Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
Jan Emily Ramjerdi
Jan 31, 2025
Jan Emily Ramjerdi (Morrison) of Prudence Island, Rhode Island passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2025 at the age of 74. Born in Hackensack, NJ, as the middle child in a family of five children. Always the rabblerouser, she pushed the boundaries of what girls could do, wanting to play Little League Baseball, and was often the instigator of games...
Robert Vanderhoof
Jan 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Vanderhoof on January 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Bobs legacy is one of hard work and intense loyalty and he had a tremendously witty sense of humor. He was a true gentleman and he passed his ideals to his children and grandchildren. Bob was always generous with his...
Alys F. Macleod
Jan 24, 2025
Alys F. (Farnsworth) MacLeod, 94, of Westerly, formerly of Bristol and Providence, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was the devoted wife of the late R. Bruce MacLeod for 61 years before his passing in December of 2013. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Elizabeth (Matteson) Farnsworth. She graduated...
Incarnation "Connie" Palumbo
Jan 22, 2025
Incarnation "Connie" (Estrella) Palumbo, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Salvatore L. Palumbo for 48 years before his passing in September of 2004. A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Catherine (Brum) Estrella. Connie was a communicant of St. Elizabeths Church in Bristol where...
Thomas J. Vollaro
Jan 12, 2025
Thomas J. Vollaro, 79, of Bristol passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2025 with his family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Barbara (Genovesi) Vollaro for 56 years before his passing. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Valentino and Anna (Andreozzi) Vollaro. He graduated from Barrington High School, Class...
Pauline J. Marabello
Jan 9, 2025
Pauline J. (Aguar) Marabello, 98, of Bristol passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Frank Marabello for 70 years before his passing in 2018. A lifelong Bristolian, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Pimental) Aguar. She was a graduate...
Anthony F. Sarceno Jr.
Dec 28, 2024
Anthony F. Sarceno, Jr., 72, of Bristol passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was the devoted husband of the late Karin (Freeman) Sarceno for many years before her passing. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Emma Lou (Mills) Sarceno. Anthony...
Richard Russell Usher
Dec 11, 2024
Richard Russell Usher, 96, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Tiverton. He was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth (Andrade) Usher for 66 years before her passing in June of 2022. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Lillian (Humes) Usher. He was lifelong Bristolian and member of the 1946...
David R. Simoes
Dec 7, 2024
David R. Simoes, 90, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Josephine "Joyce" (Squatrito) Simoes for 51 years before her passing in May of 2015. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Mary (Raposa) and John Simoes. David...
Carlos A. Lopes
Dec 7, 2024
Carlos A. Lopes, 77, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Debra A. (Benevides) Lopes for 44 years before his passing. Born on Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Alvaro and Evangelina (Amaral) Lopes. Carlos was a Master Carpenter...
Patricia A. Malo
Nov 27, 2024
Patricia A. Malo, 70, of Warren passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 in Bristol. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Mann) and her stepfather Edward Petrucci, Sr. - She was a 1971 graduate of Johnston High School. After high school she went on to serve our nation in the United States Navy from...
Paul A. Sylvia
Nov 21, 2024
Paul A. Sylvia, 74, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated Professional Engineer, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Benevides) Sylvia, with whom he shared 52 years of profound love and laughter before his passing. Born in Fall River, MA and raised in Bristol by the late Anthony...
John E. Faria
Nov 20, 2024
John E. Faria, 87, passed away peacefully in his sons home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was the husband of Patricia E Pastore, OCDS and they were married for 63 years. Born in Bristol, he was the son of Portuguese immigrants John P. Faria and Edwina (Costa) Faria and the brother of Adam Faria...
Mrs. Ernestine E. "Cookie" Lopes
Nov 9, 2024
Mrs. Ernestine Cookie (Estrella) Lopes, age 104 of Dawn Hill Home for Rehab & Healthcare, and formerly of 43 Church Street, Bristol died Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was the wife of the late Manuel A. Lopes, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1997. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Joseph...
James G. St. Angelo
Nov 2, 2024
James G. St. Angelo, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Muriel P. (Champagne) St. Angelo for 65 years before her passing in 2016. Born in Newport and a Bristol resident for the over forty years, he was the son of the late...
Patricia Ann Richmond-Jones
Oct 31, 2024
Patricia Richmond Jones, 76, formerly of Cumberland and resided in Bristol passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Cummings) Moy. She graduated from Chariho High School in 1964. She then went on to earn her B.A in English from...
Paul E. Romano Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Paul E. Romano, 86, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was the husband of Cathryn (Pereira) Romano for 55 years before her passing in March of 2019. He was the son of the late Paul and Philomena (Capone) Romano. Paul graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol...
Marie Angela Burden
Oct 14, 2024
Marie Angela (Cicero) Burden, aged 81, was born at home on September 30, 1943. She died peacefully in her home with her daughters and her beloved cat Simba by her side on October 14, 2024. Marie lived in Rhode Island most of her life, before retiring to Vero Beach, Florida. In 2009, she moved back to Rhode Island and settled...
Richard J. Travers
Oct 5, 2024
Richard J. Travers, 83, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 with his loving family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Mary Lou (Cavallaro) Travers for 61 years before his passing. Born in Providence, RI and raised in Bristol, he was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Biancuzzo) Travers. Richard was a...
Sean M. Dugan
Sep 22, 2024
Sean M. Dugan, 58, passed away at his Bristol home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Costa) Dugan for 23 years before his passing. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Col. Richard F. Dugan and Patricia (McGill) Dugan. In addition to his wife Cheryl, Sean is survived by his...


