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Joseph Amaral Obituary
Joseph was born in Central Falls, RI and was the son of the late Elvira (Almeida) Amaral and Peter P. Amaral. Joseph proudly served his country during World War II in the US Navy and was a well-known local businessman. For over 70 years, he was President & Owner of The Fair Lumber and Home Center in Cumberland, until his retirement in 2009.
He was a past member of the Knights of Columbus, Cumberland Business Association and the Town of Cumberland Planning Board. Joseph attributed his longevity to his rigorous daily workout, his loving family, and the comradery of his long-time gym and bowling friends.
He is survived by three beloved children, Joseph M. Amaral of Cumberland, RI, Maryan Amaral of Newton, MA, Bryan A. Amaral of Marietta, GA, his sister, Violet M. Kleber of Cumberland, and his cherished grandchildren, Olivia and Alexander Amaral of Marietta, GA as well as several dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. The Funeral will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 1303 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will follow at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery, 661 Prospect Street, Pawtucket.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org/donate) or Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 or email at [email protected] For online condolences: TrippFuneralHome.com
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George Placido
March 31, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Katharine Lapre
April 14, 2017
Joe, I am so sorry about your father. You are in my thoughts.
Martha Salvo
April 10, 2017
Dolores and all the family. My prayers and thought are with you. You now have another Angel in Heaven. God bless you always.
April 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss Joe was a great guy!
May he rest in peace.
Bob and Jane Durand
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Mark Robitaille
April 9, 2017
Dear Amaral Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Joe was a good man and a pleasure to do business with. He always had a smile and time to converse with his customers at The Fair. Times have changed so much in business, but we will always remember Joe with warmth in our hearts. We are sure that he is safe in God's memory. He was one of the good guys. We're sending sincere sympathy and hope. (John 5:28)
The Robitaille Family
Cumberland, RI
Isabel Mota
April 9, 2017
To Delores and the Amaral family , I'm deeply saddened to hear about Mr. Amaral's passing. He was a class act , who adored his family! I loved running into him at Daves, always a smile on his face ! May you find peace in all the beautiful memories , he left behind !!
Debby Rossi
April 9, 2017
Joe, My deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Debby
Michael Lizotte Frank Lizotte Glass co.
April 9, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to the Amaral family
Joe was always a man of his word and a true friend
God bless you and your family
Tanya Donahue
April 8, 2017
To the entire Amaral Family ,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr.A's passing . I have so many fond memories of him from my time at The Fair . He always had a smile and a story to tell and I learned a lot from him . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Charles Turner
April 8, 2017
To Joey and the Family Our prayers and thoughts are with you Always enjoyed the service at the Fair May your precious memories of a life well lived comfort you Sorry that we can't attend the services Our sincere condolences Elaine & Charlie
Douglas Maiko
April 7, 2017
Joe
My condolences on the loss of your dad. Everybody at the gym liked your dad
Charles Curci
April 7, 2017
I am so saddened to learn of the passing of Joe. For several years, I was the insurance agent for the Fair and always looked forward to meeting with Joe. Several times he and I went to lunch at some of his favorite Portuguese restaurants and he would guide me on what to order. He was such a gentleman and our conversations always centered around his family and his his life experiences while growing up and working for his father.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Charlie Curci
Stanley W. Pikul
April 7, 2017
My condolences, Joey and to your family on your father's passing . He was a friend and I will miss his "hellos".God be with you
George Placido
April 6, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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