Wareham Red Robin Honors Local Families with Memorial Booths
WAREHAM, MA – The Red Robin restaurant in Wareham has dedicated corner booths as permanent memorials to two local families who have experienced loss, offering a space for remembrance and continued connection. The initiative,spearheaded by Red robin manager Alyssa Oliveira,provides a lasting tribute for the families of Michael ”Mikey” Botelho and Justin Silva.
The idea stemmed from a request by Kingsley botelho, Mikey’s mother, to honor her son, who frequented the restaurant with friends and family. Oliveira readily agreed and extended the offer to the Silva family after learning of their similar connection to the Red Robin location. “It’s so sweet,” Kingsley Botelho said. “I love that they do that.” For her, the gesture represents more than just the plaques themselves; it’s about the memories created at the restaurant and the friendships that sustained them.
The memorial booths feature plaques recognizing Mikey Botelho and Justin Silva,ensuring their memory lives on within a familiar and cherished space. “She really is a great friend,” Kingsley Botelho said of Oliveira. “It means everything to us.”
Red Robin’s gesture provides a unique and personal way for the SouthCoast community to remember loved ones, transforming ordinary dining spaces into lasting tributes to lives lost but not forgotten. The dedicated booths serve as a poignant reminder of love, loss, and the enduring power of community.
