Fernando Vieira, 62 of Fall River, passed away Aug. 4, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Maria N. (Andrade) Vieira. Born in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Manuel Vieira and the late Maria A. Carreiro. Prior to retiring, Fernando worked as a Laborer in the Construction Industry. He was a parishioner of Espirito Santo Church.
In addition to his wife of Fall River, he is survived by his 2 daughters: Beverly Vieira-Simas, husband Ryan of Seekonk and Stephanie Vieira-Sousa, husband Antonio of Swansea; grandchildren: Ádrianna, Connor, and Elliot; siblings: Antonio, Adelino, & Altino Frizado, Angie Carvalho, Maria Barroso, Eduarda Soares, Auxiliadora & Maria Vieira, Lenore Silva; many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Manuel, Edmundo, and Francisco Frizado, Jose & Agostinho Vieira.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on THURSDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours on WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.