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Sylvester Britto Obituary
He was born in Providence a son of the late John V. & Rufina (Silva) Britto. He worked for the Rhode Island State Sheriffs Department for 30 years retiring as a Sergeant. He was a member of the R.I. State Sheriffs Association. He was a member of the Fox Point Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association & the Alumni Association Hall of Fame.
Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Christina M. Britto; two sons, Sylvester J. Britto Jr. & Vincent A. Britto; two brothers, John V. Britto & Antone J. Britto & eight grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Francisco, Vincent, Mary, Joseph & Louisa Britto.
His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 A.M. from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Traverse St., Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 5-8.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sylvester Britto
Beverly Alston
July 23, 2008
To the Britto Family
My sincere condolences to the Britto Family. May each one of you again find strength in each other and remember that all of you have a great bond with each and may God continue to give you that blessing. P
Love and peace
Beverly
Francis J. Darigan, Jr.
July 15, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Britto Family on the death of Sylvester "Bet" Britto. I have known Bet as being one of the finest Sheriffs in the entire Sheriff's Department and have known him throughout his distinguished career. He was a great professional who carried out his varied duties with compassion, great ability and caring for all who came within his jurisdiction. He was held in high regard by all Judges, Court employees and the general public with whom he came in contact. While I have not seen Bet since his retirement, I remember him with great fondness. My sister, Kathleen joins in these sentiments as she worked as a Family Court secretary and with Bet for twenty years. May God bless Bet and his Wife and family at this very sad time.
joanna campo
July 13, 2008
christina, i'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, i only found out today by my son michael i wish i knew sooner i would have been by your side as you were for me when my mom passed on . my condolences goes out to you and your family from my heart. again i'm so sorry with deepest sympathy joanna
jeanne ferrell
July 9, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Denise Lema
July 9, 2008
Dear Vinny & Family,
My condolences go out to you and your family during this very sad time. My prayers are with all of you.
God Bless.
Denise Lema
July 9, 2008
Dear Vinny & Family,
My condolences go out to you and your family, during this very sad time. My prayers are with all of you.
God Bless.
Dorothy Monteiro-McCollough
July 9, 2008
Dear Pauline, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Knowing that he is in a better place give us hope. May he rest in peace.
Irene Rego
July 9, 2008
May it bring you gentle comfort to know that others care,
May it help you to remember that friends are always there.
May the love and strength of family help you face tomorrow,
And with time, may quiet memories
Help to ease your sorrow.
Sincerely,
The Rego Family
Tonichia (Toni) Tavares
July 8, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 7, 2008
Britto Family
Sending our Deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.
The Duarte Family(Ernest and Arline)
Donna, Ernie, Karen, Duane, Jean, Robert, Kevin, Jamie, Kristine and Stacie
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Roberts
July 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
GEORGIANNA L. MARTINS-PARKER
July 7, 2008
BRITTO FAMILY,
PAULINE, CHILDREN,GRANDCHILDREN
BROTHERS & SISTER
AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO
EXTEND MY LOVE TO THE WHOLE
FAMILY. MAY ALL OF YOU FIND
PEACE AND LOVE DURING YOUR
TIME OF SORROW.
BLESSING TO WHOLE FAMILY.
GEORGIANNA L.-MARTINS-PARKER
Butch Correia
July 7, 2008
My condolences to the Britto family at this sad time. My prayers are with you. May precious memories see you through.
Maria DaGraca
July 7, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Diane Oliveira
July 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maria Duarte Speaks and Family
July 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert (Butchie ) Speaks
July 7, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Krissy T
July 7, 2008
Vinny,
I am very sorry to hear of your lose. hope everything is ok with you and your family.
Neusa Silva
July 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Vilisia Rivers
July 7, 2008
Junior and Family,
My deepest and sincerest sympathies goes out to you and your family. I met your father a couple of times and he was always nice to me. I am so sorry for your loss. I also wanted to say if you need anything please feel free to contact me.
