Robert J. Tavares
Date of Passing:
Robert J. “Bob” Tavares, 93, of Bristol Avenue, Riverside, died peacefully on January 23, 2025 at the Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Adelina (Pereira) Tavares.
Born in Warren, a son of the late Albert and Elvira (Mello) Tavares, he lived in Riverside for 64 years and wintered in Port Richie, FL., for 28 years.
Mr. Tavares was a machinist for the Chace Foster Company for 20 years before retiring in 1992.
Robert was a former member of the Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus, Providence where he was a Fourth Degree Knight.
Robert was a United States Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.
Mr. Tavares enjoyed dancing, traveling, walking, reading with his great grandsons and spending time with his loving family.
He is survived by a daughter, Isabel M. Blakely and her husband Guy of Riverside and two grandsons, Robert Blakely and his wife Lindsey of Riverside and Jesse Blakely and his girlfriend Brittney of Riverside; four great grandchildren, Hunter, Hudson, Hayden and Hayzel and a sister, Jean Rose of Arizona. He was the brother of the late Dolores Harbach.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 28, 2025 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 11 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
Calling Hours are Tuesday morning 9-11 a.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Bob’s memory to the Fisher House Foundation, P.O Box 791598 Baltimore, MD, 21279 or Fisher House.Org would be deeply appreciated.
Uncle Bob, a good and courageous man whom I shall miss greatly since he left this Earth. He was kind, compassionate and devoted to his family and friends. He is in Heaven now telling stories to his mother and father, Elvira and Albert Tavares, his sister, Dolores Tavares Harbach, my brother, Craig Wolfenden, one of his god children and my son, Galen Wolfenden. Thank you for sharing your love, wisdom and stories Uncle Bob, 🙏❤️🙏
I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
We will continue to miss him dearly at the Senior Center in New Port Richey.
We will never ever again hear the story of him climbing through the window & the dog that didn’t bark.
And how it was disposed of it because it didn’t protect the house.
And the suit saga, when his grandmother gave him his own suit in a package to mail, overseas.
Bob will be missed at the Galen Wilson senior center in Port Richey. His table mates loved Bob and enjoyed lots of conversation. Our once a month dinner outings won’t be the same.
Isabel and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great neighbor and we always enjoyed talking with him when he would go for his walk.
Isabel and family,
So sorry to hear your dad’s passing. He was such a nice man. I remember he and your mom walking all the time holding hands. I’m sure they are holding hands now.
Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
My condolences Isabel to you and your family. May your father RIP
So sorry for loss Isabel and family.
R.i.P🙏
So sorry to hear of my cousin Bob’s death. We all grew up together in our 3 tenement house in Warren. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Your memories will help you through this difficult time. Take care, cousin Pat
Isabel, I will miss my talks with your Dad. He was a great listener and gave me very sound advice.
Dear Isabel, Guy, and Family:
May you find comfort in the Memories you all hold in your hearts of your Dad, Father-in-Law, Grandpa, Great grandpa and just what a great person he was to all those he came in contact with throughout his long beautiful life. Be at peace knowing that he is with his beloved wife and Lord in heaven looking down and keeping you all safe from harm 🙏 from above. We send our sincere sympathy to you all at this time of difficult loss! May he R.I.P.
Isabel, Guy, Bobby, Lindsey, Hunter, Hudson, Hayden, Hayzel, Jesse and Brittany. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Bob was an amazing man. We know him for so many years. He was like part of the family to us. He was a friend to everyone. We will miss his presence and his conversations. May he rest in peace.