Richard J. Medeiros, age 66 of Warwick, RI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 6, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Mahoney) Medeiros and the son of the late Leonel S. and Mary P. “Mae” (Oliveira) Medeiros of Somerset. Richard retired from MetLife Insurance Co. as an Insurance Investigator. He loved spending time with his family and relished being “VaVoo” to his 3 grandchildren. He enjoyed a good game of golf and cruising on his motorcycle.
In addition to his wife of 12 years, he is survived by his children: Jessica Medeiros of W. Warwick, Tricia Zavras (husband Nicholas) of Worcester and Devin Ferreira of Alexandria, VA; siblings: Sandra L. Shrader (husband Robert) of Fall River and Paul B. Medeiros (wife Lynn) of Louisville, KY; grandchildren: Lucas, Lily, and Kali; several nieces & nephews. He was also the brother of the late Diane M. Bromberg.
His funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on TUESDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on MONDAY from 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.