William J. Cabral , 95 , died Tuesday Aug. 11, 2015, at Elmhurst Extended Care, Providence.

He was the husband of Elsie A. (Alves) Cabral.

Mr. Cabral was born in Tiverton, a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Cambra) Cabral.

He was an executive chef for server nation for over 20 years, and was also the food service director for Morton Hospital.

Mr. Cabral was a veteran of the U.S. Army as a Technician 5^th grade during World War II.

Mr. Cabral was a Bristol resident most of his life, coming from Tiverton and Fall River. He was a member of Christian Community Bible Church in Riverside, where he was a Deacon,  and was lifetime member of the VFW, member of Warren Portuguese Club.

He was a trumpet player, and enjoyed dancing and swimming, and was a competitive tap dancer at an early age.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, Owen Favro of California, William J. Cabral Jr. of Florida, and Richard A. Cabral of Florida; his daughters, Barbara Ann Shaw of Fall River, Deborah A. Allen of Bristol, and Karen A. Booth of Barrington.

He was the grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of 18, and the great- great-grandfather of 3, also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Cabral was the father of the late William H. Cabral, and the brother of the late John Cabral, and the Late Mary Rogers.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a service at 7 p.m., in Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren. His funeral will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a committal prayers at 11 a.m. in Newport Memorial Park, Middletown. Burial with Military Honors will follow.

Gifts in his memory can be sent to the American Heart Association, 1 State St., Suite 200, Providence R.I. 02908

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