Robert E. “Whitey” Tavares, 74, of Portsmouth passed away in Newport on Thursday November 4, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Patterson) Tavares for the last 51 years. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Julio and Catherine (St. Angelo) Tavares. Bob was raised in Bristol and was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School class of 1965. After high school Bob served our nation as a member of the United States Army. … Continue reading RIP Robert E. “Whitey” Tavares