Alfred “Pete” Pereira, age 83 of Fall River. Husband of Elaine Medeiros) Pereira and son of the late John and Silvana (Freitas) Pereira. Born in Fall River, he passed away in Somerset, December 2, 2009. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, class of 1944. Before retiring, he was a truck diver for Merit Dress Co. for 22 years, then a construction worker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WW II.
Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 children: Mrs. James (Cheryl) Lee of Swansea, Gregory Pereira of Atlanta, GA, Peter Pereira of Chicago, IL and Glenn Pereira of Boston; 1 brother: Lou Pereira of Fall River, 3 grandchildren: Ryan, Timothy & Samantha Lee and several nieces & nephews. He was brother of the late John, Angelo & Manuel Pereira, Mary Pestana and Rose Bulhoes.
A funeral mass following cremation will take place Saturday December 19, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Louis de France Church, Swansea. Donations may be made to Somerset Ridge Center Activities Department, 455 Brayton Ave., Somerset, MA 02726