Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

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...

Marie M. Mello

Marie M. Mello

Jul 26, 2022

Marie M. (Okerblom) Mello of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully on July 26th at the age of 88. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Born in Providence, Marie was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Keegan) Okerblom. In August of 1954 she married the late Albert M. Mello, Jr. and...

Jimmie Bailey

Jimmie Bailey

Jul 26, 2022

Jimmie Bailey, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his Warrenhome on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne(Salvaggio) Bailey for 20 years before his passing. Born in Kittery, ME, he was the son of the late Welfred Bailey and Iila Jean (Ransom) Betts. After high school, Jimmie served in the United...

George F. Haray

George F. Haray

Jul 26, 2022

George F. Haray, 95, passed away in Middletown on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Garvin) Haray. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was one of twelve children born to Michael and Mary Blanuar) Haray. After high school, George enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in World War II and Korea...

John F. Vittoria

John F. Vittoria

Jul 25, 2022

John F. Vittoria, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristol on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Arline (Chamberlain) Vittoria for 67 years before his passing. Born in Canonsburg, PA, John was the son of the late Alfonso and Angelina (Ferrara) Vittoria. John was born, raised, and educated in Pennsylvania before going off...

Phoebe Armillotto

Phoebe Armillotto

Jul 24, 2022

Phoebe (Donato) Armillotto, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Warren on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was the wife of the late Michael P. Armillotto. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late John and Santa (Russo) Donato. Phoebe worked for Raytheon for many years in their Quality Control Department. In her free time, she...

John C. Bruscato

John C. Bruscato

Jul 23, 2022

USN, Ret. CPO, John C. Bruscato passed away peacefully on July 23, 2022. Born in Bristol, RI, he was the son of the late Cosmo and Mary (Mello) Bruscato. John served in the Navy before retiring from service after 20 years. During his time in the Navy John served proudly aboard the U.S.S Forrestall and attained the rank of...

Ruth M. Ovalles

Ruth M. Ovalles

Jul 7, 2022

Ruth M. (Martin) Ovalles, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was married to her best friend, her late husband, John Ovalles for 54 years and they raised four children together. Ruth was born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Fannie Mae (Dolan) Martin....

Ms Susan A. Mccumber

Ms Susan A. Mccumber

Jul 4, 2022

On 4 July 2022, Navy Captain Susan Anne McCumber departed for her final change of station where it is certain she will be warmly welcomed aboard. Born on November 16, 1935 in Troy, New York, she was the daughter of Kenneth McCumber and Florence Church. She is predeceased by her brothers, Noel, Barry, Daniel and sister Christy and survived...