REHOBOTH — Robert J. "Bobby" Oliveira, 65, passed away Monday, July 2, 2007, at home after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Born in Acushnet, MA, he was the beloved husband of Susan C. (Gonet) Oliveira and father to Lance R. Oliveira, and son of the late Mary C. (Gonsalves) Oliveira and Wilson Oliveira.

He was an avid south paw pitcher for the Rhode Island Senior Men's Baseball League until 2006.

Graduated from the Swain School of Design in New Bedford, MA. He was a retired Commercial Designer and Photographer.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007, 5-8 P.M., in the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. His funeral will be held Friday at 9 AM from the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Bobby's name may be made to The ALS Association (Rhode Island Chapter), 2915 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886, would be deeply appreciated.
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