"Dick, my deepest sympathy to you and your family"
In loving memory of
Carmen John D'Urso
May 10, 1913 - September 26, 2005
PORTSMOUTH, RI - Carmen John DUrso, of 125 Quaker Hill Lane, Portsmouth, RI formerly of 3106 East Main Road Portsmouth, died Monday September 26, 2005. He was the husband of Helen D?Urso of Portsmouth.Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 10, 1913, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Jacqueline D?Urso.Mr. D?Urso was a welder and a welding instructor. While serving in the US Navy during WWII he taught welding to enlisted men, and continued to teach welding after his service. After his retirement he moved to Portsmouth in 1974. He was a Fourth Degree and Past Grand Knight of the Portsmouth Knights of Columbus, a member of St. Anthonys Church, and the Order of Carmelites. Carmen was an avid tennis player and an active volunteer on the cable TV program ?Senior Journal? with his wife. Besides his wife of 59 years, he is survived by his sons Richard DUrso and wife Pauline of Portsmouth, RI, and Joseph DUrso of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, his daughter Francine Martin of Richmond, VA, and five grandchildren Dr. Lynette DUrso D.V.M., A.C.V.I.M. Cardiology, Brian DUrso Ph.D., Gregory DUrso, Richard Martin, and Christopher Martin.He is preceded in death by one sister. His funeral will be held Friday September 30, 2005 at 11:00am in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be at St.Columbas Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Thursday September 29, 2005 from 6-9pm in the Connors Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport Bristol Counties, Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"I am sorry for your loss. I did not know him but, it is indicated that he lead a full and rich life. I know you have many rich memories of him. Please consider this in your sorrow. My condolences, Al Brunson"
"To the D'Urso family - I just want to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your father/grandfather. My parents Danny/Micki Thomas lived down the hall from your parents at Aquidneck Place. It was always a great pleasure to see him. He was always smiling and he and your mom were so cute together. I actually have pictures of them with my daughters from last Halloween when we trick or treated at Aquidneck Place. He will be missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Lisa, Kamryn and Kayleigh Sims"