In Memoriam

David L. Studer, Sr., 80, of Sayles Avenue, Pawtucket, formerly of Stirling Dr, North Scituate, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Judith Ann Studer. They had been married for 58 years.

Born in Tipp City, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lloyd Studer and Glenna Webb.

He served in the US Navy and later the RI Army National Guard.
He also served as a reserved police officer for the Smithfield Police Department for 25 years and later on worked and retired from Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. He was a proud member of the post 2396 VFW and post 0019 American Legion.

Besides his wife he is survived by his children: David L Studer Jr of Nashville TN, Mary Marfeo of Exeter, RI and her husband Michael Marfeo Sr, Kelly Studer of Nashville, TN, and the late Kimberly Studer. His grandchildren Matthew Studer, Joseph Marfeo, Jessica Marfeo, Pamela Studer, and the late Mikey Marfeo Jr.

The family sends their sincere thanks to the VNA of Care New England Hospice team and The Little Sisters of the poor for their care in David’s last few days.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10am in St. Raymond’s Church, 1240 North Main Street, Providence. Private burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Jean Jugan Little Sisters of The Poor 963 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860.

Mario Ciotola 76, a lifelong resident of Smithfield passed away on July 15, 2021 peacefully with family by his side at the Hope Hospice Center in Providence, RI. He was born to Michele and Maria Bucci Ciotola of Smithfield on February 19, 1945. Mario attended the Irving S. Cook Elementary School and graduated from North Providence High School.

Mario was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He enrolled into the Air Force and was stationed Clark Air Force base in Angeles City, Philippines. Mario received education for and served as a specialty Aircraft Electrical Navigation Equipment Repairman. He was honorably discharged in June 23, 1969. He returned to the US and served on the Smithfield Police Force until he retired after his 20 years of service. After retiring from the force, Mario was a security guard at Twin River Casino in Lincoln until his official retirement in 2010. Mario was a well-respected officer for the town of Smithfield as well as a member of the Smithfield Sportsman’s Club for many years.

Mario is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Hagupit Ciotola. With Jean he had 2 children, Jean Marie Ciotola (who passed from cancer March 7, 2012) and Catherine Ciotola Holroyd both of Smithfield. Mario also leaves his two grandchildren, Max Holroyd and Mia Holroyd; his Son-in Law Brian Holroyd as well as several loving brother/sister in laws, cousins, and a host of friends.

The funeral will be 8:45 am Thursday from the A.A. MARIANI & SON Funeral Home, 200 Hawkins Street, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Michael’s Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours are Wednesday, 4–7 pm. marianiandson.com.

Vincent J. O’Connell, Jr., 93, of Smithfield, RI, passed away on November 10, 2020 after a long illness.
Born and raised in Providence, he was married to the late Mary (nee Hunt) O’Connell.

He is survived by Roderick J. Kennedy, retired Special Agent of the FBI, of Pinehurst, NC, Paul T. Kennedy, retired Lt. of RI State Police and his wife Ann (nee Izzy) of Cranston, RI, granddaughters Julie Kennedy of Cranston and Sarah Kennedy of Boston, MA, two great grandchildren Elizabeth and Ericka, and Elizabeth’s children Cameron and Lilyann. He is also survived by his long time companion Angela Rossi of North Providence.

Vincent served in the US Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He then returned to Providence and completed his high school education and joined the Providence Police Department, rising to the rank of Detective Captain, where he headed the detective division before retiring in 1974. He then moved to Smithfield as the Chief of Police, retiring in 1979. Mr. O’Connell established a successful detective agency until finally retiring to enjoy his love of traveling and lounging with his companion at his house in Matunuck, RI.

Vincent’s visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 12 – 2 pm in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street Providence. Funeral Service will begin at 2pm. Burial, with military honors will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

Edgar Louis Williams, of Burlington, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center in Edgewood, KY at the age of 80.

He was born in North Providence, RI on October 11, 1939; the son of the late Edgar and Irene Williams. Edgar was a proud United States Army Veteran and worked in law enforcement having retired from the Smithfield, RI police department. He had been attending Beaver Lick Baptist Church and enjoyed traveling and cooking.

Edgar was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Rotando and his sister, Irene Patterson.

Those surviving to carry on Edgar’s legacy include his loving wife of 10 years, Brenda Williams; sister, Joyce St. Jean; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; as well as many other close relatives and friends who are now emptier upon his passing.

A visitation celebrating Edgar’s life will take place from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 45 North Main Street, Walton, KY 41094. Due to the current Covid-19 state restrictions, the mandatory wearing of face masks is required, temperatures will be taken upon entering the facility and attendance will be limited to 50% of our funeral home’s capacity, while still maintaining 6 feet of social distancing. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. In keeping with Edgar’s wishes, he will then be cremated and laid to rest in his home state of Rhode Island.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Edgar’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Cheryl Ann Corsa-Crook, 61, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at the Coventry Skilled Nursing. Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was a beloved daughter of Virginia (Robinson) and the late Clayborn Corsa; devoted mother of Ian Crook and his wife, Heather, and Jared Crook; sister of Sidney Corsa, Ellen Fleetwood, and Christopher Corsa; loving grandmother of Lilyana and Declan Crook. Cheryl was employed as a Police Dispatcher for the Cranston Police Department and the Smithfield Police Department. She was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local #1217. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, butterflies, her dogs Sassy and Max, and was a wine connoisseur.

Her funeral service will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10 AM from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the ALS Association, 2374 Post Road, #103, Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated.