SOMERSET – Jose Ferreira, age 60 of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Jose was the beloved husband of Cristina (Melo) Ferreira. Born in Mosteiros, São Miguel, Açores, the son of the late Jose Dias Ferreira and Gilberta (Raposo) Ferreira.
In addition to his wife, Jose is survived by his son, Andrew J. Ferreira of Somerset, a sister, Graziela (Ferreira) Paiva of Fall River, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jose had worked as a supervisor for C.H.F. formerly Louis Hand Curtain Mfg. Co for many years. He was a parishioner of St. John of God Church and an avid Benfica Soccer Fan.
A private gathering for immediate family will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16th at 9:00 A.M. in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Fall River, with a public funeral mass for all to attend will follow in St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Private burial in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours for the public on Tuesday, Dec. 15th from 5-7 P.M. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.
We ask for your patience as you may need to wait to come in to pay your respects.