Obituaries

If you are a new member, we would like to personally welcome you to the East Providence Senior Center. If you have never been to the Center or if it has been a while since you last visited us, we would love to offer you a tour. For more information on Senior Center membership, please contact our membership services staff, Patricia Thomas or Stephanie Walsh at 401-435-7800, Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Diabetes and Depression Seminar

Join us Thursday, June 24th at 10:00am for a special presentation on Diabetes and Depression. We’ll explain how the two conditions are linked, how your thoughts can affect your blood sugar levels and what you can do to overcome diabetes distress.

A diabetes diagnosis can be devastating and overwhelming. For many the news comes in the form of demands- “Do this. Eat that. Watch this.” Before you even have time to process the diagnosis your thoughts are already racing. For many people a change in health and lifestyle can lead to depression, stress and anxiety. Learn to fight back and regain control of your health and your thoughts.

Call to register. Shahnee Lagor, BSN, RN-BC; Healthy Aging Nurse Coordinator; Phone: (401)435-7800 Ext. 113; Email: slagor@ eastprovidenceri.gov

Senior Shopping Service

Who is eligible? City of East Providence residents; Seniors 55+ years or disabled. How do i sign up? Call 401-435-7800 for appointment.

Service is offered on Tuesdays to Stop and Shop and Shaw’s in East Providence. For more information or to make an appointment call the Senior Center at 401-435-7800. MASKS MUST BE WORN FOR ALL RIDE PROGRAMS

Senior Center Café

Soon We Can Break Bread Together Once Again! In-Person Dining to Resume Starting July 12th

Delivery of lunches will end on June 30th.

Please note however, Grab and Go Lunches will continue to be served until Friday, July 9th.

Are you able to pick up your Grab and Go Lunch? With the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, starting on June 1st, we are asking all those who are able to pick up their Grab and Go lunch at the Senior Center to notify our Dining Manager, Cindy at 401-270-1814.

What if I don’t drive and still need a lunch? Please contact Cindy at 401-270-1814 by June 16th

Are you homebound? If you are currently receiving delivery of our Grab and Go lunches and are homebound, please contact Cindy at 401-270-1814 who will assist you with a referral to the Meals on Wheels program before June 30th.

A suggested donation: $ 3.00 per meal will help sustain the program. Checks can be made out to EBCAP. Mail checks to: East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence RI 02914.

Chair Yoga

Take it outside Mondays at 10am

Join us on the front lawn of the East Providence Senior Center for chair yoga. Get a great workout for mind and body without leaving your chair. Instructor: Marilyn Thetonia, Certified Yoga Instructor, Call 401-435-7800 to register. No Cost for Senior Center Members.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Need Help with Medicare/Medicaid forms or applications? Have Questions? Now Available at the Senior Center Mondays from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. To speak to a SHIP Counselor today, call 401-435-7876. • Lorelei Fox Benatovich, forever 39, no ordinary woman, funny, warm, loving, generous, smart and a little bit of kookiness,

Lorelei Fox Benatovich will be missed by her family more than imaginable. • George F Mueden Jr., died peacefully on April 13, 2021 at

Evergreen House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in East

Providence, RI. He was eight days shy of 104 years old. • Carol A. (Nascimento) Kogut passed away on April 24, 2021 in Providence. • Edgar L., “Ted,” Farley, 90, of Anchor Bay, Wampanoag Trail,

East Providence, died peacefully on April 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. • Elaine M. (Annotti) Scanlan, 87, of Woodcrest Drive, Riverside died peacefully on April 26, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. • Bruce W Humphreys, 91, a lifetime resident of Riverside, RI passed away April 27, 2021. • C. Buckley Cooney 61, passed away peacefully at home on

April 28th, surrounded by his three children and his wife, after a brief and heroic battle with cancer. • Donald C. Tremblay, 78, (Ret. E.P.P.D.), passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. • Kathleen A. (Ryan) Frattarelli, 50, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. • Marie T. Webster, 94, of East Providence, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on, Friday, April 30, 2021. • Antonio D. Oliveira of Goldsmith Ave., East Providence, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. • Adolfo Melo age 70 of East Providence passed away on Saturday May 1,2021. • Michael G. Marcotte “Mike”, 73, of Rice Avenue, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home. • James W. Nary, 53, passed on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Kent

County Hospital. • Leonilde T. (Furtado) Amaral, 69, of East Providence, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at home. • Marguerite Helen (Swiszcz) Shadrick, of East Providence, daughter of the late Chester and Marguerite Swiszcz, on May 6, 2021. • Anna M. (Soares) Gomes, in her 100th year, of East Providence, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Friday,

May 7, 2021. • Daniel DeCrescenzo Jr. 79, formerly of Riverside, died unexpectedly on May 10, 2021 at the Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT. • William S. Gober Sr., 64, passed away May 10, 2021. • Rita F. Wheeler, 97, died Thursday, May 13th at the Dawn Hill

Nursing Home in Bristol. • James P. Phillips, Jr., 85, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. • Jane E. “Janie Baby” Turner, 77, of East Providence, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the Hope Hospice Center in

Providence. • John A. Winters, Jr., 78, of Rumford, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Nancy L. (Harnden) Winters for fifty-two years. • Lawrence (Larry) Kenyon Hey passed away on May 21, 2021 at the age of 60 with his loving family beside him. • Ann M. Muncy, 76, of Kent Avenue, East Providence, died unexpectedly on May 21, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. • Marion Decoteaux passed away peacefully on May 23, 2021 at

Evergreen House Health Center, she was 94 years old. • Milton E. Collier, 87, of Woodward Avenue, passed away on

Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his home.

