Filomena Furtado Obituary
We announce the death of Filomena Furtado of Riverside, Rhode Island, who passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of 61. Filomena will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joao Papoila and Natalia Papoila (Resendes); her child Shawn Furtado; and her brother Luis Papoila. She is survived by: her husband Jose Furtado; her stepson Joseph Furtado (Debbie) of Rumford; her brother Eduardo Papoila (Luisa) of East Providence; her sister-in-law Lucia Papoila; her nieces and nephews, Susette Vargas (Daniel), Malvina Rodrigues (Kevin), Matilda Papoila, Stephanie Breitmaier (Noah), Ashley Papoila (Vincent Crotwell) and Eddy Papoila, Jr.; her great-nephews, Noah, Gabriel Vargas, Leo Rodrigues, Ethan, Owen Breitmaier and Vincent Crotwell, Jr.; her great-niece Samantha; and her grandchildren, Camilia Furtado and Lucia Furtdao.
