Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Ann "Dolly" Sousa
Aug 7, 2024
Mary Ann (Silvia) "Dolly" Sousa, 83, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Richard M. Sousa, with whom she shared 63 beautiful years of marriage. Born and raised in Bristol, Rhode Island, Mary Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and...
Mrs Shirley Anne Costa
Aug 3, 2024
Mrs. Shirley A. (Surette) Costa, age 86 of Peck Avenue, Bristol, died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Costa, her husband of 46 years, who preceded her in death in Sept. 2004. Born in Malden, MA, she was a daughter of the late Peter E. and Margaret...
Mrs. Doris R. Glazier
Aug 2, 2024
Mrs. Doris R. (Gendron) Glazier, age 90 of Colonial Road, Bristol, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at St. Annes Hospital, Fall River, MA. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Glazier, her husband of 63 years, who preceded her in death in March of 2016. Born in Lowell, MA, a daughter of the late Albert and Rose...
Mr Dominick A. Berretto
Aug 1, 2024
Mr. Dominick Berretto, 75 of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024. Born to Vincent A., Sr. and Lourdes A. (Garcia) Berretto, Dominick lived in several states, including Ohio, Connecticut, New Jersey, Georgia, Florida and Maryland, before returning to Rhode Island. He was a proud alumnus of the University of Rhode Island, where he graduated in...
Anthony Como
Jul 25, 2024
Anthony "Tony,Daddy,Papa" Como, passed away on the morning of July 25,2024. He lived a full and quiet life, but by no means a boring one. He was independent to his last days and very proud to be 93 years old. He loved telling people, "Im in pretty good shape for the shape Im in!" He was married for 63...
Michael A. Mcardle
Jul 22, 2024
Our beloved brother, Michael, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving siblings on Monday, July 22, 2024. Michael charmed many with his "Devil may care" attitude, his Irish whit and his loyalty to his many friends. He will be remembered for living life on his own terms. His infectious laughter and his genuine kindness to all will be missed....
Robert Stanley Gray Jr.
Jul 13, 2024
Robert Stanley Gray, Jr., 84, of Bristol passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Katherine A. (Bisbano) Gray for 63 years before his passing. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Cavalieri) Gray. He was a...
Bernice A. Parella
Jul 12, 2024
Bernice A. Bern (Callan) Parella, 90, of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was the wife of the late Salvatore P Parella for 53 years before his passing on May 30, 2009. Bernice passed just 2 weeks shy of her 91st birthday. A lifelong Bristolian, she...
Geraldine R. Morra
Jul 3, 2024
Geraldine R. (Oliver) Morra, 95, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Morra. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Perry) Oliver. Geraldine was a lifelong communicant of St. Elizabeths Church in Bristol. She devoted her life to her faith...
Peter P. Calise
Jun 24, 2024
Peter P Calise, 85, passed away on June 24, 2024. Living most of his life in East Providence, he retired in Bristol being a snowbird in South Pasadena, Florida. Born in Rehoboth, Mass, he was the son of the late Mary Elizabeth (DeAquiar) and Gaetano George Calise. He graduated from East Providence High School in 1957 where he was...
Mr William H. Morey Jr.
Jun 22, 2024
Mr. William H. Morey, Jr., age 84 of Reservoir Avenue, Bristol, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Maria (Santos) Morey, his wife of 62 years. Born in Detroit, Michigan, a son of the late William H., Sr. and Marietta Morey. Following his graduation from High School, William entered the US Navy during...


