Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI

David M. Vollaro

David M. Vollaro

Nov 29, 2007

Mr. David M. Vollaro, age 55, of 24 Congregational Street, Bristol, died Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the Haven Health Center of Warren. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of Florence (Rabideau) Vollaro of Bristol and the late Alphonse “Paduts” Vollaro. Mr. Vollaro was a packer at the former Carroll...

Dorothy B. Barton

Dorothy B. Barton

Nov 26, 2007

Mrs. Dorothy B. (Brown) Barton, age 85, of 692 Hope Street, Bristol, died Monday, November 26, 2007 at Newport Hospital, Newport. She was the wife of John D. Barton, her husband of 62 years. Born in Los Angeles, CA and raised in Plattsburgh, NY, she was a daughter of the late George Leroy and Genevieve (Sharron) Brown. A resident...

Henry Pirri

Henry Pirri

Nov 25, 2007

Mr. Henry Pirri, age 64 of 180 Franklin St., Bristol, died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Bristol, and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Frank and Jennie (Iervolino) Pirri. Henry worked for the State of RI as a maintenance worker for several years before retiring. He was a communicant...

William B. Medeiros, Sr.

William B. Medeiros, Sr.

Nov 19, 2007

Mr. William B. Medeiros, Sr., age 81, of 40 Coggeshall Avenue, Bristol, died Monday, November 19, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Eleanor P. (Almeida) Medeiros, her husband of 57 years. Born in Newport, RI, he was a son of the late Francisco and Clara (Rose) Medeiros. A resident of Bristol for 57 years,...

Cynthia C. Franco

Cynthia C. Franco

Nov 18, 2007

Mrs. Cynthia C. (Cornell) Franco, age 63, of 25 Tower Street, Bristol, died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at St. Lukes Hospital, New Bedford, MA. She was the wife of Joseph M. Franco, Jr., her husband of 45 years. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong resident of Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Irene...

Joseph V. 'Muffy' Moreira, Jr.

Joseph V. 'Muffy' Moreira, Jr.

Nov 8, 2007

Mr. Joseph V. “Muffy” Moreira, Jr., age 66, of 47 Cottage Street, Bristol, died Thursday, November 08, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a year long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Bette Anne (Holmes) Moreira, his wife of 46 years. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late...

Lena Proto

Lena Proto

Nov 7, 2007

Mrs. Lena (Ruggiero) Proto, age 85, of 11 Goulart Avenue, Bristol, died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of the late Edward S. Proto. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Maria Antonia (Romaniello) Ruggiero. Mrs. Proto was a machine operator for many...

Margaret Mary 'Peggy' Morris

Margaret Mary 'Peggy' Morris

Nov 2, 2007

Miss Margaret Mary “Peggy” Morris, age 89, of 50 Charles Street, Bristol, died Friday, November 2, 2007 at St. Elizabeths Manor, 1 Dawn Hill Road, Bristol. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Philip T. and Ellen Frances (Conway) Morris. Miss Morris was a clerical worker and payroll supervisor at the former...

Alice P. Osborne

Alice P. Osborne

Nov 1, 2007

Alice P. (Paiva) Osborne, age 91 of 160 Franklin Street, Bristol, died Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Silver Creek Manor, 7 Creek Lane, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Philip E. Osborne, Jr. Born in Middleboro, MA, a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Hortense (Tavares) Paiva. She worked as a spinner for the former...

Lizabeth A. Cheshire

Lizabeth A. Cheshire

Oct 31, 2007

Lizabeth (Betsy) A. Cheshire, beloved daughter of the late William Cheshire, Jr. and Josephine Ragosta Cheshire of Bristol, RI, died on October 31st after a courageous 17 month battle with Cancer. Born on July 24, 1953 she grew up in Warren, RI. She graduated as Valedictorian of Warren High School in 1971. Betsy obtained a BA degree Summa Cum...

Josephine M. Campagna

Josephine M. Campagna

Oct 28, 2007

Miss Josephine M. Campagna, age 94, of 115 Bradford Street, Bristol, died Sunday, October 28, 2007 following a brief illness at the St. Elizabeths Manor, Bristol, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (DAngelo) Campagna. Miss Campagna was a graduate of Colt Memorial High...

Pauline Boyd

Pauline Boyd

Oct 26, 2007

Mrs. Pauline (Castigliego) Boyd, age 86, of 22 Annawan Avenue, Bristol, died Friday, October 26, 2007 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Edward C. Boyd. Born in Bristol, and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano and Anna (Armillotto) Castigliego. She worked for Converse Rubber Co. for...

Raymond W. Green, Jr.

Raymond W. Green, Jr.

Oct 24, 2007

Mr. Raymond W. Green, Jr., age 37, of 17 Reservoir Avenue, Bristol, died Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family and many dear friends. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of Raymond W. and Patricia...

Doris M. Silvia

Doris M. Silvia

Oct 12, 2007

Mrs. Doris M. (Brooks) Silvia, age 82 of 59 Hopeworth Avenue, Bristol, died Friday, October 12, 2007 at her home. She was the wife of Frank C. Silvia, her husband of 62 years. Born in Chazey Lake, NY a daughter of the late Newell and Catherine (Gregory) Brooks. Mrs. Silvia was a secretary for the former Bristol County Movers...

William J. 'Billy' Manchester

William J. 'Billy' Manchester

Oct 8, 2007

Mr. William J. 'Billy' Manchester, Jr., age 66, of 66 Hopeworth Avenue, Bristol, died Monday, October 8, 2007 at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Eileen C. (Stanzione) Manchester and they would have celebrated their 42nd Wedding Anniversary on this Friday. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of...

Albert C. Frazier

Albert C. Frazier

Oct 3, 2007

Mr. Albert C. “Al” Frazier, age 84, of 936 Hope Street, Bristol, died Wednesday, October 03, 2007 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Angelina “Angela” (Zammarelli) Frazier. Born in South Bend, Washington, he was a son of the late Martin Edgar and Ella Leona (Jackson) Frazier. He was a retired Lieutenant with the...

John Galvin Demeo

John Galvin Demeo

Oct 3, 2007

Mr. John Galvin DeMeo, age 42, died October 3, 2007 in Miami, FL. Born in Providence, he was the son of Michael DeMeo of Bristol, and Patricia Murphy of Miami, FL. step-son of Kathleen DeMeo of Bristol, father of Brittany DeMeo of Miami, Fl and brother of Joseph DeMeo of Newport, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Pamela A, Benn

Pamela A, Benn

Sep 28, 2007

Pamela A. (Bisbano) Benn, age 46, of Coggeshall Ave, Bristol, passed awayFriday, September 28, 2007 peacefully at home. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of Lorraine (Martin) Bisbano of Bristol and the late John D. Bisbano, Sr. Pam was a floral designer for the former Crimson & Clover and Floral Design Unlimited, both formerly in Bristol...

Constance M. Hebert

Constance M. Hebert

Sep 22, 2007

Mrs. Constance M. (Frappier) Hebert, age 81, of 80 Duffield Road, Bristol, died peacefully, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007 at Silver Creek Manor Nursing Home, 7 Creek Lane, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Edmund G. Hebert. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Almosa (Plante) Frappier. A Bristol resident for 14...

Virginia Botelho

Virginia Botelho

Sep 20, 2007

Mrs. Virginia (Martinelli) Botelho, age 86, of 11 Franklin Street, Bristol, died Thursday, September 20, 2007 at St. Elizabeths Manor, 1 Dawn Hill Road, Bristol. She was the wife of James G. Botelho, her husband of 59 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Silvio and Cristina (Venditti) Martinelli. Mrs. Botelho...