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Frank Avila Obituary
He was the co-owner of Avila Brothers Service Station for 56 years with his brother the late Erlino Avila.
Devoted father of Dennis (Claire) Avila of Warren, Gary (Jan) Avila of Trinity, FL, and Joy (Frank) Bettencourt of Warren; brother of Robert J. Avila of Seekonk, MA and Florida; Beloved grandfather of Mark, Michael, Sandy, and Geoffrey Avila, and Christine Texeira. Great Grandfather of three.
Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, where family will receive friends Sunday 4-7pm. Funeral Monday 8am at the funeral home, 9am in St Jean Baptiste Church, Main St., Warren. Burial will be in St Jean Baptiste Cemetery with full military honors. Visit www.celebratewithsmith.com
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William Grandgeorge
July 25, 2008
Born and raised in the Midwest, I was new to Rhode Island in 1968 when I was hired to teach at Roger Williams. My first stop on the way to Bristol was at Avila's Sunoco where I was welcomed and given a brief history of the area. Over the next 39 years I sent a number of students with auto problems to Avila's, knowing they'd always be treated fairly. The favors done to those students were many and became almost legendary. Frank's cheerful approach to life was an important part of my early understanding of New England's ways, and I'm thankful for the pleasure of knowing him. Many of us will miss him for years.
Kevin,Candy,Kayne,Casey DeGrenier
July 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Remy
July 14, 2008
When i heard the sad news about my dear uncle frank, it made me stop for a few moments and think about how much i care about my family...no matter how distant we all get as we grow older, we all share some of the same memories from the past...some of my oldest are hanging around at the sunoco gas station and pumping gas...at that age, it was just a blast to be allowed to do it...
wow how the years have passed...
R.I.P. uncle frank...one of the happiest men i've ever met...
Joe & Cathy Patenaude
July 14, 2008
Dennis,
So sorry to hear about your dad, we just found out today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
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.
May your memories carry you through, those will always remain and nothing can take that away.
Love,
Joe & Cathy Patenaude
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Lisa and Dennis LaFazia
July 14, 2008
Joy, Frank and Family.
I was very sadden to hear about the passing of your dad. What a sweet man he was. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time.
Dina Bastanzi
July 14, 2008
Joy,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family peace during this sad time.
Leslie Avila Rudden
July 14, 2008
It seems like I was just there sharing breakfast with Uncle Frank and spending time together, talking about this year's blueberry harvest. As I sit here, I'm looking at a great picture I took last year of Uncle Frank and my Dad, sitting on Voo Voo's green tractor. I even got to drive it! Woo hoo! I have so many memories of this special man and will truly treasure the beautiful, handmade shell tree he created himself (how DID he manage to do that?) and gave to Matt and me on our wedding day. There are so many of us that will miss Uncle Frank and his happy face, but I know that he is now happier in heaven with the love of his life, Aunt Lorraine. When I travel to Portugal next month, I will visit the village church that Uncle Frank talked about years ago and pray a special prayer for my favorite uncle, who will be greatly missed but remembered with lots of love.
Marsha & Jack Phillips
July 14, 2008
Dear Geoff,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You always spoke with such love and respect for him, that he seemed like a great guy and someone who loved you very much.
Marsha & Jack Phillips
Lynne Tashiro
July 13, 2008
Gary, Our sympathy on the loss of your father. Sounds like he lived a full and active life--like most of the "Greatest Generation." Hernando also sends his condolences. John & Lynne Tashiro
July 13, 2008
Bob.
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother.
May you find comfort and solace in this time of your loss of someone near and dear to you.
You may not realy know me or remember; I was in Joann's class at
WHS.
Pat Chace
July 13, 2008
Bob.
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your brother.
May you find comfort and solace in this time of your loss of someone near and dear to you.
You may not realy know or even remember me. I was in Joann's class at WHS.
IN SYMPATHY
Pat Chace
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charlie & margaret
July 13, 2008
OUR deepist sympathy on the death of your father. HE was a GREAT man, an will be missed deeply .
Donna O'Malley
July 12, 2008
Joy, So sorry to hear about you Dad. Hope to see you at the wake and Tom and I send our deepest sympathy to you and yours. I will keep in touch and keep the faith. Love, Donna and Tom O'Malley
Linda Nichols
July 12, 2008
Joy:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Dorothy Bettencourt
July 12, 2008
Dear Joy,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Love, Dot
Lee Valentini
July 12, 2008
Joy
Our thoughts, sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss.
The Valentini's
Ernest Menezes
July 12, 2008
Dear Dennis, Joy and Gary:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Cousin Ernest and Carol
JV and Marcella McCulloch
July 12, 2008
Sending our sympathies and prayers, Joy, on the loss of your Dad.
JV & Marcella McCulloch
July 12, 2008
Dear Joy:
Please accept our sympathy.
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