Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Mrs. Patricia A. Conley

Mrs. Patricia A. Conley

Feb 11, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Ann (Black) Conley, age 90 of Ridge Road, Bristol, died Sunday, February 11, 2018 in Grace Barker Nursing Center, Warren. She was the wife of the late William F. Conley, her husband of 64 years who preceded her in death in November of 2013. Born and raised in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Thomas...

Emma E. Bonvicin

Emma E. Bonvicin

Feb 6, 2018

Miss Emma E. Bonvicin, age 96, was born on July 18, 1921, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She was the daughter and first child of the late Peter and Roma (Flaim) Bonvicin, who at that time was studying Plumbing and Heating through a correspondence course. Louise M. Gifford, Emmas sister and only sibling, was born in 1926 at Mt. Vernon, New...

Mrs. Joyce Marie Borges

Mrs. Joyce Marie Borges

Feb 3, 2018

Joyce Marie Borges Scottsdale - Joyce Marie Borges passed away peacefully at age 66, on February 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving husband, son and daughter-in-law. After a long illness, Joyce is now at peace with our Lord Jesus. Joyce was born in Bristol, R.I. on February 4, 1951 to Irene and Michael Prezioso. She grew up with two...

Ms. Josephine P. "Josette" Costa

Ms. Josephine P. "Josette" Costa

Jan 31, 2018

Ms. Josephine P. "Josette" (Squatrito) Costa, age 76 of Colt Avenue, Bristol, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Joseph "Lefty" Squatrito and the late Pauline J. (St. George) Squatrito Alessandro. Josette was a graduate...

Miss Jennie A. Parella

Miss Jennie A. Parella

Jan 29, 2018

Jennie Parella, 98, of Bristol passed away on January 29 at St. Clares Home in Newport, with her loving niece by her side. A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Antonetta (Giordano) Parella. Jennie loved being with her family, she always made people feel welcome and special, and was a terrific Italian cook. Her...

Mr. Charles E. Fortin, Jr.

Mr. Charles E. Fortin, Jr.

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. Charles E. Fortin, Jr., age 64 of Constitution Street, Bristol, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Janet A. (McLaughlin) Fortin, his wife of 37 years. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Annie (Vieira) Fortin, Sr....

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...