Fernando Espinola, age 93, of Fall River, passed away on July 1, 2016. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Acores he was the son of the late Manuel and Clara (Machado) Espinola and husband of the late Laura (Pereira) Espinola. Fernando enjoyed reading especially literature and history, and listening to classical music.
He is survived by his children; Fernando Espinola (wife Sonia Maurcicio), and Grace Almeida (fiancé Rui Estevens), sister; Maria L. Rodrigues, grandchildren; Rui, Mark and Christopher Almeida, great-grandchildren; Julien, Alexa, Luca, Miguel, and Valentina. He was also the brother of the late Jose Espinola, Eduardo Duarte, Liduina Soares and, Nalita Soares.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday here at 10 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Michael's Church at 11 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours on Tuesday from 5-8 P.M.