Rita Sullivan (Cabral), 93, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her cousins Mary Bishop and Joan Francis.

Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rita (Francis) Cabral, Sr.

Mrs. Sullivan was an Elementary School Teacher for the Bristol School Department for 32 years before retiring in 1989. She was a 1946 graduate of Saint Mary's Academy (Bay View). She attended Rhode Island College graduating in 1950 with her Bachelor's degree and later went on to earn her Master's. She was a member of the Rhode Island College Alumni Association, retired Teachers Association and the East Bay retired Teachers Association.

She leaves behind several cousins. She was the sister of the late Anthony Cabral, Jr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Saint Francis Xavier Church, 81 North Carpenter Street, East Providence. Burial will be private.