Marshall "Bruce" Mann 1947-2024 Marshall (Bruce) Mann, 77, of Coventry, RI passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 18, 1947, in Chicago, IL. He was the husband of Doreen M. (Giles) Mann. They were married for fifty years. He was the son of the late Stuart and Delores (Dutton) Mann. Bruce served in many capacities in RI soccer which included coaching, league president, and referee coordinator for Coventry Soccer. Over his decades long career in the sport, he trained and mentored thousands of soccer officials from youth to the college level and beyond. He officiated soccer at the highest national and collegiate levels. Bruce was a State Youth Administrator, State Direction of Instruction, and State Director of Assessment. He was president of numerous soccer programs, including high school, college and semi-professional. Some of those individuals who Bruce mentored would come back years later and thank him, not just for helping them in their career in soccer, but making them a better person overall. Because of his storied soccer career, he was inducted into the New England Soccer Hall of fame, The RIGSO Hall of fame, and the RI Soccer hall of Fame. Bruce is survived by his wife Doreen, his son Corey Mann and wife Vanessa, his daughter Nicole Parrillo and husband Eric Parrillo, eight grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Marcia Robbins. *As published by Gorton-Menard Funeral Home on May 4, 2024

Frank Masiello 1941-2023 Frank Masiello 81, of Coventry, passed away Mon. July 17th with his loving family by his side after a brief illness. He was the husband of Elaine A. (Petras) Masiello for 53 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph and Bessie (Hoopis) Masiello. Frank graduated from Cranston High School, class of 1959. Frank enlisted in the US Air Force serving in Vietnam as a dog handler in the Security Forces detachment, before an honorable discharge. While in Southeast Asia, Frank honed his skills in Martial Arts. He was a 4th Degree Black Belt in Judo and a Master in Chinese Boxing. Sensei Frank practiced and taught these skills for over 60 years, was highly respected, and a mentor to many. Frank was employed as a purchasing agent at Foxwoods Resort Casino before retiring in 2009, previously employed in purchasing at Colonial Machine & Tool Inc. in Coventry for 30 years. Frank was active in youth and Interscholastic Soccer holding positions as coach, referee, and past president and Hall of Fame Inductee of RIGSO. Frank was the father of Gregory Masiello and the late Joseph Masiello. He was the brother of Harry Masiello and wife Linda of Coventry and Robert Masiello and wife Michele of Cranston. He is survived by his grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. *As published by the Ianotti Funeral Home, July 2023

Alexandre "Alex" Loussarevian 1933-2022 On Sunday, August 28, long-time Providence resident Alexandre Loussarevian 89, passed away while surrounded by his loved ones. Widely and affectionately known as "Frenchy," he immigrated to the US in 1968. He is survived by his sister Catherine Loussarevian Milan and her husband Andre Milan of France, his son Philippe Loussarevian in Japan, his daughter Sonia Loussarevian, his stepchildren Rosemary and Peter and their children, his nephew Patrick Milan and the Loussarevian families in France, the Hussian and Meguerditchian families, also of France, the Sahagian family and his godchild, Michael Sahagian, of Boston, the Hudson family, and his numerous friends and associates. Alexandre was a dedicated Rhode Island state employee for over 26 years, and was a loyal member of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers. In addition to officiating lacrosse, he was for many decades a familiar figure on soccer fields throughout Rhode Island. Over the course of his long and esteemed officiating career that spanned almost 60 years, he was inducted into the Rhode Island Soccer Officials Association Hall of Fame in 2010, and the Rhode Island Girls Soccer Officials Hall of Fame in 2017. *As published by the Nardolillo Funeral Home, August 2022

Erika Danner 1940-2020 Erika (Basel) Danner, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Gerhard Danner for 57 years. They would have celebrated their 58th anniversary this June. Born in Eschenfelden, Germany, she was one of eight children of the late Otto and Emma Basel. Erika came to the US in 1959 where she began her own family and made a loving home. She was a longtime member of the German American Cultural Society in Pawtucket. Erika was the founder of the Pawtucket Youth Soccer League and a referee for many soccer leagues throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Besides her loving husband, she leaves two sons, Gary Danner and his wife Sherry of Seekonk, and Rene Danner and his fiancee Karen Kaiser of Pawtucket; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and seven siblings, including Lore Kennet of Pawtucket. Services and internment were private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the German American Cultural Sociaty, 78 Carter Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861 would be appreciated. *As published by the Willam Tripp Funeral Home, May 2020

Jack Breetveld 1937-2018 Jack Breetveld, 80, passed away on January 18, 2018. He was a big, warm Dutchman who emigrated to the US in 1960. He worked at Brown University for 39 years, most of that time as a manager in the physics department. Jack was a passionate and admired soccer referee for many years. He was a national referee and a national assessor, mentoring younger referees. He took special pleasure in officiating for the children and grandchildren of former players he knew. He is survived by his longtime companion, Madeline Klein; his sister Hannie Verheij and her husband Wim and family in the Netherlands; his brother Frank Breetveld and his wife Wilma and family, also in the Netherlands; two dogs and two cats; and many loving friends. A memorial service was held on Monday, January 22, 2018, at 11am in the Chapel of Hope and Memory in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. *As published in The Providence Journal on Jan. 20, 2018

Alerino "Al" Iacobo 1944-2010 Alerino Iacobo, 65, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010, in his home in Murrieta, California. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Daphne, and sons Eric and Aaron. Born in Roccamonfina, Italy, he grew up in Providence and lived in Bristol for 32 years. An alumnus of URI, Middlebury College and the University of Florence, he taught Spanish and Italian in Providence schools, retiring in 2006. Al coached athletic teams, was a soccer and lacrosse referee, and became and avid and skilled golfer. A memorial mass was held on Friday, October 8 at Mount Carmel Church, State Street, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations in Al's memory may be made to UCSD Moores Cancer Center or Hospice of the Valleys. *As published in The Providence Journal on Oct. 6, 2010

Charles "Chuck" Rosenblum 1949-2008 Charles Rosenblum, 58, of West Greenwich and New Port Richey, FL, died on September 25th in New Port Richey after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Terry Heath. Besides his wife, he is survived by several cousins. Born in St. Augustine, FL, he was raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Rhode Island after attending college in New Hampshire. He worked for the State of RI Department of Human Services in the appeals office before retiring in 2006. He was a youth basketball referee for many years as a member of the IAABO84. He loved the game of golf and all animals large and small. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rhode Island SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915. *As published in The Providence Journal on Oct. 1, 2008