Bento “Benny” Medeiros, age 90 of Fall River passed away December 12, 2009. Born in Fall River, he was husband of Alice (Medeiros) Medeiros and son of the late Manuel Luz Medeiros and Maria (Rebello Soares) Medeiros. Benny was a member of Espirito Santo Church, of the Royal Travelers and was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II. Before retiring, he worked at L.B. File and then at the Newport War College as a maintenance man.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 2 sons: James Medeiros of CT and David J. Medeiros of Swansea; 2 grandchildren: Katherine and Christopher Medeiros and several nieces & nephews. He was brother of the late Manuel, Antone, Joseph and Lawrence Medeiros and Mary Souza.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. Friday at 9:30A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church at 10:30AM. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday 7-9 P.M.