Mary Ricardo Castro Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Mary Ricardo Castro

1/20/1923 - 5/9/2017

Obituary For Mary Ricardo Castro

Mary Ricardo Castro, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9th at Miriam Hospital, Providence surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was married for 60 years to Victor O. Castro until his passing in 2012. Born in Bristol, RI on January 20, 1923 she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Barboza) Ricardo; the sister of Florence Ricardo Alpalhao and the late Dennis and John Ricardo and Beatrice Ricardo Cabral. She was the dearly beloved mother of Maryellen Castro, mother-in-law of the late Dirk van Gendt; grandmother to Saskia van Kempen - van Gendt; Keith J. Rinier and Christopher R. Rinier, the aunt of Joseph Alpalhao (Carol), Daniel Cabral (Marie) and the late Mary Fatima Cabral Simons. Susan Belarosa and Lynne Bates were her most cherished caregivers. A Bristol resident all her life, she was a parishioner of St. Elizabeths Church and retired from Carr Fulflex after 37 years service. Mary loved life. She took joy in her faith and family. An excellent cook, she looked forward to baking cookies and fruit cakes for family events and holidays. One of her greatest pleasures was crocheting afghans for family and friends. Funeral services from the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI, Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 8 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Elizabeths Church, 577 Wood St., Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. Pall bearers will be Tony Brum, Daniel Cabral, David Cairrao, Manual Leal, Mark Manchester and Jorge Pacheco. Memorial contributions may be made to Rhode Island Public Television station WSBE, 50 Park Lane, Providence, RI 02907 or St. Elizabeths Church, 577 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

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04/27/2021

Sue White

Dear Maryellen, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. It was comforting to read that her family was with her at the end. My thoughts and prayers are now with you. Rosemary
04/27/2021

Sue White

Dear Maryellen. I was so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rosemary
04/27/2021

Sue White

Dear Maryellen, Today I drove by your parents house & I fondly remembered you, your parents and your grandmother. I remembered playing in your backyard - you and I and Debby P.. It was a shock to me when I picked up the newspaper tonight and read of your Mother's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm sure you have so many wonderful memories and your Faith to help you through this sad time. Take care. Susan ( Vieira) White