FALL RIVER – Joyce A. (Petras) Mattos, age 72 of Fall River, passed away at home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Donald B. Mattos and the daughter of the late Charles P. & Dolores (Baptista) Petras. Prior to retiring, Joyce had worked for Fall River Family Services.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son: Brian Mattos of Assonet; her granddaughter: Hannah Mattos; siblings: Herman Petras of NY, Shirley Hayhurst of Chepatchet, RI, and Charles Petras of Cumberland, RI; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Lois Margedi.
Following cremation, Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. with a service at 7:00 P.M. in the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, MA. www.rogersfuneral.com.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in Joyce’s Memory may be made to Forever Paws Animal Shelter, 300 Lynnwood St. Fall River, MA 02721.
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