"Arthur & Mona Sylvester lit a candle in memory of Alfred F. Almeida"
In loving memory of
Alfred F. Almeida
March 1, 1933 - November 29, 2013
Middletown, RI - Alfred F. Almeida, 80, of Middletown, died Friday, November 29, 2013, at Newport Hospital Newport, RI. Born in Middletown, RI, on March 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Manuel F. and Sarah (Lopes) Almeida, Jr., and the husband of Doris (Pinheiro) Almeida. Mr. Almeida served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a firefighter for the town of Middletown for 25 years before retiring. He also worked for Mello Construction for 36 years. Mr. Almeida was very active in his parish, Jesus Saviour, where he was a Trustee, a member of the Bazaar Committee for 30 years, past chairman of the Parish Council, a member of the Feast Committee. Al was a trustee of the Seven Castles Club and served as Chairman of its Scholarship Fund. Mr. Almeida was also very active in the Middletown Knights of Columbus, having been a past Grand Knight and serving as chairman of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund and Past President of the Home Association. He was also a member of the Retired Firefighters Association.Besides his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his daughter Susan Bishop of Middletown, his son Stephen Almeida and his wife Michele of Newport, his brother Robert M. Almeida of Andover, MN, his sister, Josephine Lyga, of Portsmouth. Al also leaves his granddaughters Stephanie Sims, Jennifer Moniz and Katie Bishop along with the love of his life his great granddaughter Mailee. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles Almeida and sisters Irene Oliveira and Helen Arsenault.His funeral will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2013, at 8:00am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00am in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway and Vernon Avenue, Newport. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2013, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.Burial will be in St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Brown's Lane, Middletown, RI.Memorial donations may be made to the Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842, or to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation DEC 4. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service DEC 5. 09:00 AM Jesus Savior Church Broadway at Vernon Ave Newport, RI, US, 02840
Tributes
"To the family of Alfred & Doris Almeida, We are very sorry for your loss I did not find out until now that Al passed away I am so sorry for your loss. Last time we saw each other was at the Oriental Night at the Council hall that my wife and I did the cooking. We moved to Florida this is why we didn't know of Al's passing. Again we will keep you all in our thoughts and Prayers. Arthur & Mona Sylvester"
"We were so sorry to hear about Al's passing .Our deepest sympathy to Doris and family! You are in our thoughts and prayers...Tony and Barbara Silvia"
"A sympathy card was purchased for the family of Alfred F. Almeida."
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Doris and family. I will miss hearing you pronounce my name wrong and even after telling you that it's Hermano not Hermando, you still kept putting that D in my name and we had a good laugh. Go with God my friend, may you rest in peace.Love Hermano, Hermando!"
"Sending thoughts and prayers to Mr. Almeida's family...I was just a kid when i first met him, growing up across from the fire dept...the kids in the neighborhood would go and visit all the guys, let us sit in the trucks...brings back memories...I am so sorry for your loss...Sincerely Tracy Donovan O'Malley"
"Sending our sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace. Barbara Rosa & Steve Warren"
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Al's Family at this difficult time. He was always kind to me and made me laugh when I was fortunate enough to cross paths with him."
"Voo I'm still in shock and can't take this in. . maybe I just don't want to! I love you so much and I'm glad your not in pain anymore. You leave behind the biggest impressions on anyone who had ever known you. . You're a man of many trades.. so involved in many things a heart of gold. A family man, a hard worker, my voo, my world. . Now my angel! Love katie and mailee"
"Jasper Jones sent a virtual gift in memory of Alfred F. Almeida"
"Heaven surely has gained another angel!!!! Al was definitely a gift to all he touched---he will not be forgotten.........Much Love to you, Al ......R.I.P."
"He loved you. .let me tell you. . lol =) you were his favorite nurse and I'm glad you were there for him and our family during those hours ??"
"Missing you more than words can describe. I love you so much and I am happy you are no longer in pain. RIP Voo <3"
"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Alfred F. Almeida."