Descendants of Patrick Dargan/Dorgan and Johanna/Ann/Nancy/Anstice Flynn - Person Sheet
Descendants of Patrick Dargan/Dorgan and Johanna/Ann/Nancy/Anstice Flynn - Person Sheet
NameLoretta M. STORTI , F
Birth Date1929
Birth PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island
Death Date14 Oct 2023 Age: 94
Burial Date19 Oct 2023
Burial PlaceRhode Island Veterans Cemetery-301 South County Trail-Exeter, RI 02822
MotherHelena FINNERAN , F
Spouses
Birth Date9 Oct 1924
Birth PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island
Death Date27 Nov 2014 Age: 90
Death PlaceCranston, Rhode Island
Burial PlaceRhode Island Veterans Cemetery-301 South County Trail-Exeter, RI 02822
O PlacePoliceman, Providence, Rhode Island Police Force
MemoState of RI Department of Business Regulation; Providence, RI Police officer;
R MemoRoman Catholic
OccupationState of RI Department of Business Regulation; Providence, RI Police officer;
ReligionRoman Catholic
Last ResidenceCranston, RI
FatherJohn Henry MAGUIRE , Jr. , M (1884-1935)
MotherAnne Theresa DORGAN , F (1887-1975)
Marr Date30 May 1950
Marr PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island
ChildrenWilliam D. , M
 Gerry E. , M
 Matthew , M
Notes for Loretta M. STORTI
Obituary
Loretta M. (Storti) Maguire, 94, passed away on October 14, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Querino "Gerry" and Helena (Finneran) Storti. She was the wife of the late William D. Maguire, Sr.
Loretta was a longtime parishioner of St. Paul’s Church in Edgewood.  God and family were foremost throughout her life.  Loretta was a passionate and dedicated matriarch who quietly and by example guided her family and friends her entire life and beyond.  She loved gatherings because they allowed her to connect with a smile, a caring ear, and soft, positive words.
 Loretta was the loving mother of William D. Maguire, Jr., Gerry E. Maguire and his wife, Susan; Matthew Maguire and his wife, Susan; Mary M. Furney-O'Rourke and her husband, Scott; and Richard J. Maguire and daughter-in-law Sheila; cherished grandmother of Kara, Caitlin, Hope, Sean, Leah, Zachary, Cole, Molly, Grace, Hannah, and John; step grandmother of Stephanie and Ryan; and great-grandmother of Robin and Kian. She was the sister of the late Frances and Helena Storti, her twin Lorraine Graziano, Richard,  Francis, Donald, and Raymond Storti. Loretta loved her many dogs over the years.
Loretta’s funeral will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 8:45 a.m. from “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Paul Church, 30 Warwick Avenue, Cranston. Burial will follow in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. VISITATION will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at “WOODLAWN” Funeral Home.
Instead of flowers, memorial donations are greatly appreciated to HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 No. Main St., Providence, 02904.
Please share memories and condolences at www.Woodlawnri.com.
Notes for William Dennis (Spouse 1)
William D. Maguire Sr.
BIRTH
9 Oct 1924
DEATH
27 Nov 2014 (aged 90)
Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
BURIAL
Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Exeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
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MEMORIAL ID
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Bill Maguire’s obituary appeared in the Providence Journal:

MAGUIRE, WILLIAM D., SR. 90, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014, at home. He was the beloved husband of Loretta M. (Storti) Maguire for 64 years and a son of the late John and Anne (Dorgan) Maguire. William was the loving father of William D. Maguire, Jr., Gerry E. Maguire and his wife, Susan; Matthew Maguire and his wife, Susan; Mary M. Furney-O'Rourke and her husband, Scott; and Richard J. Maguire and his wife, Sheila; loving grandfather of Kara, Caitlin, Hope, Sean, Leah, Zachary, Cole, Molly, Grace, Hannah and John. He was the brother of Anne Morgan, Patricia Maguire, and the late Helen McDermott, Hope Gaynor, Mary, John, Joseph, and Francis Maguire. Mr. Maguire retired from the State of RI Department of Business Regulation and was a former police officer for the Providence PD, Army veteran of WWII, and recipient of the Purple Heart and Army Combat Infantry Badge, Past Grand Knight St. Paul Knights of Columbus, and Gold Member of the PAC. He coached for many years for Edgewood-South Elmwood Little League and was involved with local Cranston politics. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 2, at 9 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, Cranston, RI 02905, will be appreciated.
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