In Memoriam...

In loving memory of our brothers and sisters that we have lost, both past and present.

Michael Leo Lapisky

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Michael Lapisky, 76, who passed on Monday, January 4, 2021.

He retired in 2008 as Chief of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Brother Lapisky was a former Executive Vice President for RI Council 94, AFSCME and former President of Local 2881, Department of Environmental Management.

Michael will be sorely missed by everyone.

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Enrico Siravo Sr.

Brothers and Sisters,

 It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Enrico Siravo Sr., 71, who passed away October 26, 2020.

 Brother Siravo came to America in 1972. He worked for RI College, State of Rhode Island for twenty years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, gardening and time with his lodge buddies Arthur and Anthony, as well as his buddy Joe Rosa.

Arthur Entwistle III

Brothers and Sisters:
 
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Arthur Entwistle III, 70 who passed on Friday, September 18, 2020.
 
Brother Entwistle was a dedicated and hardworking union member of RI Council 94, AFSCME, Burrillville School Department, Local 2231.
 
Arthur will be sorely missed by everyone.

Stefania B. (DiCicco) Coia

Brothers and Sisters,
 
It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Sister Stefania B.

Yardley L. Norman

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Yardley L. Norman, 60, who passed on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Prior to his retirement in August 2017, Brother Yardley was a dedicated and hardworking union member of Rhode Island Council 94, AFSCME, University of Rhode Island, Local 528 where he worked as a Lands and Grounds Supervisor.

Brother Yardley will be sorely missed by everyone.

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Robert D. Parenti

Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Robert D. Parenti, 37, who passed on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Brother Robert was a dedicated and hardworking union member of RI Council 94, AFSCME, Eleanor Slater Hospital, Local 1350.

Robert worked as a CNA at the Medical Center.

Robert will be sorely missed by everyone.

Mr. Parenti’s funeral services will be private.

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Gladys T. Burns

Brothers and Sisters:

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Gladys T. Burns, 90, who passed Monday, April 6, 2020. Gladys was the mother of John Burns, Senior Staff Representative with RI Council 94, AFSCME.

Peter Susi

Brothers and Sisters:

It is with great sadness that I regret to inform you of the passing of Brother Peter Susi, 61, who passed on Friday, April 3, 2020.

Brother Susi was a dedicated, and hardworking union member of Local 2881, Department of Environmental Management, RI Council 94, AFSCME and served as Treasurer for his Local.

Peter worked in the Division of Agriculture over 20 years.

He will be sorely missed by everyone.