Matthew G. Medeiros, 51, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at home. He was the son of Lawrence J. Medeiros, Jr. of Little Compton, RI and Muriel T. (Guy) Medeiros-Boyd of Tiverton, RI.
Mr. Medeiros was born in Fall River, grew up in Tiverton and had resided in the Providence/Pawtucket areas for the past several years. He was a 1983 graduate of Tiverton High School. He worked for many years alongside his Dad in the family owned Medeiros Landscaping business of Tiverton. He had also worked as a commercial fisherman on the fishing vessel “Edna Mae” out of Tiverton. He loved Rock & Roll, snowmobiling and four-wheeling. He enjoyed tinkering on cars and motorcycles and had a great sense of humor, always making his family and friends laugh.
Survivors along with his parents include his 2 sons: Joshua M. Medeiros of Little Compton and Specialist Matthew R. Cabral, U.S. Army, of VT; his daughter: Mandy M. Cabral of VT; a brother: L. Wayne Medeiros of Warwick, RI; a sister: Cheryl A. Medeiros-Servant of Somerset; a grandchild; 2 nieces: Kailyn & Alissa Medeiros; 2 nephews: Isaac Medeiros and Tristan Wyns; and a grand nephew: Jacen Gardiner.
Visitation will be Friday, April 3, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 8 P.M.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gateway Healthcare, Inc., 249 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 205, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or online at www.gatewayhealth.org.