In loving memory of

Frank J. Faria
April 30, 1922 - May 20, 2011

Frank J. Faria, 89, of Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, RI, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2011 at home with his loving family at his side.He was husband of 58 years to the late Evelyn M. Bertrand Faria who passed away in 2006.Born in Middletown, RI on April 30, 1922, he was the son of the late Antone and Frances Moitoza Faria.A lifelong farmer, Frank, along with late wife, Evelyn, owned and operated Faria Brand Potatoes. He was previously employed by the former Round House Dairy.He is survived by his children, Christine Handibode and her husband, Peter, of Beverly Hills, FL Frank Faria, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of North Kingstown, RI, Richard Faria and his wife, Donna, of Portsmouth, RI, and Dawn Mello and her husband, Mark, of Portsmouth, RI; his grandchildren, David Mello, Monica Faria Baird, Daniel Faria, Nicole Mello and Timothy Mello; and his great-grandchildren, Madisyn Mello, Sita Nalani Baird and Kala Moana Baird. He was the grandfather of the late Joey Mello and the brother of the late Annie Oliver, Jennie Luiz, Mary Botelho, Carrie Rose, Rose Peters, Frances Medeiros, Anthony Faria, Joseph Faria and Manuel Faria.His funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 8:30 am from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 from 4-8 pm in the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to VNS of Newport Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

Angela Volpicelli - June 09, 2.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Dear Chris, Frank, Ricky, and Dawn, We are very saddened by the passing of your father. We have fond memories of him growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

Maureen/Dan Rydberg - June 01,.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Chris, Dawn and Rickie, we were sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Will keep you all in our prayers."

Gary W. Johnson - May 30, 2011.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Frank; Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. God Bless The Johnson Family Gary, Sue, Jeremy, Joshua & Jason"

Prudy Silvia - May 26, 2011 at.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Christine and family: Thinking of you and sending my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad. You are in my prayers."

Laurie Dutra - May 26, 2011 at.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Dawn and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Steve and Laurie"

Nikki Smith - May 24, 2011 at .. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"To Frank, I will always remember you zooming around on the tractor, enjoying the good weather we had. Too bad we didn't get to go bar hopping! Hope you have a pint on me, up in Heaven with my Poppy. : To the Faria Family, My condolences. There's nothing harder in the world than to have a loved one pass away. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am sorry I am unable to make the ceremonies. Take care and God Bless. - Nikki Smith"

Patricia Roberts - May 24, 201.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Chris,Dawn and Rickie, Your dad will be missed. We will remember all the years watching him in the fields behind our house and visting with him when we went for walks sitting in the garage. Always, The Roberts' Family"

Mary Rebeiro - May 24, 2011 at.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"To the Faria Family, Iam so sorry for your loss. I will cherish the memories especially the Faria Family Reunion and all my visits now and then but never enough. I will keep my very special cousin in my prayers always."

Helen Steeves - May 24, 2011 a.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. hugs, Helen"

Kevin, Peggy and Emily Chiras .. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Dawn, Mark, Nick and Tim, We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of dad/pa. Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers. God and Evelyn are excited to have him back in thier lives."

Jeff and Lisa Tremblay - May 2.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Chris, and Dawn, We were sorry to hear of your father's passing. Always remember the precious memories you and your family have made and shared. As these memories will help you to smile and help ease the saddness and pain of your loss. We pray you and your family find comfort in his holy word."

Chris Schuckmann - May 23, 201.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Frank, Our prayers are with you and your family. Chris and Michelle"

Debbie Gardner Rebeiro - May 2.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"I have wonderful memories of the Faria Family reunion that your parents hosted, especially the tractor rides. My prayers are with you all."

Maura & Jason - May 23, 2011 a.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Frank, Dawn, Chris, Ricky and families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May loving and happy memories surround and comfort you."

PAULA DESTEFANO - May 23, 2011.. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Frank, I am very sorry to hear about your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ed and Paula DeStefano"

Steve & Terry Hodge - May 22, .. wrote on May 20, 2011:

"Our sincerest condolences for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve & Terry"