Joseph W. Tavares

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Joseph W, Tavares, 87, went to the Lord on November 10, 2015 at his home in Hesperia, California, after a six-month battle with medical problems.

He was born in Providence, a son of the late Manual and Mary (Green) Tavares. He lived in Warwick for many years before moving to California. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Florence (Mather) Tavares; and his children: Joseph Jr., Sharon Stewart (Don), Dennis and Gerald; and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery, in Riverside, CA.