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Marsha McGrath (Quinn), 76, Lincoln and North Providence
Aug. 6, 1944 – June 9, 2021
Passed away peacefully at her Florida home on June 9, 2021. Marsh was born in Central Falls, RI and later moved to North Providence, RI after she was married. She graduated from Central Falls High School and later went on to work as a clerk at Texas Instruments for over 20 years. A job she thoroughly enjoyed.
Marsha was the beloved wife of Douglas L. McGrath, married 57 years, and was a resident of Lincoln & North Providence, Mother of three celebrated children, son Douglas McGrath, Jr. & wife Beth McGrath, daughter Kelli McGrath DiDomencio & husband Jeffrey DiDomenico and son Shawn McGrath & wife Marni McGrath. She leaves behind five wonderful grandchildren, Jacob McGrath DiDomenico, Noah McGrath DiDomenico, Austin McGrath, Morgan McGrath and Nathan McGrath.
She was a beloved daughter to the late James & Jane Quinn and sister to the late James Quinn, Dennis Quinn, the late Peter Quinn, Sheila Belanger, Gail (Maureen) Johnson, Jimmy Quinn and Brain Quinn.
She was known to her family and friends as a kind and gentle woman who adored her family. Anyone who knew Marsha was aware of her enjoyment of bingo, playing Yahtzee with her family, her Catholic Faith and reading a good book. She never had a bad word to say about anyone.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 26th at 11:00am at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary located on 1081 Mineral Spring Avenue. All family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral mass, as well as the funeral luncheon, which will be held immediately following the service at Sorrento’s Restaurant on 1848 Smith Street, North Providence.
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Home, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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Richard Warren Rustay, 82, Barefoot Bay
February 03, 1939 – June 15, 2021
Mr. Richard Warren Rustay, 82, of Barefoot Bay, passed away June 15, 2021.
He was born February 3, 1939 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to the late Fred Joseph Rustay and Edith Rebecca Bell Rustay.
At a young age Richard answered the call to serve his country and served in the United States Armed Forces. He completed his Basic Training in Fayetteville, North Carolina and went on to serve for 4 years as a Paratrooper.
After his time in the army, Richard went on to be a Chemical Engineer for Exxon.
Richard was a member of the Cornerstone Masonic Lodge in Linden New Jersey and was the Former President and Member of Linden Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, and gardening, but most of all he enjoyed time with his family and friends. He treated everyone as if they were family and filled the fatherly role of being “Dad” to many. He will be truly missed.
In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his loving wife Patricia Rustay in 1999, his sister Shirley Coleman, his brother Fred Rustay and lifelong friends that did everything together and now they’re together again, Joe Valian and Mickey Leash.
Survivors include his children, daughter Sherrie Waltz, son Robert Rustay (wife Kim); grandchildren, Sean Waltz, Kaitlin Place (husband Corey Place Sr.), Dana Waltz, Kianna Rustay and Ian Rustay; great-grandchildren, Corey Place Jr., Faith Place and Evelyn Place; sister Karen Tevlin; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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Grace B. Pollitt, 89, Vero Beach
February 29, 1932 – June 16, 2021
Grace B. Pollitt of the Bronx, NY and Vero Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Grace was born in the Bronx, NY, on February 29, 1932 to Royal and Mary (Sullivan) Pollitt. She was the beloved sister and sister-in-law of Roy and Jean (Godfrey) Pollitt, Vero Beach, FL. She is also survived by 4 nieces and nephews and their spouses, Jeanine and Jack McGuinness, Bethesda, MD, Maureen and Chris Zaback, Rye, NY, Roy and Jenn Pollitt, Goldens Bridge, NY, and Elizabeth and Eric Paisner, Washington DC, and 11 great nieces and nephews.
She attended Villa Maria Academy and soon after began her 37 year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She went on to have second and third careers in banking and at the Archdiocese of New York. Prior to moving to The Brennity in Vero Beach, Grace was a resident of the Bronx for 87 years where she enjoyed playing tennis and golf, sunning and hot dogs at the Turner Club, almost daily walks to Dunkin Donuts with neighbors, Monday mornings volunteering at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, and time with friends at the Northeast Bronx Senior Center. She spent many happy days at Ponquogue Beach in Hampton Bays and was an avid Yankee fan. No matter where Grace traveled, she always ran into one of her many lifelong friends. Her greatest loves were chocolate, her family and her many close friends. She will be greatly missed.
A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. John of the Cross, Vero Beach, FL at 10am. Internment will be scheduled at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Grace’s name can be made to the Northeast Bronx Senior Center at St. Benedict’s Church, 2968 Bruckner Blvd., Bronx, NY 10465 (https://stbenedictchurchny.churchgiving.com/).
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