Bernardo Jose Chamorro

Bernardo Chamorro (Chamo) falleció el miércoles 1 de enero de 2025 en el Centro de Cuidados Paliativos Hope Health. Tenía 93 años. Chamo nació en Coloso, (Colombia) y trabajó en la industria textilera de Barranquilla hasta que fue reclutado a trabajar en las fábricas de textiles en Rhode Island. Fue uno de los pioneros de la comunidad colombiana que emigró a Central Falls, Rhode Island, en 1967, en busca de un mejor futuro para sus hijos.
Era un hombre de profunda fe y vivió una vida plena. Le encantaba socializar, la música y el baile. Estaba comprometido con la justicia social. Era integrante activo del Grupo de la Tercera Edad de Progreso Latino y voluntario de Fuerza Laboral en Central Falls. Chamo tenía un espíritu generoso y tocó la vida de muchas personas. Como escritor y artista prolífico, el legado de Chamo incluye cientos de poemas y canciones sobre el amor, la justicia social, la contribución de los trabajadores inmigrantes e incluso sobre el 9/11. Once de sus composiciones fueron grabadas.
Le sobreviven familiares en Estados Unidos y Colombia: su hija Ceci Chamorro, de Chapel Hill, (Carolina del Norte y); sus nietos Nathan Bell, de 25 años, y Nicole Bell, de 24; sus hijos Jorge Chamorro, de Johnston, y Edgar Chamorro, de Pawtucket, y su nieto Alexander Chamorro, de 17 años; sus hermanos Cecilia, Bertilda y Sofanor, en Barranquilla, y Víctor, en Central Falls; y 38 sobrinas y sobrinos. Su sobrino Gabriel Martínez y su esposa Patricia Martínez fueron de gran ayuda para él, especialmente después que falleció su difunta esposa, Matilde Chamorro, en junio de 2023.
On Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Bernardo (Chamo) Chamorro passed away at Hope Health Hospice Center. He was 93 years old. Chamorro was born in Coloso, Colombia, and worked in the textile industry in Barranquilla when he was recruited to work in Rhode Island's textile factories. He was one of the pioneers of the Colombian community who immigrated from Colombia to Central Falls, Rhode Island, in 1967, searching for a better future for his children.
He was a man of deep faith and lived a full life. He loved socializing, music, and dancing. He was deeply committed to social justice. Chamo was an active senior citizen of Progresso Latino's "Grupo de la Tereca Edad" and volunteered with Fuerza Laboral in Central Falls. Chamo had a generosity of spirit and touched many people's lives. As a prolific writer and artist, Chamo's legacy includes several hundred poems and songs he composed about love, social justice, the contributions of immigrant workers, and even 9/11. Eleven of his compositions were recorded.
He is survived by family in the U.S. and Colombia: His daughter Ceci Chamorro of Chapel Hill, N.C., and grandchildren Nathan Bell (25) and Nicole Bell (24); and his sons Jorge Chamorro of Johnston and Edgar Chamorro of Pawtucket and his grandson Alexander Chamorro (17); his siblings Cecilia, Bertilda, and Sofanor in Barranquilla, and Victor in Central Falls, and 38 nieces and nephews. His nephew Gabriel Martinez and wife Patricia Martinez, played a key role in supporting him, especially after his late wife, Matilde Chamorro, passed away in June 2023.
Donations in his memory, may be made to Progresso Laino or Fuerza Laboral, in lieu of flowers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM in Holy Spirit Church, 1030 Dexter Street Central Falls.
A Memorial Service will be held on April 12, 2025 at 12PM. More details will be provided.
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