Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

Nancy J. Vincent

Nancy J. Vincent

Apr 21, 2024

Nancy J. Vincent, 89, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Briarcliffe Manor after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Parish) Vincent. Nancy was raised in Cranston, RI and was a 1952 graduate of Cranston High School. Nancy worked as the Office Manager at...

Ms Mary Louise Campagna

Ms Mary Louise Campagna

Apr 16, 2024

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Campagna, 79, of Warren passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Grace Barker Nursing home. Born and raised in Bristol, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Louise (Iasiello) Campagna. Mary Lou attended Colt Memorial High school and participated as a Cheer Leader, a member of the Green and White...

Joan M. Serbst

Joan M. Serbst

Apr 12, 2024

Joan M. (Wolowiec) Serbst, 84, was reunited with her husband on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Gerald F. Serbst for 57 years before his passing in March of this year. Born in Fall River, MA in 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Augustine) Wolowiec. Joan was a...

Amiri Saint Moreino

Amiri Saint Moreino

Apr 7, 2024

Amiri Saint Moreino, passed away peacefully at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was the son of Kendall Moreino and Nicole Rodriques. He is survived by his parents and his siblings: Winston A. Frazer, Maleeyah T. Moreino, Bryce P. Moreino, Artist L Moreino, Easton N. Moreino. A Visiting Hour will be held at...

Patrocinia A. Pires

Patrocinia A. Pires

Mar 27, 2024

Patrocinia "Pat" A. (Nunes) Pires, 100, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Bristol on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Sam R. Pires. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Maria (Schumon) Nunes. Pat was a member of the congregation at the First Congregational Church in Bristol where...

Edward Medeiros

Edward Medeiros

Mar 22, 2024

Edward Medeiros, 96, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, at his home with his family at his side. He was the husband of the late Dolores 'Del' (Lombardi) Medeiros for 62 years before her passing in 2013. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Lewis) Medeiros. 'Eddie' lived a simple...

Marie O. Bogan

Marie O. Bogan

Mar 9, 2024

Marie O. Bogan, 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Little Compton on Saturday, March 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Sergio "Seth" and Mary (Medeiros) Maciel. Marie graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol in 1953. After high school, Marie went on to study Nursing at...

Gerald Francis Serbst

Gerald Francis Serbst

Mar 5, 2024

Gerald F. Serbst, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully in his bed on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was the husband of Joan (Wolowiec) Serbst for the last 57 years before his passing. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Henry and Gladys (Rodman) Serbst. Gerry graduated from Colt Memorial High School in Bristol, Class...

Alice F. Nunes

Alice F. Nunes

Feb 16, 2024

Alice F. Nunes, 92, of Bristol passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA on Friday, February 16, 2024 with her sons at her side. She was the wife of the late Jose P. Nunes. Born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Ferreira) Garcia. Alice...

Patricia Ann Lavier

Patricia Ann Lavier

Feb 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Lavier (78) of Bristol, RI passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2024. Known affectionately as Pat, Patti, Mom, Coach, Grandma, and Big Ma, she was an avid reader, prolific crocheter, and the heart of her family. Pat attended Fairhaven High School and was a longtime employee of the Tiverton School Department where she worked as an aide...

Rebecca Ellen Macdougall

Rebecca Ellen Macdougall

Feb 10, 2024

On Saturday, February 10, 2024 Rebecca Ellen (Brayton) MacDougall passed away at Hope Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Providence. Rebecca enjoyed the outdoors and the conversations with people she encountered on the daily. She leaves behind her children Rebecca Grandgeorge, Stephanie Theroux (Peter) and Bruce MacDougall Jr. Her grandchildren Michael and Jason Grandgeorge, Gabriella, Ariana, and Phillip Theroux....

Joyce A. Norftill

Joyce A. Norftill

Feb 7, 2024

Mrs. Joyce Ann (Benevides) Norftill, age 75, of Melbourne, Florida, passed on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at home. Joyce always spread joy and happiness, and was the beloved wife of the late Frank William "Bill" Norftill, Jr. who followed her on her journey to heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2024. Born in Providence, and a longtime resident of Bristol,...

Anjo Jaye Capone Riddle

Anjo Jaye Capone Riddle

Feb 4, 2024

Anjo "Jaye" (Capone) Riddle, 69, passed away on February 4, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 11, 1954, the daughter of the late Dr. Domenic V.A Capone and Rose E. Capone. Anjo attended Our Lady of Fatima High School in Warren, Rhode Island and Wheelock College...

Mr Christopher M. Mcginn

Mr Christopher M. Mcginn

Feb 2, 2024

Christopher M. McGinn, age 42, of Cranston and formerly of Bristol, died unexpectedly Friday, February 2, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital following a medical emergency. Born in Providence and raised in Bristol, he was the son of Timothy M. and Barbara J. (Ferreira) McGinn of Bristol. He was educated in Bristol Schools and was active in youth sports programs....

Stanley Thomas Pianka

Stanley Thomas Pianka

Jan 27, 2024

Stanley Thomas Pianka, 91, of Portsmouth passed away in Newport on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was the loving husband of Aleksandra (Krupowies) Pianka for 55 years before his passing. Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, NY, he was the son of the late Stanislaus and Stella (Godlewska) Pianka. After high school, Stan went on to serve our nation...

Mr Joseph A. Karouz Sr.

Mr Joseph A. Karouz Sr.

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. Joseph A. Karouz, Sr., age 79 of Vantage Point Drive, Bristol, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence and raised in East Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony and Victoria (Tamer) Karouz. A resident of Bristol for over 40 years, he was a graduate of East Providence High School,...

Jonnie C. Greer

Jonnie C. Greer

Jan 11, 2024

Jonnie C. Greer, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the home he designed and built surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Almeida) Greer for 55 years before his passing. Born in Karnack, TX, he was the son of the late Freddie and Pauline (Walls) Greer. After graduating from high...

Claire B. Malafronte

Claire B. Malafronte

Jan 10, 2024

Claire I. (Belmore) Malafronte, 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Crescienzo Chris Malafronte for 74 years before his passing in 2021. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Germaine (Chabot) Belmore. Claire was a communicant...

Doris R. Meiggs

Doris R. Meiggs

Dec 26, 2023

Doris R. Meiggs, 94, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Gordon W. Meiggs for 56 years before his passing in 2007. Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Cecelia (Bartley) Gervais. Doris worked as a School...

Shirley Ann Monaghan

Shirley Ann Monaghan

Dec 20, 2023

Shirley Ann (Campbell) Monaghan, 88, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late John Monaghan, Sr. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Campbell. Shirley loved living in Bristol and hosting many 4th of July parties. She also loved gardening and...