David Louis Cunha

David Louis Cunha, 21, passed away January 12, 2015. He was the beloved son of Peter and Cheryl A. (Mele) Cunha; cherished maternal grandson of the late Louis and Rosalie (Broadman) Mele; paternal grandson of William A. Cunha Sr. and his companion Beverly Chappron and the late Barbara (Forgue) Cunha. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

David was a 2012 graduate of Smithfield High School and a member of the National Honor Society. He was currently a junior at Rhode Island College where he majored in Mass Media Communications. He served as a senate page for the past 6 years for RI Senator Stephen Archaumbault and former Senator John Tassoni. He also served as an intern for General Treasurer Frank Caprio.

David was a vibrant, courageous young man who was full of life. He was active in community service and volunteered for many organizations including the Matty Fund, A Wish Come True, Special Olympics, Best Buddies and Providence Back to School Celebration. He was captain of Save-the-Bay Beach Cleanup and participated in the Smithfield Police Explorer Academy. He was an altar server at St. Michael Church in Smithfield, served as an Assistant CCD Teacher, and was a member of the St. Michael CYO Basketball Team. He will forever live in the hearts of his family and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, 4-8 p.m. with his funeral Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Louis Cunha Foundation, c/o Archambault Law Offices, 265 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917.