Belmira (Mello) Venice. Age 81. Wife of the late August Venice. Residence 140 Essex St., Fall River, MA. Died Monday at Kimwell Health Care Center. Born in Fall River, MA. Daughter of the late Manuel Vieira Mello and the late Rose (Almeida) Mello. She was a life long resident of Fall River. Before retiring in 1986, she was a Nurse’s Aide at Adams House for 8 years. She was a member of the North End Senior Center and a member of the Senior Chorus. She was a member of St. Michael Church.
She is survived by One Son: August S. Venice of Fall River, MA. One Daughter: Deborah Braga of Fall River, MA. Three Grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late John, Arthur, and Adelino Mello.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home,1521 No. Main St., Fall River, Ma. on Wednesday at 8:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church, Essex St., Fall River, Ma. at 10:00AM. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bristol Elder Services, Inc.,182 No. Main St., Fall River, Ma. 02720.