Archive - Nov 7, 2011
BURRILLVILLE — Burrillville High beat the darkness. It just couldn't beat its opponent.
No. 7 seed West Warwick High gave the second-seeded Broncos a quick exit in the postseason with a 3-2 overtime victory Monday afternoon in the Division III quarterfinals. Senior captain Rebecca Pacheco out-hustled two defenders and nailed the clincher over the head of goalie Vicki Libby just two minutes into the second mandatory OT period.
“It just came down to who wanted it more,” said Bronco head coach Amy Cardone. “It was pretty close up until the very end.”
CRANSTON — Shea High shook free from a determined Cumberland team on Monday night at Cranston Stadium and advanced to the Division I state finals for the second straight season with a 3-0 victory over the Clippers.
The Raiders, who lost in the 2010 finals to Barrington, will meet top-ranked La Salle in Saturday’s high noon showdown at Rhode Island College’s pitch. The two teams tied 2-2 during their only regular season meeting.
CUMBERLAND — After shaking off some rust in the first game, Cumberland High went into playoff mode and is now just two big wins from the school's first-ever state championship.
Fueled by an outstanding night from junior Sam Bertherman and a solid all-around effort from her teammates, the third-seeded Clippers swept by No. 6 seed Tolman, 3-0, in the Division II quarterfinals on Monday at the Wellness Center. Cumberland won with scores of 25-23, 25-4, 25-9.
Raymond
Lucien Ferrio
HARRISVILLE- Raymond Lucien Ferrio, 66, of Harrisville, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He leaves his wife of 35 years, Jo-Ann A. (Cote) Ferrio of Harrisville.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecile (Beauchesne) Ferrio.
Mr. Ferrio was a welder at General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He was an U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
Mary C. Zifcak
BURRILLVILLE - Mary C. (Black) Zifcak, 91, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 in Brentwood Nursing Home, Warwick. She was the wife of the late Paul Zifcak. Born in Pascoag, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Colman) Black.
Mary worked for the RI Draft Board of the US Military for many years.
She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Habershaw and her husband William of Pascoag, two grandchildren, Nicole Cole and Matthew Gauthier and his wife Bethany and four great grandchildren.
George W.
Latendresse
BURRILLVILLE - George W. Latendresse, 66, of Pascoag, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late William Latendresse.
George worked in the Laundry Department of Zambarano Hospital for many years.
He is survived by four sons, Christopher Latendresse of North Attleboro, MA, Kevin Latendresse of Chepachet, Brian Latendresse of Putnam, CT and Jason Latendresse of Pawtucket and five grandchildren.
Thomas Edward Coleman
NASHUA, NH- Thomas Edward Coleman, 61, of Nashua, NH, died suddenly on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011.
Born in Stoneham on July 20, 1950 he was raised in Medford, MA son of the late Mildred and Walter Coleman.
George W. Wright
LINCOLN- George W. Wright, 69 of Lincoln, RI, longtime owner of Walkers Jewelers, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Fatima Hospital after a brief illness.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy. George also leaves a daughter, Tammy (Wright) Normandin and her husband, Ron, two sons; Craig Brazell and wife Cindy, Brendan Pursel and his fiance Donna, a sister, Carolyn Petrie and a brother, Harold Wright. He will also be greatly missed by his four grandchildren Kaitlin and Kyle Brazell and Brandon and Tyler Normandin.
Donald W. Mayer
CUMBERLAND- Donald W. Mayer 83, resident of Cumberland, died November 4, 2011 at the Landmark Medical Center. He was the loving husband of 62 years to Theresa (Picard) Mayer.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son to the late Arthur Sr. & Beatrice (St. Amant) Mayer.
