John C. Botelho, Sr., 83, of Tiverton, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lorna H. (Palmer) Botelho. Born in Portsmouth, RI, he was a son of the late Louis Botelho & Elvira (Silva) Botelho.

Mr. Botelho was a graduate of Rogers High School and served with the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Before retiring, he owned his own snack food delivery business. He also worked as a printer at Franklin Printing Press.

He enjoyed hunting, boating, roller skating, vacationing, & gambling. He was an avid Red Sox & Patriots fan.

John coached baseball for Tiverton Little League & girls softball. He enjoyed playing baseball & football with the Tiverton Lions Club.

He was very proud of his children & grandchildren, bragging about them to anyone who would listen.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his loving children: Kevin D. Botelho & his wife Dawn of Fall River, Bridget Greene & her husband Robbi of Glocester, RI, & John C. Botelho, Jr. & his wife Ashley of Tiverton. He was the cherished grandfather of Corey Thompson, Alexandra Botelho, Nathan Botelho, Brooke Botelho, Skylar Greene & Taylor Greene. He was the brother of the late: Louis Botelho, Jr., Joseph Botelho & Manuel Botelho.

Relatives & friends are invited and may call at POCASSET MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 462 Main Road, Tiverton, on Tuesday, October 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

His funeral will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 9:00 am from the funeral home with a Mass of Catholic Burial at 10:00 am in St. Christopher's Church, 1554 Main Road, Tiverton. Burial will follow in Pocasset Hill Cemetery.