Albino Tavares

Albino Tavares Jr, 93 of DeWolf Avenue passed away on August 6, 2020 at home. He was the husband of the late Alice Ann (Andrade) Tavares.  

Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Albino and Emilia Tavares.  He is survived by his children John Tavares and his wife Lynn of Bristol, Julie Abenante of Bristol and Cathy Alves and her husband Michael of Bristol; grandchildren Marc Tavares, Jennifer Gomes, Kelly Abenante and Kristen Teixeira; 12 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.  He was the brother of Lisa Paon and the late Anthony Travers, Manuel Travers, Alfred Travers and Isabel Hynson.

Mr. Tavares was educated in Bristol and served in the US Navy during World War II.  He was employed in quality control for Kaiser Aluminum and Converse before retiring.  He was a devoted father and grandfather always putting his family first.  He was an avid golfer, Red Sox fan and enjoyed playing softball.

His funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12th, 9 AM from the George Lima Funeral Home 367 High Street with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church 577 Wood Street. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours are Tuesday 4 – 7 PM.

Mask use is required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Memorial donations may be made to: Kindred Hospice  2374 Post Road  #206, Warwick RI  02886  or St. Jude's Children's  Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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