Eva (Souza) Mello, age 89 of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014 at the Somerset Ridge Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Mello and the daughter of the late Francisco Machado Souza and Isabel (de Cambra Vieira) Souza.
Prior to retiring in 1986, Eva worked as a Service Girl for the former Whitinton Garment Mfg. Co and previously for Har-Lee Mfg. She was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church and a member of the Royal Travelers of Somerset.
She is survived by her daughter: Patricia Ann Mello of Somerset; several cousins, including Agnes Correa, who was like a sister to her, and many close friends.
Her family would also like to acknowledge the Staff of the Somerset Ridge Center, who were like her second family, and always provided her with the highest quality of comfort & care. She also received exceptional care by Dr. John Yang and the staff of Hudner Oncology.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on TUESDAY with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours TUESDAY Morning from 8:30-10:30 A.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.