Dartmouth – Alberto R. DeMelo, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. He was the beloved husband of Maria S. (Soares) DeMelo.
Alberto was born in Lomba Sao Pedro, St. Michael, Azores to the late Jose and Serafina Rebello (da Piadade) DeMelo. He had worked as a lead supervisor for New England Ropes for many years until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Maria; son, Daniel DeMelo and his wife Stephanie; son, Brian DeMelo; grandson, Taylor Lindo; siblings, Manuel DeMelo, Liberio DeMelo, Lodia Vertentes, Fernanda Oliveira, Delia Lake and Lucy Aubet; as well as several nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Alberto’s visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Home. His funeral will be Friday morning, beginning in the funeral home at 8:00 A.M. and followed with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9:00 A.M. Burial will immediately follow in Rural 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.