Joseph F. Cabral, 75, also known as Captain Cabral, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his home in Bristol. Born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, Joe moved with his family to Bristol in his adolescent years. He was the husband of Georgette (Marshall) Cabral for 49 years and the son of the late Joseph and Guilhermina Cabral. After High School, Joe enlisted in the US Navy and served in Vietnam. He then worked for the Town of Bristol as a reserve Police Officer and then Harbor Master for 40 years. Upon his retirement, he was awarded the title of Harbor Master Emeritus. During his time as Harbor Master, Joe started the Bristol Sea Explorers Youth Group and the Bristol Boat and Art Show. He was a member of the Bristol Christmas Festival, The American Legion, had the honor of serving as Chief Marshal of the Bristol Recreation Department Summer Parade and recently was an honored veteran of the 2022 Bristol 4th of July Parade. Joe was also the caretaker of Windhill Estate, where he and his family lived for 43 years. In his free time, along with his wife, Joe enjoyed trying new Portuguese restaurants, trips to New Hampshire and visiting his birthplace in Portugal. In addition to his loving wife, Georgette, Joe is survived by his son, John Cabral and his wife Valerie of Chepachet; his daughter, Maryann Calouro and her husband Matthew of Bristol; his four grandchildren, Jacob Cabral, Madison Calouro, Benjamin Calouro and Thomas Calouro; two brothers, John Cabral and his wife Jackie of CT and Edward Cabral and his wife Donna of FL; three sisters: Marie Everette and her husband Bill of Newport, Mary Esterbrook and her husband Everette of Bristol and Mary Lou Muccino and her husband Rick of Scituate, and many loving nieces and nephews. He was the brother in law to Anthony Marshall and Deborah Bisbano and her husband John, all of FL. Services are with Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, where the family will receive relatives and guests for visitation on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 8-10AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11AM in St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood St. Bristol. Military Honors will be held after mass in Bristol Town Common. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's honor can be made to Bristol Rescue and Police Department, 395 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809. For directions or tributes, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com