Edward Sanches

Edward Sanches, 96, of Newport died Sunday April 10, 2016 at his home in Newport, RI. Born on October 13, 1919 in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late John and Maria (Morinho) Sanches. Edward worked as a painter for the Newport Housing Authority retiring on October 31, 1986. He also worked for County Food Market on Aquidneck Avenue. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII.He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the last survivor of nine siblings, now joining his sister Helen Sanches who he lived with for 93 years.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 12-1pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.His service will follow at 1:30pm in St. Columba Cemetery Chapel, Browns Lane, Middletown.Donations in his memory may be made to the Autism Society RI Chapter, 19 Bowing Street, Rumford, RI 02916. www.asa-ri.org Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, 02842 Visitation APR 14. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service APR 14. 01:30 PM St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Chapel Browns Lane Middletown, RI, US