Fall River - Joseph R. Nicolau, 90, of Westport passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Emily (Correira) Nicolau.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Francisco R. and Gloria (Vital) Nicolau. Mr. Nicolau lived with his granddaughter Lynda Ponte and her husband Charlie and was a lifelong resident of Westport. Prior to retirement, he was a custodian for the Westport School System. He loved the outdoors and cooking, especially cooking clam boils with his family, with whom he spent a lot of time.
Survivors include 2 sons: Joseph R. Nicolau, Jr. of MD and Edward Nicolau of MA; a brother: Manuel Nicolau of FL; 3 sisters: Aldina Rapoza of Fall River, Mary Oliveira of Westport and Ludwine Pequita of New Bedford; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Monday, August 27, 2007 at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours Sunday 5 - 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Bristol Elder Services, 182 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720.