Richard R. Cabral

1942 - 2017

Richard R. Cabral obituary, 1942-2017, Dartmouth, MA

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Waring Sullivan Dartmouth Funeral and Cremation Service

230 Russells Mills Road

South Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Richard Cabral Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2017.

Richard R. Cabral, 75, of Dartmouth passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in St. Luke's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Diamantina (Silva) Cabral.

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Joaquim and Margaret (Freitas) Cabral he was a lifelong area resident and a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Dartmouth.

Mr. Cabral served in the United States Army and later served in the Reserves with the 483rd Combat Engineers and reached the rank of Staff Sargent. He was a member of the American Legion and worked as a commercial driver. Richard was involved for 37 years with the Dartmouth High School Music Association and he loved his special dog, "Chatinha".

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Margaret Prendergast and her husband Dean of Portsmouth, RI; two sons, Steven Cabral and his wife Nancy and Michael Cabral and his wife Jennifer all of Dartmouth; eight grandchildren, Aaron, Nicholas, Lily, Justin, Stephanie, Branden, Cody, and Abigail; and several nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 8 am from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in St. Mary's Church, 783 Dartmouth St., Dartmouth. Burial will follow in S. Dartmouth Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 4-8 pm. For online tribute/directions www.waring-sullivan.com.

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December 11, 2017

Dear Tina, Margaret, Steven,Michael and the entire Cabral family. With deepest sympathy. So very sorry for your loss. Richard was a great man and loved by all. I remember the great times we had with the Dartmouth High School band. May you find the strength to help you through this sad time. In your memories and heart may you find comfort. With love, Alan Katz

December 9, 2017

to the entire family, so very sorry for your loss. Mr.Cabral was a great man and have great memories from DHS band days '82-'86.
Bob Fraga ( New Bedford,MA)

December 8, 2017

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Nancy Brasells

So sorry for the loss of a truly wonderful man.

December 8, 2017

Our condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Jim and Gail Davis

December 8, 2017

Dear Tina I am so sorry. Dick was a great guy. We had a lot of fun times in the 483d. He will be missed not only by his family but his friends. May God be with you and your family on this most difficult time. Yours Truly, David Lima

December 8, 2017

Susan Baker

Margaret, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

December 7, 2017

Clifford Zwerver

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Thinking of all of you.

December 7, 2017

David Macomber

Sympathy,Condolences to family,friends and soldiers he served with! He was a mentor,guider, leader,role model to us younger soldiers in the 483rd Engr! Always made sure we kept track of our Army Gear because he wasn't replacing what we lost without a cost! SSG Richard "Dick" Cabral made bivouacking out in the woods like we were at a cookout outing and luxurious resort , bringing a grill out to barbecue on at times A true,loyal comrade in arms,SSG Cabral shared his experience and knowledge willfully! His compassion, kindness ,thoughtfullness inspired others on the civilian side as well! Always acknowledged me as our paths crossed saying hey Mac and jokingly ,teasing me about something! Great Guy! David R Macomber (Westport MA)

December 7, 2017

Tina Tinley

So sorry for your families loss, your in our prayers Margaret.

December 7, 2017

David Soucy

Mike,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
He was a very caring person with a great sense of humor. He helped me a lot when I first started at Dattco. Showed me the ropes when he didnt have to. That's the kind of man he was.
Rest in peace, Richard.
We'll miss you.

December 6, 2017

Nancy Lewis

Louise, so sorry about your uncle. Nancy and Mike

December 6, 2017

Scott & Brenda Prenda

It is with heartfelt sympathy that we extend our condolences to Richard's entire extended family. We will miss Richie's warm smile. We will miss waving to Richie and him stopping to chat with us. Our dear neighbor for more than 40 years, Rest in Peace.

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