Peter Chaves Obituary
TIVERTON, R.I. -- Peter Chaves, 82, of Tiverton, RI, died Saturday at home. He was husband of Angelina (Silvia) Chaves.
Born in Westport, MA, he was the son of the late William Chaves and Mary (DoReis) Chaves.
Prior to her retirement, he had worked as a cook at the Newport Naval Base.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Boehr Council since 1964 and a member of Holy Ghost Parish.
He was Manager of the Little League in Tiverton for 8 years.
He had served as Corporal in the US Army and served with the 280th Engineers Battalion during WWII and the battles of Rhineland, Ardennes and the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Good Conduct Medal and also served in the Korean War.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sons and a daughter, Peter R. Chaves of Fall River, Elaine M. Gaspar of Dartmouth and her fiancé, James T. Harrington and Christopher P. Chaves of Westport and his wife, Jessica Chaves. He was the grandfather of Olivia Grace Chaves of Westport.
Arrangements with POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 462 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI. www.almeida-pocasset.com. Flowers are welcome or donations to Hospice and Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA
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Mark and Laura Kortick
February 26, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Nancy Paquette
February 20, 2007
So very sorry of the loss of a "terrific man!"You did so much for my kids,God Bless,and be in "Peace"
The Paquette Boys
Thank You!
For Baseball!
Maureen and Tim McNeil
February 18, 2007
Dear Ang, Elaine, Chris and Peter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
With love,
Maureen and Tim Mcneil
The Staff of Pocasset-Memorial Funeral Home
February 18, 2007
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