Manuel B. Elizardo, age 81, passed away on October 9th 2014, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Açores
he was the loving husband of Paulina (Braga) Elizardo and son of the late Antonio and Maria de Deus (Bulhoes) Elizardo. Manuel loved to garden, fish and especially spend time with his grandchildren. Prior to retiring, he worked for Pioneer Finishing as a Mixer.
Manuel was the loving father of Stephanie Calderon (husband David A.), Juvenilde Elizardo and Scotty Elizardo (fiancé Andrea Mullarky) all of Fall River; brother of Antonio Pacheco of Fall River and grandfather of Benjamin Andres Calderon, Alejandro David Calderon and Connor James Elizardo. He was predeceased by his siblings Agostinho Elizardo and Conceição Viera.
Following cremation, a memorial mass will held on November 8, 2014 in Good Shepherd Church, S. Main St., Fall River at 10:00 A.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. www.rogersfuneral.com.