Providence

For upward of twenty years Anthony V. Pettine, of Providence, has maintained a progressively prominent position in the legal ranks of the city and is known and esteemed as one of the leading members of his profession in Rhode Island. Mr. Pettine is known for the sincerity and care with which he conducts his activities. He has at no time sought public acclaim, nor any political office, yet at times when there has been need of his services in matters beyond his private practice he has come valiantly to the front and acquitted himself with credit to his citizenship. He […]

From September, 1926, to the present writing (1930) Rev. W. O. Demers has been the able pastor of St. Patrick’s Church of Harrisville, Rhode Island. The history of St. Patrick’s parish goes back to the early 1850’s, when the few Catholics living in Pascoag and Harrisville attended the nearest church, which was in Woonsocket, or waited for the occasional visits of missionary priests from Providence. In the development of country towns which occurred during the first decade of the nineteenth century, 1850-60, Pascoag, which meant the entire surrounding district, was one of the first places to receive a pastor. On

From 1917 to the present writing, Rev. L. A. Malecki has been serving as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church of Central Falls, Rhode Island. St. Joseph’s parish was established in 1906 for the Polish Catholics of Central Falls and vicinity. The first pastor, Rev. Francis Keuger, organized the parish and for eleven years gave his time and energy to the task of building up the interests of church and parish. By 1915 the time seemed ripe for the erection of the present fine new church, which was completed in 1916. The following year the present pastor, Rev. L. A. Malecki,

The Church of St. Sebastian’s, of Providence, Rhode Island, was founded by its present pastor, Rev. James A. Craig, and its history is the story of Father Craig’s labors in its behalf and of the interest and encouragement of the Right Rev. William A. Hickey, D. D., Bishop of Providence. St. Sebastian’s parish was formed from portions of St. Joseph’s and Holy Name parishes, set off by the late Bishop Harkins in 1915. with Rev. James A. Craig as pastor. Having received his appointment, Father Craig said the first Mass for his people in St. Joseph’s school hall, March 14,

Member of the law firm of Clason, Brereton and Kingsley, Clifford A. Kingsley is a well-known attorney of Providence and an important figure in the business life of the State. He has risen to prominence through his connection with several firms, and has come to specialize in insurance and corporation law, together with probate work. Mr. Kingsley is also a director of several important commercial organizations and to all of these his services have proved of great value. Clifford Albro Kingsley was born at East Greenwich, Rhode Island, on May 21, 1889, a son of John H. and Angeline E.

Distinguished alike in the practice of law and in the sphere of public service, George Francis O’Shaunessy in his long career has won important success and wide reputation. Both Rhode Island and New York have benefited by his services in public office. His several terms in the United States Congress were of great value to the Nation. Mr. O’Shaunessy was born in Galway, Ireland, on May 1, 1868, a son of Stephen and Margaret (Flynn) O’Shaunessy. When he was only four years old he came to the United States with his parents, settling in New York City. From 1875 to

Providence long has been known for its progressive financiers and brokers, who make possible the expansion of industry creating new vitality in this field for all New England. Mr. Bixby, native of Providence, who has engaged as broker of securities and investments for a score of years, is one of the city’s outstanding men in financial affairs. His operations have proven a great constructive factor in the commercial and industrial progress of Rhode Island. His record is of interest. Born June 30, i860, Mr. Bixby is a son of Bernadotte and Susan Jackson (Moses) Bixby. His father, native of Hopkinton,

The services rendered by the late Edward Strong Clark to the Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company, of Providence, in various capacities, and latterly as senior vice-president, were invaluable. Having had supervision of the real estate and mortgage loans of the institution, his well known practical knowledge of business, both as to financial administration and investments were conducive to the further success and prestige of the company. In philanthropies and charities he gave much of his best thought for their development and usefulness. An outstanding feature of his exemplary life was his devotion to the cause of religion, and for many

Born in Rhode Island, and a lifelong resident of this State, James Henry Hurley has been a leading figure in real estate circles of Providence for well over a quarter of a century. Mr. Hurley began life in modest circumstances, and has risen to his present position solely through his own efforts. His success has not been achieved through wealth or chance or the influence of powerful friends. He is in the broadest sense a self-made man, being both the architect and builder of his own fortune. Mr. Hurley was born at Providence, Rhode Island, on December 24 1858, a

In the parish of Our Lady of Loreto, in Providence, Rhode Island, Rev. Dominic Dellarole is a true shepherd of his flock, and greatly beloved and respected by his people. The parish of Our Lady of Loreto was organized by Father Vincent Vican in 1920, but the time had not yet come for the building of a church. The first pastor, Rev. Peter Gorrett, now at Silver Lake, said Mass in a room in what was later the parochial residence. He worked faithfully for the development of the new parish and gave of his best to his people. On February