SWANSEA, MA - Albert Peter Welker Jr., age 74 of Swansea, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2013 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the beloved husband of Barbara A. (McMullen) Welker and the son of the late Albert P. and Margaret (Paul) Welker. Prior to retiring, Pete worked for Raytheon in the Publication and Marketing Division. During his retirement, he worked as a Funeral Assistant for Sullivan Funeral Home and Livery Specialist / Fall River Limousine. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Vietnam War and was activated during the Cuban Missile Crisis, enjoyed archery, fly fishing, skeet and trap shooting. He was a lifetime member of the Fall River Rod and Gun Club and an avid New York Giants fan. He was best known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren, who he greatly adored, “Pete” or “Uncle Pete” by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of Swansea, he is survived by his children: Kristen E. Raposa (husband William) of Somerset, Hayley A. Welker of Swansea, and Glen P. Welker (wife Susan) of Somerset; 3 grandchildren: Kaitlyn E. Raposa, Aliyah J. & Caleb P. Welker; brother in laws, sister in laws, and several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River THURSDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Dominic’s Church, Swansea at 9:00 A.M. Interment in Newport Memorial Park, Middletown, RI. Calling hours: WEDNESDAY from 5-8 P.M. Kindly Omit Flowers. www.rogersfuneral.com.