Fall River – Maria G. Couto, age 82 of Fall River formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home in Fall River. She was the loving wife of the late Juvenal M. Vitorino.
Mrs. Couto was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country, worked as a Stitcher for Cliftex Co. for many years until her retirement.
Her family includes 10 children: Helder, Lino, Tina, Dina, Joe, Francisco, Teresa, Meralda, the late Fatima and the late Luis; as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Maria was predeceased by several siblings.
Her funeral will be Wednesday beginning in the funeral home at 9:30 A.M. with a Mass of Christian Burial to take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday evening from 6 – 8 P.M. Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, Ma 02740.