Janice Falcone dies at age 94
By Will Collette
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| Janice at the podium at a Charlestown Council meeting. Photo by Will Collette |
She was an active part of Charlestown's political scene speaking up at Town Council meetings on a variety of issues especially during the ten-year reign of the Charlestown Citizens Alliance (CCA).
I admired the way she kept her cool every time that CCA leader and Council President Tom Gentz would try to belittle her. Janice always stood her ground.
She will be missed.Here is her published obituary:
Janice Elaine Falcone, 94, beloved mother and grandmother passed on January 28, 2026, in the comforts of her home in Charlestown RI surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 28, 1931.
She was a hard-working woman. She was employed with Westerly cleaners and Ladd School. She also owned several businesses: The Charlestown Lounge and The General Stanton Inn and Flea market - with her husband, Angelo (Sonny) Falcone.
She was an avid traveler and collector.
She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Coon) Sherman and her husband James Sherman. 5 Grandchildren- Angela (Coon) Durfee, Robert C Bitgood, Angelique (Coon) Vargas, Jan (Scarber) Perry, and Jason Lee Scarber. 11 great grandchildren. 6 great great grandchildren. Numerous siblings and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Angelo (Sonny) Falcone, her Son Roland S. Coon and his Wife Simone (Poole) Coon, her daughter Lisa Ann (Coon) Scarber and her Husband Tyrone Scarber.
A memorial service to celebrate Janice's life will be held at Avery Funeral Home Hope Valley on Wednesday evening 4-6 pm. Funeral services at St. Pius church Westerly 12:30 pm.
Janice Elaine Falcone, 94, beloved mother and grandmother passed on January 28, 2026, in the comforts of her home in Charlestown RI surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 28, 1931.
She was a hard-working woman. She was employed with Westerly cleaners and Ladd School. She also owned several businesses: The Charlestown Lounge and The General Stanton Inn and Flea market - with her husband, Angelo (Sonny) Falcone.
She was an avid traveler and collector.
She is survived by her daughter, Beth (Coon) Sherman and her husband James Sherman. 5 Grandchildren- Angela (Coon) Durfee, Robert C Bitgood, Angelique (Coon) Vargas, Jan (Scarber) Perry, and Jason Lee Scarber. 11 great grandchildren. 6 great great grandchildren. Numerous siblings and friends.
She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years Angelo (Sonny) Falcone, her Son Roland S. Coon and his Wife Simone (Poole) Coon, her daughter Lisa Ann (Coon) Scarber and her Husband Tyrone Scarber.
A memorial service to celebrate Janice's life will be held at Avery Funeral Home Hope Valley on Wednesday evening 4-6 pm. Funeral services at St. Pius church Westerly 12:30 pm.
