Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

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...

Irene Desalvo

Irene Desalvo

Jun 23, 2021

Irene DeSalvo, 97, of Bristol passed away in Bristol on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Mary (Aiello) DeSalvo. In addition to her parents, Irene was also predeceased by her siblings: Madge DeSalvo and William DiSalvo. She is survived by her nieces Arlene DiSalvo of Bristol, RI and Ann...

Mrs. Mary Adelaide Mello

Mrs. Mary Adelaide Mello

Jun 13, 2021

Mrs. Mary Adelaide (Sousa Calouro) Mello, age 91 of High Street, Bristol, died peacefully Sunday, June 13, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Joseph Arruda Mello, her husband of 68 years, who preceded her in death in May 2018. Born and raised in Fenais de Ajuda, Sao...

Mr. Manuel E. "Bibs" Vargas, Jr.

Mr. Manuel E. "Bibs" Vargas, Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Mr. Manuel E. "Bibs" Vargas, Jr. age 84 of Cliff Drive, Bristol, died peacefully Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Heeks) Vargas, his wife of 51 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Manuel E....

Mr Robert M. Saucier

Mr Robert M. Saucier

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Robert M. "Pepere" Saucier, age 83 of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the Hope Hospice Philip Hulitar Center, Providence, with his wife of 47 years Roberta A. (Manchester) Saucier and his daughter, Beth at his side. Born and raised in Fall River, MA he was a son of the late Alcide and Estelle...

Joanne Quito

Joanne Quito

May 26, 2021

JoAnne Quito, 86, of Bristol passed away peacefully at her beloved home in Bristol on Wednesday May 26, 2021 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Peter A. Quito for 47 years until his passing in 2001. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Elizabeth (Ascoli) Squatrito. JoAnne...

Henrietta M. Araujo

Henrietta M. Araujo

May 22, 2021

Henriqueta Henrietta Maria (Botelho) Araujo, 74, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021 in Providence. She was the wife of the late Luis C. Araujo. Born in Relva, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Ana (deSousa) and Manual Botelho. She took great pride in her work as a seamstress. Later in life...

Anne Marie Goulart

Anne Marie Goulart

May 4, 2021

Anne Marie (Silveira) Goulart, 81, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at her daughters home in New Ipswich, NH with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Richard Goulart, Sr. for 43 years before his passing in 2002. Born in Fall River, MA and raised in the East Bay, she...

Theresa A. Bramwell

Theresa A. Bramwell

Apr 28, 2021

Theresa A. (Marshall) Bramwell, 85, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, with her children by her side. She was the wife of the late Lyle E. Bramwell for 45 years before his passing in 2003. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Quiteria (Geyer) and Adeleen P. Marshall. Raised in...