Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
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...
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...


