Frank Paiva, 82 of Swansea, passed away Oct. 19, 2014. He was the husband of the late Elaine (Parent) Paiva and the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Farias) Paiva. Prior to retiring, Frank worked as a Grocery Receiver for the former Almacs Supermarket. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the Teamsters Union.
He was survived by his daughter: Donna Waite, and her husband Wesley; and his son: Christopher Paiva all of Swansea; 2 sisters: Jean Mullensky of Somerset and Marina Orosz of Swansea; 6 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many nieces & nephews. He was the father of the late Scott Paiva, and was also predeceased by several brothers & sisters.
Following cremation, a wake will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from 1-4 P.M. with a memorial service at 3:00 P.M. in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. www.rogersfuneral.com