Jose L. Caetano, age 69, of Fall River passed away on Wednesday December 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at Charlton. He was the devoted husband to Lucia B. (Carreiro) Caetano. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores he was the son of Conceicão (Cabral) Caetano and the late Manuel Caetano. Jose was known as a hard worker and was a very good husband and father. He especially loved his grandchildren.
Along with his wife he leaves behind his children Suzette Amaral (husband Antonio) of New Bedford, Nelson Caetano (wife Diane) of Fall River and Arlene Travassos (husband Joseph) of Fall River; 9 siblings; grandchildren Timothy, Alexis, Amber, Isaiah, Alexia, Gavin, Shayne, Ayden and Seth; great-grandchildren Audrianna and Sophia; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 2 sons Roberto Manuel and Marco Jose Caetano.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Espirito Santo Church at 10 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday from 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.