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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Jerome A. Squatrito
Jun 28, 2022
Jerome A. Squatrito, 79, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He was the loving husband and high school sweetheart of Elaine (DaPonte) Squatrito for 56 years before his passing. Born and raised in Bristol with his sisters Nina McCarthy and the late Joyce Simoes, he was the son of the late Matthew and Anna...
Mary C. Stewart
Jun 26, 2022
Mary C. (Pinto) Stewart, 96, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Walter M. Stewart, Jr. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Carmela (Balzano) Pinto. Mary was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She...
Mrs. Paula C. Ruggeri
Jun 22, 2022
Mrs. Paula C. (James) Ruggeri, age 71 of Beachmount Avenue, Bristol and formerly of Middletown, died peacefully Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Richard A. Ruggeri, her husband of almost 50 years. Born and raised in Newport, she was a daughter of the late Curtis and Katherine (Lawton)...
Michael P. Rogers
Jun 21, 2022
Michael P. Rogers, 47, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family on June 21, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Danielle N. (DeMarco) Rogers, the son of Cheryl Rogers and the beloved father of Grace. Michael graduated from Bristol High School in 1992. After high school, he spent time in...
Eileen Malafronte
Jun 21, 2022
Eileen (Furtado) Malafronte, 75, of Bristol, died peacefully at home after a year-long illness on June 21, 2022. She was the devoted wife of Ralph A. Malafronte for over 53 years. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Olympia (Rebello) Furtado. Eileen was an elementary school teacher for the Bristol/Warren School Department...
Helen M. Jagolinzer
Jun 16, 2022
Helen M. (Mirka) Jagolinzer, 81, passed away peacefully at Brigham and Womans Hospital in Boston on Thursday, June 16, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Scoop Jagolinzer for 30 years before his passing in 2003. Born in Taunton, Ma, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Sarna) Mirka. Helen was a former...
