Albert D. Raposa, age 70 of Swansea, passed away May 5, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Natalina (Garcia) Raposa for 45 years. Born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Jose Pavao Raposa and Honorina (Dias) Raposa. He was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University and enjoyed music, gardening, and traveling. He was a retired Electronics Technician at General Dynamics and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Besides his wife, he was the beloved father of Anthony Raposa and wife Gloria of Somerset and Elizabeth Bianchino and husband Todd of Providence; beloved grandfather of Brittany L. Raposa of Somerset and several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncle and cousins.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. FRIDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours THURSDAY 6-8 P.M.