Antonio H. Cordeiro, 63, of Warwick, died Friday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria E. (Macedo) Cordeiro. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Humberto and Cristina (Botelho) Cordeiro; he emigrated to The United States in 1974 and lived in Pawtucket for 30 years before moving to Warwick in 2006.

Mr. Cordeiro was an Educator for the Providence School System until his retirement. He received both his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Rhode Island College. He was an active communicant of SS Rose & Clement Parish, a Eucharistic Minister and Counselor at the A.C.I. and a hospital volunteer.

He was the loving father of Christina Dupuis and her husband Timothy of Coventry and Anna Cordeiro of West Warwick. Cherished grandfather of Timothy Nicholas Dupuis and Jordan Christopher Dupuis. Caring brother of Fatima Soares of Pawtucket and the late Mary Motta and Gizela Silva.

His funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:00 am from THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 am in St. Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday 5-8 pm.

Kindly omit flowers. Gifts in his memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 No. Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or SS Rose & Clement Parish, 111 Long Street, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated.

Say this prayer with the utmost conviction, devotion, fervor and, by the grace of God, you will choose the only path towards salvation and everlasting life, by following our Lord Jesus Christ.

Heavenly Father:

I praise you and thank you for everything that you have granted me, since I decided to follow your son, Jesus. I know that it is always for my soul's benefit, even if I sometimes don't understand it. I also know that all joys and sorrows that are happening or will happen in my life, are rooted in your infinite love and mercy, and part of your plan for my spiritual growth and salvation.

Bless, and protect me from every evil, temptation, illness, and danger.

Heal my body, my mind, my heart, and my soul.

Fill me with the Holy Spirit. Transform me. Renew me. Take over my life. Make me a worthy disciple of your son Jesus. Help me to fulfill the plan that you have chosen for me. Comfort me and strengthen my trust in you during my afflictions. Let me feel the warmth of your love and compassion during my trials. Grant me your divine guidance during my most difficult decisions. Teach me how to be humble and how to love and serve you and everyone that you put in my path, with all my mind, my heart, my soul, and my strength.

Give me the faith, the hope, the strength, the courage, and the desire to carry my cross, and accept your will.

I ask all this, most merciful Father, in the name of your beloved son Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our salvation and redemption, and lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Your humble servant and brother in Christ,

Antonio Cordeiro

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