Domingo Alves

Domingo Alves, son of the late Julio and Ludviia Delgado Alves, was born on October 26th, 1924 in Providence, Rhode Island. He departed this life on April 11, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was the last surviving sibling of 3 sisters, Mary, JoAnne-aka "Jennie" and Inez; and 4 brothers; Manuel Aurelio, Anthony and John. He received his education in the public school system of Providence, Rhode Island. After graduating, he entered the United States Coast Guard as a Merchant Seaman until July 11, 1945 receiving an Honorable Discharge. After that Domingo worked as a Longshoreman in which he was a member of the ILA-International Longshoremen's Association in 1968. He retired in 1989 gaining 26 retirements credits. He was married to the late Mary Alves, aka "Sissy" and their union lasted for 57 years. They had 2 children, Edward Alves and Judith Alves-Chandler. Domingo had a number of friends and family throughout his life. Your relationship with him really dictated what you would call him. To the young kids back on Smallwood Street, he was known as "Mr. Mingo"; to the guys down on the waterfront he was known as "Dominic"; to some family members he was known as "Al" or "Uncle Al" to others he was "Uncle Kite"; to the grandkids and their friends he was known as "Grand-dad"; and to some he was "Daddy"; to his youngest gran-daughter, Deborah, he was simply known as "Pop-Pop" and to his youngest great-great grandson, Jesiah, he was known as "Chief." No matter what term of endearment you had for Domingo, he fit the bill for them all. Domingo was so many thing to so many people, and he made a impact on all who crossed his path, be it by sharing a story of the past giving words of wisdom or his infectious laughter, you were never the same after being with him, but most of all he was a true friend and father. Domingo was a faithful member of St. Paul Apostolic C.O.G.I.C. until hi health began to fail He leaves to cherish his memory: son Edward Alves; daughter, Judith Alves-Chandler, 7 grandchildren, Quinn "Joy" Redman with her husband Wayne R. Redman, Jr., Kent Alves (deceased), Sergio Alves with his wife Veronique, Brandon Alves with his wife Sylvia, Joshua Alves, Deborah Chandler, and Walter Chandler Jr.; 8 great-grands, Travis with his wife Paris, Traylyn, Sergio Jr., Brittany Alves-Ballard with her husband Christopher, Miyah, Jalya, Caleb, Paige and Saniyah; 3 great-great--grands, Nyla, Jesiah and Savannah; daughter-in-law, Florence Alves; 1 living brother-in-law, Milton Tyler; godson, Robert Alves; god-daughter, Jean E. Wilson; and last but certainly not least, an adopted grandson, Travis "Im a put you on my Taxes" Palmer, who lovingly called him"Grand-dad", along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Finally, we would be remised if not to include Daddy's three "Best Buddies" Mr. Ray Hadley, Mr. David Witherspoon and Mr. Teddy Joy" Thank you for your friendship to the end of our father and grandfather".

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Domingo Alves

October 26, 1924 - April 11, 2015