FALL RIVER - Joao C Rego, 58, of 2446 Highland Ave. Fall River, formerly of 192 Bailey St. Fall River. Died Sunday in Fall River at Catholic Memorial Home. Besides his Mother of Fall River he is survived by: 1 Brother: Frank Rego of Fall River, 6 Sisters: Maria Dos Anjos Rego of Fall River, Lucy Oliveira of Fall River, Zelia Botelho of Fall River, Georgiana Marques of Fall River, Conceicao Farias of Chino, CA, Angelina Moniz of Westport, CT, Several Nieces and Nephews. He was the brother of the late Antonio M. Rego.
Born in Sao Antonio, Sao Miguel, Azores, Son of Maria Conceicao (Carvalho) Rego of Fall River & the late Antonio M. Rego. He had been an American Citizen and a resident of Fall River since 1971. Before retiring he was employed as a Machine Operator for Jo-Ann Fabric of Fall River for 27 years. He was a member of St. Michael Church and Alfonso Costa Republican Club of Fall River. He also Served in the Portuguese Army. He also enjoyed Fishing and watching his favorite Soccer Team “Benfica”.
His Funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 North Main Street on Wednesday at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Michael Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling Hours Tuesday 5-9 P.M.