NEW BEDFORD…Joseph A. Roy, 76, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, February 24, at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on January 13, 1934. He was the son to the late Zepher N. and Albertine M (Banville) Roy.
Before retirement Mr. Roy worked many years in the textile business and drove taxi. He served in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne. Joseph enjoyed gambling, playing cards, western movies, country music and the water. His family is remembering him as a very loving and giving man.
He was the husband of the late Mary (Souza) Roy. He is survived by his children Cheryl A. Souza and her husband David of Fall River; Armand J. Roy and his companion Denise Medeiros of Swansea; Venus A. Ferri of Florida; Michele R. Watts and her husband Paul of Somerset; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Zepher R. Roy; Romeo Roy his wife Henrietta; Frank Roy his wife Celest of Fall River; Joseph Adelarol Roy his wife Pauline of New York. Sisters; M. Alice Andrade her husband Gabriel; Rose Marie Cantin of fall River. Brother of the Late Peter Roy, Conrad Roy, Albert Roy and A. Theresa Beauregard. Many nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited to will be held at 9AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME 1555 Pleasant St Fall River followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 529 Eastern Ave, Fall River. Internment immediately following at Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Friday from 4 – 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations are respectfully requested to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215 or St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis TN 38105-1942
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