Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Mrs. Lorraine C. Blais

Mrs. Lorraine C. Blais

Sep 3, 2019

Lorraine C. (Bonvouloir) Blais, 82, of Pawtucket passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 3. Lorraine was the wife of Richard L. Blais for 58 wonderful years. Born in Pawtucket, RI Lorraine was the daughter of the late Leopold and Gertrude (Perreault) Bonvouloir. Lorraine was an amazing person; she had a kind, loving nature and a wonderful life. Lorraine was...

John Michael Ciociola

John Michael Ciociola

Aug 16, 2019

John M. Ciociola, Sr, 92, of Bristol passed away on Friday August 16 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years Mary (Sousa) Ciociola. John was the son of the late Michael and Caroline (Aiello) Ciociola. Born in Bristol, he was a graduate of Colt High School, class of 1947. In November of...

Mr. David Barboza

Mr. David Barboza

Aug 9, 2019

Mr. David Barboza, age 91, of Bristol, died peacefully on August 9, after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Relle) Barboza, his wife of 64 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Manuel J. and Mary (Cabral) Barboza. He was a Korean War Army veteran, a Corporal,...

Amelia Marabello

Amelia Marabello

Aug 4, 2019

Amelia (Botelho) Marabello, 89, was reunited with her late husband Anthony E. Marabello on Sunday August 4, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Amelia was born in Bristol to the late Joseph and Louisa (Cruz) Botelho. She was also predeceased by her brothers Arthur Botelho, Matthew Botelho, and Edward Botelho. Amelias memory will live on through her...

Miss Ann Marie Menna

Miss Ann Marie Menna

Jul 24, 2019

Miss Ann Marie Menna, age 69 of Harris Avenue, Warren, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Warren Skilled Nursing Center in Warren, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late William A. and Antonette (Petrarca) Menna. She worked for more than 35 years in the Laundry Department of the Institute...

Mr. Sam A. Gafford

Mr. Sam A. Gafford

Jul 20, 2019

Sam A. Gafford, age 56 of Warren, dearly loved husband, brother and friend, passed away on July 20th after a short illness. Born in Attleboro, MA, the son of the late Vincent Gafford and Florence (Worth) Donovan, he moved with his family to Connecticut and graduated from Darien High School. After moving to Providence, he graduate from CCRI and...

Anthony John Valentino Jr.

Anthony John Valentino Jr.

Jul 14, 2019

On Sunday, July 14, 2019, Anthony "Tony" John Valentino Jr., 63, passed away peacefully after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. He departed this life at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center surrounded by loving family. Tony was born on January 13, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY, to Anthony and Yolanda (Alfinito) Valentino. The middle child, between elder brother, Carl,...

Joseph Costa Jr.

Joseph Costa Jr.

Jul 11, 2019

Joseph Joe Costa Jr., 87, of Bristol passed away at RI Hospital on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born in California to the late Joseph and Anna Costa of Warren and resided in Bristol for 65 years with his loving wife, Agnes (Sousa) Costa. Joe was employed by Stop & Shop for 38 years. He was an avid...

Mr Aaron Michael-Corey Murphy

Mr Aaron Michael-Corey Murphy

Jul 8, 2019

Aaron Michael-Corey Murphy, passed away Monday July 8, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center with his family by his side. Aaron was the devoted son of Melissa Murphy (of Bristol) and Rui Alexander Duarte Lopes (of Coventry). In addition to his parents Aaron leaves behind his fianc Cindy Rivas, and both of his grandmothers Rita Murphy and Victoria Lopes....

Carol Ann Marshall

Carol Ann Marshall

Jul 5, 2019

Carol Ann Marshall, 74, passed away Friday July 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Carol was the daughter of the late Armand and Mary (Proto) Hamel. She was also predeceased by her brother Armand Hamel, Jr. Carol was the beloved wife of Thomas Marshall for the last 21 years. Carol...

