John A. Oliveira, 74, of New Bedford died December 8, 2002 at Blaire House of New Bedford after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Amario and Joanna (Lopes Santos) Oliveira.
Mr. Oliveira was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford most of his life.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Oliveira was formerly employed as a porter with the Woods Hole-Martha's Vineyard-Nantucket Steamship Authority for many years until his retirement.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include a daughter, Paula A. Oliveira of New Bedford; 2 brothers, Manuel Oliveira of New York and Louis Oliveira of New Bedford; 2 sisters, Antonia Oliveira of New Bedford and Rosalie Cabral of New York; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Joaquin A. "Jack" Oliveira, Maria Oliveira Gomes and Antone Oliveira.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Saturday, December 14th at 9 AM.
Visiting hours Friday, December 13th from 5-8 PM.
Interment private.