Warwick, RI – Raymond L. Raposa, Sr., 71, of Westport, died Monday at Kent Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Lucia) Raposa and the former husband of Jane (Dutra) Wingate.
Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel R. Raposa, Jr. and the late Rosalina (Cabral) Raposa, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. Prior to his retirement, he was a foreman for the Westport Highway Department for 30 years. Mr. Raposa was a member of the Calvary Temple, Fall River and he enjoyed gardening.
Including his widow, he is survived by 4 sons: Raymond L. Raposa, Jr. and his wife Tina of Westport, David W. Raposa of Westport, Michael J. Raposa of Westport and Jeffrey M. Raposa of Lakeland, FL; 2 daughters: Cynthia L. Raposa of Westport and Monique McCoy of W. Greenwich, RI; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late James F. Raposa.
Services to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Friday at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 5 – 8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.