Eleanor J. (Bibbo) Alves, 86, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Milford, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was born in Milford, daughter of the late Salvatore and Helen (Cervone) Bibbo. She was educated in the Milford schools. Eleanor was the wife of the late George A. Alves. A beloved Mother, she is survived by her three children Anna Maria Balzarini and her husband, Lester of Brewster, Peter Alves and his wife, Dr. Beth Minzter of Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Rachel Alves and her fiance Daniel McCarthy of West Stockbridge. She leaves a sister, Anna Hoilo and was predeceased by her brother, Anthony Bibbo.
Eleanor moved to Cape Cod in 1970 where she lived until her recent passing. Early in her career she was a flower arranger, later worked as a licensed pharmacy technician until her retirement at age 76. She adored spending time with her close group of friends and family and will be truly missed by all. Eleanor was a great cook and loved to talk about food and recipes. She also enjoyed watching professional golf, making puzzles and playing dominos.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M., followed by a funeral home service at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St., Milford, Ma. Graveside services will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Milford.