Edward J. Monteiro, 72, of New Bedford died Monday February 28, 2005 unexpectedly at home.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antone S. and Flora F. "Mamie" (Maciel) Monteiro, he had lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Monteiro was a bass player for several area Cape Verdean bands.
Survivors include his best of friends, Mary Gonsalves of New Bedford; two sons, Edward J. "Brother" Monteiro, Jr. of East Providence, RI, and Kevin Monteiro of New Bedford; three daughters, Sheila Andrews of East Providence, and Patricia Sanchez and Debbie Monteiro, both of New Bedford; a brother, Antone Monteiro of Brockton; a sister, Carol Monteiro of New Bedford; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Friday March 4, 2005 at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Thursday March 3, 2005 from 4-8 PM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.