FALL RIVER - David Rosa, age 94, residence 140 Essex St., formerly of 151 Haskell St. Fall River, died Sunday in Fall River at home. He was the Husband of the late Wilhelmina “Gertie” (Medeiros)Rosa. He is survived by 1 Brother: Gilbert Rosa of Fall River, and Several Nieces and Nephews. He was the brother of the late Manuel, Antone, James, John Rosa, Mary Furtado, Belmira Gaspar, Evelyn Freitas
Born in Fall River, the son of the late Manuel J. Rosa and the late Theresa (Cabral) Rosa. He was a resident of Fall River for all of his life. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Fall River Fire Department and previously had worked at the Sagamore Mills as a Doffer. He was a member of St. Michael Church. He was the oldest member of the Boys Club, joining in 1940. He was also a member of the North End Senior Center and the Over The Hill Gang.
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 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
In lieu flowers, donations to the Thomas Chew Memorial Boys& Girls Club, 803 Bedford St. Fall River, MA 02721