FALL RIVER – Jose S. Mendes, age 80 of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 with his family by his side. Born in São Vincente Ferreira, São Miguel, Açores, he was the beloved husband of Maria (Camara) Mendes and the son of the late Manuel & Maria dos Anjos (Correia) Mendes. Prior to retiring, Jose worked as a Construction Laborer, was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church, and a member of the Our Lady of the Light Society, and the Our Lady of the Light Band Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Fatima Aguiar, her husband John, Grace Silva, her husband Jose all of Fall River, Vincent Mendes, his wife Natalie, Ana Sousa, her husband Paul all of Swansea; 2 sisters: Uguete Silva of Canada & Gizelia Neto of São Miguel, Açores; 4 grandchildren: Diane, Jason, Jared, Paul Jr.; 2 great grandchildren: Ethan & Leila; many nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Wednesday here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 10:00 A.M. Entombment in Notre Dame Mausoleum. Calling hours on Tuesday 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.