Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Fernando Cruanes

Fernando Cruanes

Jan 14, 2022

Fernando Cruanes, 94, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Suzan (Jennings) Cruanes for 60 years before her passing in 2013. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmen (Sala) Cruanes. Two weeks after graduating from Hartford Public High School, Fernando...

Ms Claire J. Azzarone

Ms Claire J. Azzarone

Jan 3, 2022

Claire J. (Choiniere) Azzarone, 90, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, January 3, 2021. She was the wife of the late John Azzarone for many years before his passing in 1980. Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Jeanne (Valois) Choiniere. Claire...

William L. Goneau

William L. Goneau

Dec 31, 2021

William L. 'Bill' Goneau, 56, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 31, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Melissa A. Borgia. He was the son of the late William and Jean Marie (Van Buskirk) Goneau from Bellingham, MA. Bill's sense of humor and love of life made him a friend to all who knew him. He...

Louise W. Rounds

Louise W. Rounds

Dec 18, 2021

Mrs. Louise W. Rounds, age 86, of Barker Lane, Warren, RI, died Saturday, December 18th at The Cove at Grace Barker in Warren surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Fredric A Rounds who pre-deceased her in 2011, after having been married for 55 years. Born in Wakefield, RI. to Donald and Harriet Willard,...

John F. Butler Sr.

John F. Butler Sr.

Dec 12, 2021

John F. Butler, Sr., 67, of Riverside passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday December 12, 2021 with his loving family at his side. He was the husband of Kathleen (Keating) Butler for 33 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Francis and Catherine (Hammill) Butler. Mr. Butler graduated from Bristol High School,...

Catherine J. Marshall

Catherine J. Marshall

Dec 8, 2021

Catherine J. (Pikor) Marshall, 61, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday December 8, 2021. She was the loving wife of Richard D. Marshall, Jr. for 37 years before her passing. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Muriel (Davol) Pikor. Catherine graduated from Rogers High School, class of...

Justina J. Cordero

Justina J. Cordero

Dec 8, 2021

Justina J. (Jimeno) Cordero, 80, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 8, 2021. She was the wife of the late Eugene C. Cordero, III. Born in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Justina was the daughter of the late Filomeno and Matilde (Albano) Jimeno. She was the eldest of 6 children. After earning her nursing degree, Justina moved to Canada...

Louis G. Giusti

Louis G. Giusti

Dec 5, 2021

Louis G. Giusti, 96, of Bristol passed away at his home Sunday December 5, 2021. A lifelong Bristolian, he was the son of the late Louis and Julia (Galli) Giusti. In November of 1943, Louis left school and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in both the European and Pacific theatres of World War II. After serving...

Mary J. Wilson

Mary J. Wilson

Dec 2, 2021

The beautiful Mary Josephine (DiMauro) Wilson, age 98 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was predeceased by her adoring husband John H. Wilson, her husband of 74 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of Domenic and Mary (Voccio) DiMauro. Mary is survived by her loving son, John H....

Ms. Linda S. Bruno

Ms. Linda S. Bruno

Nov 29, 2021

Linda S. Bruno, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was surrounded by her three loving daughters and granddaughter, who provided round the clock tender care as she courageously fought an eight-month battle with ALS. Born in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lizzie Nielsen and moved...

Mrs. Concetta "Connie" Falco

Mrs. Concetta "Connie" Falco

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Concetta "Connie" (Piemontese) Falco, age 95, of Kingswood Road, Bristol, died peacefully Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Louis R. Falco. Concetta was born in Old Forge, Pennsylvania to Lorenzo and Martha (Ruggiero) Piemontese, she was a Bristol resident her entire life She was called,...

Dr Harold J. Wanebo

Dr Harold J. Wanebo

Nov 27, 2021

Dr. Harold J. Wanebo, 86, of Bristol passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday November 27, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Cookson) Wanebo for 57 years before his passing. Born in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of the late Clifford and JoAnn (Curtin) Wanebo. After graduating from high school, Harold graduated from Regis College...

Michael J. Munroe

Michael J. Munroe

Nov 24, 2021

Michael J. Munroe, 87, of Warren passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021. He was the devoted husband of Nancy Ann (Botelho) Munroe for 37 years before his passing. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Caughlan) Munroe. Michael was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, class of 1953. Michael loved his...

Mr Paul M. Ramsay

Mr Paul M. Ramsay

Nov 22, 2021

Paul M. Ramsay, 76, of Bristol passed away at his home on Monday November 22, 2021 with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl Rogers for 18 years before his passing. Born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was the son of the late Enzly W. "Jim" and Lillian (Murphy) Ramsay. They later moved...

Mr James E. Reynolds Jr.

Mr James E. Reynolds Jr.

Nov 21, 2021

Mr. James E. Reynolds, Jr., age 69 of Bristol, died peacefully Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the RI Veterans Home with his sister, Victoria at his side. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late James E. and Annie (Castigliego) Reynolds, Sr. Jim served his Country in the US Army during the Vietnam...

George T. Miles, Ph.D.

George T. Miles, Ph.D.

Nov 19, 2021

George T. Miles, Ph.D., age 81, of Cottage Street, Bristol, Professor Emeritus of Roger Williams University, died peacefully Friday, November 19, 2021 at Newport Hospital, Newport. He was the husband of Haven (Duttenhofer) Miles, his wife of 58 years. Born and raised in Elmira, NY, he was a son of the late George Miles and Florence (Manning) Miles. As...

June A. Tattrie

June A. Tattrie

Nov 18, 2021

June A. (Montaro) Tattrie, 72, of Bristol passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice With family by her side on Thursday November 18, 2021. She was the wife of the late William R. Tattrie for 40 years until his passing in 2008. A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Dorothy (Camara) Montaro. June was a...

Mr. Dennis J. Raposa

Mr. Dennis J. Raposa

Nov 12, 2021

Dennis J. Raposa Band leader, Musician and Railroad Enthusiast Dennis J. (Rap) Raposa, 63, of Warren, RI died unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 12, 2021. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Kathleen (Kathy) Raposa. He also leaves his parents John and Barbara Raposa and his sister Donna Byers, all of Oviedo, Florida, a niece...

Sylvia B. Arruda

Sylvia B. Arruda

Nov 10, 2021

Sylvia B. Arruda of Bristol, RI died at Newport Hospital in the early morning on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 with her family by her side. Sylvia was 85. Sylvia was the daughter of the late Calvin & Isabelle Birkenfeld of Bremerton, Washington. Sylvia leaves behind her daughters Deborah Arruda of Bristol, RI, Valerie Arruda of Riverside, RI and her...

Jose Manuel Santos

Jose Manuel Santos

Nov 8, 2021

Jose "Joe" M. Santos, 55, of Bristol, RI died peacefully on November 8, 2021 at Dawn Hill with his loving family by his side after a two year battle with complications from stroke. Born in the island of Madeira, Portugal, Joe immigrated to America in 1972 at the age of six and attended Bristol Public schools. A quiet soul,...