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William Nobrega Obituary

PAWTUCKET - William Nobrega, 87, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Constance J. (Campeau) Nobrega. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late William and Isabel (Jardin) Nobrega, he resided in Pawtucket for the past fifty-nine years.
Bill served in the United States Navy for twenty years and was a Korean War veteran. He had also been employed by Amtrak for twenty years until retiring in 1993. Bill was a member of the Fleet Reserve; Knights of Columbus Delaney Council; Past-president of St. Teresa's Men's Club and a former coach for the Darlington American Little League.
Besides his wife, he leaves three sons and their wives, William A. and Kimberly Nobrega, Keith W. and Mary Nobrega and Bruce J. and Connie Nobrega and two granddaughters, Amanda and Alyson Nobrega. He was the brother of the late Lucien Nobrega.
His funeral with Military Honors will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. Interment will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITATION Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Sep. 21 to Sep. 29, 2015.

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owen Sweetland

October 23, 2020

Billy, I am so very so to have just learned of your father's passing. You're in my prayers. Godspeed...

Bill Nobrega

September 28, 2015

On behalf of my family I would like to thank everyone for their support and kind works about Dad.

AC

September 27, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. (Ps. 83:18)

Eileen/Chuck piette

September 27, 2015

Connie,
We were unaware until yesterday (9/26) at mass, that Bill had passed. Although we,ve only known you both for a little while we always looked forward to his smile ,handshake and our conversation with you.
Please accept our condolences

We are very sorry we did not attend the services for Bill.

God Bless you and your family
Eileen and Chuck(4:00Mass)

Joseph Pardi

September 25, 2015

So sorry for your lost and Bill was very good person. I worked with him at Auto tote in 1969 at the Race Track...Joe Pardi

Anne Marie & John Motta

September 24, 2015

Dear Aunt Connie & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our thoughts and prayers to you all. Dear Uncle Bill was such a wonderful, loving Uncle and he will surely be missed. May "God" Bless him.
Love, Anne Marie & John Motta

Candy Baxter

September 23, 2015

Dear Aunt Connie and Family
I am saddened by a loss of an amazing person ,uncle and godfather. It was a privilege to have him as a family member. There are so many great memories in my heart . I wish I could've seen him one more time. He will be greatly missed

Sharon DeVargas

September 23, 2015

Dearest Connie and family,
When I heard the news, I felt a light go out. I will miss him too. He always had a great big smile for me, always made me laugh with his funny stories and wit. It has been a pleasure, for me, to know him. May God help you through this sad and emotional time.
My best to you always. Sharon

Sharon Sexton-Brady

September 23, 2015

Bruce & Connie, my condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

J Tannock

September 22, 2015

Bruce,sorry to hear of your dad's passing, my condolences to you and your family

Moe Langlois

September 22, 2015

Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.

Herb Knott

September 22, 2015

My condolences to Bills family. I work with Bill at Fields Point at the Amtrak Maintenance until it closed. We had some good times and he was a great guy.

RIP Bill

Tom Nall

September 22, 2015

I'm sorry for your lost. I knew Bill from the railroad will always remember when he retired and Billy cooked his retirement lunch. Rest in Peace Bill.

Rosa Carnevale

September 22, 2015

So sorry for your loss Keith and family. You are in our thoughts. Love, Rose and Jim

Rose Marie & Jim Sylvia

September 22, 2015

Dear Aunt Connie,
My prayers and thoughts are with you dear Godmother, Connie- and my dear Godfather, Bill- may he rest in peace. He was a wonderful Uncle and I have such fond childhood memories of wonderful times we all shared together...he'll be missed dearly. With love, always Rose & Jim Sylvia

Randy Smith

September 22, 2015

Dear Aunt Connie and Family,
My deepest condolences to you, and your family. What a amazing person and what a remarkable life. I feel so lucky to have had the best Uncle any kid could ask for.

September 22, 2015

Bill - Condolences to you and your family.

Stephen and Patricia

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