John R. Almeida

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John R. Almeida, 66, of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at home. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Bronco) Almeida for 43 years.

Born in Fall River, MA, and raised in Bristol, he was a son of the late Manuel and Deolinda (Ferreira) Almeida. John was a United States Army Veteran. He served honorably during Vietnam and received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. John was employed with Guill Tools in West Warwick. He loved coaching baseball and softball in Apponaug. John enjoyed bowling, fishing, and spending time with his dog, Bubbles.

He was the loving father of Toni Schmeider and her late husband, George, and Jason Almeida and his wife, Marilda Simoncelos; devoted grandfather of Gabrielle Almeida, Mia-Rose Schmeider, Brennon Simoncelos, and Bella Almeida; brother of Beverly, Linda, Rose, and the late Mary, Alice, Bella, Manuel, Jr., and Mary Lou.

A visitation will be held Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. with a service to follow at 7 p.m., where military honors will be rendered, in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Rhode Island Veterans Treatment Court, c/o Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI 02919, will be appreciated. Information and condolences at TheQuinnFuneralHome.com