John F. Aleicho

John F. Aleicho, 75, of Donna Drive, Portsmouth, RI, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at home with his family at his side after fighting a long, hard eight year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.He was the husband of Patricia A. (Gray) Aleicho.Born in Newport, RI on October 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Jose' R. and Mary (Cardoza) Aleicho.Mr. Aleicho was a graduate of Rogers High School. He worked in Housing on the Newport Naval Base before retiring in 2000. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.In addition to his wife, he is survived by four step-daughters, Donna Southworth and Sandra Affonso, both of Middletown, RI; and Linda Ferri and Elisa Dugan, both of Akron, NY; three sisters, Maryrose Brookshire of Portsmouth, RI, and Avie Maxwell and Madeline Baker, both of Middletown, RI; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.He was predeceased by his step-son, Paul Ferri, his brother, Jose' Aleicho, and his sister, Delores Ferreira.Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.His funeral service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9 am in the funeral home.Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 102B, Providence, RI, 02903 Visitation MAR 10. 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Visitation MAR 10. 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service MAR 11. 09:00 AM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com