FALL RIVER… Robert P. Botelho, 45, of Fall River passed away January 9, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Jose Eduardo Botelho of Fall River and the late Alzira Tavares (Sousa) Botelho. He moved with his family to Fall River in 1978.
Mr. Botelho had worked many jobs throughout his life, becoming a jack of all trades. He had most recently worked for Horner. In his youth, he had enjoyed playing hockey, baseball and various other sports but more recently, he found enjoyment in caring for animals , playing pool and spending time with his family.
Along with his father, survivors include his siblings: Octavio Botelho and his companion Karen of Fall River, Martha Viveiros and her husband Ed of Swansea, Eduardo “Eddy” Botelho and his companion Filomena of Fall River, Anna Cordeiro and her husband Louis of Fall River, Lina Martel and her husband Tom of Fall River, Nelly Botelho and her companion Cesar of Fall River, Lou “Juice” Botelho and his wife Keri of Fall River and David Botelho of Fall River, along with many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Luciano Botelho.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 8 PM at Boyko Memorial Funeral Home, 709 Broadway Fall River, MA 02724. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 – 8 PM, prior to the service. Cremation will follow.