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JOSEPH BETTENCOURT Obituary

BETTENCOURT III, JOSEPH F. 79, of Florida Ave., passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Pick) Bettencourt for 57 years. Born in West Warwick, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and (Dorothy Cook) Bettencourt Jr. Joseph was a machine operator at The Original Bradford Soap Works for 20 years before retiring in 1999. He previously worked in construction. Joseph enjoyed working on cars and in auto salvage. He was the father of Joseph F. Bettencourt IV and his wife Christine of Coventry and Michael T. Bettencourt of West Warwick; grandfather of five; great- grandfather of three. Joseph was the brother of Joan Rodrigues, Barbara Johnson, Patty Lemoi all of Coventry, Martin Bettencourt of Exeter and the late Ruth Woods and James Bettencourt. His Funeral Service will be Monday at 10:00 am in the IANNOTTI Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte.117), Coventry. Interment in Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown. Visiting hours Sunday 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RI Community Food Bank (www.rifoodbank.org) will be appreciated. iannottifh.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 1, 2013.

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Lynn Schenck

November 13, 2013

I am sorry for the loss.

November 5, 2013

will miss you but but know you will be with mom and dad ruth and donald and jim till we meet again love always sister pat lemoi

Tracy (Woods) Tetreault

November 4, 2013

RIP Uncle Sonny! My heart is full of fond childhood memories I still talk about today! Prayers to you Auntie Dot and family-I miss you all-It's been too long.

November 4, 2013

Mrs. B, Joe and Michael, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. Joe B. Sr. was a great man and a very good friend to me. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. To all his family and friends I send all my love and deepest sympathy. I love and miss you all. May God comfort you. With all my heartfelt sympathy, Lori Gallucci-Filippone

Tina Calci

November 4, 2013

Joe & Chris my deepest condolences to you and your family.

N S

November 2, 2013

My deepest sympathies. May you find comfort and the strength to cope.

November 1, 2013

To our Auntie Dot and family, We are so sorry for the passing of Uncle Joe, We have so many happy memories of holidays from the past and will always remember his smile. If any of you ever need us, we are always here for you. Love you, Ernie, Desiree, and Deanine

November 1, 2013

To my sister Dot and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Joe. We have so many memories to cherish and I will always be here for you and family. I love you guys and Joe forever. Love, Shirley

Susan Soares

November 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family. Love Sue and Matthew.

jesse denton

November 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

john ferry

November 1, 2013

im very sorry to hear about the passing of joe Bettencourt as a young man I met joe threw my mother Rachel ferry I did not know joe well but im sure he was a good man.

November 1, 2013

Will be sadly missed by a long time friend.Many memories of good times together. My condolenses to Dot and family.Eddy Gauthier ,Apopka Fl.

Dorothy's birthday party 8-17-13

November 1, 2013

Ashley Bettencourt

November 1, 2013

Grandpa, I'll love you forever. I'll miss your hugs and your beard. I'll miss your old army cap and your smile. I'll always remember you for the wonderful husband, father, and grandfather you were.

Love Ashley

David & Rose Gallucci

November 1, 2013

Our heart felt sympathy to Dot and the Bettencourt family. Joe was a good man and a good friend. I enjoyed his company.
I will miss talking with him.

Four generations of Joe's

November 1, 2013

Rob and Barbara Brouillard

November 1, 2013

Rest in peace Uncle Sonny. We will love you and miss you always. You leave us with so many fun memories.

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