Ernest “Ernie” Vieira, 86, of Orlando, FL formerly of New Bedford died March 9, 2022 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia J. (Capra) Vieira.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph and Mary A. (Rebello) Vieira, he lived in New Bedford most of his life until he moved to Florida.
Ernie retired after 20 years as the manager of Gentlemen's Warehouse following a long and dedicated career as the manager at N.E.P.
Survivors include his daughter, Susan Vieira and 2 sons, Ernest Vieira Jr. and his wife Fernanda, and Eric Vieira, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and brothers, Charles and Richard and sisters, Lillian and Priscilla. He was the father of the late Sharon Durant and Cheryl Bendiksen and the brother of the late Helen, Margaret, Dorothy, Rose, Dolores, Donald, George, Joseph and Gilbert.
Ernie was a diehard Red Sox fan and was rarely seen without his Boston shirt and hat. Until relocating to Florida, he was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Ernie will be missed and may God rest his soul.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 16th at 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 247 North St., New Bedford. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.