FALL RIVER - Romeo J. Cote, 63, of 29 Gadoury St., Westport, MA., died Thursday at St. Anne’s Hospital. Husband of Elaine M. (Medeiros) Cote. Besides his wife of Westport, he is survived by: One Son: Kevin J. Cote of Bridgewater, MA., One Daughter: Karen J. Archambault of Westport, MA., Two Brothers: Edward Gajka of MA. and Oscar Costa of Florida, One Sister: Yvonne Braga of Tiverton, R.I., Four Grandchildren and Several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Walter Cote.
Born in Fall River, MA., the son of the late Romeo Cote and the late Mary Costa. He was a Westport resident for 4 years, previously residing in Swansea. Before retiring, he was a Tractor Trailer Driver for Gold Medal Bakery. He was also the former owner of Benjamin’s Sports Pub. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Tiverton; St. John’s Athletic Club; Royal Order of Moose in Ponta Gorda, FL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
There are no services or calling hours. Cremation will take place.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hudner Oncology Center 595 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02724.