Cumberland,

Pedro R. Marques, 100, passed away on Wednesday in the RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of Elisa (Sousa) Marques. They have been married for the past 72 years.

Born in Corga, Penalva do Castelo, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose and Maria Marques. Pedro came to this country in 1967, settling in Cumberland.

Pedro was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading and collecting books.

He was a member of the Clube Juventude Lusitana, Cumberland.
He was a veteran of the Portuguese Army, stationed in the Azores.

He was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cumberland. He was a very religious man, serving and volunteering for the many church activities over the years.

He was a supervisor for the former Standard Nut & Bolt, Cumberland for more than 20 years until his retirement.

Beside his wife, he is survived by his daughter; Maria Celeste DaCruz and her husband Augusto of Cumberland.
His grandson; Nuno DaCruz and his wife Leslie of Cumberland. His two great-grandchildren; Christian and Madeline. His brother-in-law Adelino Saraiva; his four sister-in-laws; Piedade, Cacilda , Beatriz, and Ana, along with several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late; Maria, Joao, Josefa, Conceicao, Idalina, Leonarda, Manuel, Jose and Fernando.

The family would like to send a special and heartfelt thank you to the nursing staff and doctors at Rhode Island Hospital for their impeccable care and attention to Pedro.

Pedro's Life Celebration will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland.

Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com