October 2, 2026
Cecelia “Beal” Calore, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother peacefully passed away at the age of 89 at her home in Seekonk on Thursday, July 17, 2025 while surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Paul Calore.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Kopke) Ferreira. Mrs. Calore was a homemaker who also enjoyed working many years at Scialo’s Bakery in Seekonk part-time. As an avid traveler, she enjoyed vacationing extensively with her husband. She found joy in going to the casino and reading romance novels.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Vickie Viera and her husband James of Rumford, Stephen Calore and his wife Norma-gene of Rehoboth, and Cheryl Abatecola and her husband Christopher of Rehoboth. She also leaves five grandchildren, Brendan Gorman, Kelsi Gorman, Ashley Calore, Alicyn Noel, and Hailey Calore, as well as her sister, Martha Johnson, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lily Medeiros, Mary Greco, Sandra Ferreira and Joseph Ferreira.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate Hope Hospice nurses and staff who provided comfort, dignity, and exceptional care during Cecelia’s final days.
Her funeral and visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the PERRY-MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with a service to follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
