SOMERSET – Joseph Pavao, age 85 of Somerset, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, Aug. 17th. He was the beloved husband of Maria M. (Miranda) Pavao. Born in Mosteiros, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria deJesus (Reis) Pavao.
Prior to retiring, Joe was the Owner/Operator of Pavao Construction Co., a parishioner of St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset, and past parishioner of Santo Christo Church. He was a member of the Fall River Sports Club & the past president of the Açoreana Band Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Joseph M. Pavao (wife Nancy) and Manuel J. Pavao all of Somerset, & Steve A. Pavao (fiancée Lisa) of Fall River; brothers: Antone Pavao of Fall River and Jack Pavao of Swansea; 9 grandchildren: Derek, Kristin, Jennifer, Jordan, Justin, Holly, Steve, Joshua, & Ashley; 2 great grandchildren: Wesley & Kennedy; several nieces & nephews. He was the father of the late Christopher J. Pavao and the brother of the late Manuel Pavao.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Monday at 8:45 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick’s Church, Somerset at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on Sunday 2-6 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.