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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF STELLA M. DEGREGORY

     Introduced By: Representatives Morgan, Giarrusso, Canario, McNamara, and Fogarty

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2018

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Stella

"The Star" DeGregory, a centenarian and life-long resident of the Town of West Warwick; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. DeGregory was a precious gift, born on Christmas Day, 1915, the

daughter of the late Humberto and Angela DeGregory, who had emigrated from Italy. She was

the sister of Viola DeGregory, and the late Mario DiGregorio, Jerry DeGregory, Anthony

DeGregory, Angela DeGregory, Mary Grace Rose DeGregory-Lancellotta, and Anna DeGregory-

Landry. In addition to her sister, she is survived by her cherished nephew and nieces, beloved

Goddaughters, numerous caring cousins, and many, many devoted friends; and

     WHEREAS, A graduate of West Warwick High School, Ms. DeGregory had also had

training in business and finance, and was employed as an office employee and secretary at a

number of Pawtuxet River Valley historic mill complexes, and at Royal Mills for Davidson

Brothers for many years, ultimately taking a position as Fiscal Payroll Clerk for the Grinnell

Corporation until her retirement in 1980; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. DeGregory loved her family and friends, theater and cats, and was

committed to her faith and a devoted parishioner at Sacred Heart Church. She was also active in

myriad civic activities that included a panoply of service to others including scouting, disabled

citizens’ visitations, and cultural support activities; and

     WHEREAS, With a wealth of charm and compassion, Ms. DeGregory leaves a legacy of

sweet moments that gave warmth to the souls and joy to the hearts of those who shared her life.

She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby offer our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends

of Ms. Stella M. DeGregory; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Ms. Viola DeGregory.

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