Lewis J. Chaves, 88, of New Bedford died Friday, July 12, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. Born in Little Compton, RI, he was son of the late Antone J. and Mary J. (Monteiro) Chaves. A veteran of WWII, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement, he was a superintendent for various construction companies for 35 years. Mr. Chaves was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors include a son: Paul L. Chaves of Acushnet; 2 daughters: Jeanne L. Wordell of Little Compton and Susan E. Nobrega of Rochester, MA; a brother: George Chaves of Little Compton; a sister: Evelyn Chaves of Little Compton; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was brother of the late Rosalie Souza.
Graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:00 P.M.