Mary “Lucy” (Rocha) Nunes, age 95 of Somerset, MA passed away on May 11, 2015 with family by her side.
Lucy was born September 17 1919 to the late John and Mary (Costa) Rocha in Fall River, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio P. Nunes. Lucy was an adept Sample Maker for Beacon Garment Co., and after retiring, became a dedicated Teacher’s Aid in the Fall River School System’s Foster Grandparent Program for over 20 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles and word searches through her 95 years.
She was a loving mother and grandmother to her 3 sons and their families: Anthony P. Nunes (wife Gail) of N. Dighton, MA and their children Erin, Anthony, and Stephen; Thomas P. Nunes (wife Diane) of N. Dartmouth, MA and their sons Adam and Timothy; David A. Nunes (wife Fatima) of Fall River and David’s daughter Robin and Fatima’s sons Ismael and Gianinni; her great grandchildren Anthony, Isaac, Daniel, Simone, and Peter. She was the sister of Hortense “Tessy” Benevides of Somerset, MA, Deolinda “Del” Furtado of Swansea, MA and the late Mary Camara, and aunt to several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday from 5:00-8:00 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.stjude.org.