John E. Valles, 78, of Tiverton, RI died June 4, 2013 at Tobey Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Belaminda (Andrade) Valles.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John E. and Virginia (Oliveira) Valles, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life before moving to Tiverton in 2003.
Mr. Valles was formerly employed as a merchant seaman for Exxon Corporation and was a member of Exxon Annuitants Club.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include two brothers, Walter Valles of California and Fernando Valles of Denver, CO; two sisters, Estelle Pires and Ilene Fernandes, both of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Benjamin Valles and Alvaro "Bob" Valles.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Monday, June 10th at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday, June 9th from 4-7 PM.