Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Carlos A. Lopes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Joann Goodenough

Joann Goodenough

Sep 16, 2024

Joann Goodenough (Terra), 67, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was the devoted wife of John J. Goodenough for 41 years before her passing. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a lifelong Bristol resident and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Almeida) Terra....

Mrs Jeanne M. Rodrigues

Mrs Jeanne M. Rodrigues

Sep 1, 2024

Jeanne M. Rodrigues, 81, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Sgt. Anthony Rodrigues for 34 years before his passing in June of 2003. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Manuel and Eva (Bullock) Sousa. Jeanne had a successful career as a...

Joseph M. Sousa

Joseph M. Sousa

Aug 29, 2024

Joseph Michael Sousa, a beloved father, family member, and dedicated friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on August 29, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on September 22, 1961, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Favro) Sousa. As a child, Joseph delighted in getting into mischief...

Gerald A. Larson

Gerald A. Larson

Aug 27, 2024

Gerald A. Larson, 65, of Bristol, passed away after a battle with cancer at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, with his family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Cheryl (King) Larson for 40 wonderful years. Born in Rochester, NY, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Gerald and Truus (Trommel) Larson. Jerry earned...

Paul Richard Dow

Paul Richard Dow

Aug 25, 2024

Paul Richard Dow, 83, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Rhode Island Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Mary Jane (Vorro) Dow for 59 years prior to his passing. Paul was also a resident of Port Charlotte, FL. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of...

Mrs. Doris A. Moskala

Mrs. Doris A. Moskala

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Doris A. (Murgo) Moskala, age 89, of Paull Street, Bristol, died peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Moskala, her husband of 60 years, who preceded her in death in October of 2022. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a...

Mrs Cynthia A. Lewis

Mrs Cynthia A. Lewis

Aug 11, 2024

Cynthia Lewis, 88, of Bristol RI died Sunday August 11, 2024. Cynthia shared a long and loving marriage of 56 years with her late husband Burt G. Lewis who preceded her in death in March, 2015. Born in York, Pennsylvania she was a daughter of Walter and Ann Galazzi. Cynthia was a graduate of Hastings, New York High School...

Paula K. Calandra

Paula K. Calandra

Aug 9, 2024

Paula K. Calandra, 84, of Bristol passed away peacefully at Newport Hospital on Friday, August 9, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Leonard A. Calandra for 63 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Byrnes) Tattrie. Paula, a true Bristolian, went to St. Mary's Grammar School,...

Robert Baldwin Ziegler

Robert Baldwin Ziegler

Aug 9, 2024

Robert Baldwin Ziegler died August 8, 2024 at the age of 92. Bob was born in Orange, New Jersey. After graduating from Montclair High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he became a naval officer and diver. He had various roles as an environmental engineer and business executive, retiring in 2001 from his position as president of Geraghty and Miller...