Edward R. Motta, 84, of New Bedford died March 19, 2015 at New Bedford Healthcare Center after a long illness.
He was the husband of the late M. Dorothy (Arruda) Motta.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joao R. and Amelia (Lameiras) Motta, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Motta was formerly employed by Revere Copper and Brass for many years until his retirement.
He enjoyed duck pin bowling, flea markets and yard sales.
Mr. Motta was a member of the Portuguese American Civic League.
Survivors include a son, Robert E. Motta and his wife Deborah of New Bedford; a daughter, Deborah A. Prince and her husband Nolan of New Bedford; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Doreen Motta and the brother of the late Laura Homen.
His Funeral will be held on Monday, March 23rd at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, March 22nd from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445.