Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
Michael R. Pennington
Jan 10, 2021
On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Michael R. Pennington, loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 44. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Shannon (Spires) Pennington, son Logan Pennington, and daughter Lily Pennington. Born in El Dorado, Kansas, he was the son of Audrie (White) Malin and Rick & Joanna Pennington. On May 20,...
Mr Andrew Miner Steadman
Jan 8, 2021
Andrew Miner Steadman, age 52, of 192 Wood Street, Bristol, died unexpectedly Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home. He was a son of the late Norman and Nancy M. (Rathbun) Steadman. Born and raised in Westerly, he was a resident of Bristol for over 20 years. He was a graduate of St. Bernards High School, in Montville, CT...
Maria D. Desouza
Jan 8, 2021
Maria D. DeSouza, 77, passed away peacefully in Warren, RI on Friday January 8, 2021. She was the wife of the late Joseph DeSouza for many years before his passing in 2009. Born in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Clemintine) and Manuel Medeiros. Maria is survived by her children: Ann Marie Medeiros (Angelo), of...
John Steven Selley
Jan 7, 2021
John S. Selley, 90, passed away peacefully at the Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown, RI on Thursday January 7, 2021. He was the husband of the late Roseline (Dias) Selley for 62 years before her passing in 2015. Born in Ambridge, PA, he was a paperboy until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1948. John served in the...
Amelia M. Notarangelo
Jan 2, 2021
Amelia M Notarangelo, 86, of Warren passed away January 2nd at Evergreen House Health Center in East Providence. She was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nora (DArcangelo) Notarangelo. A graduate of Bristol High School, Amelia was born and raised in Bristol, RI before moving to Warren 53 years ago. Ms. Notarangelo retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1975...
Rebecca Jo Copple
Dec 31, 2020
Rebecca Jo Copple (nee Rombach) died on 12/31/2020 in Bristol, RI, due to COVID-19. Becky was born in Iowa City, IA on January 5th 1934 to Lucille Margaret Perdue and Peter (Pinchas) Rombach. The oldest of 5 siblings, she grew up mainly in Denver, CO. While getting her teaching degree at UNC Greeley, she met a graduate student, Rock...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...


