DIGHTON – Manuel Oliveira, 86 of Dighton and formerly of Fall River, passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Santo Antonio, Alem Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, Manuel was the husband of the late Luisa (Pimental) Oliveira and the son of the late Manuel & Helena C. (Reis) Oliveira.
Prior to retiring in 1995, Manuel worked construction for 28 years and finished his career with Somerset Construction. He was a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church and a member of the F.R. Sportsmen’s Club.
He is survived by his son: Michael Oliveira (wife Nancy) of Somerset; grandchildren: Michael Ryan, Nicholas, & Madison Oliveira; siblings: Henrique & Antonio Oliveira, Helena Aguiar, Philomena Chaves, Alda Rocha; many nieces & nephews. Manuel was the brother of the late Jose & Maria Luisa Oliveira.
Manuel’s funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, Feb. 12th here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Tuesday, Feb. 11th from 5-8 P.M.