Pedro A. DeOliveira was born on July 31, 1931 on the Island of Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde. He passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria G. DeOliveira. Pedro was the beloved son of the late Josefa DeOliveira and Pedro DosSantos DeOliveira. He was survived by his sister Teresa Jeses DeOliveira, two brothers Manuel DeDeus DeOliveira and Armando Almeida DeConseicao. He was the brother of the late Maria Cristina DeOliveira Almeida.
Pedro was the loving father of Maria Rufina DeOliveira of Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, Teodoro of Cabo Verde, Baltazar Jesus DeOliveira of Portugal, Matilde DosSantos DeOliveira Lopes of Italy, and Beatriz DeOliveira of Providence. Pedro leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews.
Pedro in his younger years, he worked on a ship traveling the world which he often shared his stories. Pedro worked at the Rhode Island Hospital for 30 years up until his first retirement. He continued to work providing cleaning services to the United States Attorney office until his final retirement at age 80 years old.
Pedro was a quiet soul, who was generous with his time. He would give you a ride if you needed it. He would feed you his native Cape Verdean Dishes. He would often sit and talk with you whenever he saw you even though he spoke a little English since Creole was his native language. He was an avid gardener, who took pride in his vegetable garden. Pedro was avid traveler, who enjoyed traveling with wife Maria, family members and friends. We all love you and will greatly miss you. Rest in Peace Pedro DeOliveira.
The funeral services will be held on Monday December 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. at Keefe’s Funeral Home at 5 Higginson St. Lincoln. R.I. 02865. A mass will be held at 11:00 a. m. at Holy Name Church at 107 Camp Street, Providence R.I.02906. Burial will be at the Gates of Heaven Cemetery 550 Wampanoag trail, Riverside. 02915
Repass will be at the Riviera Restaurant at 580 N Broadway, East Providence, R.I.02915
Keefe Funeral Home
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