In loving memory of

Arthur A. Medeiros
July 4, 1927 - December 31, 2016

Arthur A. Medeiros, 89, of Middletown passed away on Saturday December 31, 2016 at Newport Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1927 in Middletown.He was the husband of Blanche (Nunes) Moniz Medeiros for 27 years and the late Alice (Miller) who he was married to for 39 years. Arthur lived on Aquidneck Island all his life.During his working career, he spent most of that time with ATR Construction until their closing and then with various other construction companies on Aquidneck Island.When Arthur was at home, he could be found in the garage or in the basement tinkering with anything and everything. He was certainly a hands on man, he was always busy. At the age of 70 he decided to take up the game of golf and learned to play a decent game. He loved spending time with family and friends and was always ready to have a good time or to help others. There is truly a great loss in many lives now.Along with his wife Arthur is survived by: his two daughters Carol LaBonte and husband Norman of Ft. Myers, FL and Tiverton, RI and Donna Violette and her husband Leo of Portsmouth, RI; his step children Steven Moniz and his late wife Bernadette of Middletown, RI, Albert Moniz and his wife Susan of Middletown, RI, and Pauline A. Massed and her husband James of Portsmouth, RI; two grandsons Michael Violette of Wakefield, RI and Timothy Violette of Portsmouth, RI; five great grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; and 10 step great grandchildren.He is predeceased by his brothers, Manuel and Joseph and his sisters, Lillian and Agnes.Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, in the Connor's Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth.His funeral will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 7:30 am from the Connors Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am, in St. Lucy's Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown.Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to:Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund239 Wyatt RoadMiddletown, RI 02842OrAmerican Kidney FundSuite 30011921 Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852att: RI MA Regional Safty Net Program Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation JAN 4. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com Mass JAN 5. 09:00 AM St Lucys Catholic Faith Community 909 W Main Rd Middletown, RI, US, 02842-6390

Tributes

January 03, 2017 at 04:11 PM wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Arthur A. Medeiros."

Kathy Robbins - January 03, 20.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Blanche, Carol, Norman, Donna, Leo, Mike and Tim, thinking of all of you at this sad time. Uncle was such an amazing man and one I was privileged to be so close to - he didn't say much, but when he did - we all listened. I will miss him terribly but carry a lifetime of memories in my heart and my mind. So very sorry for this loss. Love to all, Kathy Robbins."

Diane Macedo - January 03, 201.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"My sincere sympathy to Blanche and all of Arthur's family. Before my husband's illness, we would often walk our neighborhood and find Arthur sitting outside. We always were greeted and stopped for conversation. As my husband played golf, too, the subject often turned to that. I know that the last few years have been difficult for him and Blanche, and the last time I saw them was when they went to St. Lucy's five o'clock Mass not that long ago. We met coming in, and I told them how nice it was to see them at church once again. He will be missed in the neighborhood."

theresa cody rolando - January.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"We were sadden to hear of Arthur passing, Donna I so remember your dad when we were growing up in Newport he was always nice to me and Blanche I know you loved him dearly my prayers are with you all"

Irene Ferreira Violette - Janu.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Our deepest condolences to Blanche, Donna, Carol, Michael and Tim. Arthur was such a good friend who always made us laugh. Everyone who knew Arthur knew how much his family meant to him, especially his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and praying that God will give you comfort and peace. Bob and Irene Violette, Cookeville, Tn."

January 02, 2017 at 08:32 PM wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Irene Ferreira Violette is following this tribute."

Tim & Christine Wygant - Janua.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with youTim & Christine Wygant"

The Moniz Family; Steven, Renee & Riley.. wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"The Moniz Family; Steven, Renee & Riley purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Arthur A. Medeiros."

January 04, 2017 at 09:44 AM wrote on Dec 31, 2016:

"Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Arthur A. Medeiros."