FALL RIVER - Frank Ferreira, age 74, residence 910 Wilson Rd., Fall River, MA., died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Judith (Rego) Ferreira. He is survived by Three Daughters: Karen Rodrigues, Brenda Darling, and Alicia M. Ferreira all of Fall River, MA. Two Granddaughters: Laurie Rodrigues and Amy Darling and Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Manuel, Joseph, & John Ferreira, and Mary, Eleanor, & Emily Ferreira
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Joseph Ferreira and the late Mary(Cordeiro) Ferreira. He was a life long resident of Fall River. He was employed at St. Vincent de Paul Farm from 1947-1957, and he had also worked at Assonet Sand & Gravel for 30 yrs. before retiring as Plant Manager with the nickname of “Rigger”. He was a Pigeon Flyer, a Founding Member of the Fall River Racing Club for 50 yrs. He was also an avid Red Sox fan, a gardner, and he enjoyed country music. He was a member of St. Joseph Church.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 No. Main St. on Monday at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St.Joseph Church, No. Main St. at 11:00 AM. Internment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 5-9 PM.