James n.B. Sine, III

James N.B. Sine, III

James N.B. Sine, III, 70, of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Miriam Hospital.

He was the husband of Paula M. (Watson) Sine, to whom he was married for 39 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James N.B. Sine, Jr., and Lois (Russell) Sine.

James was the owner and operator of Sine Plumbing and Heating Company in East Providence. He was also a plumbing inspector for Seekonk, Rehoboth, and Dighton. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, snowmobiling, and four-wheeling and was also a member of the Rumford Hunting and Fishing Club. He had a passion for music and loved singing and playing the guitar. James enjoyed going to Block Island with his family every summer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was loved by all and will be dearly missed.

Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Brooke Van Fossan and her husband Noah of North Carolina and Courtney Sine of Rehoboth, two sons, Joshua Sine and his wife Lisa of Rehoboth and James N.B. Sine, IV. and his wife Vanessa of Rehoboth, five grandchildren, Connor and Reid Van Fossan, Abigail and Jacob Sine, and James N.B. Sine, V, one sister, Jo-Ann Sine-Calise, and one brother, Jeffrey Sine.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. John Conte for the care he gave James and the friendship they formed over the years. We also would like to thank Larry Aubin for being there for our family in our most difficult time.

Donations can be made to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903, or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeks, Kansas 66675-8516. Crevier, Joseph Lucien ( Captain, East Providence Police Department, Retired ) 97 formerly of Riverside passed away on May 21, 2021. He was predeceased by his beloved Wife Edna R. ( Fratus ) Crevier of 69 years and 8 months.

Born in Providence, RI he was the son of Abel J. Crevier and Yvonne ( St. Cyr ) Crevier.

Crevier served in the US Navy from July 1942 to July 1948 and was a Gunner›s Mate aboard the USS Rodman, DD 456 - DMS 21 from October 1942 until July 1948. While aboard the Rodman Crevier saw extensive action in both Europe and the Pacific.

The Rodman took part in the invasion of French West Africa in November 1942, the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach, Normandy on June 6, 1944; the Shootout for the Port Cherbourg, France on June 25, 1944 and was the lead Destroyer in the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944 at St. Tropez, France.

In November 1944 the Rodman returned to the Boston Navy Yard to be converted to a Destroyer Mine Sweeper and transferred to the Pacific - Asiatic Fleet. While in Boston Crevier was granted a 10 day leave and married Edna on November 16, 1944.

In the Pacific the Rodman took part in the invasion of Okinawa in April of 1945. On April 6, 1945 while on mine sweeping duty the Rodman and her sister ship USS Emmons DD 457 - DMS 22 took part in one of the longest Naval vs. aerial battles of the war when they were attacked by 50 Kamikaze planes. The battle lasted for 2 1/2 hours. Rodman was credited with downing 13 Kamikaze planes but was stuck by 3 with 16 crew members killed in action and 22 wounded. The Emmons was credited with downing 15 Kamikazes but was stuck by 5 and due to extensive damage was lost in action with 60 killed and 77 wounded. US Marine fliers also took part in the battle and were credited with downing many of the Kamikaze planes.

After temporary repairs the Rodman was taken back to Charleston, SC to be repaired for the invasion of Japan. However, with the end of the war the Rodman saw no further action.

Crevier received the WWII Victory Medal; the Combat Action Ribbon with 6 Battle Stars; the US Navy Commendation medal; the Europe, Africa, Middle East Commemoration Medal with 4 Battle Stars; the Asiatic - Pacific Victory Medal with 2 Battle Stars; and The Legion of Honor from France for his duty to France during WWII.

Joseph Lucien Crevier

Joseph Crevier with his beloved wife, Edna

Crevier was appointed to the East Providence Police force in March 1950 where he served in all divisions within the Department before retiring as Captain / Commander of Detectives in December 1985. He was an instructor in Criminal Investigation at the University of Rhode Island Criminalists School for 20 years and also at the RI Municipal Police Academy for 15 years.

He was a member and Past Commander of the American Legion, Post 10 Riverside for over 60 years; a life member of the VFW; a life member of the Tin Can Sailors of America and a member of the East Providence Police Beneficial Association for many years, serving as both President and Secretary.

In addition to seven Grandchildren and twelve Great Grandchildren, Crevier is survived by his three children, Marylou Gillen and her Husband John of Coventry, Mark Crevier and his Wife Sandy of Saunderstown and Marcia Ann Miller and her Husband Joe of Riverside.

He was predeceased by his Brothers Lizon Crevier of West Warwick, Norman Crevier of Riverside and his Sister Monica Matteson of Peeaukee, WI.

His funeral will be held from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside on Wednesday May 26, 2021 at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m.. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Calling hours are Tuesday 5-7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations to the East Providence Police Beneficial Association, 750 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated.