Ernest R. Fitta, age 96 of Somerset passed away on Thursday March 23, 2017. He was the husband of Emily (Botelho) Fitta and son of the late Joseph and Rose (Medeiros) Fitta. He was a United States Army Air Force veteran of WWII, and a machine shop maintenance operator at Harodite Finishing Company in North Dighton for 56 years until retiring in 1978.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his step son; Bruce Dube, step daughters; Beverly Reis, Diane Lambert, and Deborah Rinder, and several nieces and nephews. Ernest was also predeceased by his 18 brothers and sisters.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Thursday here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. Louis de France Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4-7 P.M.