FALL RIVER … Ronald Pereira, 53 of Fall River husband of Jeanne (Budzisz) Pereira for more than 34 years passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 11, 2012.
Born in Fall River he was the son of the late David and Maureen (Sicard) Pereira. He was adored by his mother in law Wanda Budzisz and the late John F. Budzisz.
He worked at Capri Textiles and Quaker Fabrics until they shut their doors. He went back to school at the age of 49 and became a CNA II. He was previously employed at Lifespan labs affiliated with Miriam Hospital of R.I. as a phlebotomist.
There are not enough words to describe this loving family oriented man. He looked forward to weekly family nights and to having his grandkids sleep over every weekend. He loved his sports and especially watching his grandkids play their sports. He played and coached baseball, hockey and softball. He enjoyed playing football, bowling and camping with Family and friends. He made friends wherever he went. He enjoyed friendly games of basketball and was given the nickname “Hooker” because of his awesome hook shot.
Besides his loving wife Jeanne, his survivors are Daughter Angela M Carvalho and husband Michael, Son Ronald J Pereira and wife Linda, Son John P Pereira and wife Valerie as well as his 10 grandchildren Sean, Cathryn, Jade, Cohen, Brendan, Logan, Alexander, Ethyn, Michael and Jordan all of Fall River. He is the sibling to the late David Pereira and wife Janet and Sisters Denise Dansereau and Tracy Pereira, both of Washington. He has several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Saturday at 8AM from the BOYKO MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 709 Broadway, Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church, Pulaski Street, Fall River. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5 – 8 PM.