David Paiva, 91, passed peacefully during the twilight hours of January 18th.  He was the devoted husband of Maria (Louvado) for 61 years.  Adored dad of Elizabeth (Dennis) DeJesus, David, Jr. and Edward (Kim) Paiva.  Cherished Vovo to Kelsey, Joseph, Michael, Sydney, Carina and Ian.  Brother of Daniel R. Paiva and pre-deceased by brother Joseph Paiva.  Special thanks to the staff of the Cranston Senior Center.  You enriched David's retirement years with your friendship and many competitive rounds of billiards. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday  January 22nd at 10:00am in St. Marks Church, Cranston.  Burial will be private.

Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.