Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

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...

Jesse P. Sousa

Jesse P. Sousa

Oct 14, 2022

Jesse P. Sousa, 71, of Bristol passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Newport Hospital. Born in Providence, RI, Jesse was the son of the late Augustine P. Sousa, Sr. and the late Lauretta (St. Laurent) Sousa. Jesse graduated from De LaSalle in 1969, He also worked for Stop and Shop for many years. Jesse is survived by...

Paula T. Richards-Sousa

Paula T. Richards-Sousa

Oct 11, 2022

Paula Theresa Richards-Sousa, 71, of Bristol RI, passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was the beloved wife and travel companion of David Sousa for the last 15 years. Paula was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa (Stanzione) Gaglio. Paula grew up in Bristol, a town she loved and...

Mr Theodore J. Moskala

Mr Theodore J. Moskala

Oct 2, 2022

Mr. Theodore J. Moskala, age 91 of Paull Street, Bristol, died peacefully Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Doris A. (Murgo) Moskala, his beloved wife of 60 years. Born in Aliquippa, PA, the son of the late Franciszek and Helena (Grabeusz) Moskala. He was also affectionately known by...

Mrs. Ida Silva

Mrs. Ida Silva

Oct 1, 2022

Mrs. Ida (Silvia) Silva, age 99 of Wood Street, Bristol, died peacefully, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving children and their families. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. "Rocky" Silva, Sr., her husband of 68 years, who preceded her in death in August of 2010. Born in Bristol and a lifelong...

Elizabeth Ann Ruggiero

Elizabeth Ann Ruggiero

Sep 23, 2022

Dr. Elizabeth Ann (Goglia) Ruggiero, 78, of Rehoboth passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 23, 2022, in her husbands arms with her devoted daughter by her side.? She was the devoted wife of Charles J. Ruggiero for 57 years before her passing. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late...

Joseph J. Marques

Joseph J. Marques

Sep 5, 2022

Joseph Marques, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his Middletown home on September 5, 2022. Born in Newport, RI, Joe was the son of the late Evelyn (Fernandes) Nann and the late John Marques of Middletown and the grandson of the late Joseph Fernandes and Evelyn Fernandes of Middletown. A 1984 graduate of Middletown High School. Joseph was extremely talented...

Ms Rita Marie Bloomer

Ms Rita Marie Bloomer

Sep 4, 2022

Rita Marie Bloomer, age 64, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Raised in Bristol, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Perry and Anita Bloomer, Rita is survived by her sister, Dorene Bloomer of Riverside, Rhode Island, and brothers, Perry Bloomer Jr. of Bristol, Rhode Island, and Kenneth Bloomer of Tiverton, Rhode Island. Rita...

Maria L. Weiser

Maria L. Weiser

Aug 13, 2022

Maria L. (DaSilva) Weiser, 90, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was the wife of Herbert Weiser. Born in the Azores, she was one of twelve children born to the late Manuel and Mariana (Rebello) DaSilva. Maria was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Church in Bristol. A simple woman, she...

Bertha Agatiello

Bertha Agatiello

Aug 7, 2022

Bertha (Saccoccio) Agatiello of Bristol, died on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Anthony E. Agatiello. Bertha leaves three children: Paul Agatiello of Bristol, Claire Agatiello Kent of Manchester, NH and Nancy Agatiello and her husband, Gus Gonzalez of Burlingame, CA. She leaves six grandchildren: Anthony D. Agatiello, Noah Kent and his wife Grace...

Alfred "Fred" Andrade

Alfred "Fred" Andrade

Aug 5, 2022

Alfred Fred Andrade, 79, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Annes Hospital in Fall River, MA after months of failing health. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Manuel and Inez (Casemira) Andrade. He was a Truck Driver and Union Member of Teamsters Local 526 while he...

Joseph E. Travers Jr.

Joseph E. Travers Jr.

Jul 29, 2022

Joseph Edward Travers, Jr, 50, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fall River, MA on October 3, 1971. Joseph (Jay) graduated from Bristol High School in 1990 and Hall Institute of Technology in 1991 with a diploma in Architectural Structural Drafting and Interior Design Technology. Joseph...