Josephine "Jo" Lapre

Josephine "Jo" M. Lapre, 68, of Warren, RI, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 after a short illness. A daughter of the late Judith A. (Passero) Cabral and the beloved wife of David R. Lapre, Josephine was a longtime resident of Swansea, MA before moving to Warren in 1984.

Jo was a graduate of Joseph Case High School, class of '74 and went on to attend college at Bristol Community College and Bridgewater State University. Jo began her teaching career at Head Start in Taunton, MA, where she taught from 1982-1998. She then went on to teach in Swansea from 1998-2022. Retirement did not keep her from teaching, however. She loved teaching so much that she continued teaching until 2024 in Swansea. Over the years Jo was able to touch the lives of generations of students. She also coached Pop Warner Cheerleading for many years. In her leisure time, Jo loved gardening and baking. It was the highlight of the season when she would make her Christmas cookies for friends and family. She was an avid fan of Bon Jovi and Broadway shows at PPAC. Jo enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Patriots play during the respective seasons. Showing her outgoing nature, she loved to be out with friends, around people and socializing. Above all of this was the love of her family. Jo loved her children and was the proudest being at both of their weddings in 2024.

In addition to her loving husband, David, Jo is survived by her son, Christopher Lapre and his wife Kathleen of New Bedford, MA; her daughter, Stephanie Coffland and her husband Dan of Bristol, RI; her brother, Thomas Cabral and his wife Sharon of Swansea, MA; her sister, Sue Schucker and her husband David of Lawton, OK; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lt. Robert M. Cabral of the Swansea Police Department.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 4-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 8AM followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St. Warren, RI 02885. A Burial will follow at St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon St. Warren, RI 02885.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.