In loving memory of

Theodore Teddy Oliveira Jr
July 6, 1995 - September 3, 2012

Theodore "Teddy" Gomes Oliveira, Jr., 17, of Newport died on August 27, 2012 in Newport. Born on July 6, 1995 in Newport, RI, he was the son of Theodore G. Oliveira, Sr. of Maine and Sloane Z. Massey of Pawtucket, RI. Teddy was later adopted by Deborah A. (Massey) Greene of Newport, RI. Teddy grew up in Newport and attended Cranston Calvert Elementary School, Thompson Junior High School and was entering his senior year at Rogers High School. He worked at the Pier Restaurant where he enjoyed the work and meeting new people. Teddy loved skateboarding up and down the streets of Newport, where he ended up making many new friends along the way. He also loved listening to music and enjoyed experimenting with beats and pops. Teddy had a great smile, an awesome sense of humor and was extremely polite to everyone he met. He was well liked by his classmates and teachers at school. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Edward Massey of Newport, RI, and Doreen Oliveira Williams and her husband Ron of Middletown, RI, his siblings, Steven Harris and Joseph Harris of Pawtucket, RI, Tanya Jones of Providence, RI, Joshua Massey and Thomas Greene of Newport, RI as well as his nephews and niece Leon Sampson of Newport, RI, Juwan Greene of Providence, RI, Nataliya Harris and Davante Harris of Pawtucket, RI, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.He was the grandson of the late Joseph Oliveira and Barbara Carter Massey and the great grandson of the late Maria Rose Graham. His funeral will be held on, Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 12:00PM, in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Service SEP 11. 12:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com

Tributes

RaJanAC.e - June 10, 2015 at 1.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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RaJanAC.e - June 10, 2015 at 1.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"It's Almost Been 3 Years, It Doesn't Get Easier , I Miss You Teddy . <3"

merritt - May 28, 2013 at 09:0.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Thinking of you."

Raven Ferri - January 17, 2013.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"I miss you Ted. That's all. I love you."

chris owens - December 03, 201.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Renae Medeiros - November 15, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Eileen Quinn - October 26, 201.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Watching home video's of you and the boy's :( You were only eight and soooo slly. You are missed so much. It will two months tomorrow that you passed. I love you Teddy. :'("

Eileen Quinn - October 26, 201.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Eileen Quinn - September 24, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy, aww my boy. I love you so much. I miss you more then you could ever know. I will alway's love you. I will always check on aunt Debb and Josh as you would have wanted.. I love you my angel. Miss Eileen xoxoxoxoxooxxox"

Stephanie Wright - September 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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LAURIE FORD - September 12, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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C A Murphy - September 12, 201.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Kimberly Hope - September 12, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Lemuel peer - September 11, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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kerri murphy - September 11, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Murphy Family"

Cindy Konchar - September 11, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Such a sad loss, he is a beautiful boy and I don't know him but I "felt the pain when I seen the news" the day he disappeared, and I cried because it touched me to know that someone had lost a child. I have six of my own and I can't even imagine what you must be going through, but my heart and prayers are with all his family and friends. This is such a sad and meaningless loss of a loved one. Keep strong in the word. May God Bless and carry you on those days when you feel you can't go on. And remember, "Heaven is for real." He's not gone nor forgotten, he just made it before the rest of us. Rest In Peace Teddy.With Deepest Sympathy,Cindy Konchar"

molly wendt - September 11, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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margaret rose deveau - Septemb.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To the family of Teddy, My heart goes out to all of you.. Just remember the good memories of him and give each other lots of hugs and remember to always talk and tell stories about Teddy . I will keep you all in my prayers. I too had lost a child at 16 so i know how you feel and no what you need. so please always keep him close.. love Margie Deveau Mother of the Late Kristen Jorge. If you need anything look me up on facebook would love to help you through your difficult time.."

