New Bedford – Mario dos Santos, age 85, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Medeiros) dos Santos.
Mario was born in Enxara dos Cavaleiros, Portugal to the late Joao and Maria Eugenia dos Santos. He had worked as a machine operator for Carol Cable Mfg. and also worked for St. Luke’s Hospital in the Environmental Services Dept. Mario had been a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine; son, George M. dos Santos and his wife, Megan of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Arminda Bento and Maria Odete Rodrigues; 1 brother, Joao Manuel dos Santos; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Maria Luisa Marques.
Mario’s visiting hours will be held Monday evening, June 17th from 4:00– 8:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. His funeral will take place on Tuesday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. followed with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Arrangements placed in the care of Perry Funeral Home 111 Dartmouth St. New Bedford, MA 02740. Please see our website: www.perryfuneral.com for condolences.