"Daddy I miss you so much there are so many times that i want to pick up the phone to hear your voice or to get your advice about something... My life has not been the same since you were taken from us. I will forever miss you and until we meet again in heaven will you please watch over us and guide us down the right path in life... Please let me feel your presence for I miss you hugs smile and thoughtful words.... Love you always your loving daughter xoxoxox"
In loving memory of
Stephen Robert Viveiros
May 6, 1956 - June 19, 2005
MIDDLETOWN, RI - Stephen Robert Viveiros, 49, of 1550 West Main Road, Middletown, RI, formerly of 9 Newport Avenue, Newport, died Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, RI. He was the husband of Kathleen C. Bruno Viveiros to whom he was married for twenty eight years. Born in Newport, RI on May 6, 1956, he was the son of Madeline Geraldine Carrigan Viveiros and the late John Peter Viveiros.Stephen had worked as a maintenance supervisor since 1995 for Patriot Maintenance of Tiverton, RI and Newport, RI, for 10 years. He had also worked as a maintenance supervisor at Northgate Apartments in Middletown, RI, and in Florida. Every summer Steve loved to go fishing with his family and friends at Carrs Point and at Mellvile in Portsmouth. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by a son Stephen R. Viveiros II of Tiverton, RI, a daughter Danielle M. Viveiros of Middletown, RI, six brothers John Viveiros of Olympia, WA, Paul Viveiros of Providence, RI, Richard Viveiros of West Warwick, RI, Peter Viveiros of Newport, RI, Robert Viveiros of Staten Island, NY, and Jacob Viveiros of Newport, RI, six sisters Geraldine Cassese of Westerly, RI, Eileen Viveiros of Portsmouth, RI, Kathleen Viveiros of Newport, RI, Christine Sacco of Portsmouth, RI, Francine Nelson of Middletown, RI, and Maureen Viveiros of Newport, RI, and three granddaughters Chloe K. Viveiros of Middletown, RI, Hannah Viveiros of Tiverton, RI, and Madeline Viveiros of Tiverton, RI.His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at 11:00AM, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Burial will be private.Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, from 2-4 and 7-9PM in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. In Stephens memory, donations may be made to the Leukemia Society Of America, RI Chapter, 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.
Tributes
"He is my uncle, but was more like a second father to me. Always filled with joy, carefree, kind, and pure-hearted. Never had i heard him yell at anyone, just always happy. He took right after my Grandfather John P. Viveiros. Uncle Steve was a great man, and there aren't any men that are like him, he was one of a kind. I love him, and now realize hes off to a better place... to my family and everyone who was friends or aquaintences with Steve, there may be an empty chair at all the tables, but that table will be full once again... Rest In Peace"
"Dear Kathy and Family: Steve and I talked a month ago. As you know Kathy I was hoping I was a match for Steve with the bone marrow donator. But anyways when Steve and I talked last we said when Uncle John died and my mom died we said they were our guardian angel's looking down on us. Well now Steve is one of those guardian angels looking over us making sure were ok. I will miss him deeply like everyone else. Let me know if there is anything our family can do. You and everyone else are in our prayers. Love Sue,Tom,Brent,Patrick,Amy and Kelly He will truly be missed."
"Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you for years, but the thing I remember most about you was how much you both laughed all the time. That kind of happiness is rare and you were so lucky to have each other. My heart is with you. May you find peace in all the wonderful memories you have with your husband and father."
"Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of Steve. One of my fondest memories is my visit to Newport with his brother John. Stephen was so kind to as to keep me company by play dominoes with me while John and and their Dad discussed the fine points politics. Stephen will be surely missed. Aloha `Oe E Stephen Viveiros. Aloha Pumehana my warmest love, Julie Viveiros Wolfe"
"HI kathy i am so sorry about steven i feel bad thate i was not with you to say good by to both of you.i will miss you both very much i love you both like family .to bad it had to end like this.i will never forget are fun times together i no you wont forget . i wish you well and your family.i no it will be hard but please keep in touch with me i will always be your friend .take care this not good by just by for now.your friend always.JILL.D.CNA."
"We will miss you incredibly. We will truly cherish the memories of our childhoods."
"Dear Kathy, My admiration of your courage and strength during your journey with Stevie can not be expressed in words. It is the truest form of one's love and devotion for another. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Sherry"
"I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends who loved him dearly. I knew Steve through some friends and family. My prayers are with you all. In deepest sympathy Trisha Smith ~~~~ God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. And knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes, He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly. When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain, We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again. You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide, You live on through your children, you're always by our side. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. Author Unknown"
"Steve was a great guy. I loved to hear him laugh!! Kathy and kids, Aunt Gerry and ALL of my cousins. I can't begin to express how I am feeling. Just remember you are all in my thoughts and prayers. We are going to miss Steve for many reasons. Much Love, Cheryl"
"I am so sorry for your loss Kathy. I don't know if you remember me but I went to school with you. I was also your daughters bus driver when she went to Head Start.I also know alot of your brothers. My prayers are with you and your family."
"I grew up with his daughter danielle."
"Dear Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with everybody, We will ALWAYS remember Uncle Steve,He was the best. He will always be with us,I will pray for my Aunt Cathy, May GOD make you strong and watch over you...We Love You. Nancy, Dennis and Family"
"We all want you to know you are in our thoughts and we are sorry we cannot be there. We'll always remember Uncle Steve as the fun-loving, happy, lovable, funny, friendly man we were able to spend a short bit of time with. We love you all and miss you very much. Uncle Steve - we'll never forget you. Love, Julie & Damon"
"We knew Steve when he worked at oxbow and Northgate and he always had a smile on his face and was such a great guy,our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.God bless you all."
"Stevie, always a smile, even on the days when you didn't feel like smiling. You will forever be in our hearts. We will miss the times we had together laughing and teasing each other. You added so much to our lives."