Joseph J. Vieira, 94, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Thursday June 27, 2019. He was the husband of the late Laura M. (Reis) Vieira.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joao M. and Gertrude (Almeida) Vieira, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Mr. Vieira was formerly employed as a merchant seaman in the Merchant Marine for many years. He later worked at John I. Paulding in New Bedford. He was a member of the Seafearers International Union.
He served in the American Merchant Service during World War II.
The family would like to thank the staff of Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association for their exceptional care.
He is survived by his son, Carlos J. Vieira; his grandson, Carlos Vieira, Jr.; his great-grandson, Carlos Vieira III, his niece and nephew, Joanne and Robert Lopes who were his caregivers; his Goddaughter, Dorothy Lopes; his sisters-in-law, Marie D. Vieira and Nadeen Gomes; his brother-in-law, John Reis; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his two sisters Amelia Lopes and Mary Santos, and his two brothers August Vieira and Antonio Vieira.
His Funeral will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2019 at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday July 1, 2019 from 4-7 PM. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.