Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Mr Robert A. Famiglietti

Mr Robert A. Famiglietti

Jun 19, 2015

Robert A. Famiglietti passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Anne M. (Alessandro) Famiglietti, and the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Buongiovanni) Famiglietti. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ariane Famiglietti, Celeste Cotrone (Frank) and Robin Famiglietti, grandson, Michael Monteiro, his sister, Sandra...

Mr Daniel Gibson Knowlton

Mr Daniel Gibson Knowlton

Jun 11, 2015

Daniel Gibson Knowlton, of Bristol, passed away on June 11, 2015 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Daniel W. and Josephine (Gibson) Knowlton, of Bristol, and brother of the late Josephine (Dadie) Jordan of Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Lavina (Fales) Knowlton, of Bristol, a son, Daniel C. Knowlton, of East...

Mrs Ann Marie Krushnowski Milano

Mrs Ann Marie Krushnowski Milano

Jun 5, 2015

Ann Marie (DAlessio) Krushnowski Milano, “the Norns” Passed at the age of 81 years old. Long time resident of Bristol, Rhode Island and most recently of North Venice, Florida. Ann Marie passed peacefully in the home of her granddaughter on June the 5th, in Bristol, lovingly surrounded by her family. Born to Charles and Cora (Quintal) DAlessio in Fall...

Ms Mary Oliver

Ms Mary Oliver

May 29, 2015

Ms. Mary Oliver, age 87 of 93 Almy Avenue, Warren and formerly of Bristol, died peacefully at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born and raised in Bristol on Poppasquash Point, she was a daughter of the late Manuel P. and Mary (Perry) Oliver. Mary was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School,...

Ms Eleanor Marino

Ms Eleanor Marino

May 25, 2015

Ms. Eleanor M. “Elly” Marino, age 76 of Bristol, died Monday at Briarcliffe Manor, Johnston. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Kathleen “Cappy” (Ferreira) Marino. Elly worked for over 30 years American Tourister/Samsonite luggage company in Warren retiring in 2004. She is survived by two nephews, Christopher MacDougall and...

Mr James J. Connery

Mr James J. Connery

May 19, 2015

Mr. James J. Connery, Jr., age 91 of the RI Veterans Home and formerly of Valley Drive, Bristol, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the home. He was the husband of the late Elvira A. (Pansa) Connery. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late James J. Connery, Sr. and Nellie B. (Flanagan)...

Mrs Josephine Joyce Simoes

Mrs Josephine Joyce Simoes

May 17, 2015

Mrs. Joyce (Squatrito) Simoes, age 75, of Echo Farm Drive, Bristol, died Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of David R. Simoes, her husband of 51 years. Born in Providence and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Matthew M. and Anna...

Ms Helen J. Munroe

Ms Helen J. Munroe

May 10, 2015

Ms. Helen J. (Donato) Munroe, age 80 of Maple Street, Warren, died peacefully on Mothers Day, May 10, 2015 at St. Elizabeths Manor, Bristol. Born and raised in Bristol, RI, she was a daughter of the late John and Santa (Russo) Donato. A resident of Warren for many years, Helen was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol,...

Mrs Theresa J. Proto

Mrs Theresa J. Proto

May 7, 2015

Mrs. Theresa J. (Del Piano) Proto, age 84 of 1 Dawn Hill Road and formerly of Hope Street, Bristol, passed away on Thursday, May 7th at St. Elizabeth's Manor. She was the wife of the late Nicholas Proto. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Placida (Malafronte) Del Piano. A...

Ms Jacquelyn Elizabeth Amaral

Ms Jacquelyn Elizabeth Amaral

Apr 24, 2015

Ms. Jacquelyn Elizabeth “Jaylyn” Amaral, age 16, of 16 George Street, Bristol, died unexpectedly Friday, April 24, 2015 at St. Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Mario J. Amaral and Lisa A. Silvia of Swansea, MA and a foster daughter of Elizabeth “Liz” Harvey and David J. Delamater of Bristol. She was...

Mr Vincent M. Troiano

Mr Vincent M. Troiano

Apr 23, 2015

Mr. Vincent M. 'Jibla' Troiano, age 95 of 72 Oliver Street, Bristol, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Newport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Antoinetta (Paradiso) Troiano, his wife of 66 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Luigi and Maria (Marasco) Troiano. Vincent served...

Mrs Bella Elizabeth Lima

Mrs Bella Elizabeth Lima

Apr 20, 2015

Mrs. Bella Elizabeth (Vera) Lima, age 100 of Hillside Avenue, Bristol, died Monday, April 20, 2015 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Leo L. Lima, her husband of 53 years, who died in 2004. Born and raised in Warren, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Bella (August) Vera. Bella was...

Mr Joseph S. Martin

Mr Joseph S. Martin

Apr 18, 2015

Mr. Joseph S. Martin, Jr., age 89, of Creek Lane, Bristol, formerly of City View Manor, Goldsmith Ave, East Providence, died Saturday at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol surrounded by his loving family. He was born in East Providence, RI a son of the late Joseph S. and Antonina (Paiva) Martin. Mr. Martin served in the US Navy during WWII....

Mrs Emily Lela Laber

Mrs Emily Lela Laber

Apr 18, 2015

Mrs. Emily Lela (Reavis) Laber, age 60, of State Street, Bristol, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Todd W. Laber, her husband of 24 years. Born in Newport, and raised in Bristol, she was a Bristol resident for most of her life. She previously resided in Providence for a few...

Mrs Rose D'Ottavio

Mrs Rose D'Ottavio

Apr 15, 2015

Mrs. Rose (Esposito) D'Ottavio, age 90 of State Street, Bristol, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Scalabrini Villa in North Kingstown with her niece, JoAnn at her side. She was the wife of the late Carmen D'Ottavio, who passed away in 1967. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Stefano and...

Mrs Roseline Selley

Mrs Roseline Selley

Apr 9, 2015

Roseline “Rose” Selley of Bristol passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of Sebastian and Mary Piedade (Rebelo) Dias. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost sixty-three years, John, and their beloved children: daughter, April Rose, of Rotterdam, New York and son, Jody, of Bristol. She is also survived...

Mr James L. Mello

Mr James L. Mello

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. James L. 'Jimmy' Mello, age 66, of Tupelo Street, Bristol, died Monday, April 6, 2015 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Nancy (Iacovelli) Mello, his wife of 37 years. Born in Fall River, MA and raised in Bristol, he was a son of the late Manuel and Lillian (Tafe) Mello. Jimmy served in the US...

Mrs. Caroline G. Criscuolo

Mrs. Caroline G. Criscuolo

Apr 5, 2015

Mrs. Caroline G. (Stanzione) Criscuolo, age 92 of Tobin Lane, Bristol, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Benjamin Criscuolo, her husband of almost 68 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Luigi and Angelina (Velleca) Stanzione....

Mrs Antoinette Nappi

Mrs Antoinette Nappi

Mar 21, 2015

Antoinette Nappi, 92, devoted mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21 at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Center in Providence. She was the wife of the late Andrew Nappi and resided in Bristol for over 65 years. Born in Warren, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Michael and Anna (Sullo)...

Mr Frank C. Scolaro

Mr Frank C. Scolaro

Mar 10, 2015

Mr. Frank C. 'Scully' Scolaro, age 76 of 150 Franklin Street, Bristol, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Philip and Lucy P. (Castigliego) Scolaro. Frank served in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Arcadia during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a...