Maria J. Andrade

Maria J. (Dias) Andrade, 74 of Bristol, RI, passed away Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Gil T. Andrade.

Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Soares) Dias.

Mrs. Andrade was a homemaker.

Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters, Maria Gearies of Bristol and Lucy Budzynski of Florida; 2 sons, Joe Andrade and George M. Andrade both of Portsmouth and 8 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church Wood St, Bristol. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are omitted.