Joseph Negro, 68, of Bristol, RI passed away unexpectedly at his residence on June 9, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Nadine (Carmone) Negro who died in 2002.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Negro and the late Dorothy A. (Estrella) Negro. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol community and was a 1976 graduate of the former Bristol High School. Joe received his degree from New England Tech.

Joe began his career working in the boat building industry in Bristol, and surrounding towns. He worked at Electric Boat in Groton as a part of the submarine drafting team. He then took his degree and shared his knowledge by teaching CAD and Drafting at Dighton-Rehoboth Tech and Newport High School. Joe was employed as a drafting engineer for Tiffany's for many years prior to his retirement.

He loved being with his family and his many friends, and would make new acquaintances wherever he went. He had a passion for sailing, kayaking, playing guitar, tinkering around his home, building model planes, and keeping a pristine yard.

Left to mourn his loss are his children Faith Negro of Pawtucket, RI, Agnes Negro of Warren, RI, and Vanessa Negro of Pawtucket, RI, as well as his beloved step-son, Chad Lambert of Bristol, RI and four granddaughters. He also leaves his siblings Virginia Allen and her husband, David Allen, of Moosup, CT, and Richard Negro and his partner, Julie Medina, of Franklin, MA, as well as several cousins and two generations of nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are warmly welcome to attend visitation on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, 141 State Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. There will be no public funeral cortege from the funeral home prior to Mass.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol, RI where he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Bristol, RI.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809. (401) 253-7110