Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Mary Viveiros

Mary Viveiros

Jan 21, 2018

Mrs. Mary G. (Grimo) Viveiros, age 95 of Siegel Street, Bristol, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the Grace Barker Nursing Center, Warren, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel P. "Macky" Viveiros, her husband of 54 years who preceded her in death in January of 2001. Born in Portland, Maine and a...

Ferdinand A. Bruno, Esq.

Ferdinand A. Bruno, Esq.

Jan 21, 2018

Ferdinand A. Bruno, Esq. Ferdinand "Fred" Bruno, former attorney and judge, long-time Rotarian, and proud family man, died Sunday. He was 88. Graced with personality, humor, and smarts, Fred was a problem-solver, mentor, and optimist extraordinaire. A lifelong Bristolian and proud father, he was full of stories about his daughters adventures and accomplishments. He loved animals, enjoyed travel, was...

Mrs. Mary Souza

Mrs. Mary Souza

Jan 19, 2018

Mary (Alves) Souza, 90, passed away on January 19, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William L. Alves, Sr. and Mary (Cabral) Alves. Mary loved to travel and did so as often as possible. She has been to; Hawaii, San Francisco, England, Portugal, Aruba and the Bahamas, just to name a few. She is survived by her...

Marie J. Amaral

Marie J. Amaral

Jan 18, 2018

Marie (Cruz) Amaral, 96, passed away on January 18, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Cruz, Sr. and Gertrude (Barbosa) Cruz. She was the beloved wife of the late Joaquin "Jack" Amaral. Marie is survived by her children; Linda Nielsen and Paul Mello and his wife Ria, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren, as...

Mrs. Bernadette Puniello

Mrs. Bernadette Puniello

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Bernadette Puniello passed away on January 10, 2018, surrounded by her family in Aruba, her home away from home. She was the beloved wife of Carmine J. Puniello. They were married for 54 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI on September 18, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Eleanor (Dundon) Casey. Bernadette was a graduate...

Mrs. Mary E. Vincent

Mrs. Mary E. Vincent

Jan 5, 2018

Mary Emily Vincent passed away peacefully at her daughters home on January 5. She would have been 91 years old next month. Mary was the cherished and adored mother of Barbara West, Janice Vincent and Brenda Vincent Frank. She has three grandchildren: Wendy (predeceased), Bob, and Jessica, and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Arthur and...

Mrs. Mary G. George) Cintolo

Mrs. Mary G. George) Cintolo

Jan 3, 2018

Mrs. Mary G. (St. George) Cintolo, age 97 of Beach Road, Bristol, died Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late John Cintolo, her husband of 44 years who preceded her in death in January of 1998. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter...

Mr. Ralph F. Formisano, Jr.

Mr. Ralph F. Formisano, Jr.

Dec 29, 2017

Mr. Ralph F. Formisano, Jr., age 82 of Bristol, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at the VA Regional Medical Center, Providence. Born and raised in Bristol and a resident of Warren most of his life, returning to Bristol after his retirement, a son of the late Ralph F. and Sadie (Matrone) Formisano. He served in the US Navy during...

Angelarosa Cavallaro

Angelarosa Cavallaro

Dec 28, 2017

Angelarosa Cavallaro, 100, of Barrington, passed away on December 28, 2017. She was the beloved daughter of the late Aniello and Angelina (Langella) Cavallaro. Her hobbies included sewing and spending time with her family. Angelarosa is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings; Joseph, Mary and Anna Cavallaro and Julia Brewer. Funeral Services...

Mr. Joseph Daponte

Mr. Joseph Daponte

Dec 28, 2017

Mr. Joseph DaPonte, 87 passed away on December 28, 2017. He was the husband of Cecelia (Nastri) DaPonte. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of Jose and Miranda DaPonte. In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by his three children, Nancy Kiley (Gary), Joseph DaPonte (Carole), and Michael DaPonte (Alison). Grandchildren Peter...

