Jeremias M. Vieira, 70
Dateline: Norton, MA
Jeremias M."Jerry" Vieira, 70, of Norton formerly of Martha’s Vineyard died on Thursday June 19, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Bernadette M. (Medeiros) Vieira to whom he was wed to on April 9, 1961.
Born in the Azores in St. Michael, Portugal he was a son of the late Gabriel and Maria (Miguel) Vieira.
He grew up and was educated in Portugal. In 1969 he moved to America and settled in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard. He made his home in Edgartown for 38 years before moving to Norton in February.
Mr. Vieira was a Paint Foreman and was employed at Edgartown Marine for 20 years before retiring and had previously worked for several years at Grant & Carbon also on the Vineyard.
An avid Red Sox fan he took great pride in tending to his yard and grape vines. His family was very important to him and he loved to show his support by attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
In addition to his beloved wife of 47 years he is survived by his devoted children Lenea M. Vieira of Norton, Marilda V. Hollister and her husband Todd of Edgartown, Dalila V. Byrnes and her husband Eric of Walpole, Elsa Vieira of Plymouth and Inezia V. Adams and her husband Robert of Norton, his cherished grandchildren Michael Jackson, Nicholas Hathaway, Tyler Hathaway and Christopher Hathaway all of Edgartown, Emily Byrnes and Joseph Byrnes both of Walpole and Megan Adams, Zachary Adams and Jared Adams all of Norton, also survived by his former son in law Michael Hathaway of Edgartown, 1 brother and 2 sisters of Ontario, Canada and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Monday June 23rd at 11:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church 133 South Worcester St. Norton. Burial will follow in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours are omitted, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Vieira’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral home 19 Clapp St. Norton.
For additional information please visit www.nortonmemorial.com