FALL RIVER – Francisco S. Travassos, age 87 of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at home with his family by his side. Born in Calhetas, São Miguel, Açores, he was the beloved husband of Helen F. (Santos) Travassos and the son of the late Aristidos S. & Maria Da Ressureicão (Sousa) Travassos. Prior to retiring, Francisco worked as a Shipper / Machine Operator for Denison Mfg. and he was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his 2 sons: Frank Travassos Jr. & Manny Travassos and his wife Cindy all of Milford, MA; siblings: Raul Travassos of Stoughton, MA & Gilberta Travassos Soares of Somerville, MA; 2 grandchildren: Lindsay & Kaitlyn; several nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday at 7:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church at 8:30 A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling hours Friday 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.