George R. Sardinha, 80, passed away on Nov. 30 at Home Hospice & Palliative Care of RI. He was the husband of the late Helene (Turner) Sardinha. 
Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Manuel and Alexandrina (Mello) Sardinha. He was the father of George Sardinha, Richard Sardinha, James Sardinha, Robert Sardinha, Karen Flowers and Kathy Segui; grandfather of 14; and great grandfather of 13. He was the brother of Edward Sardinha, Sister Mary “Sards” Sardinha, and the late Manuel, Joseph, Anthony, John and Louis Sardinha.
Mr. Sardinha was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School and worked as a machine operator for Kaiser Aluminum before retiring. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree St. Pius, serving as past Grand Knight, former District Deputy and past Faithful Navigator. He was the former chief of the Rescue/EMS Department for the town of Beaufort, NC, as well as an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
His funeral services were held Dec. 6 from the George Lima Funeral Home, 367 High St., with a Mass of Christian Burial concelebrated by Rev. Richard A. Narciso and Rev. John Burger SSC at St. Elizabeth’s Church. Liturgical readings were by Christina Sardinha and Alex Flowers. The Prayer of the Faithful was read by Sister Mary Sardinha, and the offertory gifts were presented by Tammy Sardinha, James Sardinha Jr and Luke Flowers. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Flowers, Alex Flowers, Lissa Sardinha, Tammy Sardinha, Ritter Sardinha, Michael Lyford and James Wulfe.
Donations can be made to: Alzheimer's Association of RI, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI, 02906.
www.limafh.com.