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Joseph Marques, 56, passed away unexpectedly at his Middletown home on September 5, 2022.     Born in Newport, RI, Joe was the son of the late Evelyn (Fernandes) Nann and the late John Marques of Middletown and the grandson of the late Joseph Fernandes and Evelyn Fernandes of Middletown.  A 1984 graduate of Middletown High School. Joseph was extremely talented and had many passions in life. At a very young age, Joe began working as a dairy farmer working alongside...

Rita Marie Bloomer, age 64, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 4, 2022. Raised in Bristol, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Perry and Anita Bloomer, Rita is survived by her sister, Dorene Bloomer of Riverside, Rhode Island, and brothers, Perry Bloomer Jr. of Bristol, Rhode Island, and Kenneth Bloomer of Tiverton, Rhode Island. Rita is also survived by her nieces, Kaitlyn (Craig) Cordeiro, Michaela Bloomer, and Savanah Bloomer, as well as...

Maria L. (DaSilva) Weiser, 90, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was the wife of Herbert Weiser. Born in the Azores, she was one of twelve children born to the late Manuel and Mariana (Rebello) DaSilva. Maria was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Church in Bristol. A simple woman, she relished in time spent with her family. Maria is survived by her husband Hebert; her children: Joseph Faria (Sandra) of Cranston, Gilbert Faria...

Bertha (Saccoccio) Agatiello of Bristol, died on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Anthony E. Agatiello. Bertha leaves three children: Paul Agatiello of Bristol, Claire Agatiello Kent of Manchester, NH and Nancy Agatiello and her husband, Gus Gonzalez of Burlingame, CA. She leaves six grandchildren: Anthony D. Agatiello, Noah Kent and his wife Grace Li, Olivia and Hannah Kent, and Andrew and Brian Gonzalez. In addition, she leaves one great grandchild, Kai Kent. ...

Alfred “Fred” Andrade, 79, of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, MA after months of failing health.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Manuel and Inez (Casemira) Andrade.  He was a Truck Driver and Union Member of Teamsters Local 526 while he attended and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Roger Williams University. Fred was also elected Chief Executive Officer of Teamsters Local 526 in...

Joseph Edward Travers, Jr, 50, of Warwick, RI, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fall River, MA on October 3, 1971. Joseph (Jay) graduated from Bristol High School in 1990 and Hall Institute of Technology in 1991 with a diploma in Architectural Structural Drafting and Interior Design Technology. Joseph enjoyed spending time with friends and family, designing dream houses and writing science fiction. He loved baking, swimming, homemade...

Jimmie Bailey, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his Warrenhome on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne(Salvaggio) Bailey for 20 years before his passing. Born in Kittery, ME, he was the son of the late Welfred Bailey and Iila Jean (Ransom) Betts. After high school, Jimmie served in the United States Navy from 1968 - 1971. Jimmie went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Roger Williams University. Jimmie worked in Engineering for...

George F. Haray, 95, passed away in Middletown on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Garvin) Haray. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was one of twelve children born to Michael and Mary Blanuar) Haray. After high school, George enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served in World War II and Korea and aboard the U.S.S Fiske and the U.S.S Sturtevant. Upon returning to civilian life, George worked as a machinist at U.S Rubber and Herreshoff Boating for many...

Marie M. (Okerblom) Mello of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully on July 26th at the age of 88. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Born in Providence, Marie was the daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn (Keegan) Okerblom.    In August of 1954 she married the late Albert M. Mello, Jr. and together they raised six children. She received her bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College of Education in 1956 and was a...

John F. Vittoria, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Bristol on Monday, July 25, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Arline (Chamberlain) Vittoria for 67 years before his passing. Born in Canonsburg, PA, John was the son of the late Alfonso and Angelina (Ferrara) Vittoria. John was born, raised, and educated in Pennsylvania before going off to serve in the U.S. Navy during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. John left the Navy in 1968. John took great pride in his service and often...