Carmela "Millie" Lima

Carmela "Millie" Lima

Jul 5, 2019

Carmela "Millie" Lima, 93, passed away at her home on July 5, 2019 comfortably surrounded by family. Millie was married to the late Manuel V. Lima for 34 years. Millie was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Carmela (Fiore) Proto. She was also predeceased by her son John Lima and her siblings: Frank Proto, Gaetano "Don" Proto, Joseph...

Mrs. Philomena Pezzullo

Mrs. Philomena Pezzullo

Jul 3, 2019

Mrs. Philomena (Murgo) Pezzullo, age 93, of Sherry Avenue, Bristol, died Wednesday, July 03, 2019 at the Grace Barker Nursing Center, Warren. She was the wife of the late Pasquale Pezzullo, her husband of 63 years, who preceded her in death in July of 2017. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late...

Barbara Jo Rosado

Barbara Jo Rosado

Jun 11, 2019

Barbara Jo "Yaya" (Eustathion) Rosado, 71, of Bristol passed away at home Tuesday June 11, 2019. Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late Steve and Virginia (Meyer) Eustathion. Yaya lived her life being the biggest cheerleader to those she loved, she had the biggest heart and the quietest manner about her. She was always the first to send...

Mrs. Mary C. Cavallaro

Mrs. Mary C. Cavallaro

Jun 9, 2019

Mrs. Mary C. (Spagoni) Cavallaro, 99 of Benjamin Church Manor, Bristol, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Cavallaro. Born, raised and educated in New Bedford, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Domenica (Sparta) Spagoni. During WWII she worked at Cornell Dubilier Corp. main office and...

Mrs. Anne J. Dimezza

Mrs. Anne J. Dimezza

May 15, 2019

Anne J. (Bruno) DiMezza, 93, of 1165 Hope Street, Bristol, RI, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was the wife of the late Louis F. DiMezza. Born in Bristol, RI and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Raia) Bruno. She worked as a hairdresser, owning her own beauty shop and...

Frederick John Komiega

Frederick John Komiega

May 7, 2019

Frederick J. Komiega, 86, passed away on Tuesday May 7 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lorraine (Rybka) Komiega for 65 years. Fred was the son of the late Stanley Komiega and Francis (Wyrostek) Komiega. He was also predeceased by his brother Stanley Komiega and daughter-in-law Maureen Komiega. Born and raised in Warren,...

Carolyn Emily Salvaggio

Carolyn Emily Salvaggio

May 2, 2019

Carolyn Salvaggio, 91, passed away on Thursday May 2, 2019 at Silver Creek Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was the wife of the late Alphonse Salvaggio for 70 years. She was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Antonietta (Ruggeri) DAmico. In addition to her parents and husband Carolyn was predeceased by her daughter Judith McMullen...

Clifford Ferreira Sr.

Clifford Ferreira Sr.

Apr 24, 2019

Clifford (Cliff) Ferreira, Sr., 67, a lifelong resident of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Varola) Ferreira for over 47 years. Clifford was the son of the late Dorothy (Ferreira) Cushman. He was predeceased by both of his brothers, Conrad and Douglas Rene. Clifford was...

Benjamin Benevides

Benjamin Benevides

Apr 21, 2019

On Sunday April 21, 2019 Benjamin passed away in Fort Meyers, Florida with his daughter Jody and his loving niece Patty Ann at his side. Benjamin was the son of the late Anthony and Lydia (Andrade) Benevides. In addition to his parents Benjamin was predeceased by his siblings, Dorothy Mulvey, Elaine Arnold, Robert Manny Benevides, and Anthony Tony Benevides....

Anna Malafronte Perry

Anna Malafronte Perry

Apr 14, 2019

Anna (Zinni) Malafronte Perry, 88, passed away on Sunday April 14, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Anna was the wife of the late Michael Malafronte and the late Arthur J. Perry. In addition to her husband Anna was predeceased by her parents; Nicola and Concetta (DiVirgillio) Zinni and her siblings; Frank Zinni, Anthony Zinni, Carmen Zinni, Louis Zinni,...