"So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort continue to furnish the family with peace and hope during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Craig Raposa
March 15, 1986 - February 3, 2012
PORTSMOUTH, RI - Craig J. Raposa, 25, of 1 Mill Street, Tiverton, RI, died February 3, 2012 unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, MA on March 15, 1986, he was the son of Brenda L. Raposa of Portsmouth, RI.Craig graduated from Portsmouth High school in 2004 as an all-star athlete in football and baseball. He participated in Portsmouth Marty Fine Football and while a Midget won the 1998 state championship. His love was baseball and he excelled playing first base for Portsmouths Little League. He was well known for pitching and hitting home runs which lead him to participate in several All Star games which took the team to Cooperstown. His team mates called him Tiny Tiny Tank due to his size and love of food. Craig worked at Clements market while attending high school and BCC. He enjoyed working in the dairy and grocery departments. He worked for DeCastros Landscaping helping to build the outside patio of Subways on East Main Road. Craig loved to joke around and play video games with his friends.He is survived by his brother Bryce Raposa of Fall River, MA and fiance Jessica Furtado, grandfather James F Pimental, Grandmother Lucette Pimental of Tiverton, Aunt Christine Lemelin and husband Bill of Somerset, MA, Uncle Jim Pimental and wife Wendy and their children of Westport, MA. He is survived by several great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours will be from 5pm to 8pm on Friday, February 10, 2012 in Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. A Mass celebrating Craigs life will be said on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 11AM in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI.In lieu of flowers donations may be made for Craigs Memorial Service, payable to Brenda Raposa, 100 Almeida Terrace, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Tributes
""Craig was a motivation on the football field, at practice and in the weightroom. Caring for teammates and their families as if they were his own. Some say laughter is the best medicine, throughout every relationship craig strived to share that vital medicine. Especially during unhappy times, craig provided endless jokes and impressions ,always finding a way to make us laugh even when we didnt want to or didnt think we could. He brought a smile to many faces and it was a pleasure to know him,as the truly kind and positive spirited person that he was. He will forever have a place in some of my most fond memories and on this extremely sad day my heart goes out to mother brenda and the rest of his family and friends." *Rest in peace,big guy*"
"Craig, i will always know you to be someone to look to for strength or guidance out of a difficult situation. not only large and in charge physically but your moral character spoke volumes off the field as well. Rest easy and keep watch over us up there, will yah buddy.You will always be with us in Spirit. God Bless, I hope they served you a cold one upon arrival, and when you get a chance let us know your doing okay."
"Brenda I am so sorry for the loss of you son. I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers."
"Craig, Today was a very difficult day for our family....we had to say goodbye to you. You will always be in our hearts and minds. I pray you are resting peacefully in the arms of our Father in heaven. I love you Craig.....Love, Auntie Wendy"
"Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family durning this very hard time."
"To Craig, I will never forget you. I will always remember the times we had fun together. I love you. from your cousin Rachel"
"I had the delight to work with Craig at clements,also through sports and school. He was such a great young man. I feel blessed to have known him. You will truely be missed. May your family find comfort in these hard times."
"Brenda,Wayne and I send our deepest sympathy. We are so sorry for your loss.Stay Strong! Rest in Peace Craig"
"To Craig even though I havn't seen you in years, I'll never forget the times we had playing ball in the backyard & just talking. You always had a big heart, and whenever you were around you always had a joke to tell. May you rest in peace, your in a better place now <3"
"Rest in peace Craig. You will be missed but will live in our hearts forever."
"Brenda I'm so sorry for your loss sorry I can't be there for you but you are in my thoughts an prayers all my Love Ann"
"Dearest Brenda and family, We pray that God will heal the wounds of your heart, and let the memory of your beautiful son Craig shine forth. I think that Craig would want you to think of him laughing and joking around. Remembering you both visiting our home many times together. GOD BLESS"
"Dear Brenda, We are so sorry for your loss & want you to know we are praying for you daily. Craig made quite an impression on Goose, which I will never forget. He was blessed to have such a fiercely loving and wonderful mother. I believe you will see him again in the next life. Love, Joss, Kevin, & Goose"
"So sorry for your loss."
"Brenda I'm so sorry for your loss,stay strong."
"Brenda, we've never even met but if i had one wish right now, I'd wish to be there with you, just to try and somehow help you through this horribly sad time. I am so very sorry for your loss. May you Rest In Peace, Craig. I wish I had the chance to meet you."
"My Heart felt Condolences goes out to you Brenda at the loss of your preciouse son, Your all in my prayers and to your family."
"Brenda, Sending you and your family my deepest sympathy, praying that God provide you the strength to walk through your sorrow. God Bless Vickie E."
"There are no words that we can offer to lessen your pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers. As you know you have, for the past 25 years, had a room in our hearts and home. We love you."
"Brenda I am still in disbelief. I do believe that your son Craig is in a much safer place being in the hands of the lord. May god rest his soul and give you the strength to get through this difficult time.If you feel the need to talk to someone, I am here for you. Your neighbor,Bonnie Dugan"
"i am very sorry for your lose.i am in apartment 304 almeida terrace if you need anything just knock. again i'm very sorry for your lose."
"May the God of all comfort become your refuge and strength, until he reunites love ones into the arms of their families. John 11:25,26. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies."
"So sorry for your loss .Prayers and thoughts for your family .Trusting he is resting in The arms of Jesus. God Bless Claudia Michal & family"
"Our heartfelt sympathies to the Raposa and Pimental families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God sustain you during this time. God bless you all."