"To Ronnie and her family I am sorry about the loss of your dad , grandfather , Husband , He will be missed. may god be with you all at this time Sue& Eli Ashook and family"
In loving memory of
Armando C. Ferreira
May 24, 1913 - November 23, 2008
Portsmouth, RI - Armando C. Ferreira, 95, of 140 Corys Lane, Portsmouth, RI, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at home. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was married to Irene C. Ferreira for 70 years. Born in Portsmouth, RI on May 24, 1913, he was the son of the late Antonio C. and Jacinta Rodriques Ferreira.Armando was a farmer for many years and worked for Building Materials in Fall River until retiring in 1975. He belonged to AARP and the Forever Young Club. Armando was Sargeant of Arms for the Portuguese American Club and was also a member of the Portsmouth Senior Center. Armando loved to be with his family and enjoyed gardening, watching wrestling and playing pool. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Richard C. Ferreira and his wife Barbara of Bristol, RI, his daughter Veronica Ronnie Stoker of Portsmouth, RI, his grandchildren, Cheryl Papi, Richard C. Ferreira, Jr. and his wife Candace, Sharlene Stoker, Linda Key and Kimberly Chavous and her husband Robert and ten great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Diamentina Camara, Frank Cabral Ferreira and Georgianna Gomes. His funeral will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2008, at 9:00 am from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Anthonys Church, 2836 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery in Fall River.Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 28, 2008, from 2-4 and 7-9 in the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to the Visiting Nurse Service of Newport and Bristol Countys, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
"The Cambra Family extends our condolences to the Family. Maria & John Cambra & Family"
"Vovo, my hero, my mentor, my father, my grandfather How do I start to say goodbye when of all things you taught me to never to say goodbye always say so long. I will always think about you and remember everything you taught me. Vovoo is missing you so much and she is doing good. I love you a bushel and a peck and a squeeze around the neck. I will always sing our song over and over again.I love you forever and ever. Please say hello to Chappy as well, you two are a true pair of grandfathers. Love, Sharlene"
"Ronnie, my love and condolences to you and your family. I have many fond memories of your dad. I especially remember him so patiently waiting for us after roller skating! Nancy Kuhn Pretak"
"Ronnie & Family, You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your father. Know that our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.""
"Ronnie, Sharlene, Linda, Kim, and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. He's in a better place now. Someday you will be reunited again. He and grandpa are finally at peace. Love, Allison"
"Dear Vavo, My heart aches for you at this time of sorrow. I know how much you love Vavoo, and we will all miss him dearly. He was the most special person in the world to me and will always be in my thoughts. I love you both. Kimmy"