Joseph Alves Jr. Born February 2, 1939 to Joseph and Belmedia (Morreira) Alves. Mr Alves attended Rogers High school in Newport where he met the love of his life Cathleen F. Crandall. Joseph loved to watch his two son’s play sports. Besides his sons David and James, he leaves his grandchildren Rachel and Ari Alves, his great granddaughter Vega Alves. Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 9:00am to 10:00am in Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI followed by a burial at 10:30 am in St. Columba Cemetery, Brown’s Lane, Middletown.