Memoriam

Brother Michael Lavallee was a graduate of the Apprenticeship Program and was initiated in October 1982.  Before retiring in October 2017, Brother Lavallee worked for various contractors that included BT Equipment, John Rocchio Corporation and Cardi Corporation.  Brother Lavallee passed away November 24, 2024.

Brother Ronald D’Ambruoso was initiated in January 1977. Before retiring in October 2001, Brother D’Ambruoso worked for Gansett Steel and Cardi Corporation.  After retiring from Local 57, Brother D’Ambruoso was hired by the State of Rhode Island as the Chief Hoisting Engineer.  Brother D’Ambruoso passed away on October 23, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.providencejournal.com/obituaries/ppvp0994849

Brother Craig Loomis was initiated in February 1954.  Before retiring in March 1988, Brother Loomis worked for BT Equipment.  Brother Loomis passed away on November 20, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.marianiandson.com/tributes/Craig-Loomis

Brother Roger Sweeney was initiated in October 1979. Before retiring in January 2017, Brother Sweeney worked for Forte Brothers and Cardi Corporation.  Brother Sweeney passed away on October 5, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.brownfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Roger-SweeneyJr

Brother Ronald Ballou was initiated in November 1993. Before retiring in May 2008, Brother Ballou worked for various contractors including Flett Company, George Cairns and Sons and Rosciti Construction.  Brother Ballou passed away on September 14, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.thequinnfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ronald-R-Ballou?obId=33109240

Brother John Moran was initiated in June 1986. Before retiring in December 2003, Brother Moran worked for various contractors including Marino Crane and Cardi Corporation.  Brother Moran passed away on September 10, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.averystortifuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Moran?obId=33053658

Brother Lionel Sabourin was initiated in February 1968. Before retiring in April 1997, Brother Sabourin worked for various contractors, that included MA Gammino, D’Ambra Construction and Campanelli & Cardi. Brother Sabourin passed away on August 1, 2024.

Brother Ronald Horta was initiated in July 1981.  Before retiring in February 2010, Brother Horta was employed by various contractors which included, Shank/Balfour Beatty, Greystone Equipment, LLC, and Cardi Corporation. Brother Horta passed away on May 17, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.iannottifh.com/obituary/RONALD-HORTA.

Brother David Taylor was initiated in July 2001. Before retiring in March 2012, Brother Taylor was employed by various contractors which included, D’Ambra Construction, DF Pray and Fleet Construction. Brother Taylor passed away on May 10, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.robbinsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/david-taylor

Brother Leonard Pezza was initiated in November 1961. Before retiring in April 1998, Brother Pezza was the owner operator of C. Pezza & Sons and Material Sand & Stone. Brother Pezza passed away on April 3, 2024.

Obituary: https://www.providencejournal.com/obituaries/ppvp0778789