Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Evelyn B. Pinheiro

Evelyn B. Pinheiro

Dec 30, 2020

Evelyn (Borges) Pinheiro, 90, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Wednesday December 30, 2020. She was the wife of Joseph G. Pinheiro, Jr. for many years until his passing in 2012 A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Medeiros) and Antone Borges. A graduate of Colt Memorial High School. Evelyn served as the class...

Joseph Francis Ruggiero Jr

Joseph Francis Ruggiero Jr

Dec 25, 2020

Joseph F. Ruggiero, Jr., 82, died on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th, 2020. He was the husband of Angela C. (Venditti) Ruggiero for 56 years before his passing. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Nicoletta (Del Toro) and Joseph F. Ruggiero, Sr. and was a lifelong Bristolian. He was famous for giving all...

Valeda Silva

Valeda Silva

Dec 23, 2020

Valeda Silva, 82, a native of Bristol, passed away peacefully at her daughters home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 23, 2020. A proud Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Valeda (Normandin) and Manuel Silvia. Valeda was a remarkable cook and baker and her familys favorite dishes were her delicious crepes, homemade French fries, fudge,...

Marie S. Sylvester

Marie S. Sylvester

Dec 12, 2020

Marie "Mae" (Saucier) Sylvester, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Bristol on December 12, 2020 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late James J. Sylvester. Born in the Artic Center of West Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Antoinette (Provost) and Edward Saucier. Raised in Bristol, she attended...

Santa W. Matrone

Santa W. Matrone

Dec 9, 2020

Santa Sandy Matrone passed away peacefully in his home in Bristol on December 9, 2020 with his loving family at his side. He was married to his high school sweetheart and loving wife Jeanette (Foti) for 61 years, who cared for him during the last days of his illness. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of...

William Enos

William Enos

Dec 1, 2020

William Bill Enos, 87, passed away peacefully in Bristol on Tuesday December 1, 2020. He was the husband of Margaret Bunny (Manchester) Enos for 63 years. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Bill was the son of the late Julia (Gonsalves) and Manuel Enos. Bill graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1952. He went on to serve our nation...

George V. Almeida

George V. Almeida

Nov 25, 2020

George V. Almeida, 94, passed away peacefully in Providence, RI on Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Isabel (Bernado) Almeida. A lifelong resident of Bristol, George was the son of the late Mary (Borges) and the late Joseph Almeida. George honorably served our nation as a member of the United States Navy aboard the...

Santo Paul Mascena Jr.

Santo Paul Mascena Jr.

Nov 25, 2020

Santo Paul Mascena II, 65, passed away at his home in Bristol on Wednesday November 25, 2020. Paul was the son of the late Evelyn (Bigos) and Santo P. "Sam" Mascena. Paul grew up in Bristol, RI around lots of family and friends. He and his cousin were known to ride in the back of a bread truck to...

Louise M. Casemira

Louise M. Casemira

Nov 20, 2020

Louise M. (Falugo) Casemira, 89, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at St. Annes Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts on Friday November 20, 2020. She was the wife of the late Antone Casemira for 29 years. Born in Bristol, RI, she was the daughter of the late Fannie (Proto) and Charles J. Falugo. Louise graduated from St. Marys-Bayview Academy, class...

Eugene C. Cordero

Eugene C. Cordero

Nov 20, 2020

Eugene Cortazar Cordero, III, 74, passed away peacefully in Bristol on Friday November 20, 2020. He was the loyal husband of Justina (Jimeno) Cordero for 45 years before his passing. Born in Iloilo City, Philippines, he was one of 11 children born to the late Adelina (Coratazar) Cordero and Eugenio Silva Cordero. Eugene graduated from the University of San...

Anthony Banno Jr.

Anthony Banno Jr.

Nov 14, 2020

Anthony Banno, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully in Bristol on November 14, 2020. He spent the last 32 years of his life as the loving husband of Frances Mendenhall (Raiola) Banno. Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Mary (Gonsalves) Banno and Anthony Banno, Sr. Anthony graduated from East Providence High School at the age...

Jeanne M. Peloquin

Jeanne M. Peloquin

Nov 14, 2020

Jeanne M. Peloquin, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 14, 2020 in Bristol. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Peloquin, Sr. for 52 years before his passing. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Burns) and the late John J. Morris. Jeanne was raised in Quincy, Massachusetts moved to Portsmouth,...

Charles Alexandre

Charles Alexandre

Nov 10, 2020

Charles Alexandre, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Amrie (Tattrie) Alexandre for 64 years before his passing. A lifelong resident of Bristol, RI, he was the son of the late Evo Alexandre, Sr. and Elizabeth (Nunes). Charles graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1951. He worked...

Ferne B. Waite

Ferne B. Waite

Nov 8, 2020

Ferne B, (Major) Waite, 77, passed away peacefully in her Portsmouth home on Sunday November 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Albert A. Garcia and Lewis Waite. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Bellrose) and James Major. Ferne loved to cook. She cooked for everyone. Seeing them eat her food...

Joseph T. Teixeira

Joseph T. Teixeira

Nov 7, 2020

Joseph T. Teixeira, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and family at his side on Saturday November 7, 2020. He was the husband of Linda M. Gray. Born at home in Bristol and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late Mary (Cortellessa) and Joseph T. Teixeira. Joseph graduated from...

Sandra A. Rodrigues

Sandra A. Rodrigues

Nov 2, 2020

Sandra A. Rodrigues, 64, of Warren passed away peacefully in Providence, RI on Monday November 2, 2020. She spent the last 32 years of her life with her companion Paul Lopes. Raised in Bristol, she was the daughter of Eleanor (Pagano) Rodrigues and the late Raymond J. Rodrigues, Sr. Sandy graduated from Bristol High School and was a member...

Kathleen M. Melvin

Kathleen M. Melvin

Oct 31, 2020

Kathleen M. (Costello) Melvin, 91, of Portsmouth, RI passed away peacefully in Middletown, RI on Saturday October 31, 2020. She was the wife of the late CDR. Virgil M. Melvin, USN Retired. Born in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Delia (Curley) and James Costello. Kathleen was a very active member of her community. She was...

Antonino Aloi

Antonino Aloi

Oct 24, 2020

Antonino Aloi, 87, passed away peacefully in Providence on Saturday October 24, 2020 with his family at his side. He spent the last 57 years as the devoted husband of Antonietta (Conte) Aloi. Born in Messina, Italy he was the son of the late Antonia (Casella) and Antonio Aloi. Antonino worked as a carpenter for A.A Nunes construction for...

Catherine F. Savino

Catherine F. Savino

Oct 17, 2020

Catherine F. "Kitty" (Palumbo) Savino, 94, of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully at the Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Retirement Home in Warren, RI. She was the wife of Domenic J. Savino for the last 48 years. Catherine was a resident of Crestwood for the previous year, there she enjoyed the engaging company of friends, and the warmth of the...

John Terra

John Terra

Oct 16, 2020

John Terra, 81, passed away Friday October 16, 2020 in Bristol. He was the son of the late Georgelina (Vera) and Joseph Terra, Sr. John enjoyed spending his time coloring and painting. He loved football especially his New England Patriots. John leaves behind his niece and nephew; Joann Goodenough and Joseph Terra III. His memory will also live on...