Luis M. Azevedo, 79, of Barrington, RI, a former Bristol, RI resident, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on September 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Margarida (Silva) Azevedo.

Born in San Miguel, Portugal on March 1, 1947, he was a son of Manuel and Maria Azevedo. He was raised and educated in his native country of Portugal and resided there until immigrating to the United States.

In Portugal, Mr. Azevedo was a professional futball player, was a champion ping pong player and was a member of a roller hockey team.

He was a veteran of the Portuguese Army.

As a professional machinist and boat builder, Mr. Azevedo was employed by various companies including Dyer Boats and Carol Marine prior to his retirement many years ago.

Mr. Azevedo had been a resident of Barrington since 1977 having moved to the community from Bristol.

He treasured the times spent fishing, boating, "tinkering" around his home but mostly cherished the times spent with his four grandsons creating lifelong memories to cherish.

Mr. Azevedo was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Bristol.

In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons: Luis M. Azevedo and his wife, Heather (Lass) Azevedo, of Riverside, RI and Frank Azevedo and his wife, Stacey (Couitt) Azevedo, of Barrington, RI; his four grandsons: Tyler Azevedo, Andrew Azevedo, Nathan Azevedo and Matthew Azevedo; his siblings: Fernanda Vieira, Jamie Azevedo, Oliver Azevedo, Alvaro Azevedo, Manuela DeMelo and Rosa Farizo; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

He was the brother of the late Sofia Silva, Artur Azevedo, Lillian Bergantim and Teresa Rodrigues.

All are warmly welcome to attend Visitation on Monday, October 5, 2026, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI.

The Funeral will be held from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Elizabeth's Church, Wood Street, Bristol.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol.

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