Memorial Hospital of RI. He was the husband of Patricia L. (Rondeau) Goncalo.
Born in St. Mary, Azores, Portugal he was a son of the late Jose and Elizabeth (Mendonca) Goncalo. He came to this country at the age of 8 settling in East Providence and had lived in Pawtucket since 1988.
He was the grounds coordinator employed by The Memorial Hospital of RI, Pawtucket since 1988.
Besides his wife he leaves six sisters, Maria Moura, Maria L. Loura, Almerinda Coetano, and Bernadette Stott all of East Providence. Maria V. Francisco of Providence and Maria A. Carney of Pawtucket. Many nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Jose A. Goncalo.
His funeral and burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home.
ERNEST O. TESSIER
Calling Hours: Friday, September 12, 2003 4-8 P.M.
Funeral: Saturday, September 13, 2003
8 A.M. - J. J. Duffy Funeral Home
9 A.M. - St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland
Burial - Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in his memory to the St. John Vianney Century Fund, C/O St. John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
CUMBERLAND, RI - Ernest O. Tessier, Sr., 86, of Elmwood Drive, died Monday in the Miriam Hospital. He was the husband of Lillian (Chabot) Tessier. They had been married for 62 years.
Born (3-24-1917) in Central Falls, he was the son of the late George and Aurelie (Tanguay) Tessier. He resided in Cumberland since 1941.
Mr. Tessier was a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus (Sullivan Council) and a 4th Degree Knight (Delaney Council). He was a member of the St. Joseph Seniors Club of Woonsocket, and the St. John Vianney Seniors Club of Cumberland. He was past vice-president of Royal Travelers from which he recieved the Person of the Year Award in 1990. He was the past President of the Capenters Local 94, and was on the executive board. He also Served on the Cumberland Town Council for a number of years in the 1990's and 1980's.
Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Ernest Tessier Jr. of Johnston, David Tessier of Smithfield. One Daughter, Sussan P. Pascale of Cumberland. Three grandchildren, Elysia Gaynor of Providence, Aubrie Pascale of Cumberland, and Daniel Tessier of Smithfield. Brother of the late Armand Tessier, Arthur Tessier, Ernest Tessier, Joseph Tessier, Oscar Tessier, Lucien Tessier, Lydia Tessier, Marie Tessier, Yvonne Tessier, Grace Gregoire, and Georgianna Hemond.
His funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 A.M. in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in the Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.
