FALL RIVER – Edgardo M. Pereira, age 82, passed away on January 6, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Isabel (Lopes) Pereira. Born in São Vicente, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Jose and Margarida DeMello. Edgardo was a Benfica sports fan. He loved playing cards at Our Lady of Light, going on cruises, and most of all spending time with family. He was known for making the best homemade wine.
Edgardo is survived by his children Guida Tavares (husband Walter) of Somerset, Edgardo Pereira (wife Sãozinha) of Fall River, Moises Pereira (wife Helena) of Fall River, Jose Pereira (wife Marilia) of Fall River and Valter Pereira (wife Cristina) of Fall River; sister Maria dos Anjos Figueiredo of CT; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as 2 nephews and 1 niece.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River Tuesday, Jan. 12th with extended calling hours from 8:00-9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, Fall River. We ask for your patience as you may need to wait to come in to pay your respects. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com