Kim Monteiro - September 11, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Monica A. Williams - September.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Monica A. Williams - September.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To Debbie/Doreen and the family of Teddy,My thoughts and prayers have been with you all. May God Bless you all and keep you all strong in this hard time. Love Monica Williams"

Rebecca Harris - September 11,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Denise L Fox - September 11, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Denise L Fox - September 11, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, Others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil ~ RIP Teddy"

Brenda Bowley & Family - Septe.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Kim Holder - September 11, 201.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Jamie Intwala - September 10, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Rest In Peace Teddy."

william barber - September 10,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy you and Bill jr became friends in cranston calvert, went onto Thompson together and then to rodgers, I watched you boys grow and grow and throu out all the years I have always thought you to be like one of my own, you were always welcome in my home, you spent so much time here people thought you lived here and for awhile you did, never once did you ever disrespect me or the home you could always call your own, you were for ever welcome, my door never locked to you, and please know if ever you want to pop in and look around to see your friends and family the door will still always remain open to you, I love you as I love my own children, your being called away was way to soon but please always know we love you and I will forever miss your smile your laughter and the way you would call me pops, I am so sorry you had to go away, my heart will always feel the empty place that your being here filled, I will miss you till the day I can see you again, we love and miss you so much,"

william barber - September 10,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Barlow Family - September 10, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"God looked around His gardenAnd found an empty place.He then looked down upon the earthAnd saw your tired face.He put his arms around youAnd lifted you to rest.God's garden must be beautifulHe always takes the best.He saw the road was getting roughAnd the hills were hard to climb,So He closed your weary eyelidsAnd whispered "Peace be thine".It broke our hearts to lose youBut you didn't go alone,For part of us went with youThe day God called you home.Irish funeral prayer Barlow Family"

Anastasia Barlow - Miss you Teddy wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Niko & Jayden - September 10, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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L Anderson, Kelsie and Colin Rinehart wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Lexie Pinto - September 10, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy I will never forget you and how all of the things about you were able to light up a room.. You had a fun spirit about you and could always make even the saddest person laugh. I know that you're looking over us now and that's one thing that helps me get through the day. You will always be in my heart and my prayers. Rest in peace T-Grams, i'll miss you <3"

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Barbara Rosa - September 10, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Kyle & Amber Cook - September .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"We will never forget the fond memories of Teddy. He was a one of the most fun people to be around. He was able to effortlessly make everyone else have a good time. With heartfelt condolences."

Veronica Ardrey - September 10.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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linda riley - September 09, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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cheryl martin - September 09, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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cheryl martin - September 09, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy was a treasured friend of my daughter Kassie. As a Mom, you always worry about the type of people your children will associate with. Teddy was a kind and compassionate young man. He was the type of friend you can depend on to listen to your thoughts and depend on not too judge. He never denied never that kind ear and always made you feel better and accepted. God did well when he gave Teddy this gift of friendship to share. He used it well and often. This gift makes it harder for us to say goodbye but it is a gift that we hold for the rest of our lives. When we think of true friendship we will think of Teddy. I know in my heart Teddy will be looking over all his friends now. A friend like Tedyy never truly leaves us. He will be in their hearts forever."

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Deborah Rowell-Larue - Septemb.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Deborah Rowell-Larue - Septemb.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"I wish to let your family know how much of an impact you made on everyone who met you. Your sense of humour, and smile will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace, and my sympathy to your family."

Billy Cohen - September 08, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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robert silvia - September 08, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"dam teddy i cant beleave that u are gone i only got to meet u once and u made me laught the first time i meet u and i was in such a bad bad mood that day but u made my day beter may u rest in peace Robert Silvia aka robbie"

nicolette m - September 08, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Carmen Scott - September 08,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember back in the Thompson days when Teddy first came to stay with you. All we heard was Teddy, Teddy, Teddy. :) You loved him dearly. There came a day when you had to make a serious decision. You came to work and said; "I could never let him go." Laura and I already knew that Deb. Well now once again, you don't have to let him go...hold on to all of those precious memories he left you with, all of those cute stories you used to tell us at school and all the ones he grew up with and left in your heart and mind. May these memories ease your pain. My prayers go out to the rest of the family...Tommy, Tanya, Sloane, Teddy Sr., and all of Teddy's family and friends. My mom and dad will take good care of him!"

nancy - September 08, 2012 at .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"May god be with the family. He was a very nice man. Rest in peace."

Victoria Quinn - September 08,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Merritt Folcarelli - September.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"I remember being in History class with him in 10th and 11th grade. He would always make silly jokes that would light up the whole room. He was extremely talented and smart and even won history day. I will miss seeing him around but I know he is in a better place."

