Memoriam

Brother John Corse was initiated in April 1974.  From the time of his initiation until his retirement in October 2017, Brother Corso was the owner operator for Maplewood Excavating. Brother Corso passed away on April 12, 2025.

Obituary: https://www.nardolillofh.com/obituaries/john-corso

Brother Dennis Lefebvre was initiated in April 1983. Before retiring in July 2023, Brother Lefebvre worked for S&R Corporation, New England Building and Bridge and Green Acres. Brother Lefebvre passed away on February 9, 2025.

Obituary: https://www.trippfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dennis-lefebvre/#!/Obituary

Brother John Klang was initiated in April 1964. Before retiring in July 2002, Brother Klang worked for Geo Systems, Guild Drilling and American Equipment and Fabrication. Brother Klang passed away on January 26, 2025.

Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/swansea-ma/john-klang-12215812

Brother James Andrade was a graduate of the Apprenticeship program and was initiated in March 1999.  Brother Andrade was a U.S. Navy SEABEE veteran and was reactivated to active duty for overseas duty after 911.  Brother Andrade worked for various contractors before retiring in November 2018 due to illness. Brother Andrade passed away on February 27, 2025.

Obituary: https://www.brownfuneralhomes.com/obituary/James-AndradeSr

Brother Ronald Fiske was initiated in June 1993. Before his untimely passing, Brother Fiske worked for various contractors that included, Fleet Construction, Pytko Construction, Narragansett Improvement and most recently Manafort Brothers, where he served as a union steward for Local 57. Brother Fiske passed away February 9, 2022.

Obituary: https://www.nardolillofh.com/obituaries/ronald-fiske

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