Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
Marcia Ann Torrey
Apr 24, 2021
Marcia Ann (Bickford) Torrey, 90, passed away in Providence, RI on Saturday April 24, 2021. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Torrey for 58 years before his passing. She spent the last 11 years with her companion Harry Hoffman. Born in Bristol, RI, she was the daughter of the late Elsie (Dexter) and the late Charles...
Grace M. Romanczak
Apr 20, 2021
Grace (Lynch) Romanczak, 96, of Bristol, formerly of Norwalk, CT and Pittston, PA passed away peacefully at her Bristol home on Tuesday April 20, 2021. She was the wife of the late Theodore Romanczak for 45 years before his passing in 1989. Born in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nettie (Gallagher) and the late Ambrose...
Jean Lillian Cicero
Apr 18, 2021
Jean L. (Parent) Cicero, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her four daughters on April 18, 2021 after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Joseph Cicero for many years until his passing in 2008. Born in Warren, RI she was the daughter of the late Lillian (Johnson) and Alfred Parent, Sr. Jean was a woman...
Michael A. Bouchard
Apr 4, 2021
Michael A. Bouchard, 62, passed away peacefully in Providence on Sunday April 4, 2021. He was the husband of Donna (Dias) Bouchard for 39 years before his passing. Born in Attleboro, MA he was the son of the late Patricia Bouchard. Mike enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling and videogames. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He...
Frank R. Camera
Apr 2, 2021
Frank R. Camera, 74, of Bristol, Rhode Island left this world suddenly on April 2 and left behind his friends, family and a dry wit that will forever be remembered. Those who loved him will honor him by living life to the fullest. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Pasquale Camera and the late Lucy...
Melissa J. Vargas
Mar 24, 2021
Melissa J. Vargas, 47, passed away after a very long illness at her home on Wednesday March 24, 2021. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Betty and Bibs Vargas. Born and raised in Bristol, Melissa attended Bristol High School where she graduated in 1991. She also attended Lorettas School of Cosmetology. She was employed by Chestnuts...
Robert L. Fay Sr.
Mar 15, 2021
Robert L. Fay, 87, of Bristol Woods Dr., Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021 surrounded by loving family members. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Mark and Marian (Kiley) Fay. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Carol (Salenius) Fay, and by his children: Robert Fay Jr., Donna...
Agnes M. Marshall
Mar 11, 2021
Agnes M. (Suchocki) Marshall, 78, passed away at Miriam Hospital on Thursday March 11, 2021. She was the loving wife of Richard D. Marshall, Sr. for 59 years before her passing. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Josephine (Romano) and John Suchocki. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School, class of 1960. After high school,...
Joseph R. Bolton
Feb 28, 2021
Joseph R. Bolton, 57, passed away in Providence on Sunday February 28, 2021 after a short illness. He was the loyal husband of Zita (Pereira) Bolton for 32 years before his passing. Born in New Bedford, MA, Joseph was the son of Mary (Taffe) Bolton and the late Raymond Bolton. Joseph graduated from Bishop Stang High School in North...
Rosaline Lane
Feb 22, 2021
Rosaline Lane, 88, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Monday February 22, 2021. Born in Bristol, RI, Rosaline was the daughter of the late Phoebe (Amaral) and Ralphael DiDonna. She was the wife of the late Charles T. Lane for 21 years before his passing in 1999. She was a hard working woman all of her life,sometimes holding...
Mark Bonjorno
Feb 13, 2021
Mark Bonjorno, 88, of Bristol passed away peacefully at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Saturday February 13, 2021. He is survived by Patricia L. (Chamberlain) Bonjorno, his loving wife of 65 years. Born in New York City, New York, he was the son of the late Martha (Cannova) and Charles Bonjorno. After high school, Mark went on to...
George S. Carinha
Feb 9, 2021
George S. Carinha, 76, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday February 9, 2021 with his family at his side. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Mary (Pimental) and the late Antonio S. Carinha. Raised in Bristol on the corner of State and Center St, George graduated from Colt Memorial High School...
Rose Pirri
Feb 7, 2021
Rose Pirri, 93, passed away at Newport Hospital on Sunday February 7, 2021. She was the wife of the late Pasquale A. Pirri for 55 years before his passing in 2008. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of the late Maria (Menna) and the late Tulio Natalizia. Rose worked as a seamstress for Bristol Sportswear for many...
Debra Ann Langevin
Feb 6, 2021
Debra Ann (Silva) Langevin, 57, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday February 6, 2021. She was the wife of the late Roland W. Langevin before his passing in 2011. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Amelia (Rodrigues) and the late Clarence V. Silva. Debi grew up in Bristol, Rhode Island. She attended...
Eleanor B. Cabral
Feb 3, 2021
Eleanor B. Cabral, 87, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 3, 2021. She was the wife of John R. Cabral, Sr. for 62 years until his passing in 2015. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Menese) and Manuel Morris. Eleanor was the owner/operator of Cabrals Meat Market for many years before retirement....
John M. Hanson
Jan 25, 2021
John M. Hanson, 74, passed away peacefully at the Rhode Island Veterans Home on Monday January 25, 2021. He was the husband of Connie L. (Heilig) Hanson for 49 years before his passing. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Hazel (Smith) and George Hanson. John was a graduate of Rogers High School class of...
James J. Foster Sr
Jan 22, 2021
James Joseph Foster, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. He led an active and full life. He enjoyed his stay there and when he became incapacitated in July 2020, he was lovingly cared for by their compassionate medical personnel. He loved everyone there and they loved...
Everett Francis Ii
Jan 22, 2021
Everett T. Francis, II, 65, of Tiverton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday January 22, 2021. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Theresa A. (Cavallaro) and the late Everett T. Francis. Everett was blessed with an uplifting personality and was full of energy. Simple things made him very happy and being around him...
Lillian A. Garrity
Jan 13, 2021
Lillian A. Garrity, 80, passed away peacefully in Providence, RI on Wednesday January 13, 2021. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Esther V.M (Haley) and the late Francis E. Garrity. Lily worked as a Rubber Worker for Smith Manufacturing for many years. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Sodality at Our...
Joseph Michael Pagano
Jan 11, 2021
Joseph M. Pagano, 93, passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on Monday January 11, 2021. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Angelina (Cariglia) and the late Michael Pagano. Joe was a Colt High School Alumni, class of 1945. After high school Joe went on to earn his Bachelors degree in Chemistry from MIT in...