Dakota Thomas
July 7, 2008
Dear Vinny,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Linda Delgado
July 7, 2008
Auntie Paulina, Christina, Jr. & Vinny: I am soooooo sorry for your/our loss. Uncle Bet was loved by all of us, and will be missed by us all. Know that he is in a better place, still watching over you. Hold tight to the memories and cherish them. Cyril will meet him at the Gates. We Love You, Family!!! ~ Lin-Del ~
Fontes
July 7, 2008
To the Britto Family,
You have our deepest sympathy
Doris, Joyce
Charmon, & Rodney
Denise Hammond-Hemphill
July 7, 2008
Vinny and family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Hold close those precious memories and know that your Dad is in a better place. God Bless!
John & Deirdre Machado-Tomar
July 6, 2008
Vinny,Paulina,christine,and Jr. Please accept our deepest condolences to all of you on your loss.May God bless you & yours, and may your fathers soul rest in peace. Mr. & Mrs. John Tomar
Lysa Davis
July 6, 2008
Vinny & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Sorry we couldn't be there. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lysa, Ronnie, Renzi & Ronnie Jordan Davis
John Delgado
July 6, 2008
Auntie Paulina, Christina, Junior and Vinny my deepest sympathies and condolences go out to you at this most trying of times. Uncle Bet was a great man. Uncle Bet, you are now with your mother, father, brothers, sisters, and my father Cyril, one of your best friends. I will cherish all the times we spent together and the long discussions. In those discussions I will try to carry out your wishes to the best of my abilities. I will miss you and your smile. God bless you on your journey and God bless you Auntie Paulina, Christina, Junior and Vinny.
Lana
July 6, 2008
Christina, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep those memories close to your heart.
tony marzella
July 6, 2008
i consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to work for such a good man. he was always easy to talk to and never pushed his authority in your face. he was a real human being, and , he will be missed by this former deputy.
Robert & Cynthia Ollivierre
July 5, 2008
Paulina, Christina, Junior, Vinny
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. May god bless all of you and we pray that Bet is at rest in the house of the Lord. We always felt that your family was our family too. We are sorry that we are not there with you Paulina and family in person, but we are there with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Amaral
July 5, 2008
Dear Britto Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sylvester was a wonderful person. He will be missed very much. My prayers are with you.
God Bless.
Gail King
July 5, 2008
Paulina, Christina, Jr & Vinny,
My deepest condolences are with all of you as you grieve..
dina lema
July 5, 2008
vinnie,so sorry for ur loss my prayers go out to you and your family at this time.be strong godbless.
Frances Gallagher
July 5, 2008
Pauline & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Frances (Costa) Gallagher
Eugene Joseph & Family
July 5, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Paulina and family. You are in our prayers.
Dennis Delgado
July 5, 2008
Godfather, I could call you Uncle Bet as so many do. Big Brother as your relationship with my Big Brothers. No matter what I call you, it meant the same: Family, I Love and will miss you, certainly will not forget you. Paulina, Chris, Jr. & Vinny my deepest sympathy and prays are with you. Try to find solace in many fond memories and that Big Laugh!
SGT. Aires Dagraca
July 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to all the Britto family.
Brenda Rocha
July 5, 2008
Britto Family You Have Deepest Symapthy.
Ana Rodrigues-Lopes
July 5, 2008
My sincere sympathies to the entire Britto family. May Bet rest in peace. Be consoled that he has many angels awaiting him at the gates of heaven.
KERRI DUARTE
July 5, 2008
PAULINA,FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.HANG IN THERE.
Mary Elizabeth Lopes- Pena
July 5, 2008
Paulina and family, I am so sorry for the lost of your husband and Dad. I am going to miss Bet, we just spoke on Monday, always alot of laughs. Paulina we had good times together with Bet. He is a big lost to the family. You are going to be missed Bet. A good Dad And Husband. Love you Bet.
Domingo Lopes
July 5, 2008
To all in the Britto Family I send my Deepest regrets on Sylvesters Passing
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