SOMERSET – Manuel Carreiro, age 83 of Somerset and previously of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Louis P. & Maria (Rezendes) Carreiro and the beloved husband of Helen (Cabral) Carreiro.
Early on Manny worked Construction for 25 years. In 1970, he and Helen opened Mannies Pizza on Stafford Rd. Fall River, where they happily served their loyal customers for over 25 yrs. He along with his wife were parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church.
In addition to his wife, Manny is survived by his children: Susan Burke (husband Michael) of Rexford, NY, Steven Carreiro of Fall River, Theresa Granger (husband Buzz) of Somerset, Elaine Craig (husband Randy of Cranston, RI, David Carreiro (wife Nora) of Norwood, MA; siblings: Louis R. Carreiro, Norbert R. Carreiro, Mary Souza, & the late Joseph Carreiro; grandchildren: Jonathan & Andrew Silva, Jessica Labossiere, Daniel Carreiro, Benjamin & Bryan Burke, Samantha, Randy S., & Kyrie Craig, David M. & Thomas Carreiro; great grandchildren: Emery Silva, Merilyn Silva, Mia Labossiere, & Margaret Silva; godchildren: Richard Souza, Ana Neto and Regina Marques; many nieces & nephews.
His funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday, Jan. 26th here at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Friday, Jan. 25th from 4-7 P.M.