Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Rosemary Amaral

Rosemary Amaral

Jan 16, 2023

Rosemary Amaral, 79, passed away from heart failure on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Port Shore Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born in Bristol and raised on Burton Street, she lived in Ponta Gorda, FL for the last 10 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pasquarelli) Amaral. A member of Bristol High School graduating...

Pamela Jean Meyer

Pamela Jean Meyer

Jan 13, 2023

Pamela Jean (Angell) Meyer, 74, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late James Meyer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Jean "Perry" Foley. Pamela leaves behind her children: Kate Meyer Dolan and James Meyer, Jr.; her grandchild: Madison Dolan; her brother:...

Marjorie M. Corcoran

Marjorie M. Corcoran

Jan 12, 2023

Marjorie "Marge" M. Corcoran, 88, of Bristol, RI, died peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, January 12, with family by her side. Marjorie was born in Bristol, and graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1952. In her earlier years, Marjorie loved her work at St. Joseph's Hospital as a Maternity Ward Aide, as a Home Caregiver, and...

Charles H. Vermette

Charles H. Vermette

Jan 11, 2023

Charles H. Vermette, 81, passed away peacefully at his Bristol home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, surrounded by friends who loved him. Born in Cranston, Charlie was the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Warner) Vermette. He was predeceased by his brother Dick and is survived by his sister, Betsy Reynolds. Charlie graduated from East Providence High School....

Brigadier General Michael T. Byrnes, Us Army

Brigadier General Michael T. Byrnes, Us Army

Jan 9, 2023

Michael T. Byrnes Brigadier General Michael T. Byrnes, US Army Ret., age 76 passed away after a long illness on January 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. A native of Bristol, Rhode Island, he was a son of the late Thomas H. and Constance G. (Campanella) Byrnes, Jr. He attended local schools graduating from Colt Memorial High School...

Ms Susan Foley-Slusarski

Ms Susan Foley-Slusarski

Jan 7, 2023

Ms. Susan (Travers) Foley-Slusarski, age 60 of Russell Avenue, Bristol, died Saturday, January 7, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer in the warm embrace of her three children. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was the beloved daughter of the late Adeline Mary (Barboza) Travers and Joseph D. Travers. Susan was a graduate...

Michael Ruggiero

Michael Ruggiero

Dec 22, 2022

Dr. Michael Ruggiero, Phd. 79, of Bristol RI, passed away Thursday December 22, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born and raised in Bristol RI where he graduated from Colt High School in 1961 where he was awarded Scholar-Athlete earning 7 letters. He attended Providence College, andCatholic University and studied at Middlebury College. He then...

Sharon K. Ritchie

Sharon K. Ritchie

Dec 15, 2022

Sharon K. Ritchie (Cher), 65, passed away on December 15th in Fort Myers, FL. Born in Providence, RI, she resided in Warren, RI for most of her life before retiring to Fort Myers, FL with her beloved dog, Chloe. She spent her career in clerical work for the State of Rhode Island. Auntie Cher, as she was known to...

Agnes A. Costa

Agnes A. Costa

Dec 14, 2022

Agnes Aggie Sousa Costa 90, of Bristol passed away at the Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was a lifelong Bristolian and was married to her late husband, Joseph Joe Costa , for 65 years. She was the daughter of the late Virginio and Margaret Sousa. Aggie was a long-term employee of the Silver...

Marjorie T. Prenda

Marjorie T. Prenda

Dec 12, 2022

Marjorie T. (Matta) Prenda, 94, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, December 12, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Manuel Prenda for 48 years before his passing in 1995. Born in Rutland, MA, she was the daughter of the late Egidio and Elizabeth (Erano) Matta. Marjorie graduated from Rutland High School in...

Kay Anthony Lewis

Kay Anthony Lewis

Dec 7, 2022

On December 7, 2022 the Honorable Judge Kay Anthony Lewis was called home to the Lord in Lakeside, Arizona at the age 86. Judge Lewis was born on April 20, 1936 in Cibecue, Arizona to his parents the late, Robert and Mary (Gilson) Lewis. He was a veteran of The United States Navy serving active duty during the Korean...

Wilda Davis

Wilda Davis

Dec 1, 2022

Wilda Davis, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Davis, Jr. for 64 years before his passing in 2016. Born in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Yvonne (Couchaine) Bazinet. She lived in Tiverton, RI for 57 years....

Catherine M. Dusel

Catherine M. Dusel

Nov 27, 2022

Catherine M. Dusel (Murphy), 79, passed away at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence on Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was the devoted wife of John C. "Jack" Dusel, III for 55 years before her passing. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Susan (Boylan) Murphy. Kathy began her career as an assistant...

Stephen P. Parella

Stephen P. Parella

Nov 22, 2022

Stephen P. Parella, 48, passed away unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. A lifelong Bristolian, Stephen was the devoted son of Josephine E. Parella. Steve was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Stephen is survived by his mother Josephine, his aunts and uncles, many cousins...

Joseph Correia Silva

Joseph Correia Silva

Nov 21, 2022

Joseph Correia Silva, 79, of Bristol passed away peacefully at Philip Hulitar Hospice center on Monday, November 21, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Theresa (Rapoza) Silva for 55 years before his passing. Born on the Azorean island of Faial, he was the son of the late Joaquim and Maria (Moitoso) Silva. Joseph was a communicant of St....

Geraldine E. Turbeville

Geraldine E. Turbeville

Nov 17, 2022

Geraldine Elizabeth Turbeville, 69, died unexpectedly on November 17, 2022 at her home in Providence, RI. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Harold L. Turbeville and the late Geraldine M. (Garvin) Turbeville. She was a graduate of Warren High School Class of 1971 and attended Rhode Island Junior College. She later earned her Masters...

Ms Barbara Jean Dipalma

Ms Barbara Jean Dipalma

Nov 15, 2022

Barbara J. DiPalma, 78, of Bristol, passed away November 15, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Peter & Victoria (Soldano) DiPalma. A graduate of Rhode Island College, Barbara was a dedicated elementary and special education teacher for more than 35 years. She taught in Portsmouth, RI and Bristol, RI; she was later Head Teacher and a grant...

Mr Joseph F. Negro

Mr Joseph F. Negro

Nov 10, 2022

Mr. Joseph F. Negro, age 95 of Greylock Road, Bristol, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at his home, following an unexpected illness. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Estrella) Negro, his wife of 61 years, who preceded him in death in January of 2017. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of...

Angela Pirri

Angela Pirri

Oct 18, 2022

Angela N. (Corona) Pirri, 90, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Frank D. Butch Pirri. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Adelia (Natalizia) Corona. Angela was a communicant of Our Lady of...

Mr Eric Battcher Sr.

Mr Eric Battcher Sr.

Oct 16, 2022

Eric Battcher, Sr. July 19, 1954 - October 16, 2022 Raised in Bristol, RI, he was a son of the late Reinhard Battcher Jr. and the late Dorisse Lauretta (Joubert) Battcher. Eric passed away at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. Eric had a great love for his hometown of Bristol and enjoyed many happy hours on the...