"Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Bob. He was a classmate of mine from Rogers High School class of 61 and a good friend. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends."
In loving memory of
Robert M. Benevides
November 27, 1942 - October 17, 2020
Mr. Robert M. Benevides Sr., age 77, of Middletown, formerly of Jepson Lane, Portsmouth, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Robert was born in Newport, RI to Manuel and Clara (Silvia) Benevides. Bob was the husband of Fran (Simas) Benevides for 58 years.
For forty years, Bob worked as a salesman in the coal and oil industry in Newport and Connecticut. He retired in 2008 and in his free time enjoyed bowling, hunting and keeping up with the Boston Red Sox. Robert was also a member of the Middletown Knights of Columbus.
Robert is survived by his wife Frances Benevides, his son Robert Benevides, Jr. of Portsmouth and his daughter Deborah Kirchner also of Portsmouth, two sisters, Joanne Garcia and her husband Manuel of Portsmouth and Lorraine Carvalho and her husband John of East Freetown, MA. He also leaves four grandchildren Brandon Benevides, Amanda Benevides, Cynthia Kirchner, and three great grandchildren, Thomas James "TJ", Brayden Robert, Skylee Hannah. He will be missed by his brothers in law, Manuel, Anthony, and Michael Simas, and the late Henry and James Simas. His sister in law Lou Simas of Texas always provided support to Bob and his family. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He joins his granddaughter Hannah Wertens in eternal rest.
Due to current circumstances, services will be private. The funeral service will be livestreamed on Thursday at 11:00am at https://my.gather.app/remember/robert-benevides . A private burial service will follow at St. Columba Catholic Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, please light a candle in his memory, as Bob did every Sunday.
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"words cannot express my heart felt feelings of sadness for the Benevides family. My thoughts are with you at this time and always."
"I love you Uncle Bob. Give Chandler and my dad a hug from me. "
"I am greatful for all the memories I got to share with my Poppy. From spending every holiday together surrounded by love and delicious food. From your famous Portuguese soup and grilled cheeses. Watching you eat your lays potato chips and diet coke and you offering us some every second. Going to Easton\'s Beach to look at the waves. Sitting outside with you looking at your beautiful land. To you telling us how much you were proud of us and loved us everytime we spoke. I will love you forever and treasure you always. "
"Sincerest condolences to Fran, Bob, Debbe, and all of Bob\'s (Mr. Voo according to Mimi) extended family. He will surely be miss by all those that ever had the fortune to meet him. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Bob, Barbara, Bobby Jr., Zach, and Cameron Zeller."
"My deepest condolences to the entire Benevides Family. Poppy will be forever in our memories and will be sorely missed. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model to Brandon and Amanda. Showing up at every hockey game and dance recital showed how you valued family. In God\'s arms may you gently rest. "