Mary M. Vieira, age 84 of Fall River, passed away Aug. 13, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Edmund C. Vieira and the daughter of the late Joseph and Guimara (Menezes) Motta. Prior to retiring in 1989, Mary worked at Bradley Scott Mfg. as a machine operator for 39 years. She was a member of the Amalgamated Union and a parishioner of the former St. Patrick Church, now Good Shepherd Church.
Besides her husband of Fall River, survivors include her children: Russell Vieira (wife Pauline) of Fall River, Michael Vieira (wife Dawn Costa) of Westport, Jeffrey Vieira (wife Joanne) of Fall River, and the late Sandra Louise Vieira; a stepdaughter: Ruth Cabeceiras of Fall River; 3 grandchildren: Cory Vieira (wife Nicole), Courtney Vieira (fiancé Jay Sardinha), Kyle Vieira (wife Crystal); 2 great grandchildren: Parker Sardinha and Cory “CJ” Vieira Jr.; a step granddaughter: McKayla Costa; & several nieces & nephews. Mary was also the sister of the late Rose (Motta) Viveiros.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. on WEDNESDAY at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church, S. Main St. at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours TUESDAY 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to the Fall River Jewish Home “Resident Activities Fund”, 538 Robeson St., Fall River, MA 02720.