Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Dolores Arnold

Dolores Arnold

Nov 7, 2021

Dolores Arnold, 87, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Sunday November 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late Henry C. Arnold. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emily (Oliver) Santos. Del, as we all knew her, was in the restaurant business for many years in Warren as a waitress, bartender, and...

Robert E. Tavares

Robert E. Tavares

Nov 4, 2021

Robert E. Tavares, 74, of Portsmouth passed away in Newport on Thursday November 4, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Patterson) Tavares for the last 51 years. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Julio and Catherine (St. Angelo) Tavares. Bob was raised in Bristol and was a graduate of Colt Memorial...

Maria F. Rosa

Maria F. Rosa

Oct 31, 2021

Maria F. (Garcia) Rosa, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 31, 2021. She was the wife of the late Jacinto Rosa. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Francisco F. and Maria (Ferreira) Garcia. Maria was a communicant of St. Elizabeths Church in Bristol. She enjoyed sewing. Her biggest joy...

Mary Castigliego

Mary Castigliego

Oct 26, 2021

Mrs. Mary (Lepre) Castigliego, age 99 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Cosmo Castigliego. They were happily married for 65 years. Born and raised in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Natale and Teresa (Guida) Lepre. She was a resident of Bristol for 72 years,...

Amelia Pacheco

Amelia Pacheco

Oct 26, 2021

Amelia "Emily" (Costa) Pacheco, 94, of Bristol passed away in Fall River, MA on Tuesday October 26, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Pacheco. A life-long Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Theresa (Rodrigues) Costa. Emily was a communicant of St. Elizabeths Church. She was an avid reader. Emily loved all...

Betty Ann Weston

Betty Ann Weston

Oct 24, 2021

Betty Ann (Healey) Weston, 90, of Bristol passed away peacefully in on Sunday October 24, 2021. She was the devoted wife of Edwin J. Weston for the past 68 years before her passing. Born in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances (Michaels) Healey. Betty was an avid reader and this love of...

Mrs. Lydia S. Borges

Mrs. Lydia S. Borges

Oct 24, 2021

Lydia S. Borges, 100, the cherished mother of Eileen Borges passed at away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 24, 2021 after a long illness with her daughter and faithful cat by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Edmund D. Borges for 58 years before his passing in 1998. Born in Bristol, she was...

Mr Angelo J. Mazzarella Jr.

Mr Angelo J. Mazzarella Jr.

Oct 15, 2021

Angelo J. Mazzarella Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his home in Bristol, RI. He was 64. Born in Fall River, MA, Angelo was the son of the late Angelo J. and Mary F. (Fiore) Mazzarella, Sr. He graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1975, where he lettered as...

Donald R. Collins Sr.

Donald R. Collins Sr.

Sep 29, 2021

Donald R. Collins, Sr., 69, of Bristol passed away on Wednesday September 29, 2021. He was the longtime companion of Kristin J. Fludder. Born in Virginia Beach, VA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Agnes Collins. Don was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and all things food related. He was a member of...

Eleanor C. Maisano

Eleanor C. Maisano

Sep 8, 2021

Mrs. Eleanor C. (Cicerchia) Maisano, 97, of Warren passed away peacefully in Newport on Wednesday September 8, 2021. She was the wife of the late John Maisano, Jr. Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Marianna (Natale) Cicerchia. Eleanor graduated from Quirk High School. She and her husband John owned and operated Maisanos...

Janet Grace Como

Janet Grace Como

Aug 27, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Janet Grace (Todaro) Comos passing on August 27, 2021. Although she was 83 years old, she was always a child at heart. She will be greatly missed by her devoted husband Anthony Como to whom she was a dedicated and loving wife for 63 years. Although the last...

Mrs. Eleanor A. Froncillo

Mrs. Eleanor A. Froncillo

Aug 21, 2021

Mrs. Eleanor A. (Antonelli) Froncillo, 86, died August 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving children. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Froncillo, her husband of 51 years who preceded her in death in May of 2010. Born and raised in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Americo and Elvira (Noviello) Antonelli. A resident of...

Frederick Albert Owen

Frederick Albert Owen

Aug 11, 2021

Frederick A. (Fred) Owen of South Kingstown RI passed peacefully in Warren R.I. Born in Springfield MA, he was pre-deceased by his parents, Alberta and Richard Owen, wife, Betty I. Owen and former spouse Betty J. Owen. Fred leaves a brother, Richard (Barbara) Owen and was predeceased by his sister, Pamela Owen and brother, Edward Owen. At the age...

Kelly Ann Medeiros

Kelly Ann Medeiros

Aug 5, 2021

Kelly A Medeiros, age 48, of Pawtucket, formerly of Bristol, passed from this life on August 5, 2021. Kelly was born May 25, 1973 in Fall River, MA to Rindy (DeFelice) Sicard & Ronald Medeiros. Kelly was educated at St. Philomenas, then later at Bristol High School. Also surviving Kelly are her sister Colleen and her husband Joseph Bernier...

Laura Pimental

Laura Pimental

Aug 5, 2021

Laura (Oliveira) Pimental, 62, of Bristol passed away suddenly at Newport Hospital on Thursday August 5, 2021. She spent the last 43 years of her life as the dedicated wife of Carlos A. Pimental. Born on the island of Terceira, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Georgina (Vincent) Oliveira. Laura worked at Davols manufacturing...

John William Bruno

John William Bruno

Aug 3, 2021

John W. Bruno, 82, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Bristol on August 3, 2021. He was the husband of the late Mary Ann (Comazzi) Bruno. Born in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Sokozovic) Bruno. John was the Queens, NY Gold Glove Boxing Champion in 1957. He was an avid Elvis...

Coty T. Motta

Coty T. Motta

Jul 30, 2021

Coty T Motta, age 28, of Pawtucket, formerly of Bristol, passed from this life on July 30, 2021. Coty was born October 23, 1992 in Providence to the late Kelly Medeiros. At elementary level, Coty attended Barrington Christian Academy where he had the pleasure of making many lasting friendships that he was so grateful for ,then later continued his...

Antone J. Rapoza

Antone J. Rapoza

Jul 26, 2021

Antone J, Rapoza, 94, passed away peacefully in Bristol on Monday July 26, 2021. He was the husband of the late Pauline P. (Pirri) Rapoza and the father of the late Jessica Silvia. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Manuel and Margaret Rapoza. Antone was very proud of his service to our nation...

Darlene Anne Valentine

Darlene Anne Valentine

Jun 30, 2021

Darlene A. Valentine, 62, passed away at her Bristol home on Wednesday June 30, 2021. She was the companion of Paul Rizzo. Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Charlotte (Hardick) Salie. Darlene worked as a Residential Supervisor at Looking Upwards. In her free time she enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with...

Diane E. Peters

Diane E. Peters

Jun 25, 2021

Diane E. Peters, 78, passed away at her home in Bristol on Friday June 25, 2021. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Edna (Bolenbach) Simister. Diane worked as a School Bus Driver for many years in Warren. On her free time Diane enjoyed crafts and cooking. Diane is survived by...