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Joseph Botelho Obituary
Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was the son of Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Botelho. Mr. Botelho served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Natoma Bay in both the Asiatic-Pacific and European Theatres. He was a Meat Inspector for the US Government, Department of Agriculture for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a communicant of St. Elizabeth's Church, Bristol. He loved doing carpentry projects around his home and was an avid football fan.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Elaine E. Botelho of Middletown, two brothers, George Botelho of Bristol and Jeremiah 'Jerry' Botelho of East Greenwich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Miranda Rogers and Mary 'Mitzie' Menezes and a brother, Manuel Botelho.
Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 9:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth's Church, 577 Wood Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.For online condolence and shared memory books, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com
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Barbara (Medeiros) Erickson
July 30, 2008
Dear Evelyn,
I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I am his cousin Manny's daughter and both he and my mom (Irene) and later step-mom, Phoebe, thought so much of the two of you. I am glad I had a chance to see you both again after so many years at Phoebe's wake last September. My deepest sympathies to you and your daughter. May God rest Joe's soul and be with you always.
Jasz and Khan Canavan
July 23, 2008
We would like to let you know that Joe was a very nice man and we are sorry for your loss.
philip o'dowd
July 22, 2008
I had the privilege of being Joe's doctor for a year recently and he was an inspiring person and patient. Always cheerful and respectful, decked out in his white tennis shorts. He bore the burden of his disease quietly and gracefully. He was a very dignified man who reminded me of a sea captain for some reason. He will be missed by Bristol and myself. Rest in Peace Captain.
Fred & Rose Schwartz
July 21, 2008
Fred and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Fred worked with Joe in Food Inspection. We also visited with you both till we moved to Georgia.
Janet Schade (Mitchell)
July 21, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss Elaine. You are in my prayers
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