FALL RIVER – Abel Pereira Santos, age 60 of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at home. Born in São Roque, São Miguel, Açores, Abel was the son of the late Vitorino & Maria (Pereira) Santos.
Prior to retiring, Abel worked for Raposa Construction Co. as a laborer, and he was a US Army Veteran, having served during the Grenada Rescue Mission. His hobbies include being with family, fishing, cooking, crossword puzzles, and of course telling jokes.
Survivors include his three Daughters: Melanie Hanna (husband Brendan) of Somerset, Melissa Baran (husband Adam) of Fall River, and Magan Helley of New Bedford; Siblings: the late Humberto “Herbie” Santos, John Santos (wife Carol) of Fall River, Merces Brum (husband Robert) of California, Victor Santos (wife Mary) of Taunton, and Joseph Santos (wife Marlene) of Fall River; Seven Grandchildren: Trinity, Adley, Caitlin, Cole, Macey, Evelyn, and Gemma; many nieces & nephews.
Abel’s funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Tuesday, July 7th here at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, F.R. Calling hours on Monday, July 6th from 4-8 PM. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.