Mr. Angelo "Scotty" Vecchio, Jr.

Mr. Angelo "Scotty" Vecchio, Jr.

Dec 26, 2017

Mr. Angelo "Scotty" Vecchio, Jr., age 92 of Franklin Court and formerly of Metacom Avenue, Bristol, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Helen (Proto) Vecchio, his wife of 55 years, who preceded him in death in June of 2006. Born and raised in Providence, he was the son...

Carmella A. Catalfamo

Carmella A. Catalfamo

Dec 19, 2017

Carmella Millie Catalfamo, 92, passed away on December 19, 2017. She was the beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Millemaggi) Catalfamo. Millie graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol and went on to become a Bookkeeper for Well Made Dress Corp. in Warren for 27 years. She was also employed by Allendale Insurance where she worked...

Virginia M. Bescherer

Virginia M. Bescherer

Dec 13, 2017

Virginia M. Bescherer (Ginny) passed away peacefully in her home in Bristol, RI, on Wednesday, December 13. She was 90 years old. Born in Pawtucket, RI, Ginny was one of seven children of William and Edith Berndt. From an early age, she was a talented pianist, playing in frequent concerts and winning the RI student musicians annual state competition...

Barbara L. Coutu

Barbara L. Coutu

Dec 12, 2017

Mrs. Barbara L. (Terranova) Coutu, 68, of Warren, passed away on December 12, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Frank Terranova, Sr. and Katherine (Pellegrino) Terranova. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Coutu, Sr. Barbara is survived by her devoted son; Robert L. Coutu, Jr., and his wife Sandy, two grandchildren; Evan and Aria...

Angelina M. Souza

Angelina M. Souza

Dec 9, 2017

Angelina Souza, 85, of Bristol, passed away on December 9, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Letizia and Rosalia (Calabro) Letizia. She was the beloved wife of Norman Souza, they were married for 51 years. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 9:00 AM with a...

Mrs. Mary Silvia

Mrs. Mary Silvia

Dec 8, 2017

Mary Velleca Silvia, 98, a native and long-term resident of Bristol who spent her final years living with her children in California, passed away on Dec. 8, 2017, in Ojai, Calif., at the home of her daughter, Mary-Ellen (Silvia) McGee. She was the fifth of six children of Albert and Mary (Buondonna) Velleca, both natives of Italy. She was...

Dr Ronald N. Mancini

Dr Ronald N. Mancini

Dec 5, 2017

Dr. Ronald N. Mancini passed away at his home on December 5, 2017. Ron was born on April 26, 1947 in Providence, RI to Camillo V. Mancini and Alyda (DeWilde) Mancini. Ron grew up in Barrington, RI and graduated from Barrington, High School in 1965. He attended Roger Williams College where he received his BA in Psychology/Sociology. He then...

Mr. Matthew J. Salcone

Mr. Matthew J. Salcone

Dec 1, 2017

Mr. Matthew J. Salcone, age 94 of Roma Street, Bristol, died peacefully Friday, December 1, 2017 at Silver Creek Manor surrounded by his loving family, on what would have been his 72nd Anniversary of his marriage to the late Sue J. (Castigliego) Salcone, who preceded him in death in September of 2015. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident,...

Mrs. Julie C. Wentzell

Mrs. Julie C. Wentzell

Nov 22, 2017

Mrs. Julie C. (White) Wentzell, age 87 of Orchard Avenue, Barrington, formerly of Church Street, Bristol, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert O. Wentzell. Born in Dorchester, MA, a daughter of the late Samuel X. and Rita (Crowne) White. A resident of Barrington for...

Mrs. Irene T. Saviano

Mrs. Irene T. Saviano

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Irene T. (Martelly) Saviano, age 87 of Constitution Street, Bristol, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeths Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Vincent J. Saviano, Jr., her husband of 51 years who preceded her in death in June of 2002. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the...