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Horace Amaral Obituary
"HARRY" JR., 64, of Narragansett passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was the beloved husband of thirty-eight years to Margaret "Peggy" (Lafferty) Amaral.
Born in East Providence, he was a son of Rose (Iadevaia) Amaral of East Providence and the late Horace J. Amaral, Sr. Mr. Amaral was the Director of Enrollment Services at the University of Rhode Island for thirty-five years. Harry was a US Coast Guard veteran serving during the Vietnam War era. He received his master's degree from URI, Class of 1980. Harry was a member and past president of the Narragansett Lions Club, member and past president of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He was a recipient and board member of the John P. Burke Memorial Fund, past member of the URI Alumni Board, past member of the Town of Narragansett Recreation and Zoning Boards.
Harry was the recipient of the URI Excellence Award and a proud member of the URI Rams Den Round Table and Valley Country Club.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his loving children, Nina M. Amaral of Narragansett, Megan A. Fusco and her husband Jason of South Kingstown and Nicholas J. Amaral of Warwick. Harry was the cherished grandfather of Margaret Rose Fusco. He was the brother of Rose Pereira of Riverside, Mike Amaral of East Providence, Luci Stoddard and Margaret Lee, both of Riverside.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, Kingston. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the Nardolillo Funeral Home, SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111Boston Neck Road, (Rt.1A) Narragansett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the URI Foundation, Amaral Family Fund, #5537, 79 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881. Visit
www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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for Horace Amaral
October 27, 2010
Peg, I was blessed to work with Harry. He was so good to me. And he was a professional reference for me for which I will never forget. I miss him not just now but have in the past few years since I left URI. Having recently been divorced I can only try to acknowledge what you must be experiencing after this loss of 38 years. Please remember how many of us out here loved Harry and feel for you.
-Jon Signorelli
October 24, 2010
To the Amaral family:
I just learned about Harry's death from my Dad. I am so sorry for you loss. I grew up with Harry's siblings. Even though I didn't know him that well, I feel your loss. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time.
On behalf of myself and my Dad, Charles Long, We offer our synpathies.
Judy (Long) Richard
Mark A. Mancinho
October 23, 2010
Luci, Rose and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family upon your loss. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to you at this difficult time.
Tom Craven
October 23, 2010
My condolences on Harry's passing.
He was a champion for so may students at URI, and was of great assistance to my brothers and I many years ago.We would never had achieved our successes without Harry's guidance.
You have our deepest sympathies,
Tom
craig rossi missy rieck
October 21, 2010
Margaret,
Missy and I are so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Jeff Chase, who I know from the car business, said he lost a dear friend....named Harry Amaral, then Missy told me the same day, that you lost your brother, Harry Amaral. I went to URI, so I remembered what Jeff said about Harry--and when missy said it too, I actually felt as though I had known him.
We wish you and your family strength, and we hope to see you soon.
Craig and Missy
Aida Mirante
October 21, 2010
To Harry's Family and Friends,
Harry was good to me when I was an undergraduate many, many years ago, And many years later, as a grad assistant in Harry's office, he taught me the ropes at the beginning of my financial aid career. He was a great mentor and a wonderful, caring person who touched a lot of lives and helped countless students. He will be remembered fondly and missed greatly.
My sincerest sympathies on your loss.
Aida
Sue Hamilton
October 21, 2010
So very sorry for your loss...He will be missed by many here at URI Financial Aid will never be the same....
October 21, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Harry. We grew up together in East Providence and he was with my cousin Billy Maaia on many occasions along with my sister Susan Coelho Navega. Again, to the family my prayers are with you at this sad time.
"Charles Coelho"
Bette Harrison
October 21, 2010
Dear Nina and the Amaral family. I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Harry at URI. He was a very special person. He had a smile for everyone. He was a very important part of URI. He loved his family very much. We would talk about our kids all the time. He always made it a point to help any student, faculty or staff person. He will be sadly missed. May the Dear Lord give you the strength that is needed in this difficult time of your lives. He is in my prayers.
Maureen Paquette
October 20, 2010
To the family of Harry Amaral~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. My son and I met Harry and he was instrumental in assisting us with aide for my son in attending URI. He was a wonderful advocate for students and truly cared about them and their families.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Maureen Paquette and Kevin Fanning
October 20, 2010
Dear Family of Harry - I remember Harry in high school. A very kind and caring person. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Willough Sauer Strauss (Warwick, RI)
Valerie Rice
October 20, 2010
Peggy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Harry. he was quite a guy. I will miss him under the tent. He always had a smile on his face. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Jim Rowley
October 20, 2010
Peg:
God bless Harry!! He was a great guy and good friend to so many of us. He will be dearly missed.
Our sincere sympathy and respect to you and your family.
Jim and Debbie Rowley
Tracy Grilli
October 20, 2010
To the Amaral Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this difficult time
With Sincere Sympathy,
Tracy, Mike & Samantha Grilli
October 20, 2010
Dear Amaral Family,
My deepest condolences to you all on Harry's passing. He was really a part of the URI scene for many, many years, and it was always a pleasure to have a brief chat with him when he was on the stoop outside of Green Hall for a breath of fresh air. URI will not be the same without him.
Gregory McNab
October 20, 2010
Dear Amaral Family,
My deepest condolences to you all on Harry's passing. He was really a part of the URI scene for many, many years, and it was always a pleasure to have a brief chat with him when he was on the stoop outside of Green Hall for a breath of fresh air. URI will not be the same without him.
John Oleary
October 20, 2010
I am want to offer my condolences upon learning of the passing of Harry. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Pat & Lou Degidio
October 20, 2010
Dear Peggy and family,
My husband and I were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. We will always remember the good times with Harry (and you Peggy)at University get-togethers. We never saw him without a smile on his face. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tina Klingaman
October 20, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Harry's death. We were in school together and in fact, he gave me my first kiss at the age of 7. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends.
Tina (Sears) klingaman
Anthony Botelho
October 20, 2010
Dear Amaral Family,
I'm saddened by the news of Harry's passing. My family is from East Providence and have known Harry for many years. My cousins's Manny and Joe Tavares were childhood friends. When I decided to attend URI in 1979, Harry was the first person I went to see for advice. His guidance and care was instrumental in my success at URI and subsequently in my career. I had lunch with him this past spring and the first thing Harry did was give me a great big "Harry Hug" and made me feel so important and remembered. I wanted to share this story with you in these trying times. He was a super human being in my eyes and will be sorely missed. Tony Botelho
Dave Viall
October 20, 2010
I am very sad to learn of Harry's passing. He and I were best friends in grade school. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
Judith Swift
October 20, 2010
Harry loved his life. He adored his family and was loyal to his friends. He could never do enough for his "kids" -- the students of URI. I cherish his friendship as a great gift. My deepest condolences to his family and most of all to his granddaughter Maggie. She had him in her life for all too short a time.
Brenda Celona
October 20, 2010
To the Amaral Family and Friends,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although Harry was never a big fan of getting his hair cut I always looked forward to him coming into the salon. He always offered me great advice. I loved to hear his stories about his Family, how he loved to spoil his granddaughter and his golf game.
Harry will be missed by so many of us .
My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
With Sincere Sympathy
Brenda
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