Gabriel, A. Duarte Sr., of Riverside passed into eternal life on June 10, 2022. He was the loving husband of Jo-Ann (Nason) Duarte for over thirty-seven years. The two met in Pawtucket while Gabriel was riding around on his 3-wheel motorcycle. They have been together ever since.
Mr. Duarte was born in Faial, an island in the Azores, and was the son of the late Antonio Duarte and Maria (Gomes) Duarte. He was a supervisor at Key Container in Pawtucket for forty-four years.
Besides his wife Jo-Ann, Gabriel is survived by his sons, Gabriel A. Duarte, Jr. and his partner Leana Balasco of West Warwick, and David G. Duarte and his partner Ebony Correia of Tiverton. His sister, Lidia Alves and her husband Joe of Pawtucket, and his grandchildren, Darian Duarte, Bryson Duarte and Skyla Duarte as well as many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his very loyal dogs, Tasha, Buddy and Zoey.
Known as the “Yes Man” by his family, Gabriel was not one to say no and would drop whatever he was doing to help anyone in need or lend a hand for a favor.
Outside of work, Gabriel was a lifetime member of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity in East Providence and had many hobbies including riding his motorcycle, fishing with his grandchildren and golfing with his son. When he had a rest from daily tasks and jobs, Gabriel enjoyed watching UFC and boxing matches, golf events or cheering on his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.
The funeral for Mr. Duarte will be Thursday, June 16th at 9:00 am from the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home, 220 cottage Street, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis Xavier Church, 81 North Carpenter Street, East Providence at 10:00 am.
His burial will be in Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery, Pawtucket.
The calling hours for Gabriel will be Wednesday, June 15th from 4-7 pm in the funeral home.
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