Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

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...

Jerome A. Squatrito

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mrs. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Usher

Mrs. Elizabeth L. "Betty" Usher

Jun 13, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth L. "Betty" (Andrade) Usher, age 88, of Terrace Drive, Bristol, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Richard R. Usher, her husband of 66 years. Born in Bristol on Goodings Lane, delivered by Dr. DAngelo and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of...

Dolores S. Sousa

Dolores S. Sousa

Jun 9, 2022

Dolores Ann (Sousa) Sousa, age 92, passed away peacefully Thursday June 9, 2022 after bravely battling a challenging illness. She was the loving wife of her equally loving and devoted husband of sixty-two years, the late Dennis T. Sousa Born and raised a life-long Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Ermina Gomes Sousa and Antone Falco Sousa....

Paula Anna Tebano

Paula Anna Tebano

Jun 6, 2022

Paula A. Tebano, 57, of Barrington passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the Raffaela (Valentino) Tebano and the late Armando Tebano. Paula grew up in Bristol and was a graduate of Bristol High School, class of 1982. Paula loved to...

Edwin J. Weston

Edwin J. Weston

May 31, 2022

Edwin J. Weston, 95, recently of Bristol passed away at St. Annes Hospital in Fall River, MA on Tuesday May 31,2022. He was the devoted husband of the late Betty Ann Weston. Born in Abington, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick and Martha (Berry) Weston. After graduating high school in Pennsylvania, Edwin went on to enlist...

Thomas William Velleca

Thomas William Velleca

May 31, 2022

Thomas William Velleca of Portsmouth, RI and Cypress, TX died on May 31, 2022 in the bosom of his beloved wife of 65 years, Theresa, and his very much adored family. He was born on November 5, 1933 in Fall River, MA and spent his very happy childhood in Bristol, RI attending school and playing sports. Tom received his...

Claudine Fales

Claudine Fales

May 25, 2022

Claudine M. (MacDowell) Fales, 97, of Bristol passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was the wife of the late Frank M. Fales. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts Claudine grew up in Warren RI and was the daughter of the late Frank and Maude (Strange) MacDowell. She was a graduate of Warren High School, class of 1942. Although...