Natalina Da Graca

Pawtucket – Natalina (Morais) Da Graca, 41, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Onassis B. Da Graca for five beautiful years. Born on Christmas day in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of Silvestre Morais of New York and Mariana Dos Santos of Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Natalina immigrated to the United States in 2013 and settled in Rhode Island where she made her home with her family. She worked as a financial officer in Cape Verde, and continued her work locally as a self-employed accountant in property management. Natalina was an amazing cook who loved trying new recipes and was extremely health conscience, especially with her food ingredients and taking care of her body. She was highly disciplined with her exercise routine, which included running on the beach and keeping an active lifestyle. Natalina's dream was to marry the love of her life, start a family and take care of their home. She maximized spending as much time as she could creating memories and always capturing precious moments on film. Natalina was a nurturing caretaker to her parents and her nephews, who she helped raise and created an unbreakable bond with. Although her years were brief, Natalina continued to live her life gracefully, full of love, compassion and selflessness. Her soft-spoken voice, courageous spirit and beautiful laughter will be greatly missed by her beloved family and friends.
Besides her devoted husband, she is survived by two beloved sons, Leonardo S. Da Graca and Matthew E. Da Graca; five siblings, her twin brother, Natalino Dos Santos Morais, Suelene Tavares Garcia, Erika Morais, Leandro Cabral and Norman Morais; mother-in-law, Rosa Benros; nephews, Daniel Garcia, Jr. and Dylan Garcia; a niece, Elina Morais, and several other nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church of St. John Paul II Parish, 755 Central Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a graveside interment at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, 301 S. County Trail, Exeter. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Online condolences are welcomed at www.trippfuneralhome.com.