Pine Family - September 08, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Raven Coulter - September 08, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Raven Coulter - September 08, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy was the type of person that always made you laugh or always had something about him that stuck in your mind like his skateboard that he brought everywhere or music he used to listen to. I was a close friend of Teddy's and i miss him very much when i first heard about everything it hit me hard and it still does but I know that Teddy will live on in everyone because there's not one person that can say that everything they see doesn't seem to remind them of who Teddy was and parts that made him such a great and fun loving person. My brother and I use to live in Newport and go to Cranston Calvert with Teddy, we have a picture when he was inlike second grade standing next to my brother, who was even in Teddy's class. Even after we moved to Cranston we still went down and saw Teddy at the library with his skateboard or on a St. Paddy's Day or Halloween. Teddy was an amazing friend though sometimes he could fall in with the wrong crowd he remainded the same smart, strong person he always was. So my prayers go out to you in hopes that it makes your day a little brighter and will help you heal better. Since I live in Cranston I've took it upon myself to make sure he's never forgotten all over and so people know he was the best friend a person could have. God Bless. -Raven Coulter"

Kathi Marks - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Breonna Peterson - September 0.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Breonna Peterson - September 0.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Everytime I hear a skateboard I think of you, I cant even watch tv without something reminding me of the way you died and its messed up, whenever I needed a laugh I knew to go to you, you were always happy always smiling that put a smile on my face, whoever did this to you will be punished, if not by the law but by god, we miss you teddy. R.I.P"

MARGARET GONSALVES FRENETTE - .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Dianne Jean Ford - September 0.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To Teddy's Family and Friends.... May his spirit Always live in you... Know that he's in God's hands now, May he rest in peace and know that he touched so many lives in the short time that he spent here on Earth... I pray that his friend's and family will get through this and keep his flame always burning...His Spirit will live Forever... xoxoxo"

Liz Kardel Nelson - September .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Beverly Weed - September 07, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To the Massey/Oliveria families I am so sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers and thoughts go out to you and the rest of the familes Teddy was a good kid and funny its sad cause he was so young and full of life he was loved and will be missed"

stephen weed - September 07, 2.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Teddy, you was my best friend we hung out almost everyday! and it hurts me so bad to find out that the closest friend of mine passed away. i will always remember the cool things we did when we hung out and I will always be praying and thinking of you! but now that your gone, atleast i know your in a better place and that your in good hands. r.i.p bro, your friend Stephen Weed"

Sandra Sanders - September 07,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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jodi flores - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"my thoughts and prayers go to the family of teddy oliveira, god bless"

jodi flores - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Sandra Sanders - September 07,.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"R.I.P. Teddy, The Stars Belong To You, Prayers For Your Family And Friends."

winona crow - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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LORI GRAHAM - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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LORI GRAHAM - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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LORI GRAHAM - September 07, 20.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Aunt Lori will always remember the good times we shared at Cranston Calvert you were my baby boy and Bria remebers you sleeping overand having fun when we lived in Newport I love You Teddy"

KRISTINE THIBAULT - September .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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marty walaski - September 07, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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marty walaski - September 07, .. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"may god be with u and ur family,through tese times of hurt..teddy will truley be missed by many.my son kevin is a good friend of teddys and josh..so sorry for ur loss.he was a respectful young man ..may god be with ur family.."

September 07, 2012 at 11:50 AM wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To Aunt Deb and all of Teddy's family and friends. Im so sorry for your loss. I was a good friend of Teddy's and i know he will be missed by many. He was such a loving a caring boy. God really must have needed someone with a heart like him up in heaven. Stay strong through this difficult time. I've been praying for everyone. Love Mia Loyola"

florence jackson - September 0.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To Doreen and Family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We did not have the pleasure of knowing him but from reading we can see he was a beautiful and wonderful young man who brought joy to many people. Our heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Flo & Michael Jackson"

Teresa Clements - September 07.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

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Teresa Clements - September 07.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"To Mrs. Doreen & Ron & Oliveira Family, We are saddened to hear the loss of Teddy Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless.Love,Calvin, Teresa, Aisha & Ahmad"

kim - September 07, 2012 at 10.. wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Prayers to you and your family, May this beautiful angel rest in peace. so orry for your loss."

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