Joseph Bettencourt, Jr., age 67 of Fall River. Husband of Hilda (Cabral) Bettencourt & Son of the late Joseph and Alice (Sousa) Bettencourt. Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Oct. 7, 2008. Born in Sao Vicente, Sao Miguel, Azores , he was a Fall River resident since 1950. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, an avid bike rider and bowler and was a Frame Operator at Swan Finishing Co. for 44 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 7 children: Katherine Bettencourt of E. Providence, RI, Michael Barboza of Tiverton, Lisette Barbosa of Fall River, Daniel Barbosa of Westport, Amy Bettencourt of Bristol, RI, David Bettencourt of Johnston, RI and Diane Alfonso of NC; 7 siblings: Tillie Medeiros of Bristol, RI, John Bettencourt of E. Providence, RI, Alice Tavares of Westport, Gabriel Bettencourt of NC, Myra Souza of Rehoboth, Antone Bettencourt of E. Prov., RI and Lee Tavares of FL; 9 grandchildren. many nieces and nephews. He was father of the late Pamela Bettencourt, and brother of the late Agnes Campos and James Bettencourt.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. Saturday at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8 PM.