Obituaries

Angela Adelaide (Andrade) Burke Bristol School Nurse/Practitioner, Lifelong Volunteer and Artist Angela A. (Andrade) Burke, age 93, of The Willows Assisted Living in Warren passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late James E. (Jim) Burke. Jim initially won Angela over by sweeping the Sunset Bakery floor at the end of her shift while they were classmates at Colt Memorial High School, Class of 1947. They were married in...

William James Satterfield, III, 88 of Bristol passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann (O’Neill) Satterfield. William, “Bill”, was born on March 2, 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Marion A. Gist and the late William James Satterfield, II. After Bill graduated from Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey, he went on to study at Newark College of Engineering. He graduated with a degree in chemical...

Linda J. (Lucaski) Serbst, 75, formerly of Bristol, passed away at her East Providence home on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick W. Serbst, Jr. for 32 years before his passing in 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rita (Bain) Lucaski. Linda was a graduate of the Newport Hospital School of Nursing, and went on to proudly served in the U.S Army Nurse Corp. Following her honorable discharge, Linda worked for Dr. Paul...

Mr. Jerome M. “Bully” Squatrito, age 81 of 19 Gorham Place, Bristol, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Tonella P. (Pereira) Squatrito, his wife of 60 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Fortunato J. “Foote” and Elizabeth L. (Ascoli) Squatrito. Jerome was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol, class of 1959, attended Cranwell Prep School in 1960...

Ms. Irene V. Cavalieri, age 96 of Congregational Street, Bristol, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Scalabrini Villa at Bay View, North Kingstown, RI. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Josephine (Grazioso) Cavalieri. Irene was a Mathematics Teacher at Portsmouth High School for 25 years, retiring in 1990. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Bristol. She is survived by many nieces, nephew, great nieces and great...

Jeannete C. Desilets, 102, of Bristol passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Dawn Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Woonsocket she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Antonionette (Basaillion) Desilets. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1 PM. Burial will be private.

Maria Laura Gois (Goes), 96, of Bristol passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. Born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Alvaro and Luzia (Silva) Simao. Maria was a long time communicant of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Bristol. Maria was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed sewing and making clothes. She loved to travel but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her...

Marie L. (Diodati) Calandra, age 83, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest J. Calandra Sr. for 59 years before his passing in 2019. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Sadie (Lawrence) Diodati. She was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol, Class of 1956. After graduation, Marie worked in the Secretarial field for many years. Marie married Ernest in 1960, and...

Salvatore “Pa” Gaglio, 95, of Bristol passed away in Warren on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was the husband of the late Madeleine (Rene) Gaglio. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Theresa (Palmeri) Gaglio. Salvatore worked as a Wire Worker for Kaiser Aluminum for many years. Salvatore is survived by his children: Patricia Brancato (David), Jane Balzano (John), Joseph Gaglio (Lucia), Nicholas Gaglio, James Gaglio; his grandchildren: Audrey Gaglio (Sheryl), Mark...

Ms. Charlotte M. (Stanzione) Whiteside, age 75 formerly of Church Street, Bristol, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Ralph F. and Agnes F. (Foley) Stanzione. Charlotte was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol, Class of 1965. She was an Administrative Assistant for 35 years at Raytheon Corporation in Portsmouth, retiring in 2012. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...