ALBERTO COELHO

Alberto Coelho, a resident of Narragansett and a former resident of Cumberland, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in 1930 in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Justino and Mariana (Fonseca) Coelho. He was the loving husband of Abenilde (Martins) Coelho for 53 years. She was his best friend and loving companion. For 47 years, Al worked in the construction industry. He retired as an assistant superintendent with Forte Brothers Construction in 1994. He was a member of the Madeira Club. In his retirement, Al enjoyed many hobbies including gardening, woodworking, and cooking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Al was blessed with a positive attitude and joy in his heart. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by daughter Mariana Coelho of Southbury, CT, daughter Joanne Allen and son-in-law Jeffrey of Bolton, CT, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Parker and Chloe Allen. A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Narragansett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Al's memory to South County Hospital in Wakefield. Arrangements by the Nardolillo Funeral Home.

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