Lionel E. Correia, 79, of New Bedford died March 5, 2002 at Sacred Heart Home.
He was the husband of the late Evangelina (Rocha) Correia, and son of the late William and Frances (Menezes) Correia.
A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was a communicant of St. Mary's Church.
Mr. Correia was formerly employed as a garment cutter at Colonial Textile for 35 years before his retriement.
Survivors include a son, David L. Correia and his wife Ann Marie, of New Bedford.
A private funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon, March 6th, in the Saudners-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial was in St. John's Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass on Saturday March 9th at 9 AM in Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.