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Mario Pires Obituary
Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Ezekiel and Alda (Cadette) Pires, he lived in Warwick since 1962, and was a longtime winter resident of Key Largo, Florida. He was a graduate of Providence College and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Pires maintained a dental practice in Pawtucket for over 37 years, retiring in 1986. Throughout his life, he was active in many professional organizations, including the Dental Auxiliary, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was a Past Master of the Florida Keys Lodge 336 and obtained the Red Hat. He was also a member of the Mahi Shriners, and was Past President and Secretary of the Conch Riders.
He is survived by three sons, Paul W. Pires of Jamestown, Dr. Brian A. Pires of Altadena, CA, and Timothy F. Pires of West Warwick; a daughter, Deborah A. Pires of Cranston; a brother, Edmund Pires of Bristol; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Allana Pires. He was the father of the late Ezekiel E. Pires, and the brother of the late Samuel Pires and Zaida Carvalho.
A funeral service for Dr. Pires, and his late wife, will be held on Saturday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick. A committal with military honors will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter. Visiting hours are Friday 5-8 p.m. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Masonic Medical Research Lab, 2150 Bleeker St., Utica, NY 13501.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mario Pires
Robert H. Friel, Esq.
October 6, 2008
To Paul, Brian, Tim and Debbie, sincerest condolences on you parent's passing. As a kid they always treated me well at your house.
J. Carlos Maciel
October 4, 2008
Paul, Brian, Tim & Debbie
Sorry to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed being around your dad. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Dorry Renquist
October 4, 2008
Deb, Paul, Brian and Timmy,
My heart goes out to you all. It's
never easy to lose a loved one, even after a serious illness. I'm sorry to hear of Mom's passing too. I didn't know.
I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I miss you.
With Love,
Dorry (Welch) Renquist
P.S.Deb, Call me, I'm in the book.
Junie D.
October 4, 2008
Hey, DebGirl ~ (Tim, too and Paul and Brian of course) ~ I look at the picture of your Dad and I see you, Deb. I also see a man who had a zest for life, right up to his last days here on earth. Now he is free and at peace, without pain, and I am certain reunited with your Mom and your brother. I do believe he finally found his faith, because he found out how very much he was loved, and how much love he had to give. Your Dad must be so very happy now. I pray that his spirit, as well as your Mom's and Zeke's, will forever be kept alive though family. Peace and Love to all of you, with many blessings to come for each of you. DebGirl, I love you! ......... "Breath of Heaven, Hold Me Together, Be Forever Near Me, Breath of Heaven.... Breath of Heaven, Lighten My Darkness, Pour Over Me Your Holiness, For You are Holy, Breath of Heaven."
Al Demirjian
October 3, 2008
Paul, Brian, Deb and Tim; Really sorry to read about your Dad's passing. He was a very wise, considerate, and patient man. Lord knows he had to be, because as teens we could be real pests!
RUTH RIDGEWELL DOYLE
October 3, 2008
To the Family,
My family has been friend of the Pires Family many years, back to the 1930's. Doc. was a true gentlmen and I shall always hold a special place in my heart for him as did my husband. God BlessYou Always.
Danielle Barbery
October 3, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss Paul.
Mr & Mrs Paul Haggarty and Mr & Mrs John Fraioli
October 3, 2008
Paul, Our Deepest Sympathys to you and your family.
Paula and Darren Kiley
October 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pires family.
May God's blessing be with you all
Myra Boutelle
October 2, 2008
So sorry to hear of the loss of our friend and neighbor here in Key Largo. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, and have only happy memories of him. He was always eager to help in any way he could and was truly a special person.
joe jerominek
October 2, 2008
there is not enough space to say the amt. of good for this man. just knowing doc, sums it up. when it comes to a true friend watching you and assisting you doc would be the #1 choice,truely top shelf person.
Bill Dray
October 1, 2008
To Deb & the Pires Family,
May I express my sincere condolences in the passing of your father. I lost my Dad to cancer in July 2006.
joe jerominek
October 1, 2008
I have had the utmost pleasure working and knowing him, doc, was my cooks equal when i would call for vegetables 2 min. later he would say veggies are there what else do you need i would anser a root canal. coast guard aux, pt. jud. ri.
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