New Bedford – Manuel Rodrigues, age 73 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Fernanda Rodrigues and the son of Idalina (Oliveira) and Julio Rodrigues.
Mr. Rodrigues worked as a Commercial Fishermen.
His family includes his wife, Fernanda, of New Bedford; 2 children: Michelle Rodrigues of New Bedford and the late Nuno Rodrigues; a sister, Elvira Vinagre of New Bedford and 2 nephews: Jose Vinagre of Belchertown, Ma and Rui Vinagre of New Bedford.
Visitation for Mr. Rodrigues will be held Friday evening in the funeral home from 6 – 8 P.M. Cremation will follow. Arrangements placed in care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street in New Bedford, MA.