March 29, 2024

Eugene Cunha

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Eugene Cunha, age 93, of Orchard St., died April 26, 2017 at RI Hospital. He was the husband of Zulmira (Silva) Cunha. Born in Cranston, RI, he was a son of the late Antonio G. and Maria E. (Espinola) Cunha.

He worked as an Assistant Foreman for the Davol Rubber Co., for 24 years retiring in 1984; previously working as a Back Tender for Cranston Print Works for 19 years. He proudly served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his wife of 66 years, he is survived by his children; Beverly A. Da Silva and husband Guilherme of East Providence, Eugene E. and wife Filomena Cunha of East Providence, 5 grandchildren; Paul and Nicole Da Silva, Stephanie Travassos, Crystal White and Christopher Cunha, 5 great grandchildren; Mason, Ryan, Natasha, Olivia and Alexandra. He was the brother of the late Manuel C. Joseph, Charles Cunha, Gilbert Cunha, Antonio Cunha, Clarence L. Cunha, Mary Cunha, Giteria Fonseca, Eva DeBlasio and Alice Bettencourt Russo.

His funeral will begin on Friday at 9am from the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton, Ave., East Providence. Burial with Military Honors will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 5-8pm.

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